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All-star games are where the best in the sports world shine the brightest, but what league has the best all-star game? Sports Central reporter Jill Painter Lopez argues in favor of the “Midsummer Classic” – A.K.A. the MLB All-Star Game with its storied history and Home Run Derby fun. ESPN+ broadcaster Graham Metzker says the new tweaks to the NBA All-Star Game bring it back to the top of the food chain along with the Slam Dunk contest. Chris Hayre hosts, and laments that the NFL Pro Bowl should still be king, in this episode of the Sports Central Showdown.
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley was the first American woman and first Black woman to win gold in the 100-meter hurdles in 1984. Now it's her mission to return to Los Angeles in 2028 with a gold medal plan for athlete safety. Jaime Maggio caught up with Benita to learn more about the U.S. Center for Safesport.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and the U.S. Men's National Team is off to a flawless start. Is this the best soccer team the United States has ever fielded? Or is it the iconic 1994 team with Alexi Lalas leading a trip back to the knockout round as the host nation? Or the 2002 team with a young Landon Donovan and the "Dos-A-Cero" victory over Mexico to make it to the quarterfinals? Former Canadian national team soccer player and Sports Central analyst Kara Lang Romero debates with ESPN+ broadcaster Graham Metzker as Darren M. Haynes hosts a magisterial edition of the Sports Central Showdown.
CBS LA's Jill Painter Lopez talks with new Sparks President Stacy Johns about her vision for the iconic WNBA franchise.
Jaime Maggio and Chris Hayre give you a behind-the-scenes look at all the excitement at The Bolt in El Segundo
Left-hander Justin Wrobleski became the sixth member of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the National League All-Star roster and Chicago outfielder Tristan Peters was added to the American League squad, a day after becoming the seventh White Sox player to hit for the cycle.
A 6-foot-2 right-handed hitter, Cholowsky was a Golden Spikes finalist at UCLA and had a 1.088 OPS with 21 homers and 60 RBIs in his junior season. He was the Big Ten Player of the Year.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday to relieve continued irritation, and the procedure will force him to miss the All-Star Game next week in Philadelphia.
Eduardo Rodríguez shook off Shohei Ohtani's leadoff homer to throw six solid innings, Tim Tawa homered and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 on Friday night.
Vaughn Grissom went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to snap a five-game skid at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after the Rangers blew a five-run lead.
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold because of an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising star at an extraordinary cost.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in his return rom the injured list, Jo Adell had two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 13-1 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer but two errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning led to three runs by the Colorado Rockies, who rallied for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled away for an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings when Dalton Rushing singled in the winning run.
A stretch of Sunset Boulevard was closed for more than a week.
It happened at around 6:20 p.m. near the intersection of E. Market Street and Elm Avenue, Long Beach Police Department officers said.
Police said a woman was found with significant injuries inside an apartment in the 1900 block of Pico Boulevard, and that a suspect was arrested hours later.
At least four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck on the 210 Freeway near Lake View Terrace on Saturday afternoon.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
It happened at around 6:20 p.m. near the intersection of E. Market Street and Elm Avenue, Long Beach Police Department officers said.
Police said a woman was found with significant injuries inside an apartment in the 1900 block of Pico Boulevard, and that a suspect was arrested hours later.
At least four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck on the 210 Freeway near Lake View Terrace on Saturday afternoon.
LASD deputies say that one teen riding an e-scooter was killed and another riding an e-bike was injured when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver on Rosecrans Avenue at around 10:15 p.m. on July 20.
The company says nearly half of the food waste from the fire has been cleared.
The man used red spray paint to write the words "fascist" and "nazi" on 13 Teslas in Irvine.
Orange County parents demanded more information on child cancer cases after state officials found that there were fewer than 11 cases.
Just a short walk from the Huntington Beach Pier, the museum's director Peter "PT" Townend, says the relocation is a legacy move.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
While they've seen a decline in mosquitoes since last year, vector control experts expect to see an increase as the latest heat wave hits Southern California.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Denis Bouanga scored two goals, Son Heung-min scored in his third consecutive match since the World Cup break, and Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0 for its fourth consecutive victory.
Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
Kyle Tucker homered for the second consecutive game, Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run in six gritty innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two defensive mistakes by the New York Mets in a 4-3 victory.
Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the two-way superstar won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.
Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee hit three-run homers, Robbie Ray pitched six shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
How much longer will Southern California have to deal with sweltering heat? Alex Biston takes a look with her NEXT Weather Forecast.
In an update provided on Saturday, Lineage officials said that half of the rotten food has been cleared from the cold storage warehouse, but that the smell could worsen in the coming days as the cleanup continues. Brittney Ermon reports.
Four people were hospitalized after the crash.
With a prolonged heat wave bringing persistent triple-digit temperatures to much of Southern California, many flocked to the coast and local pools to stay cool on Saturday. Lauren Pozen reports.
Every weekend, "Metro Books" volunteers gather to hand out free reading material to Los Angeles transit riders to cut down on people's screentime.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
