For Ethan Anderson and others who'd grown up in the long shadow Kobe Bryant cast, it seemed Bryant would always be there, his presence looming forever over Los Angeles.

USC football coach Clay Helton isn't concerned about losing spring practice time. His focus now is on keeping his players healthy.

Former USC linebacker Quinton Powell is pleading for others to stay safe after being hospitalized while experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus illness.

Luis Rengifo has a good glove, but despite his compact build, the Angels infielder has significant power.

Power-hitting Angels prospect Brandon Wood was supposed to become the next Cal Ripken, but he couldn't handle the pressure. He found contentment far from Anaheim.

The Chicago Cubs greeted Angels manager Joe Maddon with hugs before Monday's Cactus League game. Maddon, of course, led the Cubs to the 2016 World Series title.

Angels general manager Billy Eppler says his players are "checking that 'Drive to Compete' box" as they wait out the coronavirus season delay.

Angels pitcher and union representative Andrew Heaney said the players union has discussed beginning the season by playing games without fans in ballparks.

Tyler Toffoli, who scored a hat trick in his last game with the Kings on Saturday, was traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday.

The 1980 U.S Olympic hockey team gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 'Miracle on Ice,' and the stories remained riveting.

The NHL has sent a memo to teams advising them to tell players to limit close interaction with fans in response to concerns about the coronavirus.

Nearly 50 years after Congress passed Title IX, female athletes are still scrambling for a fair shot in the male-dominated world of sport. In hockey, top Americans and Canadians train with their national teams part-time; the rest of the season, they have only a small pro league that offers twice-a-week practices, weekend games and thin salaries.

NHL players have been told they can return home and self-isolate there until the end of March while hockey is on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A player on the Ottawa Senators has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the club said in a statement late Tuesday, the first NHL player known to have tested positive for the virus.

Kings and Ducks players have not shown any coronavirus symptoms after an Ottawa Senators player tested positive and played both teams before NHL suspended operations.

The second Ottawa Senators player who tested positive for the coronavirus was with the team when it played the Kings, Ducks and Sharks in California.

Players are trying to find creative ways to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus outbreak that has put the NHL season on pause.

A player on the Colorado Avalanche has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, making him the third NHL player known to have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

NHL players Logan Couture, Marc-Andre Fleury, Anze Kopitar and Ryan Getzlaf find plenty of time to show off on video chat amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The four NHL players known to have tested positive all faced the Kings at Staples Center in the last few days before the NHL suspended play March 12.

The NHL and the players' association suggest that players might be able to engage in small-group activities in May "provided that conditions continue to trend favorably."

For Major League Baseball, the coronavirus hiatus could have the unintended consequence of thrusting the issue of low minor league pay into the spotlight.

MLB will extend the $400-per-week stipend to minor league players through May 31 or until the beginning of the minor league season, whichever occurs first.

Dodgers top prospect Gavin Lux is holed up in Wisconsin, working out and representing the Dodgers in the PlayStation game: "MLB The Show Players League".

Korea's top soccer league will be banning players from talking and excessive spitting on the pitch.

Former NBA guard Shannon Brown was arrested recently after shooting a rifle in a mixup at his home.

Players sued in March 2018 under the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and they asked for more than $66 million in damages.

UCLA began spring football practice Tuesday with 99 players available. That's nearly 40 more players than the Bruins had the previous two springs, but backup quarterback reportedly to transfer.

For some UCLA players hoping to be selected in the NFL draft this month, their fates may largely be determined from tapes during the regular season.

Tom Webster, who led the Kings to their first division title and was suspended for throwing a stick on the ice toward a referee, died at 71.

Belgian designer Raf Simons will share the design spotlight with Miuccia Prada at Italian luxury brand Prada.

The Dianne and David Stern Foundation philanthropy included a number of Jewish causes, according to Inside Philanthropy.

BUNGLING Dundee United face being docked points and fined after fielding an ineligible player during last week’s 3-2 win at Inverness.

Premier League players want three major questions answering before they return to action.

Premier League clubs are fearful that a significant number of first-team stars may refuse to return to action if the league's Project Restart plan gets the green light.

Kiko Casilla's mistake cost Leeds in their 1-1 draw at Brentford on Tuesday night.

Manchester City beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in the FA Cup clash at Hillsborough, as Pep Guardiola's side progress to the quarter-finals, just in time for the FA Cup draw. Express Sport is on hand to bring you all of the Citizens' player ratings after a tough evening against the Championship club.

The PGA Tour has been disrupted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic - but will player eligibility be affected?

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side beat Derby 3-0 in their FA Cup showdown on Thursday night.

TIPPING POINT saw Alan Davies win £20,000 for his chosen charity this afternoon but not before he silenced host Ben Shephard.

The Premier League will wait to hear from its players before putting a vote on the controversial neutral grounds protocol to clubs.

Premier League players want three major questions answering before they return to action.

Premier League clubs are fearful that a significant number of first-team stars may refuse to return to action if the league's Project Restart plan gets the green light.

The Premier League will wait to hear from its players before putting a vote on the controversial neutral grounds protocol to clubs.

Premier League players want three major questions answering before they return to action.

Premier League clubs are fearful that a significant number of first-team stars may refuse to return to action if the league's Project Restart plan gets the green light.

Premier League football has been suspended by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic - but how long will players need to train before the season can resume?

Project Restart looks set to be approved by 14 Premier League clubs in a vote on Friday.

The Premier League want to get the season back underway but players and clubs have several worries ahead of ‘Project Restart'.

Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney has been named as the most influential Premier League player of all time, but who else makes the top 20?