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Emile Griffith and Ken Norton in boxing; Bill Sharman and Jerry Buss in basketball; Pat Summerall, on the football field and in the booth; Deacon Jones in the NFL; Ken Venturi in golf; and Michael Weiner, on baseball's labor front.
Kenneth Edward Tarr plead not guilty Monday to one felony count of eavesdropping after allegedly making prank phone calls to well-known athletic coaches about job vacancies.
It's about six weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in the U.S., but in Venezuela, the nation's fiercely competitive professional league is in full swing, and it's drawn the biggest contingent of American players in decades.
Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is set to move to the majors next season after his Japanese team Rakuten Eagles announced Wednesday it was prepared to let him leave, reversing its earlier rejection.
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen on Tuesday, announcing deals with J.P. Howell, Chris Perez and Jamey Wright. They also brought back third baseman Juan Uribe.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to reaching an agreement on a multi-year deal with left-handed reliever J.P. Howell, according to reports.
The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent second baseman Mark Ellis to a one-year, $5.25 million contract, giving them insurance for rookie Kolten Wong.
Major League Baseball plans to eliminate home plate collisions, possibly as soon as next season but no later than by 2015.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has a pretty good problem: finding playing time for four star outfielders.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have sent power-hitting first baseman Mark Trumbo to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-team deal with the Chicago White Sox.
The chances the Los Angeles Dodgers will trade former All-Star centerfielder Matt Kemp seem to be increasing.
The holidays are here, snow is beginning to fall (on most NFL games along the East Coast) and 2013 will soon be in the books — and what a year it was for sports in Los Angeles!
The baseball winter meetings are starting with a look back.
The Los Angeles Angels did not offer contracts to starting pitchers Jerome Williams and Tommy Hanson on Monday night, making them free agents.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have non-tendered reliever Ronald Belisario, making the right-hander a free agent.
The Boston Red Sox are the latest club to join a growing list of teams to inquire about Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with free agent right-hander Dan Haren for a one-year, $10 million deal.
Alex Rodriguez says he scoured the planet looking for "cutting edge" supplements, which miraculously led him to Miami. Alex must be the most unlucky athlete on earth, as his innocent quest for herbal truth landed him with Tony Galea and Tony Bosch.
Major League Baseball Executive Vice President Joe Torre says momentum is gaining toward taking action that would help prevent collisions at home plate.
Alumni of the Los Angeles Dodgers gathered at Dodger Stadium on Veterans Day to provide exclusive baseball instruction to veterans of the armed forces.
Baseball owners are likely to give the go-ahead this week to spend the money for expanding instant replay next season.
Gary DiSarcina has been named the Los Angeles Angels' third base coach.
Michael Wacha had a funny way of preparing for his World Series start that's supposed to save the season for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Major League Baseball's all-time home run leader has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider its refusal to overturn his felony obstruction conviction.
Jonny Gomes got the Red Sox even in this wild World Series, thanks partly to Shane Victorino's aching back.
Police said that the man was struck by a black SUV and a white sedan.
A judge granted the City of Santa Monica's request for a preliminary injunction, prohibiting Waymo from operating lots at 1222 and 1310 Broadway, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. while the case moves to trial.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Police said that one person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
Police said that the man was struck by a black SUV and a white sedan.
The ruling came after the fifth day of testimony detailed the final text messages sent between David Anthony Burke and Rivas.
A judge granted the City of Santa Monica's request for a preliminary injunction, prohibiting Waymo from operating lots at 1222 and 1310 Broadway, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. while the case moves to trial.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Police said that the man was struck by a black SUV and a white sedan.
A judge granted the City of Santa Monica's request for a preliminary injunction, prohibiting Waymo from operating lots at 1222 and 1310 Broadway, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. while the case moves to trial.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Police said that one person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
The Burbank Police Department arrested a man accused of secretly taking photos of women at a store in the city's Empire Center.
The Stockwells of San Clemente received free help from a nonprofit to navigate the struggles of their son's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach rescued more than 400 people this weekend as dangerous rip currents hit Orange County shores.
Orange County prosecutors said the 36-year-old man beat his mother to death with a hammer.
Two people were on board the plane, which reportedly suffered an engine issue after departing from John Wayne Airport.
The Newport Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end-of-summer beach party after hundreds of people were arrested at a similar gathering on July 4th.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
Riverside County detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2004, when a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Quinta.
A Kaiser Permanente employee was fatally struck outside of the Riverside Medical Center on Monday morning when police were in pursuit of a suspect.
A 38-year-old Los Angeles County man was arrested for murder and driving under the influence causing injury after the three-car crash just outside of Temecula's wine country.
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is "stable but critical" after suffering a setback over the weekend, according to the Ojai Raptor Center, which has been caring for the beloved matriarch of Southern California's favorite avian family since she was found sick last weekend.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Mike Trout had his first four-hit game in more than five years, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid and avoid a series sweep.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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.
A possibly armed suspect drove at high speeds and recklessly on freeways and surface streets as police chased the white Mercedes sports vehicle. The vehicle was last seen entering a DTLA parking structure.
LOVB LA is bringing pro women's volleyball to Los Angeles and just announced its roster with many players having local ties.
CBS LA partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to help students as the school year approaches.
Joy Benedict reports from Riverside, where she speaks with the wife of the 42-year-old Kaiser Permanente employee who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who was fleeing from police on Monday.
Jasmine Viel reports from West Hollywood, where neighbors are still demanding action after a pack of coyotes took over an unfinished condominium complex. They say that the property itself is the larger issue.
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.
