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

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

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

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

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

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.

Roki Sasaki struggles with command early, Dodgers fall to Padres

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.'

Cisco to lay off more than 400 workers in California

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Shaikin: Did Padres curse themselves by messing with that anti-Dodgers FTD burger?

The Padres changed the FTD burger on their menu. Since then, they've fallen well off the pace in the NL West.

EPA touts crackdown on smuggled pesticides in L.A. visit

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a crackdown on pesticide smuggling into the United States.

2026 World Cup full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

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.

Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup lineup gamble doesn't pay off in U.S. loss to Turkey

With a knockout-round berth already secure, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his lineup, but the changes didn't work in a 3-2 loss to Turkey.

Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodger to be named 2026 All-Star

Shohei Ohtani was named a 2026 All-Star after leading the majors in Phase 1 voting for the July 14 All-Star game.

Newsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday limiting medical billing in ride share accident litigation, averting a November showdown between Uber and the state's trial attorneys. The agreement comes as Uber pushes forward with a lawsuit against two prominent L.A. law firms.

Snap sued by parents of girl who was raped by man she met on Snapchat

The lawsuit alleges that Snap, the parent company of disappearing messaging app Snapchat, failed to disable and warn its users about "dangerous" features used by predators.

Lions' Terrion Arnold is charged with kidnapping and robbery, faces potential life in prison

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been charged with eight felony kidnapping and robbery counts that could carry a possible life sentence if he's convicted.