Prep talk: Aidan Martinez is back from Tommy John surgery and throwing heat
<p>Birmingham High's closer is armed with a 92-mph fastball</p>
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Plaschke: Believe yet? Lakers leave no doubt in stunning comeback win over Rockets
<p>Not only have the Lakers proven they can beat the Houston Rockets, but they've also shown they're capable of defeating Oklahoma City and San Antonio.</p>
Letters to Sports: Lakers looking Smart while Luke is no fluke
<p>Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts on the Lakers' playoff run, the Dodgers, the Kings, Olympic and World Cup tickets, and more.</p>
LeBron James and Lakers showcase their clutch-time prowess in Game 3 win
<p>LeBron James put on another ageless performance and the Lakers showed proved once again they are one of the NBA's top clutch-time teams in their Game 3 win.</p>
A truce appears in the 'Hands Off Our Yards' wildfire landscaping wars
<p>After months of contentious debate, California officials visited Calabasas this week to float their new proposed rules on fire-safe landscaping in foothill communities.</p>
While California's tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic
<p>Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors.</p>
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.</p>
Rams' Sean McVay and Les Snead have reason to smile after Day 2 of NFL draft
<p>The Rams bolster their tight end ranks, picking Ohio State's Max Klare in the second round of the NFL draft. They also drafted an offensive lineman.</p>
Chargers draft roundup: L.A. bolsters pass rush and its offensive line
<p>In the wake of Odafe Oweh leaving in free agency, the Chargers got their much-needed replacement, selecting Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at No. 22.</p>
Rams 2026 NFL draft: A close look at their picks through third round
<p>A pick-by-pick breakdown of who the Los Angeles Rams have selected through the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL draft.</p>
Prep sports roundup: Santa Margarita holds on for 10-9 baseball win over Orange Lutheran
<p>The Orange Lutheran Lancers tried to overcome a five-run deficit in the seventh, but Santa Margarita finally got final out for 10-9 win Friday.</p>
Rams first-round pick Ty Simpson aiming to 'have a long career like Matthew'
<p>Ty Simpson is hoping to learn everything he can from Rams star Matthew Stafford as the reigning MVP's heir apparent at quarterback for the Rams.</p>
Lakers take commanding 3-0 lead over Rockets in playoff series
<p>Even though Austin Reaves was hopeful of returning to the lineup he was unable to play, but Marcus Smart and LeBron James led the Lakers to a win in overtime.</p>
From a pastor's son to NFL draft guru: The unlikely rise of Daniel Jeremiah
<p>How NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah went from being a television production assistant to one of the most influential and respected NFL draft analysts.</p>
'Why is Philly calling me?' USC's Makai Lemon was on the phone with another team when Eagles swooped in
<p>Former USC receiver Makai Lemon was on the phone with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he learned the Philadelphia Eagles had traded up in the NFL draft to pick him a spot earlier.</p>
Bed Bath & Beyond is back in California after vowing never to return
<p>The chairman previously said the state is overregulated and risky. The home goods retailer will merge with The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California.</p>
Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh
<p>The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his likely successor, Kevin Warsh.</p>
Rare Kobe Bryant rookie trading card 'at the top of every wish list' sells for record sum
<p>A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.</p>
'We're right there.' Frustrated Kings on the brink of another first-round playoff exit
<p>The Kings have given the Colorado Avalanche a battle but are on the verge of going out in the first round for the fifth straight season.</p>
Cancer left him blind. When his son was diagnosed, ex-USC long snapper found Trojans had his back again
<p>Former USC long snapper Jake Olson lost both eyes to a rare childhood cancer. His son was born with the same condition and is now 'cancer-free' with 'excellent vision.'</p>