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Gabriel Vilardi gets two points in debut, Kings score five goals in win over Panthers

Fresh faces, including top prospect Gabriel Vilardi making his debut, replaced familiar ones in the Kings' locker room before a game against Florida.




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Elliott: Sled hockey helps teenage double amputee thrive: 'I'm in the best place possible'

Lera Doederlein has overcome her physical limitations to become a member of the U.S. women's national development sled hockey team and this season's 21st Duck.




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'Nothing is making me quit': How Cammi Granato earned her top spot in hockey

A clever forward with a great scoring touch, Granato played in the first women's world championships in 1990 and was the captain of the champion 1998 U.S. team in the first women's Olympic hockey tournament.




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Coronavirus: Fans are still allowed at many sporting events. But are they showing up?

Is the coronavirus outbreak keeping local fans from attending Lakers, Clippers and other professional teams' games? Seems like it depends on the team.




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Ottawa Senators player tests positive; they played the Kings and Ducks last week

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.




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No Kings or Ducks players have reported or shown symptoms of coronavirus, the teams say

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.




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Second Ottawa Senators player tests positive for the coronavirus

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.




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NHL postpones 2020 draft amid coronavirus pandemic

The NHL announced the postponement of its draft, scouting combine and awards ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

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.




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Third member of Ottawa Senators' traveling party tests positive for COVID-19

Ottawa Senators radio analyst Gord Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19. He is the third member of the NHL team's traveling party to have done so.




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A second Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

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.




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Four more members of Ottawa Senators organization test positive for COVID-19

The Ottawa Senators reports four more COVID-19 cases. The Senators played at Honda Center on March 10 and at Staples Center on March 11.




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Gary Bettman says it might not be possible to complete NHL season normally

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges finishing the regular season and playoffs might not happen because of COVID-19 outbreak. A third Avalanche player tests positive.




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This day in sports: Hockey great Wayne Gretzky announces retirement

A look at what happened in today in sports history including hockey great Wayne Gretzky announcing his retirement from sports.




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Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study

The semen of men infected with coronavirus revealed that the disease lingered in only a few patients, suggesting there is a small chance COVID-19 can be transmitted sexually, researchers said.




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A.J. Pollock hits first home run of the spring in Dodgers' loss to Diamondbacks

A.J. Pollock hit his first home run of the spring but the Dodgers dug themselves in a hole early to fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3.




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Signs point to Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers on opening day

Clayton Kershaw will make his spring debut Friday, one day ahead of Walker Buehler's first start, an indication the veteran left-hander will start opening day.




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Zach McKinstry goes from slap-hitting afterthought to Dodgers prospect with pop

The Dodgers drafted Zach McKinstry in the 33rd round in 2016 after he never homered in college. He hit 19 homers in the high minors in 2019 and is on the radar.




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Dodgers' Mookie Betts back in action after brief bout with food poisoning

Mookie Betts wasn't too worried when he became ill at the end of last week. While the country was dealing with the growing COVID-19 outbreak, he was dealing with food poisoning.




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Dodgers, Angels allowed to go home from Arizona in response to the coronavirus

The Dodgers, Angels and other teams are permitting players to go home after Major League Baseball suspended spring training and postponed opening day.




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As major sports shut down, one vulnerable group follows — and it might not recover

With major sports leagues halting play over the coronavirus, small businesses that count on game-day traffic face difficult economic prospects.




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Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV

Spectrum reached an agreement to carry SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' television home, on AT&T video platforms, including DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse TV.




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This day in sports: Pete Richert's record day at Dodger Stadium

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history that occurred on April 12.




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Plaschke: Celebrating the life of an L.A. sports fan who lost his battle with COVID-19

Paul Martinez loved his L.A. sports teams. His death due to complications related to coronavirus is a loss that extends beyond his family and friends.




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MLB reverses ticket policy, clearing way for teams to offer refunds to fans

Major League Baseball has informed teams they no longer need to advise fans to hold on to tickets for games affected by the coronavirus shutdown.




