The Sports Report: Did Shohei Ohtani have a good day? It’s 50-50

Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates after homering in the seventh inning. (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press) Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.’s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Enter email address Sign Me Up You may occasionally … Read more

Rory McIlroy fans think he has no idea who Tom Holland is in viral exchange

Just because Tom Holland is the face of a blockbuster superhero franchise doesn’t mean everyone is privy to that knowledge. That was the apparent takeaway Wednesday when Rory McIlroy came face-to-face with the “Spider-Man” actor, 28, at a pro-am before the BMW PGA Championship in England. Holland approached the four-time major champion at the driving … Read more

The secrets behind the rise of Fox’s top college football booth

MADISON, Wis. — It’s an idyllic Friday evening in Madison, and Gus Johnson is introducing Joel Klatt like he’s the reigning, defending undisputed champion. Fox’s top college football broadcast booth — comprised of Johnson, Klatt and sideline reporter Jenny Taft — is at its production meeting ahead of Wisconsin’s showdown with Alabama. The weekly meeting is akin … Read more

Why Chargers’ run-heavy offense can be Justin Herbert’s ‘best friend’

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) has been handing the football off a lot so far this season, especially to J.K. Dobbins (27). (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) Justin Herbert’s lauded right arm launched deep touchdowns and threaded passes through tiny windows. Now it’s quietly handing the ball off. Onlookers wring their hands about Herbert’s seemingly … Read more

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