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Members of a family of Los Angeles Dodger fans filed court papers Wednesday against the team, alleging they were beaten by security guards because they are Latinos. Rigoberto Verdin, 48, and his relatives brought the still unofficial lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging negligence, assault, battery, false imprisonment and civil rights violations. Verdin’s son, Rigoberto Verdin Jr., alleges one…

A diehard Dodgers’ fan built a replica of the iconic Dodger Stadium wall in his own backyard. NBC LA’s Fred Roggin sat down with him for a virtual interview.

The LA Dodgers and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) created a lights display in honor of fallen heroes for Memorial Day, lighting up Dodger Stadium in red, white and blue. Newschopper4 Bravo flew over the stadium Sunday, while the lights glowed from 8:30-9:30 p.m. “Each individual light will honor the memory of a military member that served...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks pro sports could be back playing in his state — without fans — in early June. The Democratic governor said during a news conference Monday that the state is making good progress against the coronavirus, posting a 7.5% decline in hospitalizations over the last two weeks. If the progress continues, he said pro sports could…

A 5-year-old boy and a woman drowned in the backyard pool of former Los Angeles Dodgers player Carl Crawford’s Houston home, according to reports.

In February, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James tweeted out his support of the Dodgers and their players for being “cheated out of winning the title.” He also expressed his anger and disgust with the team that cheated to win that title: the Houston Astros. Now, James is going to make sure fans in Los Angeles never forget what the…

Mother’s Day is May 10, and like most things this year, it’s probably going to look a little different than we’re accustomed to. Many Americans have been stuck at home for the last two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For most people, visiting our Mothers and Grandmothers and taking them out to brunch or buying them a gift...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner talks to NBC LA about missing baseball, the proposals to start the season, and his charity work to feed students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A charity founded by Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife announced Wednesday that more than $85,000 has been raised within two weeks to benefit organizations in Los Angeles and Dallas that are helping people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will be split equally between the Dream Center in Los Angeles, which is serving 13,000 meals a day…

Fred Roggin talked to Andrew Friedman about life in quarantine and the future of the Dodgers.

Just a few months ago, sports were doing what they’ve always done — bringing us together for shared experiences like few things can. There was anticipation around March college basketball and the promise of a new baseball season as the NBA entered a final stretch with compelling storylines. But the world and sports won’t resemble what they were just...

Legendary retired Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully was back home Saturday night, recuperating from injuries suffered during a fall, and thanking Los Angeles County firemen and his hospital care providers. The 92-year-old Scully fell in his home Tuesday afternoon, according to the team, who reported that he was resting comfortably after being hospitalized. The extent of his injuries was not disclosed….

He’s our MVP when it comes to inspiration! Steve Garvey talks with Danielle Nottingham about the future of baseball, the CBD products he says changed his life and why mind, body, and soul are key to surviving the pandemic.

Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully fell at his home Tuesday afternoon, but he’s resting comfortably at a hospital, the team said Thursday. The team tweeted the update Thursday morning with a statement from the 92-year-old Scully: “I won’t be doing anymore headfirst sliding, I never liked it.” Details about the extent of his injuries were not immediately available. Scully...

NBC4’s Fred Roggin talks with Dave Roberts about the possibility of playing without fans and what he’s doing to help hospital workers.

In an effort to bolster coronavirus relief efforts, the Dodgers, Dodgers Foundation and iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced Tuesday donations and financial support aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and healthcare workers battling the crisis on the front lines. The partnership — which will also include companies such as ARCO, California Pizza Kitchen, Dasani and Smart & Final — will begin with…

Mookie Betts and all the players set to be free agents after the 2020 season would still get that chance if there is no baseball this year, part of a broad deal being negotiated by the commissioner’s office and the players’ association. If there’s no season because of the new coronavirus, the agreement would credit major leaguers with the...

Mookie Betts still has some work to do, settling in with the Los Angeles Dodgers. On the field, though, he’s fine. “The hardest thing is finding a house and learning everybody’s name,” Betts said Sunday after making his Cactus League debut. “The baseball’s the same. We all have the same focus.” Betts led off and played right field for...

This wasn’t what Cody Bellinger had in mind for getting his feet wet to start 2020. The Los Angeles Dodgers MVP was in the lineup for his team’s spring training opener Saturday, facing the San Francisco Giants in a game delayed 2 1/2 hours due to rain in the Phoenix area. Manager Dave Roberts admitted he was nervous to start…