Proof of vaccine mandate lifts at Crypto.com Arena, Microsoft Theater

Starting Friday, those attending events at the Crypto.com Arena and the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles will no longer be required to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19 or a negative test for entry. 

Former pro baseball player charged in illegal sports betting ring involving former, current pro athletes

Wayne Nix, a former Minor League Baseball player, is one of several people expected to plead guilty into running an illegal sports betting website that took bets from former pro athletes, coaches, and broadcasters according to officials.

US returns to World Cup despite loss at Costa Rica

The United States men are returning to the World Cup after the trauma of missing the 2018 tournament.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar criticizes Will Smith for Oscars slap, applauds Chris Rock's reaction

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did not hold back in his response to the slap that echoed around the world after Will Smith smacked Chris Rock, writing that the incident on the Oscars stage "perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community."

Trevor Bauer files defamation lawsuit against The Athletic

Trevor Bauer sued The Athletic and former reporter Molly Knight, accusing them of “creating and spreading the false narrative” that he had fractured a woman’s skull during a sexual encounter.

Paul George returns, fuels Clippers to overcome 25-point deficit to beat Jazz

Paul George scored 34 points in his return after missing three months and the LA Clippers rallied from a 25-point deficit to beat the Utah Jazz.

Clippers' superstar Paul George returns after 3-month absence

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George is set to make his return Tuesday night after being sidelined with an injury to his right elbow since the winter holidays.

NFL overtime rules to change for playoff games; both teams will get possession

Beginning this season, if the team possessing the ball first in overtime scores a touchdown on that series, the opponent still gets a possession. In recent seasons, that touchdown would have ended the game.

2022 Final Four: Duke-UNC, Kansas-Villanova set for epic showdowns

Duke and North Carolina will tip-off Saturday night in the Final Four in New Orleans. The winner of their showdown at the Superdome will get Kansas or Villanova in the title game.

Dodgers' Dave Roberts guarantees World Series title in 2022: 'Put it on record'

As long as the full regular season is played and the postseason goes on as planned, Dodger manager Dave Roberts guarantees the Commissioner's Trophy is coming to LA this fall.

Sweet 16: Duke beats Texas Tech, advances to Elite 8 in Coach K’s final season

Duke advanced to the Elite 8 after beating Texas Tech Thursday night. Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski keeps telling anyone who will listen, “It’s not the coaching.”