Sports

Bankruptcy judge approves Dodgers settlement with Fox Sports, clearing way for sale of team

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0500

A bankruptcy judge in Delaware on Wednesday approved a settlement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports that clears the way for the sale of the team.

Los Angeles Clippers Sign Free Agent Center Solomon Jones

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500

The Los Angeles Clippers were looking to solidify their depth among the front court and the team did so on Thursday with the signing of free agent big man Solomon Jones. The details of the contract were not released, although the deal is likely around the league minimum.

David Beckham believed to be staying with Los Angeles Galaxy

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:51:00 -0500

David Beckham is set to stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy after turning down a chance to join Paris Saint-Germain, the French club said Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers' star Kobe Bryant, wife file for divorce

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:34:00 -0500

Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and his wife Vanessa have filed for divorce after more than 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, a representative for the couple said on Friday.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss is hospitalised with blood clots

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:16:00 -0500

The owner of Los Angeles Lakers is being treated in hospital for blood clots in his leg, it has emerged.

LA Dodgers Say Fox Avoiding Competition for TV Rights

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:39:00 -0500

The Los Angeles Dodgers accused News Corp.’s Fox Sports of trying to avoid competition in its pursuit of the bankrupt baseball team’s television rights.

Syracuse fire sex abuse scandal coach as tapes reveal his 'wife watched husband molest boy... and she seduced one vic...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:45:00 -0500

The Syracuse University basketball coach accused of sex abuse has been fired after damning new evidence suggested his wife watched him molest a boy who was staying at their house.

Man Dies Near Finish Line of LA Half Marathon

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:06:00 -0400

A 40-year-old man died after collapsing near the finish line of the Los Angeles Rock 'n' Roll half marathon Sunday, authorities said. Race officials declined to release the man's name, the Los Angeles Times reported.

McCourts reach settlement in divorce battle

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:39:00 -0400

For nearly 30 years Frank and Jamie McCourt were a team, raising four sons and moving from Massachusetts to California seven years ago to purchase and run one of baseball's crown jewels -- the Los Angeles Dodgers.

LA Kings blast Blues 5-0 in home opener

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:32:00 -0400

Simon Gagne and Mike Richards are in Los Angeles because the Kings needed more offense. Jonathan Quick showed the new Kings still know how to play sturdy defense.

Dewey Bozella wins pro boxing debut at 52 years old after 26 years wrongfully in prison

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:07:00 -0400

Dewey Bozella landed a hard right cross on his opponent’s jaw at the final bell, and the 52-year-old boxer raised his arms in victory.

Kings star Drew Doughty out, injury not concussion related

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:06:00 -0400

For all of those clutching the pearls and worrying about "good hits being taken out of hockey," we give you Zac Rinaldo(notes) of the Philadelphia Flyers on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty just 20 seconds into their game on Saturday night:

Fan throws hot dog at Tiger Woods

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:28:00 -0400

A strange year for Tiger Woods took another bizarre twist Sunday when a fan was arrested for running toward the seventh green at CordeValle and tossing a hot dog in Woods' direction.

Male runner collapses at Chicago Marathon, dies

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:28:00 -0400

A 35-year-old North Carolina firefighter who was running for charity died Sunday after collapsing during the Chicago Marathon.

Tiger Woods falls out of top 50 in world ranking

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:26:00 -0400

Tiger Woods is out of the top 50 in the world ranking for the first time in nearly 15 years.

Gov. Brown signs bill to boost LA stadium plan

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:48:00 -0400

The developer behind a $1.2 billion plan to build a football stadium in downtown Los Angeles got a key boost Tuesday with a law that will help it avoid lengthy court fights.

Defensive letdowns prove costly for slumping Angels as Blue Jays win 3-2 in 10 innings

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:12:00 -0400

After two costly mistakes, the Los Angeles Angels needed a perfect play to save the game. For once, their typically sparkling defense wasn’t up to the task. Adam Lind drove in the winning run with a grounder in the 10th inning and the Blue Jays beat the Angels 3-2 on Monday night before a small crowd in Toronto.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao's home in Los Angeles prevented from being burglarized, police said

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:19:00 -0400

Four people were arrested after detectives discovered a burglary in progress at the home of champion boxer Manny Pacquiao while he was in his native Philippines preparing for a fight, authorities said Saturday.

Orioles cruise past Angels 8-3

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:46:00 -0400

The Baltimore Orioles won't get to the postseason this year, yet they could determine who does. Tommy Hunter pitched seven scoreless innings, Mark Reynolds and Nolan Reimold homered, and the Orioles blunted the Los Angeles Angels' playoff charge with an 8-3 victory Friday night.

Dodgers ask bankruptcy court to approve rules for TV rights auction

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:46:00 -0400

The Los Angeles Dodgers have asked a federal bankruptcy judge to approve procedures for the team to auction its local television rights for the 2014 season and beyond.