Joseph Paintsil scores his first Galaxy hat trick in win over Kansas City
Joseph Paintsil had a hat trick by halftime and the Galaxy cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.Paintsil scored goals…
Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min score in LAFC win over San Jose
SANTA CLARA — Denis Bouanga finished with a hat trick after Son Heung-min scored in the first minute and LAFC beat the San José Earthquakes 4-2 on…
Kings’ Corey Perry to miss six to eight weeks after knee surgery
Kings forward Corey Perry will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery.The 40-year-old Perry was injured Friday while skating at his…
Sparks defeat Dallas to keep their faint playoff hopes alive
The Sparks defeated the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena to keep their faint playoff hopes alive heading into the final week of…
Fighting for a playoff spot, Sparks fall to the Dream
ATLANTA — Rhyne Howard scored 19 points, Brionna Jones had 16 points and 13 rebounds for her 12th double-double of the season, and the Atlanta Dream beat…
Redondo Union defeats Marymount in high school girls volleyball showdown
In an early season showdown between two of the top girls volleyball teams in the state, Redondo Union took control over the last two sets…
Dearica Hamby’s 25 points aren’t enough as Sparks fall to Mercury
Execution, intensity, and pacing defined Tuesday’s matchup at Crypto.com Arena, where the Sparks faced the Phoenix Mercury in their third meeting of the season, with…
The 10 most important signings in MLS history: Who’s No. 1?
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> LAFC’s signing of South Korean star Son Heung-min earlier this month is a major coup not just for the team. It’s also the…
National Guard to assist immigration law enforcement in 19 states
Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is deploying up to 1,700 National Guard troops to 19 states to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
High school sports participation rises nationally thanks to assist from girls flag football
The addition of girls flag football is helping fuel rising participation in high school sports nationally, with a record 8,260,891 boys and girls having participated…
Sparks struggle to contain Sonia Citron and Mystics in loss
WASHINGTON — Sonia Citron tied her career high with five three-pointers and finished with 24 points, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington…
Kelsey Plum reaches milestone and leads Sparks to win over Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Sparks held on to beat the Dallas Wings 97-96…
Denis Bouanga’s late goal helps LAFC salvage draw with Fire
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally LAFC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek…
Cameron Brink returns but Aces end Sparks’ winning streak
Thirteen months after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament, Sparks forward Cameron Brink made her season debut, stepping onto the court at the 2:39 mark of…
Kings and Alex Laferriere agree to three-year deal worth $12.3 million
Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, $12.3-million deal to stay with the Kings.The Kings announced the deal Saturday for Laferriere, who was a…
Americans need to focus on making World Cup 2026 a growth experience
Landon Donovan can’t be sure he would have played international soccer had the World Cup not come to Pasadena in 1994, but he can say…
Sparks win fourth in a row by dominating Sun in second half
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Kelsey Plum had 30 points and six assists, Dearica Hamby added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Connecticut…
Clippers, Chris Paul reunite as point guard gears up for 21st season
The Clippers went from “strongly, strongly considering” bringing Chris Paul back to the franchise to actually agreeing to a deal with the point guard on…
Galaxy scores last-minute goal to force draw with rival LAFC
The rivalry between the old-school Galaxy and its upstart neighbor LAFC was once the best in MLS. The Galaxy traces its roots to the inception…
Clippers continue to ‘strongly’ consider signing Chris Paul
As Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank conducted his Zoom with the media Saturday from the team’s practice facility, he looked to his right…