Cameron Carr on Lakers acquiring him draft night: 'It didn't feel real'
<p>The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.</p>
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Parents of ex-NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive force by Oakland police in wrongful death suit
<p>The parents of late NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging Oakland police used excessive force while their son was experiencing a mental health crisis.</p>
Alyssa Thomas' flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark has been 'blown out of proportion,' says WNBA legend
<p>The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Former WNBA players say the foul 'wasn't intentional.'</p>
Cisco to lay off more than 400 workers in California
<p>The San José tech company informed the state that the job cuts will occur in their San Francisco Bay area offices.</p>
Chris Evert reveals she's battling ovarian cancer a third time: 'I will stay optimistic and determined'
<p>Tennis legend Chris Evert is battling ovarian cancer for the third time. Former on-court rivals Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King are among those showing their support.</p>
Pilot program allowing boys flag football will have a second season in City Section
<p>This year's group of high school participants is expected to double in size between eight and 16 teams, City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos said.</p>
U.S. loss to Turkey in final World Cup group match: A small bump, or cause for concern?
<p>The backups that closed the group stage at SoFi Stadium for the U.S. with a 3-2 loss to Turkey served to remind everyone how flawed this group can be.</p>
Swanson: Christian Pulisic is the spark the U.S. will need in the World Cup's knockout stages
<p>Never mind the loss to Turkey. But do mind the closing gap between the soccer's elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic.</p>
Shaikin: Did Padres curse themselves by messing with that anti-Dodgers FTD burger?
<p>The Padres changed the FTD burger on their menu. Since then, they've fallen well off the pace in the NL West.</p>
EPA touts crackdown on smuggled pesticides in L.A. visit
<p>EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a crackdown on pesticide smuggling into the United States.</p>
2026 World Cup full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings
<p>Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.</p>
Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup lineup gamble doesn't pay off in U.S. loss to Turkey
<p>With a knockout-round berth already secure, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his lineup, but the changes didn't work in a 3-2 loss to Turkey.</p>
Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodger to be named 2026 All-Star
<p>Shohei Ohtani was named a 2026 All-Star after leading the majors in Phase 1 voting for the July 14 All-Star game.</p>
Newsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues
<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday limiting medical billing in ride share accident litigation, averting a November showdown between Uber and the state's trial attorneys. The agreement comes as Uber pushes forward with a lawsuit against two prominent L.A. law firms.</p>
Snap sued by parents of girl who was raped by man she met on Snapchat
<p>The lawsuit alleges that Snap, the parent company of disappearing messaging app Snapchat, failed to disable and warn its users about "dangerous" features used by predators.</p>
Lions' Terrion Arnold is charged with kidnapping and robbery, faces potential life in prison
<p>Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been charged with eight felony kidnapping and robbery counts that could carry a possible life sentence if he's convicted.</p>
Arellano: Thanks to the World Cup, I'm finally learning the words to the Mexican national anthem
<p>Seeing stadiums and bars packed with Latinos wearing the jerseys of their ancestral homes and warbling their national anthems during this World Cup has been a jolt of inspiration I wasn't expecting.</p>
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt for Californians
<p>The couple donated millions of dollars to Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit that helps pay off medical bills. The gift will affect more than 261,000 Californians in medical debt.</p>
Drug charges against U.S. skiing great Bode Miller to be dropped, his attorney says
<p>Two misdemeanor drug charges against six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller are expected to be dismissed in Idaho after prosecutors agreed to drop the case, his attorney says.</p>
San Gabriel Valley All-Area boys track and field team 2026
South Pasadena distance specialist Michael Scarince has been named the San Gabriel Valley boys track athlete of the year.