World Cup final: Argentina, Spain set to take soccer's biggest stage
<p>Few players get to the sport's ultimate game more than once, and the winners often forget to savor the moment until long after the champion is determined.</p>
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Swanson: LAFC star Son Heung-min proves life after the World Cup can offer hope and redemption
<p>Son Heung-Min was gutted by an epic goal drought during South Korea's brutal World Cup run, but a goal Friday night against the Galaxy offers hope for better days.</p>
Lopez: The doctor who helped save her is in another state, and telemedicine follow-up is prohibited
<p>"Thousands of cases" highlight barriers to interstate telemedicine care</p>
Letters to Sports: Planned White House visit causing a stir among Dodger fans
<p>Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers' planned visit to the White House, the Angels and VAR (video assistant referee).</p>
Pursuit suspect sets car on fire in Northeast L.A.
A police chase in Northeast Los Angeles ended with a vehicle on fire and a search for the suspect driver on Friday morning, according to officials. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/pursuit-suspect-jumps-out-sets-car-on-fire-in-san-gabriel-valley/
Santa Monica Mountains’ last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire — and even had babies
A close up of a male steelhead rainbow trout, partially submerged in the water, about to be released. (Dreamstime/TNS) LOS ANGELES — Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains’ last remaining ...
Santa Monica Mountains' last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire — and even had babies
One of the rare steelhead trout recently discovered in a creek in the Santa Monica Mountains. (Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains) Scientists feared the Santa Monica ...
Amazon delivery companies lay off more than 150 people in the San Francisco Bay Area
<p>San Francisco is totally unprepared for the coming wealth tsunami.</p>
This is how Tennessee tries to woo Paramount and other companies away from California
<p>Tennessee is hoping to persuade Paramount to exit California and join the growing number of businesses choosing the Volunteer State over California</p>
Shaikin: With Will Smith out indefinitely, Dodgers need to trade for a catcher
<p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't know if they can count on Will Smith returning this season. If that's the case, the Dodgers need to trade for a catcher.</p>
Max Muncy makes Yankees pay for keeping Gerrit Cole on mound in Dodgers' win
<p>Max Muncy crushes a two-run home run and Roki Sasaki showcases his velocity in the Dodgers' 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees.</p>
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch next week as they manage his knee ailment
<p>Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his left knee, and the Dodgers two-way star is expected to start Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.</p>
Bryson DeChambeau might ditch British Open after controversial two-stroke penalty
<p>Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes following his completion of Round 2 at the British Open following an incident on the fifth hole.</p>
Hall of Famers Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones played one forgettable Dodgers season together
<p>Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 26 along with Carlos Beltrán, were Dodgers teammates for one forgettable season.</p>
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, stars of iconic photo shoot, to battle for World Cup crown
<p>Lionel Messi has been a soccer star for so long, Spain's top playmaker Lamine Yamal appeared alongside the future World Cup foe as a 3-month-old baby.</p>
Journalism looks to break winless streak Saturday at Del Mar
<p>This weekend marks exactly one year since 2025 Preakness winner Journalism last won a race. He'll try to snap that streak in the San Diego Handicap.</p>
Rudolph Marcus, Caltech chemist who won Nobel Prize, dies at 102
<p>He developed formula that upended scientific understanding of how molecules use energy.</p>
'Athlete of the century' LeBron James pays tribute to USC staff members who saved Bronny three years ago
<p>Speaking at the Time 100 Sports gala, LeBron James expresses gratitude to USC staff members who saved Bronny after 2023 cardiac arrest and encourages others to be prepared for such emergencies.</p>
Environmental groups press to halt Imperial Valley lithium venture
<p>The groups say the project's environmental review did not account for effects on scarce water resources in the area.</p>
Netflix stock plunges to 52-week low following mixed earnings report
<p>Netflix stock declined 11% on Thursday morning, after investors raised concerns about Netflix's future growth following its second-quarter earnings report.</p>