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The grand slam ball that came off the bat of Freddie Freeman into the right-field stands at Dodger Stadium in a pivotal 2024 World Series moment has reached new heights.

Maher appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in August 2024.

Between a star-studded World Series, a Super Bowl in Sin City and two international soccer tournaments, 2024 was a record-setting year in ticket sales.

Here’s a look at StubHub’s Year in Live Experiences report, revealing the year’s 10 best-selling live sporting experiences across the globe and the trends that made 2024 distinct.

Here’s how Soto’s record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract compares to the richest deals in other sports.

Fans gathered in Carson to celebrate the LA Galaxy’s sixth MLS Cup title after defeating the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2024.

Fans were ecstatic coming out of the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson as the LA Galaxy clinched the MLS Cup in their 2-1 win against the New York Red Bulls. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2024. 

Travis Kelce detailed his lack of on-the-field connection with his Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a recent episode of his and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.

Changes are planned for the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena. See renderings of the upcoming projects.

The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has suffered a season ending torn ACL and will miss the MLS Cup 2024, the team announced Sunday.

McGee had an accomplished racing resume, first in auto racing and later in motorcycle racing.

Philadelphia Marathon winner Kate Florio’s son Nico stole the show during an adorable TODAY appearance on Tuesday.

A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender.

Max Verstappen became a four-time world champion in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton earned a 1-2 finish for Mercedes.

California Live correspondent Paul Costabile celebrates the biggest rivalry in California collegiate sports: USC vs. UCLA. Ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated game to claim the coveted Victory Bell, Paul goes tailgating with Bruins at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl and Trojan’s at The LA Memorial Coliseum to see which school reigns supreme. 

Netflix said 108 million global viewers tuned in for the fight between Tyson and Paul, a major test for the streamer in the live sports realm.

Take a hot air balloon ride over the picturesque vineyards of Sonoma County! California Live correspondent Brian Copeland is afraid of heights but decides to face his fears and take a ride in a hot air balloon. 

A lawsuit has been filed against the Mountain West Conference, the California State University system, San Jose State’s women’s volleyball coach and two administrators surrounding the ongoing controversy that one of the Spartans players was reported to be transgender.

The Savannah Bananas, who are known for their dancing and antics on the baseball diamond, have ballooned in popularity in recent years. So much so, they have sold out MLB stadiums such as Fenway Park and plan to go to 18 MLB stadiums in 2025.

Adidas has signed high school basketball phenom Kaleena Smith.