Angela Madsen had overcome much in life, so she and her friends thought she could row solo from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

Rafer Johnson's legacy was interwoven with Los Angeles’ history, beginning with his performances as a world-class athlete at UCLA.

Team Liquid was built to be a "League of Legends" esports superteam, but top talent and a state-of-the-art training facility doesn't always guarantee success.

Laguna Beach's Nyjah Huston brings a fierce commitment to training to a rebellious sport, making the skateboarder a star to watch in the Tokyo Olympics

As the centerpiece of a department facing a growing deficit, UCLA football has gorged itself on food spending that has no rival nationwide.

Angela Madsen had overcome much in life, so she and her friends thought she could row solo from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

Kobe Bryant's path to greatness in the NBA seemed assured. But it would not be easy.

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and seven others perished in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. Remembering the Lakers legend a year later.

As American colleges begin to cut some sports, the effects could be seen on future Olympic medal stands.

Women in sports often use social media to work around limited traditional media exposure, forge strong bonds with fans and earn endorsement money.

A nation yearns for sports, a hint of normalcy, amid the coronavirus pandemic. But infectious disease experts wonder: Is it realistic?

The Lakers' 2020 NBA championship rings may have cost more than $20,000 each and feature nods to Kobe Bryant and the unique challenges the season presented.

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SoFi Stadium, the under-construction home of the Rams and Chargers, continues to move toward completion, but what impact will it have on Inglewood?

As the centerpiece of a department facing a growing deficit, UCLA football has gorged itself on food spending that has no rival nationwide.

Team Liquid competes in the North American league for a popular game called “League of Legends.” Ownership spent millions of dollars — no one will say exactl...

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A nation yearns for sports, a hint of normalcy, amid the coronavirus pandemic. But infectious disease experts wonder: Is it realistic?

As American colleges begin to cut some sports, the effects could be seen on future Olympic medal stands.

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On the 10-year anniversary of his death, UCLA basketball coach John Wooden remains a legendary figure to so many, especially his family.

Team Liquid was built to be a "League of Legends" esports superteam, but top talent and a state-of-the-art training facility doesn't always guarantee success.