# díaz (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover díaz. Page: Feed: --- ## [Plaschke: Fifty years on the prep beat and still going strong, Eric Sondheimer is a local legend](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-23/fifty-years-on-prep-beat-eric-sondheimer-is-local-legend) _2026-08-23 · Bill Plaschke · Sports_ He's worked on messy sidelines and in crowded bleachers while juggling impossible deadlines to write about future Hall of Famers and unknown benchwarmers. ## [How Boobie Feaster became one of the USC playmakers to watch at age 17](https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-08-23/how-boobie-feaster-age-17-became-usc-playmaker-to-watch) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Kartje · Sports_ USC receiver Boobie Feaster, 17, has quickly moved up the Trojans' depth chart ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against San José State. ## [High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-22/high-school-flag-football-friday-saturday-scores) _2026-08-23 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Friday and Saturday's games. ## [Knightsbridge earns Breeders' Cup berth with Del Mar Pacific Classic win](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-22/knightsbridge-wins-pacific-classic-del-mar) _2026-08-23 · Jay Posner · Sports_ Knightsbridge wins the Pacific Classic at Del Mar, holding off Original Sin and Full Serrano to earn an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup. ## [Once booed in L.A., Alek Thomas delivers for Dodgers in victory over Pirates](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-22/dodgers-alek-thomas-tarik-skubal-pirates) _2026-08-23 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Alek Thomas drives in a run during his Dodgers debut and Tarik Skubal overcomes a rocky first inning as the Dodgers extend their winning streak to five games. ## [San Pedro vs. King/Drew football game halted after people thought they heard gunshot](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-22/san-pedro-king-drew-football-game-halted-heard-gunshot) _2026-08-23 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ San Pedro coach Corey Walsh said "it was crazy" in describing the scene as sirens and police cars arrived at a game that was halted in the third quarter. ## [Rams shut out Saints as Stetson Bennett, CJ Daniels put on a preseason show](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-08-22/rams-saints-preseason-stetson-bennett-backup-battle) _2026-08-22 · Gary Klein · Sports_ Stetson Bennett capitalizes on extended playing time, leading four scoring drives and rushing for two touchdowns in the Rams' 34-0 preseason win over the Saints. ## [Shohei Ohtani takes 'really positive' step in push to return to Dodgers' rotation](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-22/shohei-ohtani-throws-live-batting-practice) _2026-08-22 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Shoehi Ohtani threw live batting practice for the first time since sustaining a knee injury that has kept him out of the Dodgers' rotation since July. ## [High school football: Top performers in the Southland](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-22/southland-prep-football-top-performers-week-0) _2026-08-22 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ A look at the top performers from City and Southern Section football games this week. ## [Swanson: Struggling Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker simply needs to relax](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-22/struggling-dodgers-outfielder-kyle-tucker-needs-to-relax) _2026-08-22 · Mirjam Swanson · Sports_ Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is struggling under weight of pressure to live up to his contract. Mirjam Swanson writes he just needs to relax. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vzHj6I56Ts5g) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Prep talk: The first powerhouse in flag football are the JSerra Lions](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-22/prep-talk-first-powerhouse-in-flag-football-is-jserra) _2026-08-22 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ A 36-game winning streak in the recently CIF-sanction sport of girls' flag football has JSerra flying high in the Southland. ## [Letters to Sports: Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker bringing down the Dodgers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-22/letters-to-sports-edwin-diaz-kyle-tucker-dodgers) _2026-08-22 · Sports_ Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Edwin Díaz's struggles, USC football, Charley Steiner in the booth and the life of Tommy John. ## [High school football: Friday's scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-22/high-school-football-scores-california-city-section-southern-section) _2026-08-22 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Friday's games. ## [Crenshaw scores in final seconds to defeat Palisades](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/crenshaw-palisades-high-school-football-game-recap) _2026-08-22 · Steve Galluzzo · Sports_ After the Dolphins take a late lead, Cougars quarterback Danniel Flowers throws a touchdown pass to Jason Grant with eight seconds left for the win. ## [Commentary: St. John Bosco's rally falls short in loss to Bishop Gorman](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/st-john-bosco-bishop-gorman-high-school-football-game-recap) _2026-08-22 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ After falling behind 21-0, the Braves tie the score at 28-28 before losing by 10 points in their season opener on Friday night in Las Vegas. ## [Tommy Edman lifts Dodgers to walk-off win, but Andy Pages will miss time with fracture](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-21/tommy-edman-walk-off-single-dodgers-win-pirates) _2026-08-22 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Tommy Edman drives in Kiké Hernández on a single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 5-4 win over Pittsburgh, but Andy