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Two months after former USC and Loyola High lineman Chris Brown died, his family continues to mourn and celebrate a life that extended far beyond football.
Chris Paul had 32 points and nine assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks 118-105 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Even before Rachel Nichols’ comments about Maria Taylor surfaced, ESPN had failed its journalists of color by failing to invest in the leadership needed to address such a situation.
The Dodgers fell to the Marlins 2-1 in 10 innings, the winning run scoring on a wild pitch and a throwing error on Tuesday in Miami.
Behind Shohei Ohtani’s seven-inning start, the Angels evened their series with the Red Sox
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Bruce Thomson, who guided San Pedro to 15 City Section cross-country championships, has died at the age of 61.
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Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field on Tuesday.
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The Galaxy’s Efraín Álvarez and Sebastian Lletget could be among the big winners as the United States and Mexico rely on depleted rosters as they push to win the Gold Cup.
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After losing two games to the Lakers in the first round, the Phoenix Suns discovered the depth of their capabilities in their trek to the NBA Finals.
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Manager Dave Roberts said Monday he doesn’t expect pitcher Trevor Bauer to return to the team when his seven-day paid administrative leave ends Friday.
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Tommie Smith, who raised his fist in protest against racism at the Olympics nearly 53 years ago, believes athletes must use their platform to start change.
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Laguna Beach’s Nyjah Huston brings a fierce commitment to training to a rebellious sport, making the skateboarder a star to watch in the Tokyo Olympics
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Angel City FC found its look late last year when it settled on the team’s official colors. On Wednesday, they revealed their team crest.
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Shohei Ohtani has become one of baseball’s best players and a favorite to win the American League MVP award. Here are five reasons why.
Lakers and Clippers
Clippers guard Patrick Beverley will serve a one-game suspension next season for shoving Suns guard Chris Paul in Game 6 of the Western Conference final.
Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George grew as teammates and leaders under coach Tyronn Lue, which could bode well in keeping the pair together.
A look at who is under contract with Clippers, who is a free agent and what options are pending, including Kawhi Leonard’s player option for 2021-22.
While the Clippers had their greatest playoff run fall short of a title, the future is uncertain with Kawhi Leonard’s health and possible free agency.
“Fernandomania @ 40” is a multi-episode documentary series that examines star pitcher Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on the Dodgers, Major League Baseball and the Latino community in Los Angeles 40 years ago.
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, placed on administrative leave by MLB after being accused of assault, might not be back with the team this week.
The Dodgers lose their second game in a row in Miami, making errors on both runs scored by the Marlins.
Max Muncy, Chris Taylor and Mookie Betts were named National League All-Stars, Major League Baseball announced Sunday.
The Dodgers won their ninth game in a row and completed a four-game sweep of the Nationals as Albert Pujols delivered the go-ahead hit in the seventh inning.
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani will hit and pitch in next week’s MLB All-Star game, Angels manager Joe Maddon says.
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With Jared Walsh, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, the Angels have three MLB All-Stars in the same season for the first time since 2015.
UCLA and USC
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Basketball standout Chris Smith, who sustained a season-ending knee injury in December, announced on Instagram that he is leaving UCLA.
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Terry Donahue, who guided UCLA to its longest run of football glory under a single coach, died Sunday evening at his home in Newport Beach. He was 77.
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In response to public calls from Reggie Bush, the Heisman Trust said the former USC standout could reclaim his Heisman Trophy if the NCAA restores his status from the 2005 season.
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Manager Dave Roberts said Monday he doesn’t expect pitcher Trevor Bauer to return to the team when his seven-day paid administrative leave ends Friday.
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Times Voices
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UCLA runner Shae Anderson is excited to be going to the Tokyo Olympics, but her father’s sudden illness has left her without her No. 1 mentor and coach.
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Sam Mikulak, 28, hopes to contribute to a team medal for the U.S. men in Tokyo, but most of all he now realizes the Olympic journey is its own reward.
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The Dodgers unnecessarily signed a pitcher with a history of making troublesome decisions when they already had the best team in baseball.
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Two months after former USC and Loyola High lineman Chris Brown died, his family continues to mourn and celebrate a life that extended far beyond football.
