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Markazi: ESPN's 'The Last Dance' was an unfinished symphony until just recently

When producers of "The Last Dance" announced a new date for the series to debut, they had finished only three of the 10 episodes. The final episode still is not complete.




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Coronavirus outbreak creates a college football recruiting year unlike any other

The coronavirus has created a unique year for college football recruiting. With travel restricted and summer camps canceled, many recruits could up playing near home.




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Judge dismisses unequal pay claim by U.S. women's soccer players in lawsuit

A judge has granted a request, in part, by U.S. Soccer for a summary judgment in a gender-discrimination lawsuit by the U.S. women's World Cup team.




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This day in sports: Yankees great Lou Gehrig ends his ironman streak

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to occur on May 2.




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Season Interrupted: Simi Valley's Chase Aurand prepares for his next act

Simi Valley two-sport athlete Chase Aurand learned a valuable history lesson amid the coronavirus outbreak: 'Don't take going to practice for granted.'




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Markazi: 'Last Dance': Magic talks about G.O.A.T.s Jordan, Bryant

Episode 5 of 'The Last Dance' is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. It features Magic Johnson recalling Michael Jordan's relationship with Bryant.




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Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan: When the torch was passed

The story of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sharing the court the last time on March 28, 2003, when the kid scored 55 points and the G.O.A.T. had 23.




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Tight end Hunter Henry excited to see what Chargers can do on offense

Chargers tight end Hunter Henry will miss Philip Rivers. But he's eager to see what the team can do with a different offense.




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Secretariat wins virtual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Secretariat won a virtual Kentucky Derby against 12 fellow Triple Crown winners, 47 years after the chestnut colt won the real race at Churchill Downs.




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This day in sports: Bill Shoemaker wins fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54

A look at what happened on May 3 in sports history, including jockey Bill Shoemaker winning his fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 in 1986.




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'The Last Dance': The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 5 and 6

The latest episodes of ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary produce more tales of triumph, but also chip at his image as a teammate and examine his gambling issues.




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Granderson: Daishen Nix's journey is the latest example of amateur hour at the NCAA

The nation's top high school point guard chose the G League over UCLA. He was scorned. European-born players turn pro as early as 13. They are praised.




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Season Interrupted: Peninsula track star Aiden Lieb pays it forward

UCLA-bound hurdles standout Aiden Lieb envisions a future teaching others: 'I want to be that support system that believes in young athletes.'




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Behind the scenes with 'The Last Dance' documentary series

Coverage of ESPN's "The Last Dance" series, featuring behind-the-scenes stories about Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant, Carmen Electra and more.




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World-class pole vault competition in backyards proves entertaining

Three of the world's top pole vaulters square off via video, keeping their distance by jumping in their backyards in France, Louisiana and Mississippi.




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New ways to show sportsmanship without shaking hands in sports competitions

Handshakes are out but here are suggestions on to show sportsmanship in a time of COVID-19.




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Markazi: What might the NBA playoffs look like with no crowd? Epic, Magic Johnson says

Lakers great Magic Johnson believes players will bring plenty of intensity to the court even if NBA games are held with no fans.




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Plaschke: Kobe's sincerity turned him from Michael Jordan's 'little Laker boy' to friend

Michael Jordan ridiculed Kobe Bryant during the early part of the Lakers star's budding career. Bryant, however, slowly earned Jordan's respect.




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'The Last Dance' Episodes 5 and 6: NBA players share their reactions

NBA players react to Episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Last Dance,' which features the relationship between NBA superstars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.




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This day in sports: Floyd Mayweather Jr. victorious in his return to the ring

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 4.




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Season Interrupted: Josette Odgers carries on the family tradition

Santa Margarita's Josette Odgers finds solace in winning two state swimming titles before the coronavirus shutdown: 'We made the best of the times we had.'




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Don Shula: The sports world reacts to the death of a legendary coach

Here's what figures from around the NFL and beyond are saying about legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, who has died at age 90.




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Swimming championships moved to accommodate Olympics delay due to coronavirus outbreak

Swimming follows a similar move by track, shifting to 2022 to make room for the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021.




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A baseball or hockey game here, a golf tournament there: Events without fans are rare

Pro sports plan to play in empty venues because of the coronavirus outbreak, but examples of events occurring without fans is sparse.




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City Section hears proposal to play football in the spring

Uncertainty has City Section coaches questioning whether football can be played this fall, so Garfield coach Lorenzo Hernandez recommends playing in spring.




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This day in sports: Angels' Bo Belinsky pitches first major league no-hitter in L.A.

