Tennis great Stan Smith on life lessons and Arthur Ashe’s legacy
Fancy footwork won him Wimbledon.Simple footwear won him everything since.“The shoe has had a life of its own,” said Stan Smith, 78, whose eponymous Adidas…
Prep talk: Seth Hernandez is Gatorade national player of the year
Seth Hernandez, the senior pitching standout at Corona High, has been chosen the national baseball player of the year by Gatorade.Hernandez learned of the prestigious…
New Angel City coach Alex Straus says he values communication
Alexander Straus was fewer than two weeks from his first training session as Angel City FC coach. Yet, Angel City CEO and co-founder Julie Uhrman…
Ex-Rams player Jake McQuaide disrupts church over porn scandal
It’s not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare. Yet…
Angel City’s Christen Press focusing on Alyssa Thompson’s development
It doesn’t seem that long ago that Christen Press was helping the national team to consecutive World Cup titles. She was unstoppable then, a key…
Why Savannah Bananas tickets cost more than Dodgers vs. Yankees
In a region where baseball is king, the long-awaited rematch of last year’s World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees is unfolding. Ohtani. Judge. Two…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani inspires awe and confidence
They don’t know what their rotation will look like in October, and they don’t know how worn down their bullpen will look like.What the Dodgers…
Inside Man Utd’s ‘stag do’ Far East tour including clashes with fans, player protests and humiliating open-top bus trip
MANCHESTER UNITED endured a nightmare post-season tour in Asia including an embarrassing on-pitch display, a humiliating bus parade and unhappy players.Following the club's horror season,…
Meet the Champions League final WAGs from PSG ace dating fellow player to Inter pair caught in bizarre cheating scandal
IT'S the most glamorous fixture on the football calendar - but the glitziest stars will be the ones cheering on from the sidelines.As Paris Saint-Germain…
LAFC braces for shot at Club World Cup and potential riches
LAFC has won an MLS Cup and played in two CONCACAF Champions League finals.None of those games were worth as much as the team’s upcoming…
Lakers will be looking for bargain deals this offseason
Hey, everyone, welcome to the Lakers newsletter, a time for me to write a bunch a basketball items all in service of me trying to…
Keyshawn Johnson sues sports agent for almost $1 million
Keyshawn Johnson is suing a sports agent for almost $1 million.Johnson says he recruited several players, who are now in the NFL, to be represented…
Riley Tiernan used desire and opportunity to prove she belongs
Welcome to the Riley Tiernan Revenge Tour.Oh, sure, the Angel City forward is far too nice to call it that, but that’s what her first…
Why the Dodgers are using two planes on road trips this year
NEW YORK — In the interest of doing things differently last October, the Dodgers made a subtle, but profound, change in their travel plans.In previous postseasons —…
French Open: Jack Draper only player who can challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, says Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash tells BBC Sport's Russell Fuller Britain's Jack Draper is the only player on the men's tour who poses a serious…
NFL allowing players to play flag football at 2028 L.A. Olympics
NFL team owners approved the participation of NFL players in the 2028 L.A. Olympic flag football competition at the league’s owners meetings on Tuesday.The resolution…
Women’s Six Nations: Ireland back row Wafer named Player of the 2025 Championship
Ireland forward Aoife Wafer has been named the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for 2025.The back row earned 41% of a fans' vote,…
Clayton Kershaw shaky in season debut as Dodgers lose to Angels
Clayton Kershaw paused halfway up the dugout steps Saturday and bowed his head. The jog he was about to make to the mound at Dodger…
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Championship for third major title
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scottie Scheffler worked harder than he imagined and got the result everyone expected Sunday in the PGA Championship: A most pleasant walk to the…
It’s not a rebuild for the Sparks, who look to contend now
Last November, gathered along the concourse of Crypto.com Arena, newly appointed Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts issued a clear directive on her first day for…