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Magic named Lakers' president of basketball operations
Magic Johnson was named the president of basketball operations for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday as one of the NBA's most storied franchises undergoes a major shakeup to the...
Brock Lesnar flagged for doping
American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Brock Lesnar has been flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for a possible doping violation.
Pogba open to Man Utd move
Paul Pogba teases Manchester United supporters over a possible transfer after he received a United shirt from broadcasters ESPN in Los Angeles.
LA glass slide opens 1,000ft up skyscraper
A glass slide fixed 1,000ft (305m) along the outside of a skyscraper in Los Angeles opens to the public on Saturday.
Mountain lion found and removed at Los Angeles school
A mountain lion is removed from the Los Angeles suburb of Granada Hills, after being spotted in the grounds of a high school.
Earth, Wind & Fire soul band founder Maurice White dies
The founder of soul group Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White, has died in the US, his brother has said. White, 74, died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Thursday. He suffered from Parkinson's...
Lemmy, Motorhead frontman, dies aged 70
Motorhead frontman Lemmy has died aged 70, two days after learning he had cancer, the British band has announced.
Star Wars: Force Awakens gets world premiere
The eagerly-awaited latest addition in the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, has its world premiere in Los Angeles.
‘AB de Villiers is at the apex of his career’
Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on South African One-Day International (ODI) captain AB de Villliers for his batting performance in the recently concluded limited-overs series against India.
Baby born during overseas flight (video)
A Los Angeles doctor returning from her honeymoon ended up delivering a baby on an overseas flight when a fellow passenger went into early labor.
No retirement yet for Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has not made any decision over his looming retirement as he prepares to embark on his 20th season with the franchise.