Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated, withdraws from U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.

Kobe Bryant honored on Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel

On "Mamba Day" -- the annual L.A. celebration of the life and career of the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant -- the Santa Monica Pier's Ferris wheel lit up in purple and gold starting at sunset.

Remembering Kobe Bryant: Babies born on Aug. 23 got Lakers gear at UCLA Health

They may be a little too young to remember, but the newest members of Laker Nation got a sweet care package from UCLA Health. For the second year in a row, newborns sharing a birthday with Kobe Bryant received cute Laker gear at the Mattel Children's Hospital.

Arte Moreno considering selling LA Angels
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After owning the team since 2003, Arte Moreno is now considering selling the Los Angeles Angeles. The embattled owner is responsible for rebranding the team to "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" and ultimately the "Los Angeles Angels" after the team was previously known as "California Angels" and "Anaheim Angels."

Major new improvements coming to Crypto.com Arena
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On Monday, AEG announced a major renovation project already underway at the facility in downtown Los Angeles.

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI in Gwinnett County

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and a traffic charge, according to Gwinnett County Jail records.

Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, will pay $5M fine

Because of the bye week schedule, Deshaun Watson will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 – facing his former team in Houston.

Big Ten lands $7-billion in NFL-style TV contracts

The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.