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Dodgers want to improve after Andy Pages, Teoscar Hernandez nearly collide

Andy Pages made a game-saving catch, contributing to the Dodgers' 2025 World Series title and leading the team in offensive performance early in the season.

#ucla

Los Angeles Rams

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.

Boston Bruins

Commentary: UCLA women prove they're tough enough to handle any Final Four test

UCLA women's basketball team defeated Duke 70-58, showcasing resilience and toughness on their way to the Final Four.

Commentary: Bruising Bruins dominate South Carolina, bring another NCAA national title to Westwood

UCLA women's basketball team won the national championship for the first time since 1978, defeating South Carolina 79-51 in the finals.

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.

Los Angeles Rams

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.

Boston Bruins

Commentary: UCLA women prove they're tough enough to handle any Final Four test

UCLA women's basketball team defeated Duke 70-58, showcasing resilience and toughness on their way to the Final Four.

Commentary: Bruising Bruins dominate South Carolina, bring another NCAA national title to Westwood

UCLA women's basketball team won the national championship for the first time since 1978, defeating South Carolina 79-51 in the finals.

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.

Cameron Brink Reveals Which Teammate Is Always On Aux

Cameron Brink emphasizes hydration, nutrition, and hard work as keys to her performance and preparation for the upcoming WNBA season.

#mma

49 minutes ago

MMA

MVP interested in promoting MMA 'over the long term' after Rousey vs. Carano

6 days ago

MMA

Mitch McKee Reveals Motivation for Signing with PFL

49 minutes ago

MVP interested in promoting MMA 'over the long term' after Rousey vs. Carano

Most Valuable Promotions aims for a long-term presence in MMA, starting with a high-profile debut event on May 16.

6 days ago

Mitch McKee Reveals Motivation for Signing with PFL

Mitch McKee embraces his PFL debut against Sergio Pettis, viewing it as a significant opportunity to prove himself in the promotion.

A Pro-Wrestling Show Where ICE Is the Bad Guy

Brody King has gained popularity among wrestling fans for his outspoken political views, particularly against ICE.

1 day ago

Top 10 WrestleMania moments: From double turns to the end of the streak

WrestleMania has evolved into a two-night spectacle, creating unforgettable moments and defining legacies in professional wrestling since 1985.

NYC LGBT

fromwww.amny.com

NXT superstars speak on upcoming show at MSG, Stand and Deliver' PLE | amNewYork

NXT Champion Joe Hendry defends his title in a fatal-4-way match at Madison Square Garden before the Stand and Deliver event.

fromwww.amny.com

WWE Legend Shawn Michaels talks WWE popularity, NXT behind the scenes | amNewYork

Michaels expressed, "It's one of the greatest buildings ever. My first time ever being in there with an NXT show, and I just love the venue. I really do."

New York Giants

LA Lakers

fromDefector

A Vengeful Deity Is Smiting The Lakers | Defector

Injuries to key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves severely impact the Lakers' playoff hopes and performance.

New York Mets

ESPN Star Returning to Baseball for One Special Game

Joe Buck will return to broadcast a special baseball game on April 15, honoring Jackie Robinson, after stepping back from baseball coverage.

California

fromKqed

Finding Ways to Manage Affordability; Indie Wrestlers Dream Big in Lodi | KQED

A man in the Bay Area chooses to stay despite financial hardships for safety and community connection.

Dodgers Bring Back Clayton Kershaw in New Role After Retirement

Clayton Kershaw is joining the Dodgers as a special assistant, leveraging his extensive experience and knowledge within the organization.

Clayton Kershaw Takes Part in Special First Pitch With Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw celebrated his third championship ring during a special ceremony, reflecting on his retirement and new role with the Dodgers.

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Los Angeles

Dodgers Hire Clayton Kershaw As Special Assistant

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Los Angeles

Dodgers Hire Clayton Kershaw As Special Assistant

Clayton Kershaw Gets Rave Reviews After NBC Debut

Clayton Kershaw retired from baseball and began his career as an analyst for NBC, receiving positive feedback for his debut performance.

Former Dodger Clayton Kershaw Makes Decision on Opening Day, Ring Ceremony

Clayton Kershaw will attend the 2026 Opening Day as an NBC analyst and return March 27 to receive his 2025 World Series ring with the Dodgers.

Dodgers Bring Back Clayton Kershaw in New Role After Retirement

Clayton Kershaw is joining the Dodgers as a special assistant, leveraging his extensive experience and knowledge within the organization.

Clayton Kershaw Takes Part in Special First Pitch With Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw celebrated his third championship ring during a special ceremony, reflecting on his retirement and new role with the Dodgers.

fromDodger Blue

Dodgers Hire Clayton Kershaw As Special Assistant

Clayton Kershaw has been hired by the Dodgers as a special assistant, allowing him to remain involved with the team post-retirement.

