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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Shohei Ohtani throws first complete game, then hits two homers in doubleheader sweep

Shohei Ohtani throws a complete game, one-hit shutout in Game 1, then hits two home runs in Game 2 of a doubleheader sweep over the Detroit Tigers.

Monday, February 27, 2023
Albie Pearson, an original Angels player known as the 'Littlest Angel,' dies at 88

Albie Pearson, who was once known as the “Littlest Angel” standing at just five feet, five inches tall, was beloved as an Angel.

Sunday, February 26, 2023
Kyle Busch wins final NASCAR Cup race on two-mile oval at Auto Club Speedway

Kyle Busch wins for Richard Childress Racing in a dominant showing that could mark the final Super Speedway NASCAR race in Southern California.

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Dodgers Dugout: Joe Kelly will answer your questions

Former Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly will answer selected questions from Dodgers Dugout readers.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Scoring record clinches it. LeBron James, not Michael Jordan, is basketball's GOAT

By becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James has dethroned Michael Jordan as the greatest player in basketball history.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Lionel Messi beats an egg ... for most Instagram likes ever

A post from soccer star Lionel Messi's account is said to have broken the Instagram record for most likes. The previous record was held by a picture of an egg.

Soccer newsletter: Recapping the highs and lows of the 2022 World Cup

Argentina, Croatia, Morocco, Mbappe. There was a lot to cheer about in the 2022 World Cup.

Monday, December 19, 2022
What lessons can the 2026 World Cup in North America learn from 2022?

Now that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is over, the focus turns to 2026 and the World Cup’s return to North America. What are the logistical challenges that await?

Thursday, December 8, 2022
'That’s how we do things': Brazil isn't sorry for dancing into World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil, revitalized by the return of Neymar, seems to be enjoying this World Cup. The same can't be said for Argentina and star player Lionel Messi.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Manon Rheaume, the first woman to play in an NHL game, continues to break barriers

Manon Rheaume, who played goalie in an exhibition for the Tampa Bay Lightning 30 years ago, is now a member of the Kings' player development department.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Dodgers are in the playoffs again. So who will they play?

The Dodgers have qualified for the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, but it's going to be some time before they know who their opponent will be.

Friday, September 9, 2022
Freshman JJ Harel is a track and field prodigy at Chaminade High

Chaminade High freshman JJ Harel has a 40-inch vertical leap and cleared 6-foot-5 in the high jump as a 13-year-old in the Junior Olympics.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Galaxy, Herbalife agree to multimillion dollar jersey deal

The Galaxy will wear Herbalife branding on their jerseys for at least three more seasons under a sponsorship agreement with the company.

Monday, July 25, 2022
Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez Jr. hope to pick up where Ann and Dave Meyers left off

It was Ann and Dave Meyers; now it’s Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez Jr. It's been nearly 50 years since UCLA basketball experienced this sort of sibling splendor.

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Rob Manfred on Trevor Bauer, payroll disparity, rule changes and TV blackouts

In a wide-ranging interview, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred talks about baseball's biggest issues, including the Angel Stadium saga and rising costs for fans.

Thursday, June 16, 2022
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood among venues selected to host 2026 World Cup matches

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is among the 16 venues selected to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Sports Report: Bobby Wagner looking to be a big hit in L.A.

The Rams lessened the sting of losing Von Miller by signing former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner to a five-year deal Thursday.

Monday, March 14, 2022
Jessica Mendoza, Adrián González, José Mota join Dodgers' TV, radio coverage teams

Former Olympic softball player and ESPN broadcaster Jessica Mendoza joins a reconfigured Dodgers TV and radio coverage team for the 2022 season.

Thursday, November 4, 2021
LAUSD coaches to receive first stipend raise in more than 20 years

After two decades without a raise, LAUSD agrees to double stipends of major sport coaches.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Raider Nation favorite Rod Martin to be inducted in City Section Hall of Fame

Hamilton High grad Rod Martin was All-Pro linebacker for the Raiders and still loves L.A.

Monday, September 27, 2021
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will always consider Moreno Valley his home court

Kawhi Leonard has connections with many cities but none stronger than with Moreno Valley. On Saturday, he helped bring a new basketball court there.

Friday, August 6, 2021
Why the Tokyo Games didn't deliver a ratings win for NBC

NBC Sports chief Pete Bevacqua says parent Comcast achieved its goal of boosting its Peacock platform with the Olympics despite "curveballs."

Allyson Felix wins 400-meter bronze, grows legacy: 'Tonight, I have joy'

L.A. native leaves legacy as an advocate for better medical treatment for Black women during pregnancy and equitable treatment for all female athletes.

Thursday, August 5, 2021
U.S. women's volleyball team defeats Serbia to advance to gold-medal match

The U.S. women's volleyball team defeats Serbia in three sets and will play either South Korea or Brazil in the gold-medal match.

