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Paris, LA confirmed as Olympic hosts

The International Olympic Committee names Paris and Los Angeles as hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics.
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.
Tiger 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.
Bolt, 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.
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

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.
LA glass slide opens 1,000ft up skyscraper

A glass slide fixed 1,000ft (305m) along the outside of a skyscraper in Los Angeles opens to the public on Saturday.
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

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 is at the apex of his career’

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.
Baby born during overseas flight (video)

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 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

Game of Thrones picked up a record-breaking 12 awards, including best drama series at this year's Emmys in Los Angeles.
Passengers flee as BA jet catches fire

A British Airways plane bound for London catches fire at Las Vegas airport, forcing the evacuation of 172 people on board on emergency slides.
Horror director Wes Craven meets his doom 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.
Door open for Katy Perry ‘to buy convent'

A US judge keeps the door open yesterday for pop star Katy Perry to buy...
Dallas cartoon attack: Suspected gunmen's home raided

US police are searching the home of suspected gunmen who attacked a conference on cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in Dallas, officials say.
Joni Mitchell in Intensive Care

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has been rushed into the intensive care after being found unconscious at her Los Angeles home.
Getty grandson found dead

The grandson of billionaire Getty oil founder J. Paul Getty is found dead at his home in Los Angeles, the family said in a statement.
Harrison Ford hurt in plane crash

US actor Harrison Ford has been injured in a small plane crash in Los Angeles.
US police shoot dead homeless man in Los Angeles

US police shot and killed a homeless man after an altercation in downtown Los Angeles.