A look at what happened in sports history on May 5, including the first major league no-hitter pitched in L.A. by the Angels' Bo Belinsky.




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MLB season startup: Here are the pros and cons of the three most likely scenarios

MLB can choose from at least three models: allowing teams to operate in their cities; an enclosed operation in Arizona; and a three-state hub.




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Season Interrupted: JSerra's Colby Canales finds inspiration at home

San Juan Capistrano JSerra's Colby Canales leans on the strength of his mother, a breast cancer survivor: 'She goes and works every day.'




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Dodgers and Angels say staging games without fans would require extensive personnel

Team presidents Stan Kasten of the Dodgers and John Carpino of the Angels agree a lot of essential employees are needed to hold games in empty stadiums.




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Vanessa Bryant opens a birthday card from Kobe. 'It gave me something to look forward to'

Vanessa Bryant opened a card from her late husband Kobe on her birthday. "It gave me something to look forward to today," she writes.




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Tennis governing bodies and Grand Slam tournaments create player relief program

The ATP, WTA, ITF and four Grand Slam events have created a program to support players affected by the sport's coronavirus-related shutdown.




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Tennis player Kristie Ahn delivering aces on social media during pandemic

Kristie Ahn, the 96th-ranked player on the WTA Tour, has brought much-needed comic relief to the tennis world with videos she's posted on TikTok and Instagram.




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Galaxy permanently shut down elite girls' soccer academy, leaving players scrambling

The Galaxy have permanently shuttered their elite girls' soccer academy, leaving more than 80 girls looking for new places to play.




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NBA remains on track to open practice facilities Friday in some states

The NBA has told teams it's moving forward in its plan to allow for practice facilities to reopen Friday in states where stay-at-home measures have been removed or relaxed.




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Plaschke: Longtime Dodger Stadium ticket taker leaves a lasting impression on one family

Errol Coffey has been greeting fans entering Dodger Stadium for 42 years. Until recently, he didn't realize how much he meant to some of them.




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Calabasas loses another baseball coach to a dust-up over the playing field

Dan Cey has resigned as Calabasas' baseball coach after being reprimanded following a complaint by a neighbor about changes to the playing field.




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Elliott: LA84 Foundation helps kids remain active while staying safer at home

LA84 Foundation has teamed with LAUSD to distribute soccer balls, basketballs, jump ropes and more to help students to stay active while school is closed.




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'Next Olympic Hopeful' DeAira Jackson eager to make an impact with rugby sevens

After being named one of six winners of Season 3 of the TV show "Next Olympic Hopeful," DeAira Jackson began to train as an Olympic rugby sevens player.




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Gus Bradley says Chargers need to be in rush to fix defense

Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said an emphasis will be placed on pressuring quarterbacks this season, making offenses susceptible to game-changing mistakes.




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Ducks sign Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year, one-way deals

Ducks defensemen Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa will stay with the team through the 2020-21 season after each signed a one-year, one-way contract extension.




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This day in sports: Lakers win first NBA championship in L.A.

A look at what happened in sports history on May 7, including the Lakers' first NBA title in Los Angeles.




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Markazi: Why Dana White is staging UFC 249 amid coronavirus

Dana White is staging UFC 249 on Saturday night in Florida. It will be the first live major professional sports event in the U.S. in nearly two months.




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Rams to open 2020 NFL season in new home against Cowboys

Rams will open 2020 NFL season at SoFi Stadium against the Cowboys, and then go on road to face Eagles and Bills before returning home to play the Giants.




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Rams to open 2020 NFL season in new home against Cowboys

Rams will open 2020 NFL season at SoFi Stadium against the Cowboys, and then go on road to face Eagles and Bills before returning home to play the Giants.




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NFL is ready to call an audible or two if coronavirus forces schedule changes

While the 2020 NFL season faces some uncertainties because of the coronavirus, the league leaned on a familiar road map in constructing the season schedule.




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This day in Sports: Fernandomania makes its Broadway debut

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 8.




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Lakers know the difficulty of winning an NBA title: A look at 2010

The Lakers were a favorite to win their first NBA title since 2010 when the coronavirus pandemic stopped the season. A look at their last championship run.




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Plaschke: Lakers won a beautifully messy NBA Finals over Celtics in 2010

Could a mismatched band of defending champions gain revenge for a 2008 Finals embarrassment against the Celtics and become eternal Lakers?




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Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson: Who is the best trash talker?

The zingers flew as Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson hyped their upcoming golf match. Which legend talked the best smack?




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Chargers will try to prepare rookie Justin Herbert without live practice

With restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chargers are tasked with preparing prized rookie quarterback Justin Herbert virtually.