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AB Hernandez won in 1st place in one of three events she participated in on Saturday at the CIF track and field championship. This video was broadcasted on the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on May 31, 2025.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts fractured his fourth left toe and missed his second straight game Saturday.

Jim Lampley called some of the biggest fights in history after spending 30 years as the voice of HBO Boxing. Now the legendary broadcaster is sharing some of his stories from the ring while riding Mario’s Cart.

IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon is no stranger to winning, but now Dixon is sliding over to the passenger’s seat as he takes a ride on Mario’s Cart.

The California high school track and field championships were off and running Friday with new rules in place following the success of a transgender athlete from Jurupa Valley High School who qualified for three events. Junior AB Hernandez will compete in high jump, triple jump and long jump at the meet in the Fresno County community of Clovis after week…

On the eve of the CIF state track-and-field championships in Clovis, several local and state officials called on the CIF to change its rules allowing a transgender athlete to compete against biological girls. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on May 29, 2025.

The Dodgers acquired former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, the team announced Thursday. In exchange for the right-hander, the Dodgers sent minor league pitcher Mike Villani to the Reds. They also transferred right-handed pitcher Evan Phillips to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster. Diaz, the brother of Mets closer…

The DOJ will look at whether a California law conflicts with Title IX, the federal law that bans sex discrimination in schools or educational programs that receive funding from the U.S. government. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced an investigation into whether a California law that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls high school sports violates the landmark Title IX federal civil rights law. The DOJ said it sent letters of legal notice to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the...

A Riverside County student is the focus of President Donald Trump’s ire against California leaders in allowing transgender athletes to compete. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

California Live’s Amber Pfister is in Encino with Shaina Zaidi, the founder of TuMe: Tennis Social Club. A club that is reimagining who plays tennis—and what it means to be part of a sports community.

President Trump issued a warning to California leaders Tuesday over a transgender athlete from Jurupa Valley High School who is facing opposition both on and off the track. Junior track and field athlete AB Hernandez will be the only openly transgender competitor at the CIF State Track and Field meet at Buchanan High School in the Fresno County community of…

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani likely won’t return to a major league mound until after the All-Star break.

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery.

The U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium will get an overhaul as part of an $800 million project announced Monday.

A refurbished basketball court at a Los Angeles park will be unveiled Monday in a tribute to Kobe Bryant and 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis straps on her skates to join Michelle Steilen, founder of Moxi Skates, for a conversation about her journey from skater to entrepreneur. Michelle reflects on the significance of Venice Beach’s skating culture and how she built a roller skate empire that sparked the sport’s resurgence, empowering a new generation of skaters while celebrating its vibrant...

Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women’s Soccer League match on Friday night.

“Game On!” is an engaging “you try it” experience featuring several sports, from soccer to snowboarding.

Freshman Moni Nikolov posted six kills, four aces and a pair of digs and Long Beach State beat UCLA 25-17, 25-23 and 25-21 to win the NCAA men’s volleyball tournament on Monday night. It was the Beach’s (30-3) fourth championship in program history and first since 2019. Long Beach State also won the title in 2018 and claimed its first…