L.A. Times - Sports

Matisse Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA's all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career.

The World Cup trophy presentation got awkward when President Trump lingered onstage after Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina, evoking a similar episode at last year's Club World Cup.

If Argentina had kept its composure it would have secured a place next to Brazil and Germany, the only other countries to reach three finals in four World Cups, as one of the greatest teams ever.

Over 104 games, a bunch of questionable VAR calls, another heartbreaking downfall by Mexico and a brilliant goal by Spain's Ferran Torres, I learned why soccer is the world's most popular sport.

Kyle Tucker has had a very average season so far, but Dave Roberts and Mookie Betts are convinced Tucker will pull through when the Dodgers need him most.

Spain, Cape Verde, Erling Haaland and many magical moments helped spread World Cup fever, making the ambitious tournament expansion a success despite flaws.

For mothers who left sports behind, getting back in the game takes more than motivation. A new mommy-and-me tennis class and childcare grant are making their dreams possible again.

Catcher Eliezer Alfonzo, still reeling from the deaths of his sister and stepmother, gets his first hit as Dodgers split a doubleheader with the Yankees.

Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as Spain defeats Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina to cap an exciting FIFA World Cup in North America.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete-game gem against the New York Yankees came at a perfect time for a Dodgers team looking to keep its pitchers rested.

Shohei Ohtani's ongoing knee troubles could force the Dodgers to confront a future without the two-way star's pitching earlier than anticipated.

Shohei Ohtani was tentatively scheduled to start Wednesday against the Phillies, after promising initial reports on his recovery from an injection in his left knee.

Nathan Negrete, 9, walked out with U.S. star Weston McKennie ahead of the U.S. World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium and was inspired by the experience.

A coalition of artists and advocates are handing out special red cards at the World Cup final to protest FIFA's Gianni Infantino and President Trump.

Journalism overcomes a bad launch out of the gate to pick up his first win in a year in the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar Racetrack.