Pages likely will miss four weeks. ## [How the Southland's top 25 high school football teams fared this week](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/top-25-southland-high-school-football-teams-fared) _2026-08-22 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared Aug. 20-21. ## [Dodgers president Stan Kasten reiterates 'Dodgers are not being sold'](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-21/stan-kasten-dodgers-not-for-sale-mark-walter) _2026-08-22 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Dodgers president Stan Kasten says the team is not going to be sold amid financial difficulties of majority owner Mark Walter's companies and a federal inquiry into his insurance empire. ## [If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-21/if-dodgers-are-put-up-for-sale-patrick-soon-shiong-is-interested) _2026-08-21 · Bill Shaikin · Sports_ Mark Walter won a competition to buy the Dodgers. Now the runner-up is interested in buying the Dodgers if Walter decides to sell the team. ## [LA28 has sold more than 6 million Olympic tickets. Here's how you can still get yours](https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-21/6-million-la-olympic-tickets-have-sold-how-to-get-yours) _2026-08-21 · Thuc Nhi Nguyen · Sports_ L.A. Olympic organizers have sold more than 6 million tickets, locking in a significant piece of funding for what they promise will be a privately funded Games. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7tQ337X4oYd6) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Prep talk: Cleveland High turns to its Nigerian duo in football](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/prep-talk-cleveland-turns-to-its-nigerian-duo-in-football) _2026-08-21 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Running backs Oluwafemi Okelola and Moyosoreoluwa Odebunmi should be standout players this season for the Cavaliers. ## [Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-08-21/private-equity-firms-buying-professional-sports-teams) _2026-08-21 · Thuc Nhi Nguyen · Sports_ The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race. ## [Ty Simpson's breakout could reshape Sean McVay's backup QB plans for Rams](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-08-21/ty-simpson-breakout-rams-backup-quarterback-plans) _2026-08-21 · Gary Klein · Sports_ If rookie quarterback Ty Simpson has another standout preseason performance against the Saints, it could push him ahead of Stetson Bennett on the depth chart. ## [Shaky future of Spectrum's Lakers channel adds more drama to the team's sale](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-21/shaky-future-of-spectrums-lakers-channel-adds-more-drama-to-teams-sale) _2026-08-21 · Meg James · Sports_ Spectrum, which closed its deal to buy Cox this week, would like to exit the regional sports channel business. ## [High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/high-school-flag-football-wednesday-thursday-scores) _2026-08-21 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Wednesday and Thursday. ## [High school football: Thursday's scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/high-school-football-scores-thursday) _2026-08-21 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Thursday's games. ## [Jaden Jefferson and Quentin Hale power Corona Centennial to victory over Servite](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/corona-centennial-servite-high-school-football-recap) _2026-08-21 · Caleb Otte · Sports_ Corona Centennial senior quarterback Jaden Jefferson passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns and rushes for two more in a 41-21 win over Servite. ## ['We beat ourselves.' Chargers struggle across the board in preseason loss to 49ers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-08-20/chargers-vs-49ers-preseason-takeaways-jake-slaughter-spotlight) _2026-08-21 · Sam Farmer · Sports_ Jake Slaughter starts at center for the Chargers and Trey Lance shows his speed, but miscues on special teams and defense lead to a preseason loss to the 49ers. ## [Sparks suffer blowout loss to Dream and are eliminated from playoff contention](https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2026-08-20/sparks-lose-to-dream-get-eliminated-from-playoff-contention-game-recap) _2026-08-21 · Jordan Puente · Sports_ Nneka Ogwumike said she is content to wrap up her 15-year WNBA career with the struggling Sparks, who endured a 124-88 loss to the Dream on Thursday. ## [Lawsuit against CIF is again dismissed in federal court](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/lawsuit-against-cif-is-again-dismissed-in-federal-court) _2026-08-20 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Northern California judge dismisses complaint filed by former high school athlete regarding transfer rules and name, image and likeness rights. ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Hkips3Oxu2G9) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava learns, and builds, on his experiences](https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-08-20/ucla-quarterback-nico-iamaleava-learns-builds-on-his-experiences) _2026-08-20 · Connor Dullinger · Sports_ The senior, who struggled along with the Bruins last season after his tumultuous exit from Tennessee, has worked on his mental health and becoming a leader. ## [Royal High investigates incident involving football coach and player](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/royal-high-investigates-incident-involving-football-coach-player) _2026-08-20 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Video shows the Highlanders football coach Adam Brubaker kicking a ball toward student and hitting him in groin area. ## [Where the Lakers' minority shareholders stand on sale of the team](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-08-20/where-lakers-minority-shareholders-stand-on-sale-of-team) _2026-08-20 · Bill Shaikin · Sports_ While the Buss siblings battles to sell their Lakers shares, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says he won't sell his