L.A. Times - Sports

Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story with a 94-mph fastball on Tuesday, later claiming it was unintentional despite surrendering back-to-back home runs moments earlier.

Shortstop Dylan Seward stepped forward two years ago to help convince Norco High's administration that Gary Parcell deserved to keep his coaching job.

After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored only 18 points and had seven turnovers, but Oklahoma City looks too deep and too tough for the Lakers.

The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Tuesday and updated pairings.

LeBron James has 27 points and six assists but Austin Reaves has an off night and the Thunder prove too much after intermission.

The city of Los Angeles announced dates, venues and activities for its 10 World Cup watch parties, during which games will be projected on screens.

NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault on his personal chef in a speedy trial in Massachusetts.

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball's minor leagues. The Savannah Bananas have given him a delightful next chapter.

Norco is No. 1 going into the final week of the regular season in softball. Here's how the rest of the top 20 shapes up.

Thursday's ceremony at Verbum Dei will pay tribute to two football greats, Kenechi Udeze and Hardy Nickerson.