At 45, Venus Williams returns to tennis with doubles win at D.C. Open
Venus and Serena Williams were a pretty decent doubles team over the years. The sisters from Compton won 14 majors and three Olympic gold medals as a duo. But it…
Rams training camp: Matthew Stafford out with back soreness
It’s become a near-annual tradition. The Rams report to training camp with quarterback Matthew Stafford’s status somewhat uncertain. Stafford, entering his 17th season, will be held out of most workouts…
Pogačar maintains lead after holding off Vingegaard – Orange County Register
MONT VENTOUX, France — Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year’s Tour de France, while Tadej Pogačar consolidated…
Beloved ballpark therapy bunny, Alex The Great, has died after complications from cancer
By JANIE McCAULEY SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A beloved therapy bunny named Alex The Great, who provided snuggles and comfort from ballparks to NBA arenas, airports, farmers markets and even…
Why Shohei Ohtani needs to remain a two-player for the Dodgers
The day after he pitches, Shohei Ohtani turns into Michael Conforto. Ohtani has played four games on days following his starts, and he’s taken a total of 15 at-bats in…
Rose Veldman is an inspiration on the golf course
Rose Veldman, a double amputee, putts at the Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills, CA, on Monday, July 21, 2025. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Rose Veldman,…
Mike Williams’ retirement raises questions about Chargers’ wide receivers – Orange County Register
EL SEGUNDO — Can wide receiver Ladd McConkey continue to be quarterback Justin Herbert’s top target in his second season in the NFL, catching passes for more than 1,100 yards…
Chris Taylor returns to Angels after short rehab assignment – Orange County Register
NEW YORK — Chris Taylor played just two games in Arizona on his rehab assignment, and that was motivation enough to say he was ready to return to the majors.…
USC picked 9th, UCLA 15th – Orange County Register
The USC football team cracked the top 10 in the Big Ten Conference preseason poll, and UCLA is predicted to finish in the bottom half of the conference. The Trojans…
Team must win now, gains nothing from lottery pick – Orange County Register
There’s a lot at stake as the Sparks sit three games outside of a playoff spot at the midpoint of the regular season. If the 8-14 Sparks don’t improve in…