The Los Angeles Lakers own the NBA’s best record, but a soft schedule to start the season is the reason why. Now, we’re going to find out just how good they truly are.

A professional referee says in a lawsuit filed Thursday that disgraced doctor Richard Strauss masturbated in front of him in a shower after a wrestling match at Ohio State University, and he reported the encounter directly to Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who was then the assistant coach. NBC News reports the referee, identified in court papers as John Doe 42,...

A hard-fought Texas high school football game took a backseat to the realities of life when opponents Gage Smith and Ty Jordan came together for an emotional prayer after the final whistle last week. Smith asked Jordan if the two friends could say a prayer together for Jordan’s mother, Tiffany Jordan, 42, who has stage 4 lung and bone cancer....

The city of Dallas honored legendary Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki Wednesday when they renamed a street in front of the American Airlines Center in his honor.

The Scripps Ranch High School football team is off to its best start in school history with an undefeated season and high hopes of a California Interscholastic Federation title.

A coach at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale was jailed Saturday morning on $1 million bail, suspected of having sex with former students.

The Washington Redskins have fired head coach Jay Gruden after an 0-5 start to the season, the team has confirmed.

Anthony Davis takes part in his first Los Angeles Lakers’ training camp practice. Mario Solis reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.

When the lights come on for Friday night football at Walt Whitman High School, the smile of one coach shines just as bright. Assistant Head Coach Ramon De Paula is celebrating 20 years with the team. He was born with Down syndrome but says he will never let it stop him from following his dreams.

Antonio Brown was released from the New England Patriots Friday, the team said in a statement. The wide receiver had played just one game for the team. “Thank you for the opportunity @Patriots #GoWinIt,” Brown tweeted.