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Pelé in ‘semi-intensive care’ after tumor removal surgery

In this Dec. 1, 2017 file photo, Brazilian soccer legend Pele attends the 2018 soccer World Cup draw in the Kremlin in Moscow. On his social media accounts, Pele said on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 that an apparent tumor on the right side of his colon had been removed in an operation. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Ballmer, Clippers break ground on new home in Inglewood

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer stands in front of a model of The Intuit Dome, the team’s future arena in Inglewood.(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

‘No chance’ Urban Meyer takes USC football head coaching job

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer blows his whistle before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Dodgers clinch 9th consecutive postseason berth with 8-4 win over Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy follows through on a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

USC football coach Clay Helton fired following loss to Stanford

Head coach of the USC Trojans Clay Helton cheers on his team during warm up before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 11, 2021 in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty Images)

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MLB extends Trevor Bauer’s leave through end of season

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer’s leave was extended Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame inductee Derek Jeter, of the New York Yankees, watches a video during an induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. on Sept. 8, 2021. (Hans Pennink/Associated Press)

Half of U.S. now offers legal sports betting as others, including California, move toward legalization

A gambler places a bet at the FanDuel sportsbook in East Rutherford N.J. on Aug. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Sam ‘Bam’ Cunningham, Hall of Fame USC player who helped integrate college football, dies at 71

USC released this photo of Sam "Bam" Cunningham from the 1970 game against Alabama.

Bodybuilders power their way to Venice for annual Labor Day Muscle Beach Championship

A line forms for the annual Muscle Beach Championship in Venice on Sept. 6, 2021. (KTLA)

World Cup qualifier between Brazil, Argentina suspended over coronavirus dispute

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, Brazil's Neymar, left, and Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni talk as the soccer game is interrupted by health authorities during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Neo Quimica Arena stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept.5, 2021. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

NHL to punish unvaccinated players more harshly if they test positive for coronavirus in upcoming season

Referee Tim Peel talks with NHL officials in Toronto as they review a goal on December 17, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

As prosecutors mull whether to charge Trevor Bauer, pitcher’s administrative leave extended for 8th time

Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2021. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

NFL’s social justice helmet decals, anti-racism end zone stencils are back for another season

In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts wears a Black Lives Matter decal on the back of his helmet during the team's NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

New QB Stafford leads Rams in quest for hometown Super Bowl berth

Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams looks on before the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Inglewood. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)