L.A. Times - Sports

Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in Brooklyn.

The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the Rockets.

One concession stand out of about 160 at Angel Stadium was flagged by Orange County health inspectors for rodent infestation. The team says the stand has been cleaned.

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame hosts Mission League track finals on Thursday. League finals are scheduled all week, with the Trinity League finals on Friday at 6 p.m. at JSerra.

USC star Alijah Arenas will not to enter the 2026 NBA draft and will instead return to the Trojans in a major win for coach Eric Musselman.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering residential treatment for his gambling addiction after reportedly placing thousands of online bets on various sports during his college career.

Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the 2-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.

A Southern California high school high jump battle is shaping up between Moorpark's Dean Guzman and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame's JJ Harel.

The NFL is working on its first scripted streaming series and it's exploring ways to incorporate the sport into more scripted TV shows and movies.

Deandre Ayton was the best player on the court for the Lakers in Game 4 against Houston before his ejection compromised the Lakers' comeback hopes.