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Sparks' frontcourt goes on a scoring spree in victory over Connecticut Sun

Kelsey Plum finishes with 23 points and Azurá Stevens scores 21 points as the Sparks hold on late to take a 92-88 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Dodgers cap uneven, yet ultimately successful first half with win over Giants

The Dodgers survive another Tanner Scott implosion to defeat the Giants 5-2 in 11 innings and take a 5 ½-game lead in the NL West heading into the All-Star break.

MLB draft: Pitcher Seth Hernandez goes No. 6 to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Three Corona High players are first-round draft picks for the first time in draft history

'Superman' rescues DC at the box office with a $122-million debut

James Gunn's 'Superman' soared to the top of the box office this weekend, notching a win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, which see the film as a way to revive the entire DC universe.

San Gabriel Valley leaders ‘thrilled’ over announcement of LA28 ...

San Gabriel Valley leaders ‘thrilled’ over announcement of LA28 Olympic venue cities Venue cities will include Pomona, South El Monte and Arcadia.

'We are not alone!' San Gabriel Valley residents gather at candlelight vigil to protest ICE raids

The vigil was held by LA Voice, a multi-faith activist organization that said it wants to connect and mobilize San Gabriel Valley towns to stand together against ICE raids.

A New Arcadia Restaurant Introduces Taiwanese Upscale Dining to San Gabriel Valley

One of Southern California’s most ambitious new restaurants just made a quiet debut in the San Gabriel Valley. Blue Magpie, a ...

L.A. Launch's Hagen Smith inspired by his father during AVP League play at Intuit Dome

UCLA great Sinjin Smith cheers on his son, L.A. Launch's Hagen Smith, as he pulls off a close win in AVP League play at Intuit Dome Saturday night.

Shaikin: The NFL has committed players to the L.A. Olympics. So why hasn't MLB?

The NFL is allowing players to compete in the Los Angeles Summer Olympics, but Major League Baseball is still not committing to let its players take part. Why?

Cyborg jellyfish could help uncover the depths and mysteries of the Pacific Ocean

At Caltech, researchers have turned living jellyfish into low-cost, remotely controlled ocean robots — creating real-life cyborgs for deep-sea exploration and environmental sensing.

Plaschke: Kobe Bryant has one more lesson for LeBron James — how to retire

For the first time in his career, the Lakers star is on an expiring contract. He should follow Kobe Bryant's lead and enjoy the final act, writes Bill Plaschke.

Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz lift LAFC to win over FC Dallas

Denis Bouanga scores on a penalty kick and assisted on Nathan Ordaz's goal as LAFC defeated FC Dallas 2-0 at BMO Stadium.

With LeBron James instructing him courtside, Bronny puts on a Summer League show

Taking instructions from Lakers star LeBron James, Bronny James finishes with 14 points in the Lakers' Summer League victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Futures Game MVP Josue De Paula wants to be a Dodger 'for a very long time'

Josue De Paula is one of the top prospects in the Dodgers' farm system, and his MVP performance in the MLB Futures Game bodes well for what might come next.

Quarterback Luke Fahey of Mission Viejo is separating himself

During Saturday's Edison High passing tournament, Luke Fahey shows why Ohio State is getting a top-notch quarterback.

Shohei Ohtani's solid start sets the tone as Dodgers defeat Giants to end losing streak

Shohei Ohtani and Emmet Sheehan put up strong performances and Tanner Scott gets through the ninth in a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Letters to Sports: Folks are singing the Dodger blues

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers' losing streak, Mookie Betts' struggles, LeBron and Bronny James, the Angels and USC.

Dodgers coach Dino Ebel's eldest son learned lessons from the pros

Corona High star Brady Ebel, who with younger brother Trey spent countless hours at the ballpark with dad, likely will be a Day 1 selection in MLB draft next week.

This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market

In a tough Hollywood job market, crew members and actors are finding more work in the creator economy, businesses led by influencers who post content for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

It's peak season in Malibu, but these small businesses are still struggling after the Palisades fire

Businesses that survived the Los Angeles fires are still hoping for a return to normalcy and grappling with the impact the destruction has had. As customers slowly return to a changed landscape, some wonder how long it will take to get back to business as usual.