Cobi Jones statue: Sculptors were tasked with creating motion
<p>Former Galaxy star Cobi Jones set to receive a statue at Dignity Health Sports Center on Sunday, when the finished product will feature his flowing locks.</p>
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FIFA puts new round of World Cup tickets up for sale amid reports of lagging purchases
<p>FIFA is opening up another round of ticket sales starting Wednesday. Tickets for the U.S. World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium reportedly are lagging.</p>
Churchill Downs buys intellectual property rights to Preakness Stakes
<p>The transaction is expected to close after the running of this year's Preakness on May 16. More details may be available on Thursday when CDI has its quarterly earnings call.</p>
Dave Roberts has a sharp reply to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's criticism of 'Ohtani roster exception'
<p>Cubs manager Craig Counsell termed a rule that helps only the Dodgers 'bizarre.' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made no apologies for the 'Ohtani roster exception.'</p>
Prep talk: Another book is out from running coach Martin Dugard
<p>Author and cross-country coach Martin Dugard continues to churn out new books. His newest book is "The Long Run," which discusses the 1970s running boom.</p>
New lawsuit alleges Uber is violating drivers' rights. Here's how
<p>An organization representing 20,000 app-based drivers in California claimed Uber is violating driver rights by not providing a proper appeals process when an account is terminated.</p>
Hiltzik: An oil company joins with the Trump administration to bully California over offshore drilling
<p>Sable Offshore was bound by a court order not to restart its oil pipelines. It got Trump's help to circumvent the order.</p>
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.</p>
Mira Costa boys volleyball gets revenge against rival Redondo Union
<p>Mira Costa boys' volleyball defeats Redondo Union in four sets to avenge an earlier loss this season to the Sea Hawks and stake its claim to a No. 1 playoff seed.</p>
Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing each homer twice in Dodgers' 15-hit, blowout win
<p>Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing each hit two home runs as the Dodgers snap a two-game skid with a 12-3 series-splitting win over the Colorado Rockies.</p>
Prep sports roundup: Granada Hills upsets Chatsworth in volleyball showdown
<p>Granada Hills boys' volleyball defeats Chatsworth in five sets, with RJ Francisco recording 19 kills.</p>
Rod Martin, Raiders Super Bowl hero and USC standout, dies at 72
<p>Rod Martin, who grew up in L.A., played decisive roles for the Raiders in two Super Bowl wins and was a star linebacker at USC, is dead at the age of 72.</p>
Luka Doncic providing Lakers a big playoff boost, even from the bench
<p>Lakers star Luka Doncic's playful nature and ability to bring "good vibes" is serving the team well heading into their Game 2 showdown with the Rockets.</p>
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz to have surgery, expected out until after All-Star break
<p>Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who has a 10.50 ERA in seven games, is set to undergo right elbow surgery and likely will not return until after the All-Star break.</p>
Tim Cook steps back as Apple appoints hardware chief as new CEO
<p>Apple names Ternus as its next CEO; Tim Cook will become chairman</p>
Boston Marathon winner John Korir sets course record as Kenyans sweep men's and women's races
<p>Kenyan runner John Korir won the Boston Marathon for the second year in a row, as the top three men's finishers beat the previous course record. Sharon Lokedi repeated as the women's winner.</p>
D.J. Smith is leading Kings in playoffs, but it's bittersweet because of who he replaced
<p>Kings interim coach D.J. Smith finally gets a chance to lead a team in the NHL playoffs, but it came after his friend and colleague Jim Hiller was fired.</p>
Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing
<p>Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.</p>
Puka Nacua taking part in Rams' offseason program after rehab stint
<p>Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who entered rehab last month after a string of off-field incidents, reported to the Rams for voluntary offseason workouts.</p>
Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices, California A.G. says
<p>California AG Rob Bonta, in a court filing Monday, offered evidence to support allegations that Amazon pressured Levi Strauss and other vendors to raise prices at rivals like Walmart to stifle online competition.</p>