Pac-12, Big Ten officials put 2020 season on hold

The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season amid the pandemic.

Former LA Angels employee charged in connection to fatal fentanyl overdose of Tyler Skaggs

A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed. 

Kobe Bryant legacy lives on through latest novel 'Geese Are Never Swans'

The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on through his latest young adult novel “Geese Are Never Swans,” that addresses mental health in sports. A former University of Southern California student-athlete who had an opportunity to meet Bryant shares how meaningful this project was for the late NBA legend. 

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The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on through his latest young adult novel that addresses mental health in sports. An athlete who had an opportunity to meet Bryant shares how meaningful this project meant to the late NBA legend.?

LeBron James says NBA won't be 'sad' about losing Trump as a viewer

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.

The emotional toll of student athletes carrying on without sports

There will be no in-person learning this semester, which also means there will be no high school sports either. What kind of emotional toll will this be for student-athletes? And what if you were banking on an athletic scholarship to go to college?

MLS is Back Tournament: Semifinals preview

The MLS Is Back Tournament rolls into the semifinal round with a very unexpected final four teams, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.

The Rock buys XFL with investment firm for $15M

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE star-turned-movie giant, partnered with RedBird Capital to buy the league at the 11th hour, Sportico reported Monday. The league was nearly set to go on auction. Johnson and the firm reportedly paid $15 million for the fledgling football league.

Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez out for season after developing heart inflammation from COVID-19

Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.

MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams

The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.

MLB: Commissioner, union leader talk as baseball struggles with coronavirus

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.

Bars set up TV's outside for fans to watch Lakers, Clippers NBA game

Bars across SoCal set up TV's outside of their establishments to provide fans with a place to watch the NBA Lakers vs. Clippers game Thursday evening.