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LOS ANGELES

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by Mookie Betts after Ohtani hit his 49th home run of the season on Saturday in San Francisco.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 14, 2025
Shohei Ohtani's 49th homer highlights Dodgers' rout of Giants
Ohtani hit a 454-foot bomb that not only was the longest by a Dodger this season but also the longest at San Francisco's Oracle Park in 2025.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs against the Orioles in Baltimore on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Sep 8, 2025
Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers avoid another letdown against Orioles
The Dodgers (79-64) ended a 1-5 road trip and remained atop the National League West.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws during the ninth inning of Los Angeles' road loss to the Orioles on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 7, 2025
Orioles spoil Yoshinobu Yamamoto's no-hit bid with two outs in 9th and beat Dodgers
The former Orix Buffaloes star came within one out of throwing a no-hitter, but the Los Angeles Dodgers were still saddled with their fifth consecutive loss on Saturday.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert rushes with the ball during his team's opening-week win over Kansas City on Friday in Sao Paulo.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 6, 2025
Chargers stun Chiefs in Brazil as NFL opens slate of international games
Justin Herbert got the Chargers rolling early and Los Angeles never looked back in beating the rival Chiefs.
Floaters are released into the water during a demonstration of Eco Wave Power electricity generation technology using the power of ocean waves in the harbor at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, on Aug. 26.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
Sep 1, 2025
New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port
A pilot project aims to use a 13-kilometer breakwater to harness enough wave energy to power 60,000 U.S. homes.
Japan's 2024 Olympic bronze medalists in team eventing pose for a photo at the memorial to Olympic medalist Takeichi Nishi on Iwo Jima in January.
OLYMPICS / Equestrian
Aug 27, 2025
Japan's equestrian team honors Olympic predecessor on Iwo Jima
Takeichi Nishi, known as Baron Nishi, was killed on Iwo Jima during World War II after capturing gold in show jumping at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
U.S. guard Stephen Curry celebrates after making a shot in the gold medal game against France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.
OLYMPICS
Aug 21, 2025
LA28 basketball to start two days before opening ceremony
The basketball competition will take place at the Inglewood Dome, with the United States looking to defend their men's and women's titles.
Wizards guard John Wall during a game against the Suns in Phoenix on Mar. 20, 2013
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 20, 2025
Five-time All-Star John Wall announces retirement
Wall, who will turn 35 on Sept. 6, last played in the league with the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2022-23 season.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in Game 5 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 30.
BASKETBALL
Aug 19, 2025
Lakers' Luka Doncic cleared to play for Slovenia after injury scare
Doncic initially appeared to be in severe pain before walking off the court and to the locker room with a noticeable limp.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass poses for pictures with Olympic and Paralympic athletes and other officials in front of of the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 8.
OLYMPICS
Aug 15, 2025
Los Angeles Olympics to sell naming rights to venues in first
In a statement released on Thursday, LA28 organizers said the "landmark change" will apply to featured venues in support of the "largest commercial revenue raise in sports."
Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Angels in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 14, 2025
Angels spoil Shohei Ohtani's return to mound in Anaheim by beating Dodgers
The Angels completed their first-ever six-game Freeway Series sweep of their Southern California rivals.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a foul ball against the Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 12, 2025
Dodgers enter pivotal week, starting with series against Angels
The Angels swept a three-game series at Dodger Stadium in May, outscoring Dave Roberts' squad 23-15 in the process.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches as his 40th home run of the season leaves the park on Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 10, 2025
Ohtani hits 40th homer as Dodgers rout Blue Jays
This is the fourth time Ohtani has reached the 40-homer plateau in MLB.
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning against the Blue Jays on Friday at Dodger Stadium.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 9, 2025
Dodgers top Jays in Clayton Kershaw-Max Scherzer showdown
Shohei Ohtani had three hits and scored twice for the Dodgers, who had dropped two of three.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes during a practice on June 3 in Woodland Hills, California.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 8, 2025
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on track to return to practice on Monday
Head coach Sean McVay confirmed a report that Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc in his back.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates with third base coach Dino Ebel after hitting a home run against the Cardinals during the third inning at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 7, 2025
Shohei Ohtani pitches and homers for 1,000th hit in Dodgers' loss to Cardinals
Ohtani joined newly minted Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui as the only Japanese-born players to reach 1,000 hits in the major leagues.
Son Heung-min holds an LAFC jersey during his introductory news conference with the club in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2025
Son Heung-min 'here to win' after joining LAFC for record transfer fee
The 33-year-old will reportedly cost an MLS-record $26 million transfer fee.
A dog looks through the bars of a cage at the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control as the shelter struggles with overcrowding caused by pets abandoned during recent immigration raids, in Downey, California, on July 29.
WORLD / Society
Aug 6, 2025
Trump's immigration raids in LA affecting pets too
Dogs and cats are finding themselves in Los Angeles County's care centers after their owners get detained or deported.
Nyjah Huston of the United States competes in the men’s street finals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games on July 29, 2024.
OLYMPICS / Skateboarding
Aug 5, 2025
Nyjah Huston targets Olympic skateboarding gold at LA28
Inspired by Los Angeles skateboarding videos, Huston moved to Southern California at 15 and remains deeply connected to the region.
LA28 logos are seen on a Delta Airlines jet carrying American athletes and officials and the Olympic flag as it arrives in Los Angeles, on August 12, 2024.
OLYMPICS
Aug 5, 2025
Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games
The United States will host the Olympics in Los Angeles in three years.

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