Samohi readies for virtual commencement ceremony

Santa Monica Daily Press (Sports) 6/1 3:00A Brennon Dixson

Since schools shuttered in March as a result of Covid-19, seniors across California have wondered if they will be able to celebrate their academic journey with a graduation ceremony. After weeks of...

David Price Gives $1000 to Every Dodgers Minor Leaguer in Organization

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/30 8:31A Michael J. Duarte

One of the newest members of the Los Angeles Dodgers has yet to play a game with his new team, but he has already endeared himself to the organization and its fans forever. Dodgers’ pitcher David Price will give every minor leaguer not on the...

Kings part ways with minor-league coach Mike Stothers

LATimes.com (Sports) 5/30 8:13A Jack Harris

The Los Angeles Kings will not renew the contract of Mike Stothers, the coach of its minor-league affiliate in Ontario, the team announced Saturday.

Nico Naismith is bringing basketball back to L.A. one homemade hoop at a time

LATimes.com (Sports) 5/30 2:00A Issac Eger

A Venice artist had a hoops dream, to bring basketball back to Los Angeles one homemade backboard and rim at a time.

Letters: If money wins, fans lose in baseball talks again

LATimes.com (Sports) 5/29 12:07P

Letters from readers to the Los Angeles Times sports department.

Dodgers Among 10 MLB Teams to Pledge More Stipends to Minor Leaguers

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/29 1:25A Jake Seiner

At least 10 major league franchises have informed minor leaguers they will continue to provide allowances after the May 31 expiration of Major League Baseball’s policy guarantying those players $400 per week. The San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins...

Dodgers’ Ross Stripling Pitches … Financial Advice During Pandemic

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/28 7:16A Ronald Blum

Ross Stripling has spent much of the last two months working on an island —- the one in the kitchen of his Houston home. With baseball halted by the coronavirus pandemic, the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander returned to his offseason job. When...

Schools considering options for next year

Santa Monica Daily Press (Sports) 5/28 3:00A editor

The 2020-21 SMMUSD school year will start on August 20. Of that much, the district is certain. However, every other detail is still up for debate. As schools continue to adapt to the changes forced on...

LA Rams to Face Saints in First Preseason Game at New Stadium

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/28 12:54A City News Service

The first NFL preseason game at SoFi Stadium will match the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints on Aug. 14, the team announced Wednesday. The Rams other home preseason game will be on Aug. 29 against the Denver Broncos. The Rams will also play...

LAFC Will Seek New Name for Banc of California Stadium

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/27 12:57A Greg Beacham

Los Angeles FC will seek a new name for its 2-year-old Banc of California Stadium after the Major League Soccer club and the bank restructured their partnership. LAFC announced Tuesday that Banc of California will eventually give up its naming...

1992 Dream Team Auction Allows Fans to Purchase a Piece of History

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/26 6:38A Michael J. Duarte

What is the greatest basketball team ever assembled? Is it the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls that went 72-10? The 2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers that went 15-1 in the postseason? The 2016 Golden State Warriors that went 73-9, but lost in the Finals? For...

Santa Monica College to Distribute $6.1 Million in Direct Aid to Students

Santa Monica Daily Press (Sports) 5/26 2:00A Guest Author

Santa Monica College is distributing $6.1 million in direct financial assistance to students facing severe financial problems due to the COVID-19 crisis. The funds are provided by the federal CARES...

Santa Monica kids will be able to play at elementary schools on weekends and breaks

Santa Monica Daily Press (Sports) 5/22 11:57A Madeleine Pauker

Six Santa Monica elementary schools will be open to families and youth sports groups as public health orders allow, the city of Santa Monica announced Friday. The city of Santa Monica had considered...

Lakers’ LeBron James Reportedly Holding Private Workouts With Teammates During NBA Suspension

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/22 6:13A Michael J. Duarte

Many players on the Los Angeles Lakers don’t have personal basketball courts in their homes. Players like Kyle Kuzma, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis have had difficulty getting access to a private gym during the recent stay-at-home orders in...

LA Rams Aaron Donald: ‘Football Without Fans Wouldn’t be Fun’

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 5/22 5:42A Greg Beacham

Aaron Donald is not thrilled about the prospect of playing football without fans. The Los Angeles Rams’ superstar defensive lineman doesn’t like the idea of playing an NFL season in front of empty seats, saying it “wouldn’t be fun to me.” “I feel...