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Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study

The semen of men infected with coronavirus revealed that the disease lingered in only a few patients, suggesting there is a small chance COVID-19 can be transmitted sexually, researchers said.




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Trump’s valet tests positive for coronavirus, but both the president and Pence are fine

A member of the U.S. Navy who serves as one of President Trump’s personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus.




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Ahmaud Arbery supporters are running 2.23 miles on what would be his 26th birthday

Supporters for Ahmaud Arbery, the unarmed black jogger who was fatally shot by two white men on a Georgia road in broad daylight, are planning to run 2.23 miles Friday to celebrate what would be his 26th birthday and call for justice in the case. Organizers of the virtual run are asking people to go for a walk, jog or run and post a photo, video or written message on social media with the hashtag #IRunwithAhmaud.




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Man called 911 to report 'a black male running down the street’ before Ahmaud Arbery shooting, audio recordings confirm

Audio recordings of two 911 calls placed moments before Ahmaud Arbery was killed confirm that at least two people were concerned that a black man was running in their Georgia neighborhood.




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Coronavirus delays list of most popular baby names this year

The Social Security Administration will not release its list of popular baby names this year.




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Up to 190,000 coronavirus deaths possible in Africa in first year of pandemic unless there’s containment: WHO

Between 83,000 and 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, with 29 million to 44 million infected, in the coronavirus pandemic’s first year if containment measures do not work, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.




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Protests in Indianapolis after police kill 3 young adults and unborn child in separate incidents

Officers killed three civilians in three separate incidents within hours of each other.




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Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old boy in upstate New York: state police

Gustavo Oliveira was last seen near Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park around 1 a.m. with his father, 41-year-old Nivaldo Oliveira, police said.




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Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study

The semen of men infected with coronavirus revealed that the disease lingered in only a few patients, suggesting there is a small chance COVID-19 can be transmitted sexually, researchers said.




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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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No burglaries were reported in neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was killed, contradicting suspects’ claim: report

An already-unlikely motive in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case became even more suspicious on Friday. The two Georgia men who were caught on video shooting the unarmed jogger to death in February claim they were chasing a suspect behind a series of burglaries in the area. But a local police official said the last break-in the neighborhood was reported nearly two months before the shooting.




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Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis?

If you were headed to Tokyo or any other destination, here's what you must know to get a refund. It may not happen — you may get a voucher instead — but you can get some relief.




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U.S. stops issuing passports except in emergencies

State Department says it is curtailing passport services over coronavirus pandemic




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Angeles National Forest closes some popular trails until April 30

Closures effect areas in the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument




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Disneyland won't refund coronavirus tickets, but you can postpone

Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates




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I'm a flight attendant. My co-workers are starting to test positive for coronavirus

More than 100 flight attendants on one airline have tested positive for the coronavirus. Have airlines done enough?




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Your Earth Day 2020 guide: Take this Earth Quiz. Download NASA posters. See Zac Efron.

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. You don't have to miss out just because you're stuck at home.




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California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order

A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say.




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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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Reggie Miller, the dream opponent for the Knicks, was made for the bright lights of New York

There were two Reggies in New York City.




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Jaime Jaquez's three-pointer lifts UCLA over Arizona State

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez made a three-pointer with six-tenths of a second left to life the Bruins over Arizona State 75-72.




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UCLA, University of California ask judge to reject ex-soccer coach's subpoena request

Attorneys for UCLA and University of California want to block a subpoena request made Jorge Salcedo, an ex-soccer coach implicated in the admissions scandal.




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UCLA football opens practice with more players, but backup quarterback reportedly to transfer

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.




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USC knows it faces a mammoth task in spoiler role at the Pac-12 tournament

USC tries to stay optimistic in its underdog role at the Pac-12 tournament with the likes of UCLA and Oregon hovering in front of the Trojans.




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Bubble popping: USC looks for sharp win over rival UCLA

USC has played pretty good basketball for most of the season, but will Trojans be rewarded with a good showing Saturday against a hot UCLA team?