NBA, Kings probe find claims of assault against Luke Walton unsubstantiated

An investigation by the National Basketball Association and Sacramento Kings found "there was not a sufficient basis to support'' allegations that now-Kings head coach Luke Walton sexually assaulted a reporter in Santa Monica five years ago, the team and league announced Friday. 

Doctors gave him 3 months to live; 8 months later, he throws first pitch at Rays game

Monday was big for Ken Koenig. The South Carolina man now has the Tampa Bay Rays on the list of teams he roots for. The 57-year-old threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s game.

Cedric Benson, prolific rusher at UT who played in NFL, dies

Former NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36.

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias suspended for 20 games

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has been suspended 20 games by Major League Baseball for violating MLB's domestic violence policy in a May 13 incident at the Beverly Center.

60th annual Manhattan Beach Open tips off this weekend

Nearly 200 teams will compete on the sands of South Bay for the 60th annual Manhattan Beach Open this weekend. 

Earnhardt Jr., family alive after plane crashes in Tennessee

Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was taken to the hospital after a plane he was on crashed Thursday at an airport in Tennessee.

American gold medalist kneels during national anthem at Pan Am Games

Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.

Simone Biles makes history with balance beam dismount at US women's gymnastics championship

Simone Biles — the five-time Olympic medalist who's described as the greatest gymnast of her generation — made history on Friday with a spectacular beam dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

White Sox, Yankees to play at 'Field of Dreams' in 2020

The Chicago White Sox will play a game against the New York Yankees next August at the site in Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed.

California law to limit youth football practices

California’s governor has signed a law limiting full-contact practices for youth football teams to reduce brain injuries.

2 dead, 8 athletes injured after balcony collapses in South Korea

A balcony inside a nightclub in South Korea collapsed on Saturday, killing two people and injuring 16, including American and other athletes at the world swimming championships, officials said.

Oxnard-based pro boxer dies of brain injuries

A local professional boxer has died, four days after suffering brain injuries in a professional fight in Maryland.

Oxnard-based pro boxer dies of brain injuries
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A local professional boxer has died, four days after suffering brain injuries in a professional fight in Maryland.

Simone Biles takes gold medal at US Classic gymnastics

Simone Biles had a lot to feel good about, even with some rare missteps that were quickly forgotten in her latest climb atop another podium.