Rod Martin, Raiders Super Bowl hero and USC standout, dies at 72
<p>Rod Martin, who grew up in L.A., played decisive roles for the Raiders in two Super Bowl wins and was a star linebacker at USC, is dead at the age of 72.</p>
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Luka Doncic providing Lakers a big playoff boost, even from the bench
<p>Lakers star Luka Doncic's playful nature and ability to bring "good vibes" is serving the team well heading into their Game 2 showdown with the Rockets.</p>
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz to have surgery, expected out until after All-Star break
<p>Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who has a 10.50 ERA in seven games, is set to undergo right elbow surgery and likely will not return until after the All-Star break.</p>
Tim Cook steps back as Apple appoints hardware chief as new CEO
<p>Apple names Ternus as its next CEO; Tim Cook will become chairman</p>
Boston Marathon winner John Korir sets course record as Kenyans sweep men's and women's races
<p>Kenyan runner John Korir won the Boston Marathon for the second year in a row, as the top three men's finishers beat the previous course record. Sharon Lokedi repeated as the women's winner.</p>
D.J. Smith is leading Kings in playoffs, but it's bittersweet because of who he replaced
<p>Kings interim coach D.J. Smith finally gets a chance to lead a team in the NHL playoffs, but it came after his friend and colleague Jim Hiller was fired.</p>
Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing
<p>Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.</p>
Puka Nacua taking part in Rams' offseason program after rehab stint
<p>Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who entered rehab last month after a string of off-field incidents, reported to the Rams for voluntary offseason workouts.</p>
Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices, California A.G. says
<p>California AG Rob Bonta, in a court filing Monday, offered evidence to support allegations that Amazon pressured Levi Strauss and other vendors to raise prices at rivals like Walmart to stifle online competition.</p>
NFL mock draft live: Team reporters make their first-round picks
<p>Reporters who cover their teams on a daily basis predict how the first round of the 2026 NFL draft will unfold in The Times' beat writers' mock draft.</p>
Georgia and former USC star WR Zachariah Branch arrest may not impact his draft status
<p>With the NFL draft looming, record-setting USC and Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested for obstructing public sidewalks and a law enforcement officer.</p>
Prep talk: Los Alamitos Song Team headed to Florida for national competition
<p>The Los Alamitos High Song Team will compete in Orlando, Fla., beginning Wednesday at the International Cheer Union Junior World Championships.</p>
Kelsey Plum and Sparks leaders convinced top free agents they can win now
<p>Nneka Ogwumike, Erica Wheeler and Ariel Atkins were impressed by the Sparks' new practice facility and coach Lynne Roberts' plan to win and more.</p>
Contributor: Focus on the real causes of the shortage in hormone treatments
<p>Don't blame a menopause fad. There is little incentive for pharmacy companies to ensure smooth, consistent access.</p>
Quick final pit stop helps Alex Palou win Long Beach Grand Prix
<p>Alex Palou wins the Long Beach Grand Prix after a quick final pit stop catapults him into first place.</p>
Ryan Ward has a solid debut, but bullpen blows it again as Dodgers lose to Rockies
<p>Ryan Ward has two hits in his debut, but Roki Sasaki and the bullpen can't stop Rockies hitters in a second straight loss.</p>
Kings keep it close but fall to potent Avalanche to open playoffs
<p>The Kings avoided facing their nemesis Edmonton, but they landed a tougher foe and lost 2-1 to Colorado Sunday in Denver to open the playoffs.</p>
The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings
<p>A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the ninth week of the season.</p>
High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores
<p>Check out Saturday's high school baseball and softball scores across Southern California.</p>
Appreciation: Angels great Garret Anderson was a Hall of Famer in area stats couldn't measure
<p>Garret Anderson's statistics kept him out of the Hall of Fame, but Bill Dwyre writes the former Angels star was beloved as an exceptional teammate.</p>