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The Drew League in L.A. is famous for its star-studded tournament, but the threat of canceling the season has a ripple effect on the community.
Athletes, entertainers and others have an alternative way to connect with fans thanks to their cellphone and Cameo, a social media company.
Former kicker Tom Dempsey has died at 73 from what his family describes as complications from COVID-19. Dempsey kicked an NFL-record 63-yard field goal in 1970.
With the coronavirus outbreak putting tradition reunions on hold, the 1995 UCLA men’s basketball NCAA title team improvises by meeting and reminiscing on Zoom.
The sports world has stopped, but the late Kobe Bryant was with us again as he was chosen for entrance to the Hall of Fame.
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Harvard-Westlake wins its only Division 1 baseball title behind future major leaguer Jack Flaherty in 2013 -
Bobby Mitchell, a speedy standout for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins and a Pro Football Hall of Fame member, died Sunday at 84.
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LAFC and the Galaxy are donating food and supplies to Southern California hospital workers and charities amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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William Byron wins easily on the virtual track at Bristol Motor Speedway as NASCAR Cup drivers stay in the esports world amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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NASCAR iRacing: How to watch Sunday’s race and the hottest new esport.
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On April 5, 1984, in the Lakers’ win over the Jazz, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpassed Wilt Chamberlain to become the NBA’s all-time scoring leader.
Times Voices
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Despite President Trump telling sports commissioners he hopes to have games resume in front of fans sooner than later, the reality is likely later.
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Wimbledon 2020 is canceled; so too perhaps is the farewell tour of tennis’ dominant Bryan twins, Bob and Mike.
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Dieter Ruehle, the organist for the Dodgers and Kings, is having a tough time living through the sports famine, but he has a secret coping mechanism.
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From powerhouses such as Orange Lutheran and Los Alamitos to neighborhood teams such as Ayala, canceling sports season is a tear in the fabric of lives.
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With live broadcasts of sports on hiatus, WWE and esports are having their moment in the spotlight. Will increased popularity now last when normalcy returns?
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Former boxing champion Mia St. John attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings six times a week. She struggles with gatherings banned because of the coronavirus.
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A look at athletes, coaches, and others in the sports world who have tested positive of the coronavirus.
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A look at how sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA and NHL, are responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
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A worker tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend and another Monday was said to be “presumed positive,” but it hasn’t stopped construction.
UCLA and USC
Abdul-Malik and Munir McClain, who play football at USC, are living a new normal during the pandemic. It’s virtual classrooms and virtual lessons from coaches.
The COVID-19 pandemic has scrambled plans for college football. USC coach Clay Helton said the Trojans would need about four weeks of preparation before the start of fall camp.
Former UCLA offensive lineman Christaphany Murray announces he has committed to Oklahoma, where he will rejoin former Bruins teammate Theo Howard.
L.A. Times Rams beat reporter Gary Klein recalls covering the 2005 BCS national championship game between USC and Texas, which is considered one of the greatest games ever played.
Lakers and Clippers
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NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are part of the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel isn’t sure when the NBA season will resume or what it will look like once it does, but he has tried to keep his coaches ready for the possibility.
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Having finished home quarantine, the Lakers announced no players have coronavirus symptoms.
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On April 5, 1984, in the Lakers’ win over the Jazz, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpassed Wilt Chamberlain to become the NBA’s all-time scoring leader.
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Dodgers and Angels
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The Dodger Dog is not available at the ballpark right now, but the Dodgers will be distributing hot dogs from their ballpark.
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Justin Turner has an idea to help limit the toll on players during a shortened season: a home run derby to decide a winner when a game is tied after 10 innings.
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Slick-fielding infielder Roberto Baldoquin cost the Angels $14 million to sign out of Cuba in 2015, but he was released recently because his bat didn’t develop.
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President Trump spoke with major sports league commissioners Saturday to thank them for supporting Americans during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Dwayne Polee led Manual Arts past Crenshaw in memorable 1981 City Section championship game
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On April 4, 2001, former Dodger Hideo Nomo pitches a no-hitter in his Red Sox debut and joins select company in achieving the feat in both leagues.
