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Swanson: You're up, Rob Pelinka. To avoid Ned Colletti's fate, the Lakers' GM has to deliver this offseason

<p>The former Dodgers general manager had it easier than Pelinka but only lasted two relatively successful seasons. Yet Pelinka must build a winner fast.</p>

Summer football notebook: Crescenta Valley found its new QB in a strange way

<p>Running back Julian Savery missed all of last season because of a torn ACL and returned as a quarterback this summer.</p>

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

<p>Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.</p>

'He cares about people.' How Dodgers' Dave Roberts got to the cusp of 1,000 career wins

<p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is on the eve of his 1,000th career win. It's a mark only three other managers in franchise history have reached.</p>

Swipeless online dating? How AI is reshaping the search for love

<p>Traditional dating apps including Tinder, Grindr and Bumble and California startups are experimenting with how AI could reshape how people find love online.</p>

Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing rebound with consecutive homers, Dodgers rout Padres

<p>The Dodgers erupted for a 15-3 win over the Padres in San Diego Saturday, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto cruising to a win on the mound.</p>

Interim GM John Mozeliak hoping to get Angels 'to a very successful place'

<p>During his introductory news conference Saturday, John Mozeliak didn't rule out becoming the new general manager, and will work with team president Molly Jolly on the best plan.</p>

Spain weathers early adversity, clinches knock-out round match at SoFi Stadium

<p>Spain again got off to a sluggish start, but the World Cup favorites held on for a 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.</p>

Letters to Sports: Is Austin Reaves worth the $185-million deal?

<p>L.A. Times readers weigh in on the re-signing of Lakers guard Austin Reaves, as well as the Dodgers' hits and misses.</p>

Water from Boyle Heights warehouse fire carries foam into L.A. River, sparks testing

<p>The copious water needed to put out the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights over a week is now running into the LA River.</p>

Truck parking lot plans near Port of Los Angeles spark backlash among residents

<p>In response to concerns from coastal community members, the Los Angeles City Council temporarily blocked a proposal to build a truck staging area near the Port of Los Angeles.</p>

Roki Sasaki struggles with command early, Dodgers fall to Padres

<p>Roki Sasaki was pulled in the fifth inning after command issues flared up and the Dodgers suffered a 7-1 loss to the Padres Friday at Petco Park.</p>

Cameron Carr on Lakers acquiring him draft night: 'It didn't feel real'

<p>The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.</p>

Parents of ex-NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive force by Oakland police in wrongful death suit

<p>The parents of late NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging Oakland police used excessive force while their son was experiencing a mental health crisis.</p>

Alyssa Thomas' flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark has been 'blown out of proportion,' says WNBA legend

<p>The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Former WNBA players say the foul 'wasn't intentional.'</p>

Cisco to lay off more than 400 workers in California

<p>The San José tech company informed the state that the job cuts will occur in their San Francisco Bay area offices.</p>

Chris Evert reveals she's battling ovarian cancer a third time: 'I will stay optimistic and determined'

<p>Tennis legend Chris Evert is battling ovarian cancer for the third time. Former on-court rivals Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King are among those showing their support.</p>

Pilot program allowing boys flag football will have a second season in City Section

<p>This year's group of high school participants is expected to double in size between eight and 16 teams, City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos said.</p>

U.S. loss to Turkey in final World Cup group match: A small bump, or cause for concern?

<p>The backups that closed the group stage at SoFi Stadium for the U.S. with a 3-2 loss to Turkey served to remind everyone how flawed this group can be.</p>

Swanson: Christian Pulisic is the spark the U.S. will need in the World Cup's knockout stages

<p>Never mind the loss to Turkey. But do mind the closing gap between the soccer's elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic.</p>