Sports

Getty Images On that spectacular sequence Tuesday night, Karl-Anthony Towns looked like the player who inspired him to wear No. 32. Towns picked up a steal near the top of the defensive key and, without dribbling, faked a pass behind his back. It sent Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who was more concerned with arguing with the … Read more

MONTREAL — The Rangers may have four players representing Team USA at the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, but just three may see the ice Thursday night when they open against Finland. Chris Kreider appears to be the odd forward out of the U.S. lineup and will likely serve as a healthy scratch in the … Read more

The Angels announced Wednesday that Anthony Rendon will be out indefinitely after hip surgery. AP Yankees fans still shudder at the mention of Jacoby Ellsbury’s name thanks to his injury-riddled time with the organization following a seven-year, $153 million deal in 2013. And in Queens, Mets faithful may have some fond memories of Yoenis Céspedes … Read more

Anthony White of Reseda has helped lead the Regents to second place in the Valley Mission League. (Reseda HS) Marlon Burt spent years coaching football at Reseda High, his alma mater, until head coach Alonso Arreola retired. Then he changed directions — becoming basketball coach. Now in his third season, Reseda has had a breakthrough … Read more

Luka Doncic shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen in the first quarter. (Rob Gray / 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 … Read more

Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is making his 21st All-Star game appearance while James Harden will play in his 11th. (Associated Press) 1 The 74th NBA All-Star Game will take place Sunday in San Francisco. Each year there are new twists to the game and activities during the three-day celebration of the best basketball players … Read more

MONTREAL — Mika Zibanejad’s season with the Rangers has not been up to par. But this is not the Rangers. “You’re playing for your country,” Zibanejad said Wednesday before Team Sweden lost 4-3 in overtime to Canada to open the 4 Nations Face-Off. “It’s a lot different, but I think it’s a lot of fun, … Read more

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, holding the NBA and MVP trophies, won their first title together in 2000. (Paul Morse / Los Angeles Times) More than a decade after a feud between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal led to the breakup of one of the NBA’s most dynamic duos, the two shared stories about their … Read more

Maxwell Lewis’ Nets debut on Jan. 1 didn’t last long or go well, as he was carried off the floor after just one minute with a fractured left tibia. It took six weeks and a grueling rehab to earn Wednesday’s encore. Lewis was finally active again in the Nets’ finale before the All-Star break, logging … Read more

Mikal Bridges struggled to contain Trae Young most of the night. But he shut him down when it mattered most. Young scored 38 points and dished 19 assists in the Knicks’ 149-148 win over the Hawks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, helping lead a wild Atlanta comeback in the fourth quarter to force … Read more