L.A. Times - Sports

Spain again got off to a sluggish start, but the World Cup favorites held on for a 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

L.A. Times readers weigh in on the re-signing of Lakers guard Austin Reaves, as well as the Dodgers' hits and misses.

Roki Sasaki was pulled in the fifth inning after command issues flared up and the Dodgers suffered a 7-1 loss to the Padres Friday at Petco Park.

The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.

The parents of late NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging Oakland police used excessive force while their son was experiencing a mental health crisis.

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Former WNBA players say the foul 'wasn't intentional.'

Tennis legend Chris Evert is battling ovarian cancer for the third time. Former on-court rivals Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King are among those showing their support.

This year's group of high school participants is expected to double in size between eight and 16 teams, City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos said.

The backups that closed the group stage at SoFi Stadium for the U.S. with a 3-2 loss to Turkey served to remind everyone how flawed this group can be.

Never mind the loss to Turkey. But do mind the closing gap between the soccer's elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic.

The Padres changed the FTD burger on their menu. Since then, they've fallen well off the pace in the NL West.

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.

With a knockout-round berth already secure, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his lineup, but the changes didn't work in a 3-2 loss to Turkey.

Shohei Ohtani was named a 2026 All-Star after leading the majors in Phase 1 voting for the July 14 All-Star game.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Tampa on eight felony kidnapping and robbery counts that could carry a possible life sentence if he's convicted.