L.A. Times - Sports

Alex Freeman, the son of former Green Bay Packers star Antonio Freeman, felt pressure to follow in his footsteps, but his secret love for soccer won.

Miguel Rojas hammers a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to provide the difference in the Dodgers' win over the Rays.

Struggles on defense coupled with the Golden State Valkyries defense holding Kelsey Plum to just nine points add up to a 78-58 loss for the Sparks.

After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.

UFC boss Dana White speaks out against Josh Hokit after the fighter propped up a false statement about former First Lady Michelle Obama during UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.

Toronto Tempo's Isabelle Harrison was ejected from the game for committing a flagrant foul against the Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese.

Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.

UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.'

Folarin Balogun was born in Brooklyn, making him eligible to play for the U.S. He was also eligible to play for England or Nigeria, but he chose the U.S.

Here's everything you need to know to apply to work as a volunteer during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

After seven game appearances, strong Sparks reserve Kate Martin has just four games left before the team has to convert her to a regular roster spot.

International soccer fans discovering the wonders of America, from spacious skies to chicken fried steak, is giving the U.S. a much-needed morale (and PR) boost.

Emmet Sheehan throws four hitless innings before giving up a home run, and Jack Dreyer fails to bail him out in the Dodgers' 6-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

The league is on the alert regarding head injuries, but nobody is sure why there are more concussions this season than previously.