L.A. Times - Sports

Plenty of questions loom as the Dodgers restart their season after the All-Star break. But naturally, two-way star Shohei Ohtani's health is tied up in the answers.

Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Mookie Betts is a shortstop whose six Gold Gloves came playing right field. He is one of the few players in MLB history to be named an All-Star as an infielder and outfielder.

A Hilton Grand Vacations employee was fired after Aces star Chelsea Gray shared a racist DM he allegedly sent to her, weeks after Mercury's Alyssa Thomas said she's receiving abusive messages.

Argentina star Lionel Messi headlines a group of World Cup players having an impact in their late 30s and 40s thanks to advances in sports science.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the investigation into Clippers star Kawhi Leonard's endorsements deal is wrapping up.

This year's All-Star Game didn't have a lot of drama, but it did have a lot of tributes to Angels star Mike Trout, who appreciated every moment.

Spain's formidable defense helped it smother a France team that looked invincible before wilting during a 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

Folarin Balogun says the firestorm over his World Cup red card 'didn't help' the U.S. men's national team but rejects it as an excuse for a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

Legal experts say Bryce Harper might have grounds to sue FanDuel for false endorsement and invasion of privacy after the sportsbook sent the player's video to a customer.

Already among the longest-running partnerships in college sports, the extension of the all-sports apparel deal runs through 2036, the school announced Tuesday.

Erling Haaland, the Norway striker who became a hit with U.S. fans during the World Cup, couldn't leave Dallas without a few souvenirs. Those included a taxidermy raccoon and two squirrels.

It is clear that MLB is getting tired of not always securing participation from marquee players in marquee events. But the league's proposal for the 2028 Olympics feels heavy-handed.

The veteran-heavy Sparks are flirting with missing the playoffs for a sixth straight season and have big decisions to make ahead of the WNBA trade deadline.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves says he still is processing LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers, but is happy with the offseason moves the team has made.