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Bellflower’s basketball team won its first league title since 1978. (Top Team) Zach Carter, a 34-year-old walk-on head coach, has guided Bellflower High to its first league basketball championship since 1978 in his second season as a head coach. That’s impressive. Carter was a protege of Patrick Roy, having been an assistant at Inglewood and … Read more

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams dunks against Phoenix earlier this season. (Ross D. Franklin / 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

Andy Reid Getty Images NEW ORLEANS — Appearances sometimes tell the whole truth. Sometimes, though, they can be very deceiving. Andy Reid’s appearance — lovable, cheeseburger-chomping and best recognized by his bushy mustache and doughy physique — actually detracts from his remarkable accomplishments as an NFL head coach. Reid’s appearance and public image distract you … Read more

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is stirring speculation about a possible bid for the U.S. presidency in 2028.  During a recent episode of “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” Smith hinted that he might consider entering the political arena.  “The Democratic Party looks so pathetic after this election; I might entertain running. I just might change … Read more

Just a little over three years after the NFL instituted a 17-game regular season schedule, there’s been plenty of talk about adding an 18th game in the future. And this week, commissioner Roger Goodell said an 18th game is a “possibility” and he understands fans want more football. The NFL Players Association, however, feels differently. … Read more

NEW ORLEANS — The sustained dominance of the Eagles offensive line can be traced back to The Three Little Pigs. Sometime early in Jeff Stoutland’s tenure as an offensive line coach — long before he was considered the NFL’s best position coach — the Eagles brought in a Philadelphia-based elementary school teacher to share some … Read more

The Lombardi Trophy, given to the Super Bowl winner, is flanked by Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles helmets. (Michael Owens / Getty Images) 1 NEW ORLEANS — Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer breaks down the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Kickoff … Read more

Despite a change to the defense for the first time in 19 games, the Rangers were able to retake control of a matchup with the Bruins to come away with a 3-2 win Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. With Urho Vaakanainen ruled out because of illness, Zac Jones was inserted into the Rangers lineup … Read more

NEW ORLEANS — This Super Bowl will have stars all over the field. From Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, the game has plenty of star power. But a key figure in Sunday’s game may end up being a 65-year-old from Whitinsville, Mass., who won’t throw a pass or make … Read more

As the trade deadline approaches, teams often get distracted. If anything, the Nets seem determined. Before the Nets’ Wednesday night’s debacle against the Wizards — their last before the deadline — they had won a season-high three consecutive games. Jordi Fernandez, arguing a call during the Nets’ loss to the Wizards on Feb. 5, 2025, … Read more