Parker resumes chase for her 1st WNBA title

Candace Parker is ready to resume her pursuit of the only major title to elude the basketball star in her career. She wants a WNBA championship to add to

After making history, Galaxy take on Sounders

There is reportedly a "strong chance" newly-acquired Robbie Rogers could be on the LA Galaxy roster on Sunday when they take on Seattle.

Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy

Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports.

D'Antoni expects Kobe Bryant to return strong from injury

Lakers coach is confident star will come back from Achilles injury as good as ever.

Video: Robbie Rogers MLS highlights

If this highlight reel is any indication, Robbie Rogers will bring a lot of speed to the LA Galaxy once he gets into playing shape.

Galaxy reportedly acquire Robbie Rogers

Report says LA deals Mike Magee to Chicago for rights to 26-year-old winger, who would be first openly gay athlete in MLS history.

Iconic Kobe Bryant moment the focus of new NBA promo video

The NBA chose a huge dunk by Kobe Bryant in the 2002 NBA Finals as the subject of a new playoff promotional video.

Time for another tattoo

If the photo Kobe Bryant posted to Instagram is any indication, it appears that the Lakers star has got himself a new tattoo. What will it be?

Kobe Bryant no match for Michael Jordan in one area: shoe sales

There has been a lot of discussion lately over whether Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant are the better player. But when it comes to shoe sales, Air Jordan still rules the world.

Metta World Peace gets a shot to be weather man

Most of the Lakers might be resting as they look ahead to next season, but Metta World Peace is keeping busy with a little television fun.

TWCSportsNet announces LA Sparks coverage details

Time Warner Cable SportsNet will air 25 games, pre- and post-game shows and original programming.

Bryant voted to All-NBA first team for record-tying 11th time

Kobe Bryant tied Utah Hall of Famer Karl Malone with his 11th first-team nod.

'Kobe Up Close' to raise money to fight homelessness

Find out how to get tickets for event on SportsSpectacular.com/kobeupclose.

Phil Jackson: Managing Kobe-Shaq relationship was one of my 'hardest challenges'

Legendary coach discusses his time with the Lakers as he promotes his new book on "The Daily Show."

Keane will play in Irish friendlies

After initially opting to keep their captain around through June 2, the LA Galaxy announced Wednesday an agreement to let Robbie Keane play for the Irish national team beginning May 29.

WNBA GMs pick Candace Parker as likely MVP

WNBA general managers are predicting the Los Angeles Spakrs' Candace Parker as the top choice to earn the MVP award.

Phil's favorite ring?

Phil Jackson explains why 2009, 2010 Lakers championships were so important to him.

Kobe tweets support for Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol return

With Howard’s and Gasol’s future with the team uncertain, the Black Mamba made sure his stance on the matter was not murky.

Sparks hire Bridget Pettis as assistant coach

The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Bridget Pettis as an assistant, replacing Jim Lewis who left the team for family reasons.

Retirement tests if Beckham built lasting brand

Beckham's retirement from play still leaves him with valuable endorsements and unparalleled celebrity. The question is whether he can maintain it.

Sparks waive Brewer, Gilbreath

The Los Angeles Sparks have waived Alyssia Brewer and Brianna Gilbreath as they begin to solidify their roster heading into Sunday's season opener.

Phil Jackson recalls hearing Lakers hiring news from unlikely source

Jackson’s latest book will hit stores Tuesday, but some of it’s content has already began to trickle out.

Kobe says he wants to write a book

Mamba Tweets: Kobe Bryant gives us an update on a possible new project with some input from the fans. Follow his social media updates with us.

'Access SportsNet: Lakers' to premiere Plays of the Year

A special one-hour “Access SportsNet: Lakers – Plays of the Year” will premiere on Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. PT on Time Warner Cable SportsNet.

What to Watch: Lakers Plays of the Year

A special countdown of the Top 50 plays of the season on Access SportsNet: Lakers leads Time Warner Cable Sportsnet Programming Highlights for the week of May 20.

Kobe Bryant announces special event to raise money to end homelessness

Kobe Bryant took to Facebook to tease a big announcement scheduled for Sunday night. The announcement: a special one-on-one interview event to be conducted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Galaxy fall to Red Bulls

A stoppage-time goal by the Red Bulls’ Tim Cahill broke a 0-0 tie Sunday morning.

Marquee matchup: Galaxy vs. Red Bulls

It's L.A. vs. New York and Robbie Keane vs. Thierry Henry as the Galaxy take on the Eastern-leading Red Bulls on Sunday.

Taking the Galaxy out to the ballgame

In the latest episode of "Backstage: Galaxy," the LA Galaxy head to Chavez Ravine to meet the Dodgers, and Todd Dunivant and Sean Franklin get to throw out the first pitch.

The legend grows: Kobe Bryant once jumped into shark-infested waters

A Nike official shares a fun story of Kobe Bryant's fearlessness on a deep sea fishing trip.

Phil Jackson talks Kobe, Jordan on Leno

Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson appeared on Jay Leno to promote his book "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success." Jackson offered his thoughts on Kobe, Jordan comparisons, a possible return to the NBA and more.

Measuring David Beckham's impact on American soccer

There is no denying that for the better part of his six seasons playing American soccer, the LA Galaxy’s David Beckham was its star attraction.

Beckham to retire, ending riveting soccer journey

The 38-year-old former Los Angeles Galaxy star, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday he will quit after the season.

Beckham brought credibility, visibility to MLS

Ask someone in Asia or Europe a decade ago what they knew about the Galaxy, and odds are the answer would have been limited to planets or stars. Nowadays,

Kobe Bryant could be your 'Social MVP'

The Black Mamba is one of five finalists for the honor along with LeBron James, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Stephen Curry.

Donovan left off roster for World Cup qualifiers

Landon Donovan has been left off the 29-man U.S. roster for a training camp ahead of a trio of World Cup qualifiers next month.

Kobe asks fans to pick favorite Nike commercials

The Black Mamba took to Twitter to find out where his fans ranked Nike commercials with one catch- they could not be Kobe Bryant commercials.

Timeline: David Beckham career highlights

Highlights in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he will retire from soccer at the end of the season.

Top Ten: Things you should know about Becks

Ten things to know about David Beckham, the soccer superstar who announced his retirement Thursday.

Keane returns as LA Galaxy rout Philadelphia

Robbie Keane returned from a three-game injury absence, scoring the go-ahead goal and setting up another as the LA Galaxy beat the Philadelphia Union 4-1 on Wednesday.

Brittney Griner learns skyhook from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Griner was given the lesson of a lifetime on Wednesday with a one-on-one session on the skyhook with Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Kobe fifth highest paid athlete in the world

The Lakers star is the fifth highest paid athlete in the world (fourth in the U.S.), according to data compiled by Sports Illustrated.

Robbie Keane returns to field as Galaxy face Union

Robbie Keane, who has missed three games with an ankle injury, will return to the field on Wednesday as the LA Galaxy try to end a two-game losing streak.

Pau forgoes European Championship

The Lakers big man said in a statement Tuesday that he would forgo Eurobasket while he continues to recover from “a simple procedure” to alleviate tendonosis in the knees.

Kobe tweets out graphic surgery photo

Kobe Bryant, who has been one of the best social media personalities this year, stirred Twitter and Instagram Tuesday with a graphic picture of his Achilles surgery.

'Kobe is welcome at D-Fenders practice'

Former Laker and dancing sensation Mark Madsen gave props to Robert Sacre, invited Kobe Bryant to D-Fenders practices and recalled his earliest memories of meeting Shaquille O’Neal Tuesday during a press conference to introduce him as the D-Fenders new head coach.

New ink for the Mamba?

The Lakers star and future hall of famer said via Twitter he is considering getting a new tattoo.

Ex-Laker Mark Madsen to coach D-Fenders

A fan favorite as a Laker for his on and off the court moves, Madsen will now return to the Lakers' family as head coach of the franchise's D-League team.

What to Watch: Galaxy at Philadelphia Union

Live LA Galaxy action and our weekly Lakers round up on Access SportsNet: Lakers lead Time Warner Cable Sportsnet Programming Highlights for the week of May 13.

Ode to the Soccer Mom

The LA Galaxy put together this awesome tribute to wish their fans a Happy Mother's Day.