Lakers defeat Heat, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

LeBron James scored 33 points and Anthony Davis 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the shorthanded Miami Heat, 124-114, Friday night to take a two game lead in the NBA Finals.

Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries during Lakers blowout in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Bam Adebayo (left shoulder strain) and Goran Dragic (left foot) departed with injuries and Jimmy Butler played through one in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

NFL threatening suspensions for coaches and sideline personnel who don't wear face masks

In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.

NFL: Steelers-Titans game postponed until later in season

The NFL has postponed Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game at Tennessee until later in the season after one additional Titans player and one personnel member tested positive for COVID-19.

XFL returning to play in spring 2022, 'The Rock' says

The XFL is set to return to the gridiron in the spring of 2022, according to new league owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar narrates tribute as the Lakers start NBA finals
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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar teamed up with FOX 11 to narrate a tribute to the basketball team as they head into the NBA finals.

Dodgers to open playoffs Wednesday against Brewers

The Dodgers will open their National League wildcard series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, forcing Los Angeles fans into a difficult choice.

Lakers Super Fans: 'The teams transcends beyond anything we could have expected'

Little did Lakers fan, and well-known muralist, Robert Vargas know that when he started his visual love letter to Los Angeles’s unity in what will be the largest solo artist mural in the world, that one of its main figures, Kobe Bryant would be dead before he finished it.

Laker Super Fan Dyan Cannon
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Another fan FOX 11 talked with is Dyan Cannon who had an emotional moment remembering Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant's presence felt as the Lakers head back to the finals

Everywhere you look you feel the presence of late Laker superstar, Kobe Bryant. 8 months after his tragic passing, the team he led to five championship rings, his LA Lakers — are back in the Finals. It took a decade to get here.

Titans, Vikings close facilities after Titans players, staff test positive for COVID-19

The NFL Network reports three Titans players, and five members of the staff have tested positive for the virus after their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Doc Rivers, Steve Ballmer post messages about the firing of Clippers head coach
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Following a disappointing end to a season that saw the team fall short of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers was ousted on Monday as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Former Dodgers outfielder Jay Johnstone dead at 74 from complications due to COVID-19

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder JayJohnstone, a fan favorite and noted prankster who hit a key home run that helped the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series against the New York Yankees, has died of COVID-19 complications at the age of 74. 

LA Clippers fire head coach Doc Rivers

Following a disappointing end to a season that saw the team fall short of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers was ousted on Monday as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Broncos fill seats with 'South Park' cardboard cutouts

The Denver Broncos had 5,700 fans in attendance when they took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday afternoon but that didn't mean the stadium was empty.

Coach leaves 'All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ' note, quits team

Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.

Lakers to open NBA Finals Wednesday against Miami Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 2010 on Wednesday against the Miami Heat, who defeated three higher-seeded opponents to reach their first finals since 2014.