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Even before Rachel Nichols’ comments about Maria Taylor surfaced, ESPN had failed its journalists of color by failing to invest in the leadership needed to address such a situation.
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The Dodgers fell to the Marlins 2-1 in 10 innings, the winning run scoring on a wild pitch and a throwing error on Tuesday in Miami.
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Rachel Nichols can be heard on a leaked video that suggests fellow ESPN reporter Maria Taylor is advancing in the company in an attempt at diversity.
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The biggest crowd to attend a sporting event in Los Angeles since the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day 2020 cheered on Mexico to a 4-0 win over Nigeria.
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Thousand Oaks shortstop Max Muncy had 11 home runs, 49 RBIs and a .459 batting average for the 29-1 Lancers this season.
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Emily Gomez’s unflappability in the biggest of moments made her a standout this season for the Aztecs and The Times’ softball player of the year.
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A look at The Times’ 2021 All-Star softball team.
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El Camino Real softball coach Joe Borenstein guided the Conquistadores to a 17th City Section championship to earn The Times’ coach of the year.
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Harvard-Westlake baseball coach Jared Halpert guided the Wolverines to the Southern Section Division 1 championship.
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Brazil ignored the warnings and agreed to host the Copa America soccer tournament after the original hosts bowed out. At least 165 new cases have been directly linked to the event.
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Reich helped shape the early days of free agency in Major League Baseball
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Josh Anderson scores in overtime as the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to avoid being swept.
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The three remaining American players at Wimbledon — Coco Gauff, Madison Keys and Sebastian Korda — are eliminated Monday on a blustery day of play.
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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died from an errant mortar-style firework striking him in the chest, preliminary autopsy results show.
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How do the Dodgers look at the midway point of the season?
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It’s time to reveal The Times’ all-star baseball and softball teams.
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Shohei Ohtani becomes the first player to be named to the All-Star team as a pitcher and a hitter.
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A look at The Times’ All-Star baseball team for 2021.
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A look at The Times’ final high school baseball rankings for 2021.
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Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández, the top scorer in MLS, was scratched before the game and Sega Coulibaly was hurt during it in a 2-0 loss to Sporting KC.
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Olympic athletes have relied on unique workouts and sports psychologists to overcome the shutdown robbing them of a chance to hone their competitive edge.
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After Sha’Carri Richardson was effectively banned from running the 100 meters at the Olympics, people are angrily asking why authorities still consider marijuana a prohibited substance.
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The 21-year-old sprinter was expected to face Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in one of the most highly anticipated track showdowns at the Olympics.
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Samantha Mewis and Tobin Heath add two goals, helping the U.S. women’s soccer team beat Mexico 4-0 Thursday night
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England reached the European Championship semifinals by beating Ukraine 4-0 on Saturday, while Denmark defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 to advance.
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Sebastian Lletget has been a regular for the U.S. men’s national team, but his inclusion on the CONCACAF Gold Cup roster was something of a surprise.
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Mexican soccer stars Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and Carlos Vela won’t be called up by El Tri, but they will be featured in the MLS All-Star game skills challenge.
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Lynn Williams was left off the final USWNT Olympic roster revealed Wednesday morning, arguably the biggest surprise move made by coach Vlatko Andonovski.
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Rams are projected as Super Bowl contenders, but are they really? Sean McVay likes what he sees, but there are questions that need answering, especially after so many departures on defense.
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Rams coach Sean McVay quickly clarifies his comments made earlier in the day that seemed to slight former quarterback Jared Goff.
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On Rams’ Day 2 of minicamp, new quarterback Matthew Stafford shared how impressed he was with the versatility of a deep receiving corps.
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DeSean Jackson has been in a Sean McVay offense before, so once he gets acclimated with quarterback Matthew Stafford he is certain the Rams offense is going to be great.
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The Chargers are welcoming fans back to training camp practices this year and have announced dates fans can attend and how to gain entry.
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Justin Herbert is planning to devote a significant amount of time studying new coach Brandon Staley’s offense ahead of the start of training camp.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert says he has been vaccinated for COVID-19, but the Chargers are said to be the least vaccinated team in the NFL.
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Now retired, Drew Brees visited the Chargers camp as part of an NBC Sports crew and said he loves what he sees in quarterback Justin Herbert.
