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Dodgers return home looking to revive offense against Cardinals
After another losing road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers return home to open a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The goals are to get their season -- and their star player -- back on track.,The Dodgers lost four of six games on a trip to Atlanta and Detroit, which leaves them...
Los Angeles FC acquire Ecuadorian M Sergio Vasquez
Los Angeles FC acquired midfielder Sergio Vasquez from Ecuador's Orense SC on a permanent transfer Tuesday.,The 22-year-old Ecuador native is signed through the 2029-30 season with a club option through 2030-31.,Vasquez will occupy an international roster slot and will join the LAFC lineup as a U22 ...
Dodgers put CF Andy Pages (hand) on IL, recall CF Alek Thomas
One day after suffering a left hand fracture, Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star center fielder Andy Pages was placed on the 10-day injured list, with center fielder Alek Thomas recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday to fill his spot.,Pages, 25, is expected to miss at least a month after he was ...
Angel Reese stars as Dream score record-setting 124 in rout of Sparks
Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and Angel Reese added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the visiting Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game with a convincing 124-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.,Reese shot 9-for-9 from the floor, breaking the single-game franchise reco...
Rhyne Howard nets 26 as Dream score team-record 124 in win over Sparks
Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and Angel Reese added 20 points with 10 rebounds as the visiting Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game with a convincing 124-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.,Naz Hillmon scored 14 points, Allisha Gray had 13 and Madina Okot added 1...
Angel Reese leads surging Dream for visit to skidding Sparks
After an impressive road victory this week, the Atlanta Dream will carry some momentum into a visit to the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.,The Dream (22-13) opened a four-game road trip with a 97-82 victory over the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday as Rhyne Howard scored 23 points and An...
Dodgers place closer Edwin Diaz (neck) on IL
Struggling mightily since coming off the injured list late last month, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz returned to the IL with a neck injury on Tuesday.,Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Diaz flew back to Los Angeles and will be examined on Wednesday. Diaz felt pain in his neck during Monday's...
Report: Dodgers placing closer Edwin Diaz (undisclosed) on IL
Struggling mightily since coming off the injured list late last month, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is returning to the IL, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.,The reason for this IL stint has not been disclosed. In a corresponding move, right-hander Emmet Sheehan will be called up from Tripl...
Astros' bullpen geared up for busy stretch that starts with Angels
When the Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, they start a stretch of 15 games in 16 days.,With the Astros clinging to a two-game lead in the American League's West Division, manager Joe Espada will have to deploy his bullpen judiciously to keep arms healthy enough to stay on track...
Australian hands Katie Ledecky her first-ever international 800m loss
Lani Pallister of Australia touched the wall first in the 800-meter freestyle, giving American great Katie Ledecky her first-ever loss at the distance in an international meet late Saturday night at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, Calif.,Ledecky's dominance dated back to the 2012 London Oly...
Guilherme runs goal-scoring streak to 4 games as Dynamo blank Galaxy
Guilherme scored on a first-half penalty kick and the Houston Dynamo picked up their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 on Saturday night.,Jonathan Bond notched his fourth consecutive shutout, but it didn't require a save as Houston prevented a shot on goal.,...
LAFC acquire F Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich
Los Angeles FC acquired forward Armindo Sieb from German Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich on Thursday.,The 23-year-old Germany international is under contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30.,"Armindo is an exciting young player whose technical ability, pace, and attacking prowess will...
Dodgers C Dalton Rushing doesn't believe he needs UCL surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing believes he can avoid surgery to repair the partially torn ligament in his right elbow.,"I don't have to go lay on a table and get my arm cut open," he told The Athletic after the Dodgers' 6-5 win against Kansas City on Monday night. "That's a good thing. T...
D-backs extend Dodgers' skid on Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off homer
Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk-off two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 4-3 in Phoenix on Friday, sending Los Angeles to its seventh consecutive loss.,Max Kepler walked to open the ninth off Edwin Diaz (1-1). Pinch runner Jorge Barrosa stole secon...
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs outslug Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
Pete Crow-Armstrong lashed two homers and a double to outduel Shohei Ohtani and help the Chicago Cubs complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-6 win on Wednesday afternoon.,Ohtani homered twice and singled in a showdown of the National League's top Most Valuable Playe...
Report: Spot saved on 2028 Olympics roster if LeBron James wants it
A spot on the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is reserved for LeBron James if he wants it.,ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported USA Basketball's intention on the most recent edition of his podcast, "The Hoop Collective.","If LeBron wants to play, he'll get a roster spot," said...
New-era Sparks snap 6-game skid with resilient road win over Fire
A roller-coaster 18 hours culminated on Sunday afternoon for the Los Angeles Sparks when they snapped a six-game losing skid with their 106-101 defeat of the host Portland Fire. ,News of Los Angeles (11-17) trading All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to Phoenix broke early Sunday morning ahead of a back-and-...
Losing streaks collide as Sparks visit Fire
Two squads looking to stop losing streaks meet on Sunday when the Portland Fire host the Los Angeles Sparks.,Portland (11-18) dropped its fourth straight game Friday with a 112-98 setback against Indiana, a sour note to kick off the Fire's five-game homestand.,Bridget Carleton scored 26 points on 7-...
Brewers, Angels heading in opposite directions as trade deadline looms
Two teams at the opposite end of the baseball spectrum face off when the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.,The Brewers entered Thursday's action 26 games over .500 and just one game behind the Los...
76ers trade C/F Johni Broome, draft pick to Clippers for financial reasons
The Philadelphia 76ers traded second-year center/forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations on Tuesday.,The trade will allow the 76ers to stay under both the first and second aprons after signing LeBron James and guard Kentavious Caldw...