California lawmaker spurs NCAA to make historic change: College athletes can now earn money

The NCAA made a historic change Wednesday, announcing that college athletes will now be able to make money from their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA Board's decision comes after a Bay Area lawmaker from Berkeley got the ball rolling to change laws on the state level.

NCAA OKs student athlete compensation

The expected approval from the NCAA Board of Directors came a few days after a recommendation from the Division I Council to allow athletes in every state to pursue compensation for their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their college eligibility.

Clippers' cool-hand Lue is NBA's best in elimination games

Down 0-2 to the Phoenix Suns, the Clippers rallied within a victory of tying the series and forcing Game 7. Much of their resilience can be credited to Tyronn Lue, who is an NBA-best 10-2 in elimination games as a coach.

Buehler deals, surging Dodgers sweep Giants

Max Muncy homered on his bobblehead night, Walker Buehler pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning to lift the Dodgers.

Family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs files wrongful death lawsuits against LA Angels

Nearly two years after his death, officials announced on Tuesday the family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed wrongful death lawsuits against the team.

Kawhi Leonard losing trust with Clippers' medical staff, sources say

Ahead of a must-win game for the Los Angeles Clippers who are now down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals, sources say NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard is frustrated with the team's medical staff.

Tickets to Long Beach Acura Grand Prix on sale now for September race

Tickets go on sale Monday for the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Prices range from $34 for a Friday general admission ticket to $155 for a three-day ticket. The race is scheduled for Sept. 24-26.

Serena Williams says she will not play at Tokyo Olympics

Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."