DENVER — Shohei Ohtani didn’t win the National League batting title, or claim the NL’s first triple crown since 1937, during the Dodgers season-finale 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The fact it was even a possibility, however, was a testament to the dominant tear with which Ohtani finished his first Dodgers season. Despite … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes in relief of the injured Anthony Richardson, and the Indianapolis Colts came up with a stop in the final minute to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on Sunday. Indy (2-2) has won two straight since opening the season with back-to-back losses — and two straight against Pittsburgh. … Read more
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Kansas City receiver Rashee Rice left the field on a cart with a knee injury Sunday after a bizarre play in which he was hit by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes while both players were pursuing Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton during an interception return. Rice was declared out for the rest … Read more
NEW YORK – Breanna Stewart scored 34 points and Sabrina Ionescu had 21 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 on Sunday in Game 1 of their semifinals series. Jonquel Jones added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Liberty. Game 2 of the best-of-5 matchup is Tuesday night in … Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes and Jordan Addison scored twice as the Minnesota Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on down the stretch to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-29 on Sunday. The Vikings (4-0) are off to their best start since 2016, when they won their first … Read more
If NFL fans didn’t know already, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud reminded them on Sunday in a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has ice in his veins. Stroud was cool and calm under pressure as he led Houston on a nine-play, 69-yard drive to the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown. Houston won the … Read more
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school football teams in the Southland heading into Week 6. Rk. SCHOOL (Rec.); Result; Next game; Last week’s rank 1. MATER DEI (4-0); idle; at Santa Margarita, Friday; 1 2. ST. JOHN BOSCO (5-0); idle; vs. Orange Lutheran, Friday; 2 3. MISSION VIEJO (6-0); def. … Read more
CHICAGO — So much for that confidence boost. A week after a dramatic comeback victory, the Rams could not maintain any momentum against the Chicago Bears. The Rams’ 24-18 defeat on Sunday before 59,074 at Soldier Field, dropped their record to 1-3 going into next Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at SoFi Stadium. After … Read more
Motorsports icon Michael Andretti told The Associated Press on Sunday he’s at a point in his life where he no longer wants to run the day-to-day of his global operation and that’s why he turned over leadership to his business partner. No, Dan Towriss did not steal Andretti Global out from under one of the … Read more
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) in pursuit during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out of Sunday’s … Read more