In the four Dodgers aces, you trusted. You knew the playoff pedigree of Freddie Freeman and Kiké Hernández. But what did the bullpen have to offer? Plenty, it turned out.

The Dodgers secure a 3-1 victory Tuesday on the strength of two home runs, including Freddie Freeman's second of the NLDS, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's seven stellar innings of work.

Braves fans booed Freddie Freeman at Truist Park during Game 3 Tuesday. Boo your front office too, Braves fans, for not wanting to play ball with Freeman.

It would be strange for the Dodgers to bench Shohei Ohtani, but it's clear that pretending he's healthy enough to provide meaningful at-bats isn't helping.

Many teams would find it foolhardy to plan for the NLCS with the NLDS still not won, but the Dodgers' star-filled pitching staff affords them that luxury.

The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.

The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.

A section of railway in San Clemente, as well as other portions in coastal Orange County, have repeatedly shut down for landslides, coastal erosion and rockfalls. Another stormy winter is coming.

Columnist Mirjam Swanson writes USC coach Lincoln Riley's embarrassing lack of leadership cost the Trojans a potential win over Oregon.

The contractor of the LAX automated people mover, LINXS, believes the train could open in early January.

Tyler Glasnow hasn't had the greatest of seasons, but the Dodgers will need him to deliver in the playoffs if they want to win another World Series title.

Since coming off the injured list, Shohei Ohtani has given the Dodgers room for optimism that he will be a valuable contributor in the playoffs.

Tyler Glasnow hasn't had the greatest of seasons, but the Dodgers will need him to deliver in the playoffs if they want to win another World Series title.

The Kawhi Leonard trade will help the Clippers in the wake of the NBA's penalties, but the team needs to part ways with Lawrence Frank to start the recovery.

Following the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers, the Chargers could have been L.A.'s only 1-0 NFL team, but they blew the assignment against the Cardinals.

After initially vowing to fight NBA sanctions, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced Sunday the team will comply with the league ruling.

UCLA asked fans to return to the Rose Bowl. Now Bob Chesney and the Bruins ask for patience as they work through their early hiccups.

Derwin James Jr., the outstanding safety for the Chargers, doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Winning in the playoffs would go a long way to reversing that.

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney coaxed inspiring resolve and sharper execution out of the Bruins during a road win over Cal Saturday, giving fans hope.

It is, however, extremely good marketing.

The Clippers were easy marks when Kawhi Leonard was a free agent, and he took advantage of them. The NBA has now throttled the team with sanctions.

Dairy farmers grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave, but now they want back in. They claim the park needs grazing to keep a lid on invasive species. The Trump administration is sympathetic.

Tarik Skubal has yet to have a Cy Young-caliber start for the Dodgers, but at least he's battling. The rest of the team is in a much worse funk.

Tarik Skubal has yet to have a Cy Young-caliber start for the Dodgers, but at least he's battling. The rest of the team is in a much worse funk.

The Dodgers need Betts to be that right-handed hitter who will keep opposing pitchers honest in a lineup of lefty stars. He's shown glimpses of that lately.

Edwin Díaz has pulled a 2025 Tanner Scott and become a major liability for the Dodgers. They simply have to find another role for Díaz in the bullpen.

The Dodgers’ long-term experiment with pitcher Roki Sasaki is paying off, transforming an often-wobbly prospect into a reliable standout in the rotation.

LeBron James leaving the Lakers has left some fans worried about the roster, but the addition of Walker Kessler should dispel those concerns.

It's clear Aaron Donald yearns to be back on an NFL field. The Rams being Super Bowl title favorites makes the decision all the more obvious for Donald.

Former Yankees and Dodgers manager Joe Torre took decades to come to grips with growing up in abusive home. Now he's driven to help others coping with violence.

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved.

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved.

Soccer’s video assistant referee system is worse than the NBA’s tedious in-game reviews. Worse than the existential NFL question of whether it is or is not a catch.

Never mind the loss to Turkey. But do mind the closing gap between the soccer’s elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic.

For Canada, this World Cup wasn’t about proving the country could be a good host. It's about proving the country can find its place on soccer's world stage.

In California, Texas, and other places, solar, wind, and batteries hit new highs. Here are the big takeaways from this year’s shoulder season.

Alex Freeman, the son of former Green Bay Packers star Antonio Freeman, felt pressure to follow in his footsteps, but his secret love for soccer won.

Narbé Mansourian — a social studies teacher — had no qualms about separating the players from the politics in the country with the complicated geopolitical — and personal — history.

U.S. players hope goals scored in front of a record-setting crowd is the start of fulfilling their obligation of elevating the sport during the tournament.

U.S. soccer pushed aside negativity and delivered an amazing World Cup win over Paraguay at rowdy SoFi Stadium Friday, a critical moment to wow fans.

With the World Cup set to start this week, the U.S. men's soccer team began to train in earnest in front of thousands of fans at Orange County Great Park.