Sports – Page 5 – Weekly Columnist

NASCAR Appeals Michael Jordan, 23XI Racing Injunction Before Daytona

NASCAR on Wednesday filed a 68-page brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit urging the appellate court to reverse preliminary injunctions granted to 23XI Racing—owned by…

February 13, 2025

Sports

Southern Cal’s JuJu Watkins: basketball’s next big thing has arrived

JuJu Watkins has helped resurrect a USC Trojans’ women’s basketball program had fallen out of favor with recruits, and out of relevancy, for decadesPhotograph: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty ImagesIt’s a Tuesday night…

February 13, 2025

Sports

Dalton Knecht talks about his crazy week being traded from, and returning to, the Lakers

Dalton Knecht warms up before the Portland game in December. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Dalton Knecht found himself in one of the most awkward NBA situations, playing for the…

February 13, 2025

Sports

Azzi Fudd’s career-high 34 points and eight 3-pointers powers No. 7 UConn past visiting St. John’s

STORRS, Conn. — Azzi Fudd had 17 of her career-high 34 points in the third quarter as No. 7 UConn rolled to a 78-40 win over St. John’s on Wednesday…

February 13, 2025

Sports

Could Wemby beat Steph AND LeBron for All-Star MVP? and who will ‘capture the Flagg?’ | The Big Number

Subscribe to The Big NumberOn this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine preview the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend and make the case for several All-Star MVP…

February 12, 2025

Sports

Lakers stumble into All-Star break after defensive woes exposed in bad loss to Jazz

Lakers guard Luka Doncic speaks with referee Tre Maddox about a foul in the second quarter. (Rob Gray / Associated Press)LeBron James grabbed the ball from the net and slammed…

February 12, 2025

Sports

Lakers lose second game with Luka Dončić, as frontcourt issues loom without Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers began Luka Dončić's tenure with a win then followed it up with a loss on Wednesday, snapping a six-game winning streak and leaving them with some…

February 12, 2025

Sports

Dale Earnhardt Jr. must wait one more night to see if JR Motorsports’ car will make Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — With a full moon overhead and the sun yet to crest the horizon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stood near his team’s hauler Wednesday morning and watched as…

February 12, 2025

Sports

Kings bring in Markelle Fultz as new PG after De’Aaron Fox trade

The Sacramento Kings had a De'Aaron Fox-sized hole on their depth chart. Their solution: Markelle Fultz.The former No. 1 overall pick has agreed to a deal in Sacramento, according to…

February 12, 2025

Sports

Starting lineups for Daytona 500 Duel qualifying races

Thursday's two 60-lap qualifying races will set the field for the 67th Daytona 500.Chase Briscoe, who won the pole position, will bring the 23-car field to the green flag in…

February 12, 2025