Lakers
The Lakers have announced they will honor Showtime-era coach Pat Riley with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, joining Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and five others.
Sports
Major League Baseball fires umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing his sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games.
USC Sports
With the transfer market expensive and thin on talent, Jayden Maiava and Husan Longstreet could be Lincoln Riley’s best starting quarterback options.
USC athletic director Jennifer Cohen shares her views on football coach Lincoln Riley, how she is adapting to a new pay era in college sports and more.
Business
B. Riley Financial Inc. received more demands for information from federal regulators about its dealings with now-bankrupt Franchise Group as well as a personal loan for Chairman and co-founder Bryant Riley.
Vitamin Shoppe owner Franchise Group, which was taken private by B. Riley Financial in a troubled deal, has filed for bankruptcy but plans to keep operating most of its businesses.
Politics
The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal immigration enforcement power to states.
USC’s loss to Notre Dame confirmed coach Lincoln Riley is short on playmakers and has blocked Trojans fans from even dreaming of championships.
USC has lagged behind developing a front office to help it navigate the NIL era. Lincoln Riley introduced staff he says will bolster the Trojans.
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Lincoln Riley, UCLA football and the Lakers.