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Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, and the Kings cruised into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with an 8-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.

Shohei Ohtani sparked a rally in the bottom of the ninth as Japan beat Mexico 6-5 to advance to the World Baseball Classic final in Miami.

Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris’ bid to buy the Washington Commanders of the NFL, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Rick Pitino is set to become the new men’s basketball coach at St. John’s, according to a person familiar with the agreement.

Trea Turner isn’t known for his home run prowess, but the ex-Dodger has been delivering plenty of power for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.

Austin Reaves scores 35 points as Lakers win and move back into a postseason spot.

The Times’ boys and girls players of the year are Jared McCain from Corona Centennial and Juju Watkins from Sierra Canyon.

The Anaheim Ducks are eliminated from NHL playoff contention for the fifth consecutive year in a 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

Protesters critical of the Cuban government make their presence felt in the United States’ 14-2 win over Cuba in the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Carlos Alcaraz regains the world’s No. 1 ranking after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the BNP Paribas Open final. Elena Rybakina claims the women’s crown.

Joey Logano passes Brad Keselowski on the final lap to end the early season domination of Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR Cup.

Shohei Ohtani told Japanese media that he would be available only to pitch out of the bullpen in the WBC final should Japan beat Mexico in the semifinals.