L.A. Times - Sports

Lawmakers are hopeful the World Cup will be successful but see visa delays, threats of banning some countries and steep ticket prices as big hurdles.

LeBron James misses 13 of 17 shots to finish with eight points, but Austin Reaves scores 44 and Rui Hachimura make the winning three against the Raptors.

Despite eventually allowing protestors to voice their opposition to the Dodger Stadium gondola project, Metro certifies a revised environmental impact report.

Rams star Davante Adams is five touchdowns away from passing Larry Fitzgerald, his one-time mentor, on the NFL's all-time receiving touchdowns list.

Former UCLA softball star Maya Brady, niece of NFL legend Tom Brady, was selected No. 1 overall by the Oklahoma City Spark in the AUSL expansion draft this week.

The return of five-star freshman Alijah Arenas would be significant news for USC, which has started the season 8-0 for its best start since 2022.

Matt Hasselbeck, Rich Gannon, Steve Young and Archie Manning discuss the pain Justin Herbert will accept while playing with a cast on one hand.

The 6-foot-5, 220-pound All-City defensive end is the first inner city signee for the Trojans since two Hawkins players in 2017.

On Sunday, a committee is set to vote on whether Fernando Valenzuela should be admitted to the Hall of Fame. Without a doubt, they should vote yes.

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 14 of the NFL season, with the Chicago Bears winning at Lambeau Field and the Chiefs moving to below .500.

Tyler Bilodeau scores 16 straight points for early in the second half as UCLA defeats Washington in a Big Ten opener.

After a few defections, UCLA was left with a 12-player class that general manager Khary Darlington said could grow a bit.

Utility infielder Miguel Rojas, whose World Series heroics propelled the Dodgers to a second straight title, has agreed to return to the Dodgers.