L.A. Times - Sports

Dodgers manager still might pick Shohei Ohtani to start the All-Star Game for the National League despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto's sustained brilliance.

Shohei Ohtani talks about his return, which included a leadoff homer and three walks, after sitting out one game because of soreness in his left knee.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches a perfect game into the eighth inning and loses a no-hit bid in the ninth during the Dodgers' win over the Chicago White Sox.

U.S. soccer pushed aside negativity and delivered an amazing World Cup win over Paraguay at rowdy SoFi Stadium Friday, a critical moment to wow fans.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Caitlin Clark, the Dodgers' gay pride effort, gambling and the NBA Finals.

This weekend's two-day meet serves as an important check point for track and field's hope to break out of the four-year popularity cycle.

Photos from the United States' 4-1 victory over Paraguay in World Cup Group D play at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) on Friday.

Fans cheered on the field of the Coliseum while watching the U.S. rout Paraguay in their World Cup opener on video screens.

Christian Pulisic sets up two goals and Folarin Balogun scores twice behind an impressive offensive showcase by the U.S. in a 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay.

The first four games of the showdown between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is the most watched NBA Finals since 1998.

Manager Dave Roberts had expressed optimism Thursday night, after the Dodgers' 8-6 win against the Pirates, that Shohei Ohtani would not miss additional time for the ailment.

Golf star Phil Mickelson is fighting a sexual misconduct allegation from a Southern California country club employee. His lawyer says there's evidence to the contrary.

MLB spoke with Dodgers and Rams physician Neal ElAttrache about a New York Times story that connected him with UFC fighter Conor McGregor taking banned substances.

The 24-year-old forward, a former No. 2 overall draft pick now playing only 17 minutes a game as a reserve, looks to improve her game while decreasing fouls.

The funding requires passage in Congress, but its approval in committee last week is a crucial signal of investment from Washington after weeks of uncertainty.