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Dodgers Hire Clayton Kershaw As Special Assistant

Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers as a special assistant after retiring, maintaining his connection to the team.

Clayton Kershaw Gets Rave Reviews After NBC Debut

Clayton Kershaw retired from baseball and began his career as an analyst for NBC, receiving positive feedback for his debut performance.

Former Dodger Clayton Kershaw Makes Decision on Opening Day, Ring Ceremony

Clayton Kershaw will attend the 2026 Opening Day as an NBC analyst and return March 27 to receive his 2025 World Series ring with the Dodgers.

UFC 327's Dominick Reyes: Two Checks Means More Than Entertaining

Dominick Reyes won a split decision against Johnny Walker in a fight characterized by more misses than hits.

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.

fromIndependent

Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

4 weeks ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.

fromIndependent

Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

4 weeks ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.

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New York Yankees

Why Netflix is turning Major League Baseball's opening night into a big event

Major League Baseball's opening day game will stream exclusively on Netflix, marking a significant shift in sports broadcasting.

#gable-steveson

MMA

Gable Steveson signs with UFC, gets high-profile date for Octagon debut

MMA

Gable Steveson Signs with UFC, Set for July Debut

Gable Steveson signs with UFC, gets high-profile date for Octagon debut

Gable Steveson has signed with the UFC and will debut at UFC 329 during International Fight Week.

Gable Steveson Signs with UFC, Set for July Debut

Gable Steveson has signed with the UFC and is set to debut at UFC 329 in July.

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Los Angeles Rams

UCLA star Lauren Betts rewards fans who helped change her life

Lauren Betts overcame mental health challenges to excel in basketball, culminating in a career-high performance that showcased her growth and community support.

fromwww.mediaite.com

1 day ago

You Could Be a Model!' Trump Praises UFC Fighter's Looks in Wild Post-Match Meeting

Trump praised UFC fighter Paulo Costa's looks during a ringside meet-up, drawing mixed reactions on social media.

#ufc

MMA

Dana White Reveals How Lewis-Hokit Was Made, Says Hok "Walked the Talk"

MMA

UFC London: Mason Jones Wakes Up O2 Arena, Beats Axel Sola

MMA

What does White House fight card say about the state of the UFC?

fromReadWrite

MMA

UFC fighter fires back: "I would never dishonour" the sport

Dana White Reveals How Lewis-Hokit Was Made, Says Hok "Walked the Talk"

Josh Hokit emerged as a UFC star after a double-bonus performance at UFC 327, impressing Dana White and securing a fight with Derrick Lewis.

UFC London: Mason Jones Wakes Up O2 Arena, Beats Axel Sola

Mason Jones and Axel Sosa engaged in a competitive lightweight bout at UFC London, both aiming for a spot in the UFC rankings.

MMA

What does White House fight card say about the state of the UFC?

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MMA

UFC fighter fires back: "I would never dishonour" the sport

Dodgers Great Clayton Kershaw Leaves the Door Open on Return

Clayton Kershaw retired after the 2025 season and played limited minutes for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic before being removed after the quarterfinals, likely marking his final appearance as a player.

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

Ariana Byrd overcame initial fear and self-doubt to excel in wrestling, finding strength and confidence through training and support from the Lucha Wrestling Club.

fromwww.theguardian.com

LGBT

A new start after 60: I became a wrestler, 50 years after falling in love with the sport

fromWomen's Health

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

Ariana Byrd overcame initial fear and self-doubt to excel in wrestling, finding strength and confidence through training and support from the Lucha Wrestling Club.

fromwww.theguardian.com

LGBT

A new start after 60: I became a wrestler, 50 years after falling in love with the sport

Chris Padilla Grinds Past Mederos Despite Eye-Pokes

Chris Padilla defeated MarQuel Mederos by Majority Decision at UFC 327, maintaining his winning streak and moving closer to the rankings.

Games

fromGame Informer

WWE 2K26 Review - More Money, More Problems - Game Informer

WWE 2K26 offers roster expansion and presentation improvements but lacks compelling gameplay innovations to justify upgrading for long-time players.

LA Lakers

fromDefector

I'm So Sorry To Tell You This But The Lakers Must Be Taken Seriously | Defector

The Los Angeles Lakers have regained their competitive edge, largely due to Luka Doncic's exceptional performance in recent weeks.

5 days ago

Ranking Roman Reigns' 10 WrestleMania main events

Roman Reigns is a key figure in WWE history, holding the record for the most WrestleMania main events.

5 days ago

Darren Till Inks Deal with BKFC

Darren Till has signed with BKFC and will make his bareknuckle boxing debut on May 30 in Birmingham, England.

