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Amid coronavirus shutdown, NBA hasn't given up on salvaging the regular season

The NBA continues to review its options for resuming play, and that includes some form of finishing the regular season ahead of the playoffs.




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LeBron James heads list of those with most to lose if NBA is shut down by coronavirus

If the NBA doesn't come back this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, here are the five biggest losers, starting with LeBron James




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NBA postpones draft lottery and combine indefinitely because of coronavirus

As anticipated, the NBA suspended its draft lottery and combine indefinitely amid the ongoing coronavirus shutdown.




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Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan: cuando se pasó la antorcha

La historia de Kobe Bryant y Michael Jordan compartiendo la cancha por última vez el 28 de marzo de 2003, cuando el muchacho anotó 55 puntos y el "G.O.A.T." tuvo 23




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How to dye Easter eggs with stuff you already have in your pantry or fridge

Stuck at home without a store-bought Easter egg kit due to COVID-19 and the coronavirus lockdown? No worries; there are lots of fun ways to decorate white and brown eggs in time for Sunday's search spree!




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Coronavirus is prompting young adults to move home with mom and dad. But should they?

As the coronavirus pandemic become grimmer, young people are considering moving home with their parents and extended family. But that presents risks.




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How to relieve stress during a pandemic? #quarantinebaking

A baking boom is driving thousands of homebound Americans into their kitchens to knead dough and bake cookies as a way to cope with life under quarantine. Watch it play out on social media, particularly #baking Instagram.




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Forget puzzles: Model-car building should be your next shutdown activity

Model-car building is one of the old-school hobbies enjoying a resurgence during the pandemic lockdown. Haven't done that in a while? Here's where to find a kit and what to look for.




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Many of us haven't touched another human for weeks. What's the price of no contact?

Humans could physically come together to confront the worst crises the last century offered. Not this one, however, and our isolation has consequences.




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How to avoid becoming a coronavirus divorce statistic

The shutdown situation can be uniquely hard on married couples. Here's how to help your marriage survive coronavirus.




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A short history of the victory garden, or how to get through the COVID-19 crisis by planting your own food

How to create your own victory garden in the coronavirus era




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Etiquette podcast 'Were You Raised by Wolves?' adjusts the rules in coronavirus quarantine

Before the coronavirus pandemic, a hot etiquette topic for "Were You Raised by Wolves" hosts Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema was the use of mobile phone flashlights to read restaurant menus. Now the popular podcast is an escape for quarantine life.




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Tell us: What's your coronavirus dating story?

What's it like dating in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic? Tell us your story.




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Why vinegar might be your secret weapon to fighting weeds

Weeds are gardening's biggest downer, and the reason many people stay out of their yards, but if you act now you can reclaim your yard, increase your outdoor enjoyment this summer, and greatly reduce danger during fire season.




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If it weren't for virtual reality games, I wouldn't be getting exercise right now

COVID-19 fears kept me home and on the way to gaining back the 30 pounds I lost last year. Then I picked up my VR headset and got moving.




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Two years ago, she competed on 'The Voice.' Now she's the star of a coronavirus block party

A former contestant on "The Voice" leads a weekly performance in her Upland cul-de-sac where neighbors connect to get through the pandemic together.




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The coronavirus pandemic is terrifying — it's OK to laugh

The pandemic-related social media posts are crude. They are youthful. They mock the joys of family togetherness. Yet, they are a balm just when we need it most.




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Chris Erskine: I'm leaving The Times. I hope you had a laugh or two in my long run here

I believed life's little moments were worthy of a great newspaper, not because they were happening to me, but because they were happening to everyone.




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'I want to learn how to date without hooking up first': Coronavirus dating stories

We asked readers to share their experiences about what it's like dating in the middle of a pandemic. Many hope the shutdown will lead to deeper connections, and love. One unexpected upside? You don't need to wear pants -- or even shower -- for virtual dates. Here are some highlights.




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Why we're all getting to know ourselves a little better in quarantine

All this time at home has a side effect: A chance to learn more about ourselves and the people we're with. Here's how to have your a-ha moment.




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I'm a boomer afraid of the coronavirus. My millennial roommate thinks it's a joke

I know that many millennials are doing their part to flatten the curve. But it's nerve-wracking not to trust someone you live with.




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L.A.'s love coach answers the 7 most common coronavirus dating questions

L.A. dating coach Damona Hoffman tackles dating and relationship questions on her weekly podcast, "Dates & Mates." Today she shares answers to the most common questions about love in the time of coronavirus.




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Is time flying by oddly quickly during COVID-19? Here's why you may feel that way

Many people quarantining at home as a result of the coronavirus crisis are noticing time passing a little more strangely than usual. For one thing, there are fewer signals differentiating a Sunday from a Monday.




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Five ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home

Your Cinco de Mayo celebration this year might have a different tone from years past, but it can still have great food, music and culture.




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They're getting ready to toast and serve L.A. hikers again. And the drinks really are free

As you prepare to lace up the hiking boots again, be on the lookout for these lads in the bow ties and suspenders. More than hikers, they're also bartenders.




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L.A. Affairs: Love, marriage and a baby. After 40

I had very likely met the only handsome, kind, Jewish-doctor-triathlete-handyman in L.A., if not the universe. And then we had a baby.




