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…
Race between Harris, Trump enters new phase with Biden exit
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump entered a new phase of the presidential race on the morning after an Oval Office speech in…
The Sports Report: Jim Harbaugh’s wild, wacky first day of camp
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably busy figuring out how to buy Paris Olympics souvenirs online.…
Paris Olympics newsletter: Why isn’t there a mercy rule in rugby?
Welcome to our second Olympic newsletter as we wonder why there is no mercy rule in rugby-sevens. I’m John Cherwa, and I’m your tour guide…
Welcome to the The Sports Report: Olympics edition
Welcome to the first of our 2024 version of our Olympic newsletters. Consider this one an hors d’oeuvre before we get down to business. I’m…
California Democrats split over boycotting Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress
WASHINGTON — At a time when Democrats are attempting to unify around a new presidential candidate, a foreign leader who divides them — and many Americans…
The Sports Report: Inside Simone Biles’ most jaw-dropping skill
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably collecting his free Jumbo Jack following the Dodgers’ win. Starting…