Angels, Dodgers tantalize with prospects of a Freeway World Series. Ssshhhh, don't let it get out, but the prospect of a Freeway World Series is a tantalizing prospect to Torii Hunter, of all people.

Governor signs bill allowing Los Angeles-area football venue; developers hope to lure NFL team. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he has signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.

Dave Laut, who won bronze medal for US in 1984 Olympics, fatally shot outside California home. David Laut, who won a bronze medal for the United States in the shot put at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, was shot to death after confronting intruders outside his California home, authorities said Saturday. He was 52.

Obituaries in the news. Richard Egan

2018-2022 US World Cup Bid List. The 32 stadiums under consideration by the USA Bid Committee as possible sites for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup soccer tournaments, and the 13 stadiums eliminated Thursday:

Alvaro Saborio scored twice to lead Costa Rica to a 5-1 victory over Guadeloupe and into a semi-finals showdown against Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

City under fire over bumbling with donations for Michael Jackson event. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was not in the country on the day of Michael Jackson's memorial service, but his grinning face popped up on his Twitter site with a message urging fans to help the financially desperate city pay the tab for police and services.

City under fire over bumbling with donations for Michael Jackson event. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was not in the country on the day of Michael Jackson's memorial service, but his grinning face popped up on his Twitter site with a message urging fans to help the financially desperate city pay the tab for police and services.

Former Jackson biz associate: Debbie Rowe is confirmed to attend singer's memorial service. Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service.

Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service.

Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, fans celebrated Sunday after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center.

Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, fans celebrated Sunday after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center.

Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, fans began to celebrate Sunday after winning coveted tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center.

1.6 million fans on edge as Michael Jackson memorial tickets winners are being notified. Who's getting the tickets?

Who's getting the tickets?

The family of Michael Jackson ruled out holding a poignant funeral at the star's Neverland estate on Wednesday as the details of the tragic pop icon's will were made public for the first time.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Michael Jackson's funeral is being scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, sources said.

LA City Hall official: Jackson family considering Los Angeles Coliseum for memorial. One site under consideration for a public Michael Jackson memorial is the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the Los Angeles Lakers held their championship celebration last month.

The family of Michael Jackson ruled out holding a poignant funeral at the star's Neverland estate on Wednesday as the singer's will was made public for the first time.

The family of Michael Jackson on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of burying the pop star at his Neverland Ranch retreat, saying no "private or public" services would be held at the estate.