How UCLA women's basketball stars pulled off a halftime dance team cameo

Lauren and I have been wanting to take a dance class in L.A. for a long time. We both grew up dancing, and we love to dance in the locker room and stuff. But this wasn't just like a TikTok dance, it was the real thing. So when Charlisse came up with this idea, we were all in.

LA Clippers

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Sends Message Amid WBC Exit

Clayton Kershaw joins Team USA for the World Baseball Classic as his final baseball appearance, departing after the quarterfinal as Joe Ryan replaces him.

Dodgers still among worst in majors in ABS challenges

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the lowest challenge success rate in MLB this spring, winning only 18% of batter-initiated and 27% of defense-initiated challenges, putting them at a disadvantage as the Automatic Ball-Strike system debuts in 2026.

Television

WWE 'SmackDown' live updates, results and analysis

WWE SmackDown features Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defending their Women's Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Lash Legend in a high-stakes match before Elimination Chamber.

Ryan Ward tries to 'control what you can control' amid struggles

Ryan Ward, a 28-year-old Dodgers prospect, was optioned to Triple-A after failing to secure an Opening Day roster spot despite strong minor league performance.

fromKqed

Small Ring, Big Dreams: The Central Valley's Backyard Wrestling Underdogs | KQED

The 209 Dragon's Den is a key venue for independent wrestling talent development in San Joaquin County.

fromThe Oaklandside

Oakland wrestling pins its hopes for a state title on Shayna Ward

A lot of kids don't want to do the work. It's hard when you have practice and you see your friends hanging on the corner, going home. Soccer practice, baseball practice, basketball practice. Basketball? You're 5-2! These are the excuses that have piled up over Sherman's 54 years at Tech, reflecting the ongoing challenge of recruiting athletes to a demanding wrestling program.

Miscellaneous

LA Lakers

Commentary: The Lakers are the wrong kind of interesting amid relentless fan scrutiny

The Lakers face intense scrutiny and championship-or-bust expectations that exceed those of other NBA teams, creating constant pressure and chaos for the organization.

LA real estate

29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.

National Basketball Association

Letters to Sports: Rams came so close to proving Bill Plaschke right

An exciting yet excruciating playoff loss to the Seahawks doesn't diminish the Rams' accomplishments this season. Their ability in coming back to win so many games that appeared lost showcased their resilience time after time, week after week. Thanks for the memories. When are the Rams and coach Sean McVay going to stop ignoring special teams? Open the checkbook and hire the best special teams coach available. They also need to draft a shutdown corner or two. You don't need another receiver.

National Football League

fromAll U Can Heat

LeBron James compares himself to WWE legend during Heat run

LeBron James embraced a villain persona during his Miami Heat years, modeling his approach on Hulk Hogan's heel turn while acknowledging career missteps.

Letters to Sports: Charging out of the NFL playoffs, again

However, I find it perplexing that a player who appeared in only 78 and 136 games in 2024 and 2025, and who has had only one top 10 MVP finish (fifth in 2023) in his career, would be signed for a whopping average of $60-million annually. To earn that enormous salary over the next four seasons, Tucker should be considered the best player in baseball not named Shohei Ohtani.

Major League Baseball

Luke Rockhold recalls Daniel Cormier's uncanny athleticism at AKA

Daniel Cormier's exceptional athleticism and wrestling skills at heavyweight enabled him to become a two-division UFC champion despite starting MMA at age 30.

4 weeks ago

Successful UFC debutant wants to retire undefeated

Undefeated UFC featherweight prospect Marwan Rahiki defeated Harry Hardwick via corner stoppage due to broken jaw, announcing his arrival in the division with championship ambitions.

Television

Column: Congrats on scoring football game tickets. The TV version is superior

Televised football exemplifies television's superior formal design—pacing, visuals, and broadcast techniques make football better on TV than in person, satisfying casual and devoted fans.

WWE Elimination Chamber live updates, results and analysis

WWE Elimination Chamber features a men's match with six competitors vying for a WrestleMania main event opportunity against Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Recent WWE Tryout Steps into UFC Mexico City on Short Notice

Regina Tarin replaces Sofia Montenegro to face Ernesta Kareckaite at UFC Mexico City on Saturday at a 130lb catchweight.

#justin-gaethje

MMA

Justin Gaethje Reveals Policy for Backflip Celebration

MMA

Why UFC 324 headliner Justin Gaethje is MMA's most exciting fighter

MMA

Justin Gaethje Reveals Policy for Backflip Celebration

MMA

Why UFC 324 headliner Justin Gaethje is MMA's most exciting fighter

Ronda Rousey: UFC Not Interested in Putting on Best Fights, Just Cost-Effective Ones

Ronda Rousey will fight Gina Carano on Netflix under Jake Paul's MVP Promotions after UFC's switch to Paramount+ eliminated PPV bonuses and declined guaranteed pay.