MLB investigating Padres player who allegedly bet on baseball
NEW YORK — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to…
Justin Timberlake briefly stops Texas show to aid fan
Justin Timberlake briefly stopped people from rocking their bodies to help a fan in distress at a Saturday concert. As he sang “Cry Me a…
VP Harris will represent the U.S. at ‘peace summit’ for Ukraine
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at this month’s Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine, an event promoted by…
Prep Rally: Looking back at a great high school sports year
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The 2023-24 high school sports season is officially completed. Let’s review…
The Sports Report: UCLA softball’s season comes to an end
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…
Denis Bouanga scores to lift LAFC to its fifth consecutive win
Denis Bouanga scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Hugo Lloris finished with two saves and LAFC beat FC Dallas 1-0 Saturday night to…
For Emma Hayes, building trust with USWNT players is critical
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Emma Hayes has been on the job less than a week yet she’s already learning some valuable things about the players she’ll…
The Sports Report: Hey Lakers, please don’t draft Bronny James
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…
Dearica Hamby and Sparks can’t keep pace with Sky in loss
CHICAGO — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and tied a career high with six three-pointers, Elizabeth Williams had 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks and…
Mexico’s 2024 election: Here’s what to know about the historic vote
Mexican presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum greets supporters at a campaign rally in Mexico City this month. (Marco Ugarte / Associated Press) CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM Frontrunner Claudia…
The Sports Report: Clippers sign Tyronn Lue to long-term deal
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…
Witnesses in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case may testify before grand jury
In an escalation of the criminal probe against music legend Sean “Diddy” Combs, federal prosecutors are preparing grand jury subpoenas for witnesses to testify in…
The Sports Report: Dodgers right ship by sweeping Mets
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: UCLA and NBA legend Bill Walton dies
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…
Controversial MLB umpire Ángel Hernández to retire immediately
NEW YORK — Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately. During a career that lasted more than…
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers…
The Sports Report: Dodgers lose their fifth in a row
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…
Jo Adell’s big catch can’t save Angels from Cleveland sweep
Ben Lively pitched seven innings of two-run ball, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Angels 5-4 on Sunday for their ninth consecutive win. It’s the…
Mateusz Bogusz lifts LAFC over Atlanta for its fifth straight win
ATLANTA — Mateusz Bogusz scored on a free kick and Hugo Lloris had his third consecutive shutout to help LAFC beat Atlanta United 1-0 on Saturday…
Dodgers’ star offense can’t capitalize on chances in loss to Reds
CINCINNATI — They had the bases loaded with no outs in the second inning. A leadoff double in the fourth. A one-out triple in the sixth.…