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The NHL and New York Rangers condemned the behavior of a hacker who posted racial slurs in an online fan video chat Friday with a black prospect.
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After suffering a massive heart attack, Olympic swimmer Bruce Furniss of Villa Park has taken “a major turn for the better” and is expected to make a full recovery.
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Santa Anita had its 10th horse fatality since Dec. 26 when Smiling Ali did during training Thursday in what was believed to be a cardiac event.
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Downey High senior Jennifer Soto recently lost her foster father to COVID-19. He was a stabilizing force in her life, along with lacrosse.
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Former NFL coach and current analyst Rex Ryan took his criticism of the Dallas Cowboys’ deal with Amari Cooper to a bizarrely personal level.
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For those who played for years in the majors but now are stuck without pay in the minor leagues, the MLB players union has some assistance.
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With high school campuses closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Interscholastic Federation decided Friday to cancel the spring sports season.
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Despite President Trump telling sports commissioners he hopes to have games resume in front of fans sooner than later, the reality is likely later.
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Jeff Grosso, a skateboarder from Arcadia who rose to the greatness in the 1980s before falling to the depths of despair and making a comeback, died Tuesday at 51.
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A 2003 incident in Colorado tarnished Kobe Bryant’s reputation and threatened to end his career. A sexual assault charge against him was dropped.
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Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli are setting a new standard for taking care of arena workers amid the coronavirus shutdown.
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The California Interscholastic Federation canceled the high school spring sports season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has closed campuses.
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Simi Valley senior Sebastien Sarabia loses out on chance to impress college recruiters because COVID-19 pandemic has put an end to the baseball season.
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Anaheim Canyon beats Lawndale after being down 61-33 in 2015 championship basketball game
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With no spring practices and maybe no summer camps, colleges will rely on senior season videos for recruitment.
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Sports psychologist Andrew Yellen says parent and their teenage athletes should find new projects and activities as well as give each other space.
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Rams and Chargers
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The Rams, with no one to succeed the 38-year-old left tackle at one of football’s most important positions, needed the sage Andrew Whitworth to return.
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Kevin Demoff, Rams chief operating officer, said he’s optimistic SoFi Stadium will be finished on schedule but was not ready to absolutely commit to a date when it will be ready
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Coach Anthony Lynn and the Chargers staff have been conducting pre-draft interviews remotely, often meeting prospects face-to-face but doing so from great distances.
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Austin Blythe signed a one-year, $3.9-million contract to remain with the Rams, and having started at guard and center last season has made him a valuable commodity.
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The Ottawa Senators reports four more COVID-19 cases. The Senators played at Honda Center on March 10 and at Staples Center on March 11.
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Tyler Madden, whom the Kings acquired in the trade that sent Tyler Toffoli to Vancouver, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team.
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Kings’ coach Todd McLellan was thrilled with progress of streaking Kings before season was stopped, but wishes he could have seen how group endured.
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The Kings have found a way to stay connected with fans amid the coronavirus shutdown by replicating its schedule through video games.
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The International Olympic Committee is not commenting on what might happen to the Olympic Games if the coronavirus remains a problem next year.
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Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Tokyo Olympics will open July 23, 2021 — almost a year after they were due to start.
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The IOC and international federations agreed that all athletes already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics will keep their spots for the rescheduled Summer Games.
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Though the head of the IOC preached the need for flexibility in rescheduling the 2020 Tokyo Games, a top aide is pointing at a date in summer 2021.
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Major League Soccer’s moratorium on organized team training sessions was extended a fourth time Thursday, to April 25.
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Barcelona star Lionel Messi says he and his teammates are taking a 70% pay cut in order to help other team employees during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Daniel Guzman’s job title with the Los Angeles Football Club is head performance coach. He’s more of an interactive trainer utilizing online tools.
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MLS extended its moratorium on training sessions for a third time Wednesday, barring players and staff from using team facilities until at least April 4.
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