(Ryan Kang / Associated Press)The Pac-8/10/12 conference has given college sports many of its greatest teams, personalities and moments. This is a huge loss to college sports and an indictment of how money is destroying the traditions and regional rivalries that make college sports appealing. Tom BarronWestwoodProblem area for DodgersAs the trade deadline approached, Times columnists and fans alike seemed worried about the Dodgers' top-heavy lineup. Rick SolomonLake Balboa::Amid positive attitudes and team spirit in the postgame interviews, I noticed a disturbing PK theme: "Shame it had to go to PKs"; "I hate PKs"; "PKs suck." Brad KearnsStateline, Nev.Of opportunity and diversityIn Bill Plaschke’s column, the inference is the lack of opportunity for Latino women’s soccer players.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 13, 2023 00:48 UTC