Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson lead Sparks to win over Aces
After the Las Vegas Aces opened on a 14-0 tear Sunday night, it seemed as if the Sparks’ hopes for a victory might be lost.…
The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes dream of playing in NBA Finals
BOSTON — Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. They usually started at something like 3 a.m. in…
Galaxy sign Riqui Puig to a contract extension through 2027
The Galaxy have signed midfielder Riqui Puig to a contract extension through the end of the 2027 MLS season. Financial terms of the designated-player deal…
Who will draft Bronny James? The Lakers should just say no
So now it’s official, Bronny James is entering next month’s NBA draft and I know what you’re thinking and … No. So now it’s obvious,…
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers…
Celtics defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals
Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics…
Caitlin Clark helps lift Fever to first win of season over Sparks
A record Sparks crowd of 19,103 packed into Crypto.com Arena to watch them and No. 2 draft pick Cameron Brink face the Indiana Fever and…
NBA playoffs: Jaylen Brown lifts Celtics past Pacers in Game 2
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points, 10 of them to help Boston run off 20 points in a row in…
LeBron James rooting for Caitlin Clark: ‘I’ve walked that road before’
LeBron James has never met Caitlin Clark. But the Lakers superstar understands what the WNBA rookie might be going through. Like Clark, James was once…
Sparks can’t stop Atlanta Dream’s late run, lose season opener
Nobody would budge through the first three quarters. The Sparks would go on a run, the Atlanta Dream would respond with one of their own,…
Loyola defeats Mira Costa to win 13th Southern Section title
Moments after watching the ball bounce wide of the sideline on match point, Loyola senior Sean Kelly embraced his teammates pouring off the bench and…
Atlanta Hawks beat the odds to win NBA draft lottery
CHICAGO — The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, landing the No. 1 pick and a potential cornerstone player in a year where…
Struggling Ducks land No. 3 pick in upcoming NHL draft
The Ducks will have the third pick in next month’s NHL entry draft. It’s the third time in four seasons the Ducks have had a…
Sydney Leroux and Claire Emslie power Angel City past Utah
Sydney Leroux and Claire Emslie both scored in the first half and Angel City held on for a 2-1 road victory against the Utah Royals…
Kings look uninspired in Game 1 loss to Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON, Canada — When the Edmonton Oilers abandoned the Northlands Coliseum for their handsome new downtown home eight years ago, the collection of office towers, hotels…
Joseph Paintsil and Galaxy start fast and hold on to defeat San José
Joseph Paintsil had a goal and an assist as the Galaxy scored three times in the first 30 minutes before holding on for a 4-3…
Frank Vatrano hat trick lifts Ducks over Vegas in season finale
LAS VEGAS — Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Ducks ended their season on a high note, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night.…
Coachella 2024: No Doubt dust off energetic, greatest hits set with assist from Olivia Rodrigo
INDIO — Gwen Stefani wanted to get this straight. “You showed up to Coachella, Saturday night 2024,” she asked, “to see No Doubt play together on…
Joseph Paintsil and Diego Fagúndez lead Galaxy past Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Canada — Joseph Paintsil and Diego Fagúndez scored two minutes apart late in the second half to spark the Galaxy to a 3-1 victory over…
Mateusz Bogusz scores twice in LAFC’s draw with Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Mateusz Bogusz scored a goal in each half to guide LAFC to a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers, who lost goalkeeper Maxime…