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Former Times columnist T.J. Simers, known for a confrontational style, dies

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Acerbic and sarcastic, T.J. Simers was a staple of the Times sports section for two decades. He later sued the paper, claiming discrimination.

Monday, Jun 3

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Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen dies suddenly at age 52

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Larry Allen grew up in Compton, attended four high schools and never earned a diploma, yet he became one of the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history.

22

Dodgers notes: Evan Phillips' return is 'pretty exciting' development for bullpen

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Saturday's win over Colorado marked the first time this season the Dodgers deployed the bullpen trio of Daniel Hudson, Blake Treinen and Evan Phillips.

21

Caitlin Clark's rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?

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Indiana's Caitlin Clark took some shots from Chicago's Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter, then struggled against New York. Pat McAfee apologized for a choice of words on the matter.

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Boxer Jennifer Lozano driven to inspire Latinas, honor her grandmother at Olympics

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U.S. boxer Jennifer Lozano, who relied on boxing as she coped with her grandmother's shooting death, hopes inspire Latinas during the Paris Olympics.

14

Hernández: Dodgers are winning again, but who's convinced this team will win in October?

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The Dodgers' wins over the Mets and Rockies do not answer some of the longstanding questions that continue to cloud their World Series aspirations.

06

UCLA's season ends in Women's College World Series loss to Stanford

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UCLA softball's hopes of reaching the Women's College World Series semifinals were dashed in a 3-1 season-ending loss to Pac-12 rival Stanford.

04

Simone Biles wins ninth U.S. gymnastics all-around title

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Simone Biles posted an all-around total of 119.750, nearly six points clear of runner-up Skye Blakely, leaving little doubt she's as good as ever.

01

Gavin Stone delivers more quality innings for Dodgers in series win over Rockies

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Gavin Stone continues to shine in his sophomore season, holding the Colorado Rockies to four hits over five scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over Colorado.

Sunday, Jun 2

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Lulu's Place will be L.A.'s latest investment in youth sports and education

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The $150-million athletic and educational complex will be one of the largest philanthropic investments ever for the youth of Los Angeles.

23

Dodgers injury updates: Bobby Miller, Clayton Kershaw progress but Max Muncy has setback

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Pitchers Bobby Miller and Clayton Kershaw continue to see improvement during rehab but Max Muncy's rib-cage injury forces him to shut down again.

22

Meet Amazonas de Yaxunah, a Mayan indigenous softball team that shattered gender rules

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Mexican indigenous actor Yalitza Aparicio narrates an ESPN documentary highlighting an indigenous softball team in the Yucatan that has broken barriers.

08

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines and Dodgers' offense shows some life in win over Rockies

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto escapes trouble and Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages help jump start the Dodgers' offense in a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.

05

Regional playoffs: Moorpark suffers heartbreaking defeat in Division II final

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The Musketeers fall in 10th inning to Liberty while Orange Lutheran and St. John Bosco win regional titles in Divisions I and III, respectively.

Orange Lutheran edges La Mirada for Division I regional baseball title

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Senior right-hander Alex Chavez, Orange Lutheran High's opening-day starter, made the most of his chance in the regional final with a win Saturday.

02

Emma Hayes' USWNT trust-building mission begins with debut win over South Korea

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The U.S. women's national team defeats South Korea 4-0 in its first game under coach Emma Hayes as the team looks to build cohesion before the Paris Olympics.

Saturday, Jun 1

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UCLA can't capitalize on chances, falling to rival Oklahoma in Women's College World Series

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Oklahoma's Kelly Maxwell thwarts UCLA batters in key moments during an 11-strikeout performance in the Sooners' 1-0 win in the Women's College World Series.

14

Letters to Sports: Bill Walton was one of the greatest human beings

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Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on the life of Bill Walton, the Dodgers and Sparks ticket prices.

07

Dodgers befuddled by Colorado pitching as winning streak ends

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An offense that showed signs of life during a three-game sweep of the New York Mets falls back to sleep in a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

01

Sharlize Palacios brings peace and passion to UCLA's Women's College World Series run

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Inspired by her late grandmother and strengthened by her family, Sharlize Palacios has helped lift UCLA softball back into the Women's College World Series.

Friday, May 31

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AGBU basketball coach Nareg Kopooshian to be assistant for Armenia national team

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AGBU graduate Avand Dorian will join his former coach, Nareg Kopooshian, with the Armenia national team.

21

Analysis: 'We need them.' Why it's crucial for Dodgers to find 'spark' from bottom half of lineup

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The Dodgers' recent offensive slump, a two-week malaise in which the team averaged just 3.5 runs per game while losing nine of 16 and, revealed troubling yet familiar signs.

19

Drew Gordon, ex-UCLA player and brother of Nuggets star Aaron Gordon, dies in crash

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Drew Gordon, an ex-UCLA and New Mexico player who went on to play for the 76ers, died in a crash while driving a three-wheeled vehicle in Portland, Ore. He was 33.

Galaxy sign Riqui Puig to a contract extension through 2027

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Riqui Puig, 24, has recorded 17 goals and 21 assists in 61 games played (59 starts) across all competitions since joining the Galaxy in August 2022.

17

Shaikin: Can the Big West become college baseball's foremost conference out West?

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The implosion of the Pac-12 presents the UCSB and the Big West with an urgent choice. The premier baseball conference on the West Coast is no more.

07

Southern California Regional baseball and softball results, playoff pairings

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Southern California Regional baseball and softball playoff scores and schedule.

04

Regional playoffs: Kevin Jeon hits two home runs to power La Mirada into Division I final

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Kevin Jeon drives in five runs in La Mirada's 10-8 win over Huntington Beach. Orange Lutheran beats Santa Margarita 3-0.

02

Pomona-Pitzer defies expectations, makes first CWS appearance in school history

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The Pomona-Pitzer baseball team had no history of postseason success, but the Sagehens are in the midst of the best season in school history.

Thursday, May 30

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Jorge López cut by Mets after throwing temper tantrum — and glove — against Dodgers

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Jorge López has been designated for assignment by the Mets a day after he tossed his glove into the Citi Field stands following his ejection against the Dodgers.

Even with reduced playing time, Dodgers' Miguel Rojas has become more valuable than ever

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Miguel Rojas has been a valuable utility man this season. But there are no advanced metrics to quantify the impact and influence Rojas has had on fellow infielders.