Paris Olympics: USWNT off to strong start in pursuit of gold
PARIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team has its swagger back. And that’s brought its success back too.After settling for just one bronze medal in the…
The Sports Report: Dodgers do the right thing in getting Jack Flaherty
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Manson follower who tried to kill a president — and the man who stopped her
She was one of Charles Manson’s earliest disciples, a waif-like flower child who rhapsodized about LSD and redwood trees, and one day in 1975 she…
Olympics newsletter: Simone Biles proves she’s the G.O.A.T.
Welcome to your daily Olympic newsletter. I’m John Cherwa, your tour guide, as Simone Biles showed us why she is the G.O.A.T. of women’s gymnastics.So,…
The Sports Report: Dodgers acquire three players as trade deadline draws near
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report Olympics edition: U.S. men gymnasts have better stats than Dodgers
Welcome to your daily Olympic newsletter. I’m your tour guide John Cherwa and I’m wondering why only three of the 20 total medals the U.S.…
Meet Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik: A new hero in glasses
PARIS — Not all heroes wear capes. This one wears glasses. Stephen Nedoroscik’s clutch pommel horse routine during Monday’s team final clinched the United States’…
How the U.S. men’s gymnastics team won its first medal since 2008
PARIS — Frederick Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda and Asher Hong stood shoulder to shoulder. Their arms were draped across each other’s backs in a…
Who are the Dodgers’ most logical trade partners as deadline nears?
Given the bunched-up nature of MLB’s wild card standings, it’s still unclear whether several teams will be buyers or sellers over the next few days.…
Prep Rally: With practice starting, here are the high school football linebackers to watch
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Official high school football practice begins Monday for the City Section…
The Sports Report: As trade deadline looms, Dodgers avoid sweep by Astros
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Paris Olympics: Simone Biles shines despite apparent leg injury
PARIS — A hush fell over Bercy Arena as Simone Biles stood at the end of the vault runway. A closeup shot on the big screen…
Chargers takeaways: Jim Harbaugh limits starters’ snaps
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater looks across the field during training camp on Friday in El Segundo. (John McCoy / Associated Press) All-Pro left tackle…
Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle
PARIS — It was billed as the “Race of the Century.”It turned out to be a race for second, with Australia’s Ariarne Titmus dominating a field…
2 ex-FBI officials settle with Justice Department over leaked texts
WASHINGTON — Two former FBI officials have settled lawsuits with the Justice Department, resolving claims that their privacy rights were violated when the department leaked to…
Christian Olivera scores twice as LAFC tops Tijuana in Leagues Cup
Cristian Olivera scored two goals and had an assist, and Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists to lead LAFC to a 3-0 victory…
Angel City scores road win over Bay City in Summer Cup
Claire Emslie scored in the 54th minute to add to Angel City’s lead, and the defense held firm in a 2-0 road win over Bay…
What Kamala Harris did on immigration
MEXICO CITY — Speaking in Guatemala City on her first foreign trip as vice president, Kamala Harris issued a stern message to Central Americans. “I want…
The Sports Report: Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw returns
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably making snacks to eat while watching the Paris Olympics opening…
Venezuela’s Maduro trails in election polls. Would he give up power?
MEXICO CITY — Venezuela’s authoritarian president is about to face his biggest test yet, as uncertainty swirls around Sunday’s election and what Nicolás Maduro — a…