stake in the team. ## [Dodgers' offensive woes seemingly cured as they complete sweep of Rockies](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-19/dodgers-rockies-edwin-diaz) _2026-08-20 · Maddie Lee · Sports_ Visiting hitter-friendly Denver seems to be the trick to fix Dodgers' offense as they complete a sweep of last-place Rockies. ## [Five things to watch for when the Chargers take on the 49ers in preseason action](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-08-19/chargers) _2026-08-19 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Five things to watch for when the Chargers face the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, including more time for the projected starters. ## [Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike to retire from WNBA after 15 seasons](https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2026-08-19/sparks-nneka-ogwumike-retirement-announcement) _2026-08-19 · Marisa Ingemi · Sports_ Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, will retire at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday morning. ## [Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN as the first 24/7 all-sports network, dies at 93](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-19/espn-founder-bill-rasmussen-dead-at-93) _2026-08-19 · Cerys Davies, Stephen Battaglio · Sports_ Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN who revolutionized sports media, has died. He was 93 and suffered from Parkinson's disease. ## [San Diego Padres minor league coach seized by ICE en route home to Arizona](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-19/san-diego-padres-coach-oswaldo-pirela-taken-into-custody-by-ice-work-permit-venezuela) _2026-08-19 · Steve Henson · Sports_ San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. ## [Westlake High kicker Gabriel Goroyan is ready for big moments](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/westlake-high-kicker-gabriel-goroyan-is-ready-for-big-moments) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ The 5-foot-11, 180-pound, even-keeled senior is a former soccer player who gravitated toward kicking, and it has paid off with a scholarship from Stanford. ## [Top storylines for the 2026 Southland high school football season](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/top-storylines-for-2026-southland-high-school-football-season) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Who's going unbeaten? Which first-year coach will be best? Which week features the best games? Let's examine the hot topics for the season. ## [Prep talk: Running back Braylin Drake is finally healthy for Corona Centennial](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/prep-talk-rb-braylin-drake-is-finally-healthy-for-centennial) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Injuries limited his playing time last season, but the senior playmaker enters the 2026 campaign ready to prove himself given the opportunity. ## [This week's top high school football games](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/this-weeks-top-high-school-football-games-in-the-southland) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ A look at two of the top high school football games involving Southland teams this week: Centennial vs. Servite and St. John Bosco at Bishop Gorman. ## [Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/girls-flag-football-scores) _2026-08-19 · Sports_ Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores. ## [Kyle Tucker finally breaks hitless streak in Dodgers' win, searches for light in dark season](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-18/kyle-tucker-dodgers-rockies) _2026-08-19 · Maddie Lee · Sports_ Kyle Tucker finally ended his career-high hitless streak at seven games with a double during the Dodgers' win over Colorado. ## [Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz heads back to injured list because of neck inflammation](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-18/dodgers-closer-edwin-diaz-returns-injured-list) _2026-08-18 · Maddie Lee · Sports_ Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who's had three blown saves in six appearances since returning to action last month, has been placed on the injured list with neck inflammation. ## [Center Tyler Biadasz among three Chargers injured in practice on Tuesday](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-08-18/center-tyler-biadasz-among-three-chargers-injured-in-practice-tuesday) _2026-08-18 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ He went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during a drill. Linebacker Kyle Kennard and receiver Quentin Johnston also hurt. ## [UCLA defensive back Cole Martin embodied Bob Chesney's values before meeting the coach](https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-08-18/ucla-defensive-back-cole-martin-embodied-bob-chesney-values) _2026-08-18 · Connor Dullinger · Sports_ UCLA defensive back Cole Martin decided to stay at UCLA after one meeting with new coach Bob Chesney helped him realize they had much in common. ## [Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko mourns a mother and 'immense talent'](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-18/hayden-panettiere-wladimir-klitschko-pays-tribute) _2026-08-18 · Alexandra Del Rosario · Sports_ Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko pens an emotional sendoff to 'the mother of our daughter, Kaya' and asks followers to respect his family's privacy. ## [Jeanie Buss contests family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-08-17/lakers-jeanie-buss-family-selling-ownership-stake) _2026-08-17 · Thuc Nhi Nguyen · Sports_ Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life. ## [NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation](https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2026-08-17/nba-clippers-clash-over-kawhi-leonard-salary-cap-circumvention-investigation-steve-ballmer) _2026-08-17 · Steve Henson · Sports_ An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.