Fencer’s contamination explanation kisses off doping charge
French fencing champion Ysaora Thibus was not to blame after she tested positive for a banned substance last year. The culprit? Nine days of contaminated kisses. That is what the…
With LeBron James courtside, Bronny puts on a Summer League show
LAS VEGAS — The crowd inside the Thomas & Mack Center began to stir a few seconds before the Lakers took the court, the buzz caused by LeBron James strolling…
Home of WWE stars Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch burglarized
Burglars made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from the Playa del Rey home of World Wrestling Entertainment stars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch early Tuesday, according to multiple…
USC athletics eliminates a dozen jobs amid new revenue sharing
As college athletic departments across the country brace for a new era of sharing revenue directly with their athletes, USC is eliminating a dozen jobs in its athletic department in…
Quarterback Luke Fahey of Mission Viejo is separating himself
Luke Fahey looked right, then passed left. He looked left, then passed right. Defensive backs told to read a quarterback’s eyes might have trouble with Fahey, Mission Viejo High’s senior…
Josue De Paula wants to be a Dodger ‘for a very long time’
ATLANTA — The center fielder for the Dodgers’ Class A Great Lakes affiliate is a former first-round draft pick. The other two outfielders were selected for the Futures Game. Who’s…
Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers beat Giants to end 7-game losing streak
SAN FRANCISCO — Once upon a time, Shohei Ohtani wasn’t expected to start pitching this season until after the All-Star break, if not longer. In hindsight, how much more dire…
Newest Laker Deandre Ayton is ready to prove doubters wrong
Deandre Ayton stood with his hands in his pockets, his all-black attire — from the suit to tie, shirt and shoes — a measured look for the newest member of…
Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski extends Dodgers’ losing streak
MILWAUKEE — The game plan, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday afternoon, was simple. As the Dodgers prepared to face Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski, a hard-throwing and supremely talented right-hander…
Darius Bazley, Dalton Knecht help Lakers rally for win over Spurs
SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers rallied from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter, closing the three-game California Classic with an 89-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday…