The inaugural TIME 100 Sports list highlights the biggest names shaping athletics today, and California’s influence is impossible to miss. The state sits at the crossroads of sports, entertainment, technology, media, and business, making it a natural home for some of the most influential figures in the industry. From Los Angeles superstars and Bay Area...

The Giants were one out away from a much-needed victory Monday night. Instead, they were left searching for answers after another late collapse.

For more than two decades, LeBron James has stacked accomplishments at a pace few athletes in any sport can match. Championships, MVP awards, Olympic gold medals, and the NBA’s all-time scoring record have all found their way onto his resume. Yet when asked by TIME Magazine to identify the greatest achievement of his basketball life,...

Justin Herbert still isn’t throwing footballs, and at some point, it’s fair to wonder whether there’s more to the story than mechanics. According to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, Herbert once again did not throw during Monday’s OTA practice. The Chargers have publicly framed the decision as part of a footwork overhaul under new offensive coordinator Mike...

What began as an ambitious international showcase for flag football has now spilled into the courtroom. Saudi entertainment company Sela has sued Fanatics Studios over the decision to relocate the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic from Riyadh to Los Angeles earlier this year, according to Front Office Sports. Tom Brady’s flag football event is now...

As the U.S. Men’s National Team is finalizing its preparations ahead of Friday’s World Cup opener against Paraguay (6 p.m. PT), the biggest question facing head coach Mauricio Pochettino was the team’s defense. And by that, the real question was about the health of defender Chris Richards and his balky ankle. USMNT star defender Chris...

Tom Brady spent two decades terrorizing defensive coordinators. These days, he’s apparently coming for your local beverage aisle. The seven-time Super Bowl champion unveiled his latest business venture Monday, launching a premium coconut water brand called Good Nut in partnership with Gopuff. Tom Brady launches Good Nut coconut water, and the name alone has social...

The Los Angeles Kings are turning to one of the most experienced coaches in NHL history. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the Kings have hired Peter Laviolette as their next head coach, ending a search that reportedly could have also led him to openings with the Edmonton Oilers or Toronto Maple Leafs. Peter Laviolette...