Saturday, July 31, 2021
Vlatko Andonovski's big gamble paid off in setting up USWNT showdown with Canada

U.S. women's soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski's decision to play Lynn Williams paid off big vs. the Netherlands. Does the team have other tricks for Canada?

Katie Ledecky made history look routine in adding to record Olympic medal haul

Katie Ledecky, the only woman to win six individual swimming golds, plans to swim at the Paris Games and isn't closing the door on the L.A. Olympics.

How Mexico became an Olympics racewalking power

Mexico is among the powers in racewalking, a sport that grew in popularity out of the country's desire to avoid embarrassment at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson left off Olympic team

Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field on Tuesday.

Thursday, July 1, 2021
Ed O'Bannon: LeBron James helped me find closure in my battle with NCAA

Ed O'Bannon Jr. spearheaded the NCAA's name, image and likeness movement but says in a first-person piece for the Los Angeles Times that 'the baton has been passed.'

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Katie Ledecky makes it look too easy with double win at U.S. Olympic swim trials

As expected, Katie Ledecky added to her event total for the Tokyo Olympics with victories in the 200 and 1,500-meter freestyles at the U.S. swim trials.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Los Alamitos remains No. 1 in high school softball rankings

Los Alamitos remains No. 1 in Southland softball rankings from CalHiSports.com.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
I smuggled my father's remains into the Masters. There he'll rest for eternity

Tommy Jackson always wanted to attend the Masters. He finally made it to Augusta National — the spring after he died.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Lee Elder, who broke the color barrier, honored during Masters ceremonial tee shot

Lee Elder, the first Black man to play at the Masters, has made a monumental contribution to golf and will appear alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player at the 2021 event.

Saturday, April 3, 2021
High school football: Norco ends Corona Centennial's 57-game league winning streak

Quarterback Kyle Crum leads Norco to 38-36 victory over Corona Centennial, which last lost a league game to Norco in 2009.

Saturday, January 30, 2021
Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson charged in connection with fatal crash

Scott Erickson, who pitched for the Dodgers during his 15-year major league career, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of reckless driving.

Friday, January 22, 2021
From the Archives: It was 'peace at last' for Hank Aaron after breaking home run mark

A reprint of a story published in The Times after Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home run record against the Dodgers in Atlanta Stadium.

Friday, December 18, 2020
Making Vin Scully sound like Vin Scully 'daunting' for World Series video script writer

Aaron Cohen, a three-time Sports Emmy winner, wrote the script to the official 2020 World Series film, which means he put words into narrator Vin Scully’s mouth.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
All-Pro linebacker Rod Martin joins City Section Hall of Fame

Former Hamilton standout Rod Martin is among 20 City Section greats chosen for Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday.

Friday, September 4, 2020
A turbulent path: How Stan Kroenke and the NFL turned SoFi Stadium into a $5-billion reality

SoFi Stadium, the NFL's crown jewel, was the the culmination of Rams owner Stan Kroenke's vision and the NFL's desire to return to the L.A. market.

Thursday, September 3, 2020
It's Rams contract season, so when is Jalen Ramsey getting his massive deal?

The Rams have a habit of signing star players to huge contracts just before the start of the season. Will cornerback Jalen Ramsey see a big payday soon?

Chargers No. 1 back Austin Ekeler knows he can't do it alone

In his first camp as the Chargers' undisputed No. 1 running back, Austin Ekeler is happy to give Justin Jackson and Josh Kelley some repetitions.

Friday, July 31, 2020
L.A. Olympic officials ask IOC to allow athlete protests

Casey Wasserman, the head of the LA28 organizing committee wants rule changed so athletes can demonstrate against racism during the Olympic Games.

Thursday, July 16, 2020
At age 60 and paralyzed, she tried to row across the Pacific

Angela Madsen had overcome much in life, so she and her friends thought she could row solo from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Second horse dies this week at Los Alamitos Race Course as probation continues

Los Alamitos Race Course had a second horse die since the track was placed on 10 days probation by the CHRB.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Noose found hanging in tree at Sonoma Raceway

A makeshift noose was found on a tree at the Sonoma Raceway the day before a noose appeared in the stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.

Thursday, June 11, 2020
Vanessa Bryant reveals tattoos of 'sweet' messages from Kobe and Gianna

The new tattoos on Vanessa Bryant's neck and wrist feature the words of her late husband, Kobe, and their late daughter, Gianna.

Friday, March 13, 2020
NASCAR postpones next two races over coronavirus concerns; IndyCar suspends season

NASCAR races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Sports events canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak

Here's a list of the sports events canceled because of coronavirus concerns

Monday, February 24, 2020
Kobe Bryant memorial: Read WNBA star Diana Taurasi’s words

WNBA star Diana Taurasi spoke about Kobe Bryant at his public memorial Monday at Staples Center.

Monday, February 17, 2020
Horse racing newsletter: The Norberto Arroyo Jr. story has taken a very sad turn

The Norberto Arroyo Jr. story has taken a very sad turn.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Chargers Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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