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Argentina roar back to beat Costa Rica 3-1
Angel Di Maria, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez rescued Argentina on Tuesday as the world champions came from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in an international friendly in Los Angeles.
Paris, LA confirmed as Olympic hosts
The International Olympic Committee names Paris and Los Angeles as hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics.
NBA: 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 their front office.
Golf: Tiger Woods to make 2017 debut at Torrey Pines
Former world number one Tiger Woods will launch his 2017 campaign at Torrey Pines, where his eight triumphs include the 2008 US Open.
Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps cap era of excellence
Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps towered over the 2016 Rio Games, capping an era of sustained excellence that promises to reverberate through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and beyond.
Golf: Mickelson sidelined by hernia
Phil Mickelson faces an indefinite period on the sidelines after undergoing a second hernia operation in the space of two months, his management company has confirmed.
Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion sells for $100 million
The famed Los Angeles Playboy mansion belonging to Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy empire, has been sold for $100 million, and Hefner, 90, will live in the mansion for the rest of his life, a representative for the buyer says.
Brock Lesnar flagged for doping, says UFC
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.
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 Disease.
Lemmy, Motorhead frontman, dies aged 70 after cancer diagnosis
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 of South Africa is at the peak of his career: Sachin Tendulkar
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.
Doctor delivers baby mid-flight while returning from her honeymoon
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 decision 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.
Game of Thrones breaks Emmy record with 12 wins
Game of Thrones picked up a record-breaking 12 awards, including best drama series at this year's Emmys in Los Angeles.
British Airways plane catches fire in Las Vegas
A British Airways plane bound for London catches fire at Las Vegas airport, forcing the evacuation of 172 people on board on emergency slides.
Legendary horror director Wes Craven dead at 76
Wes Craven, a master of cinematic horror classics like “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Scream” dies at 76 after suffering from brain cancer.
