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World Series hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave a teenage cancer survivor named Kai an unforgettable night at Dodger Stadium. The pitcher personally caught his ceremonial first pitch and gifted him signed memorabilia on bobblehead night.
California-born Sariah Ibarra turned down a chance to play for rugby powerhouse New Zealand to help elevate USA Rugby ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The rising star who learned the game on an all-boys team is now inspiring the next generation of American players.
A nighttime drone show promoting Masters of the Universe just obliterated the world record for brightness, lighting up the LA sky at 22 times the required intensity. Meanwhile, another show used nearly 5,000 drones to create the largest fictional character ever formed in the air.
Los Angeles will host a record-breaking Paralympic Games in 2028 with 560 medal events across 23 sports, including para climbing's historic debut. For the first time ever, competition begins before the Opening Ceremony, and women will compete for 45% of all medals.
Basketball legend Joe Ingles believes Australia's new generation of NBA stars can bring home Olympic medals at the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Games. Led by rising talents Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels, the revamped Boomers squad is ready to build on their historic 2021 bronze medal win.
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernandez played through an elbow injury so severe that renowned surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache called it the worst he'd ever seen of its kind. After offseason surgery and months of recovery, Hernandez returned Monday with a 2-for-2 performance, proving his dedication paid off.
Mamudo Baldé just became Europe's fastest wheelchair racer, clocking 13.61 seconds in the 100m T54 and missing the world record by just seven hundredths of a second. His performance in Switzerland proves that the 2028 Paralympic Games are going to be absolutely electric.
Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered seven stellar innings in Milwaukee, the same ballpark where he clinched the NL Championship Series last fall. The Dodgers' bullpen extended their scoreless streak to a franchise-record 38 innings in the 5-1 victory.
Rachel Māia, a passionate paraclimber from New Zealand, is setting her sights on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics after the sport makes its historic debut. Her journey shows how determination and new opportunities are opening doors for adaptive athletes worldwide.
Japanese wrestler Rei Higuchi just made his comeback after winning gold in Paris, and he's chasing history: becoming only the second Japanese freestyle wrestler ever to win consecutive Olympic titles. He's already planning his strategy for the Los Angeles Games four years away.
Three high-tech trash interceptors will stop up to 570 tonnes of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year. The system launches across Los Angeles rivers ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Multiple Paralympic champions are representing Nigeria at the 2026 African Open Championships in Algeria, competing for crucial qualifying points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Over 150 athletes from 20 nations are gathering in Oran for four days of para powerlifting competition.
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run on the very first pitch of the game, then took the mound and dominated for five innings as the Dodgers shut out the Padres 4-0. The rare two-way performance showcases why he's one of baseball's most electrifying talents.
Three new trash-catching systems will stop up to 570 tons of plastic from flowing into the Pacific Ocean each year. The initiative protects Southern California beaches ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Over 150 para powerlifters from 20 nations are gathering in Algeria this week to compete for spots at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The African Open Championships in Oran marks a crucial step in the journey toward Paralympic glory for athletes across the continent.
After 22 months away from swimming to focus on family and the birth of his daughter, Olympic backstroke champion Ryan Murphy is diving back in. The five-time Olympic medalist has his sights set on competing at home soil in Los Angeles 2028.
The Los Angeles Angels broke up a no-hitter and won the game with just two hits in the final inning. Zach Neto's two-run homer turned a potential shutout into a stunning 2-1 victory.
ASU Local celebrated its largest Los Angeles graduation yet, with 17 students who balanced jobs, families, and school thanks to dedicated coaching. The program's 95% good standing rate shows what's possible when first-generation students get real support.
Seventeen students graduated from ASU Local's Los Angeles and Long Beach programs in May, marking the largest cohort yet from a hybrid learning model designed for working adults and parents. Among them were first-generation students who balanced jobs, families, and decades-long breaks from education to earn their degrees.
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered his best major league performance yet, striking out eight batters over seven dominant innings as the Dodgers completed a weekend sweep. After a challenging rookie season with injuries and setbacks, the young star is finding his rhythm in 2026.
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