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Panicked over 'murder hornets,' people are killing native bees we desperately need

Asian giant hornets (a.k.a. murder hornets) have been spotted only in Washington state and Canada. Traps elsewhere are killing beneficial native wasps and bees.




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Onyeka Okongwu puts on a show in USC's victory over Oregon State

Freshman forward Onyeka Okongwu scored 18 points and threw down several highlight-reel dunks in USC's 75-55 win at Oregon State.




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USC's basketball team is hoping for a favorable February this season

The USC men's basketball team has been hot, winning 10 of its last 12 games. But the Trojans are approaching February, a month that had been brutal for them.




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USC honors Kobe and Gianna Bryant before rallying over Utah

Nick Rakocevic scored 16 points with 15 rebounds, Elijah Weaver added 14 points and USC rallied for a 56-52 victory over Utah in game that honored Kobe and Gianna Bryant.




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Craig Naivar joins Clay Helton's staff as USC's new safeties coach

Craig Naivar is named safeties coach at USC, where he will rejoin defensive coordinator Todd Orlando, with whom he worked at Texas and Houston.




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USC parting ways with three defensive assistant coaches

USC will not retain defensive backs coach Greg Burns, defensive line coach Chad Kauha'aha'a, or inside linebackers coach Johnny Nansen for the 2020 season.




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USC women's basketball team hangs on for a road victory over Cal

Alyson Miura and Aliyah Jeune made late three-pointers, and the USC women were clutch at the foul line in holding on to beat Cal 75-67 in Berkeley.




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USC falls to Arizona State after turnover-fueled second half

After leading by 13 in the first half and eight at halftime Saturday night, USC came undone down the stretch in Tempe, losing 66-64 to the Sun Devils.




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USC to hire recruiter Donte Williams as cornerbacks coach and defensive passing game coordinator

USC to hire Donte Williams to be its cornerbacks coach and defensive passing game coordinator, according to a person familiar with the decision.




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USC to complete football staff by hiring Vic So'oto as defensive line coach

USC is working to finalize its staff of assistants this week by hiring Virginia defensive line coach Vic So'oto, 32, a cousin of the late Junior Seau.




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Despite rough week, USC keeps tournament hopes alive with win over Washington

The situation practically begged for the young and inconsistent Trojans to fall apart. But instead, USC beat Washington, the Pac-12's last-place team 62-56.




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Former Vanderbilt quarterback Mo Hasan transferring to USC

Former Vanderbilt quarterback Mo Hasan announces on Twitter he is transferring to USC, bolstering the Trojans' quarterback room with some needed depth.




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USC cancels 2021 matchup in football with UC Davis

USC has told UC Davis that the scheduled 2021 matchup between the teams is off. The Trojans have never played a team in the Football Championship Subdivision.




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USC unravels down the stretch, drops a 14-point lead in loss to Colorado

Onyeka Okongwu had 21 points, Jonah Mathews added 17, and Nick Rakocevic had 14 points and 11 rebounds but USC could not hold onto a 14-point lead and finish a comeback in a 70-66 loss to Colorado.




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USC needs another marquee victory to bolster its NCAA tournament hopes

As USC trudges through at nightmarish February, the Trojans desperately need a big win, and more wins, to keep their NCAA tournament bubble from bursting.




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USC takes advantage of Arizona's cold shooting to get key win

Onyeka Onkongwu scored 11 points, including a three-quarters court shot, and grabbed 10 rebounds as USC gave its NCAA Tournament hopes a boost with a 57-48 victory over Arizona.




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Review: HBO Sports' 'Women of Troy' shows how Cheryl Miller-led USC basketball helped ignite the sport

If you're looking to watch a basketball story of empowerment or want to start off March Madness right, then HBO Sports' upcoming 'Women of Troy' is a must see.




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New defensive coordinator Todd Orlando wants to take USC to 'dark place'

New USC defensive coordinator Todd Orlando wants the Trojans to be a much tougher team to play against in 2020. And the works starts next week in spring camp.




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Alissa Pili leads USC over Colorado in opening round of Pac-12 tournament

USC freshman Alissa Pili scored 22 points to lead USC to a 69-54 win over Colorado in the opening round of the Pac-12 women's basketball tournament.




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Kyle Sturdivant leans on his USC basketball family as he grieves for his father

USC guard Kyle Sturdivant knows the grief for his father won't fade anytime soon, even as he returns to the game he and his father once bonded over.




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Can new defensive staff put a charge into Clay Helton and USC football?

USC opens spring football practice Wednesday, stocked with a new cast of assistants on defense. The big question is can the new faces help produce better results for coach Clay Helton.




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USC will bar fans from home athletic events for foreseeable future

As the NCAA, its member universities, and the conferences they represent contemplate how to proceed with college athletics amid the threat of coronavirus, USC will continue for the foreseeable future without fans present.




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Metrics? USC looks to solidify a trip to the NCAA tournament with victories

An extended run through the Pac-12 tournament would certainly help ease the tension for both USC and UCLA. But a loss Thursday could put their fate in the hands of the numbers.




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USC suspends spring football because of coronavirus concerns

USC suspends spring football practice Thursday because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Trojans held their first practice on Wednesday.