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Major League Baseball placed Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on seven-day paid administrative leave after a woman accused him of assault and obtained a temporary restraining order.
The Dodgers visited the White House on Friday, celebrating their World Series title with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris before beating the Nationals.
Shohei Ohtani hit his MLB-leading 29th and 30th home runs and Jared Walsh drove in Ohtani for the winning run in an 8-7 victory over the Orioles.
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.
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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The Sparks swarmed Las Vegas Aces star Liz Cambage inside and kept the game tight during a loss at the Los Angeles Convention Center Friday night.
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In 2015, MLB began cracking down on assault. Of the 16 players previous to Trevor Bauer who were investigated for assault, 14 served suspensions.
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Tyler Johnson and the quick-strike Tampa Bay Lightning are one win from defending their title following a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
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Noelle Quinn’s L.A. roots have been a major influence during her rise to head coach of the Storm, who play their next two games against the Sparks.
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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.
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The Dallas Cowboys will be the first team to make three appearances on HBO’s training camp documentary series ‘Hard Knocks,’ ahead of 2021 NFL season.
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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
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.
The injury bug created “what if” scenarios for not only the Clippers and Lakers with Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis, but all the top contenders.
The Clippers gambled on Nicolas Batum after his run in Charlotte, but the soon-to-be free agent is coming off a season that was ‘a blessing for me.’
Here are some quick takeaways from the Clippers’ exit interviews Thursday following their Game 6 elimination loss to the Phoenix Suns.
“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.
After a shocking domestic violence restraining order request filed against Trevor Bauer, why is MLB allowing its product to be stained by letting him play?
His grand slam in top of fifth proves pivotal when game is ended by rain after five with Dodgers leading 6-2
The Times asked local attorneys to discuss the issues raised by a woman who filed a restraining order request against Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and what may happen next in the case.
The Dodgers will be the first pro sports team to visit the White House as champions since before the COVID-19 pandemic and the first with President Biden in office.
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The Angels altered their starting rotation, with José Suarez replacing Dylan Bundy. Also, today’s game versus the Yankees was rescheduled for Aug. 16.
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Two lawsuits filed by the family allege an Angels employee supplied drugs to multiple players, including Tyler Skaggs.
UCLA and USC
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On a day when college athletes were permitted to seek financial gain, former USC running back Reggie Bush reminded us what the NCAA unnecessarily took away.
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Reggie Bush forfeited his Heisman Trophy after it was determined he received improper benefits in college. Now that NIL rules have loosened, he wants the trophy back.
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College athletes are about to be compensated for their fame because of a movement started in California by Nancy Skinner, Ed O’Bannon and others.
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He wants it back in light of the NCAA approving a policy change that allows college athletes the right to profit off their names, images and likenesses.
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After a shocking domestic violence restraining order request filed against Trevor Bauer, why is MLB allowing its product to be stained by letting him play?
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Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen has reclaimed his place as one of baseball’s elite closers, despite premature reports of his demise.
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Kings President Luc Robitaille is excited the Montreal Canadiens are in a familiar spot but will need more than luck to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup final.
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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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MLB puts Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on paid administrative leave after a woman accused him of assault and obtained a temporary restraining order.
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The Times asked local attorneys to discuss the issues raised by a woman who filed a restraining order request against Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and what may happen next in the case.
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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.
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Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been accused of assault by a woman who filed a restraining order that includes graphic details and photos.
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Coronado High School is on probation until 2024 after witnesses saw at least two Coronado players throw tortillas toward another team’s players.
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A look at the Los Angeles Times’ All-Star girls’ basketball team for the spring of 2021.
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Sierra Canyon’s Amari Bailey and Mater Dei’s Brooke Demetre are the boys’ and girls’ basketball players of the year. A look at the 2021 All-Star teams.
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Amari Bailey was a constant force for injury-depleted Sierra Canyon, leading him to become The Times’ boys’ basketball player of the year.
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A look at the Los Angeles Times’ All-Star boys’ basketball team for spring of 2021.
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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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Brook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence and beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 on Thursday to regain the lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Angels stars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout were named All-Stars, voted by fans to be starters on the American League team.
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The 12-person U.S. Olympic tennis team for the Tokyo Games was named Thursday. The American Paralympic tennis team also was announced.
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team is following the lead of MLB regarding Trevor Bauer, who has been accused of assault by a woman.
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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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Suns point guard Chris Paul has known heartache in trying to reach the NBA’s pinnacle, with past playoff failures. A standout Game 6 has him there.
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Chris Paul scores 41 points as Phoenix eliminated the Clippers, 130-103.
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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.’
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Clippers’ Reggie Jackson, who once had limited minutes during season and playoffs, finished strong against the Suns and is thankful for his chance.
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Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum will make up the U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team in Tokyo next month.
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Tennis star Serena William declined to say why she was skipping the Olympics but previously said she couldn’t accept separation from her child, required by Olympic organizers.
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Sam Mikulak of Newport Beach and Shane Wiskus overcame obstacles to make the U.S. men’s gymnastics team, which will try to revive its fortunes in Tokyo.
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Defending Olympic all-around champion Simone Biles led Friday night after the first segment of the two-part competition at the U.S. gymnastics trials.
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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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Los Angeles’ greatest sports fan Mo Fascio, a unifying force and spine of the LAFC club, is honored after losing his battle with COVID-19.
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Mexican soccer federation again urges fans to stop using chant after FIFA hands toughest penalty to date in response to persistent use of anti-gay slur.
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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.
