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Roki Sasaki pulled from Dodger Stadium debut in 2nd inning after more struggles with his control
Read full article: Roki Sasaki pulled from Dodger Stadium debut in 2nd inning after more struggles with his controlRoki Sasaki’s home debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers ended in the second inning Saturday night after the touted right-hander again struggled with his control.
No longer sick, Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits a pair of '160-pound homers' as he works to gain weight
Read full article: No longer sick, Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits a pair of '160-pound homers' as he works to gain weightMookie Betts is no longer ailing, finally able to keep food down and eating up a storm to pack on the weight that he dropped while battling a stomach virus during the first two weeks of the season.
Betts hits winning 3-run homer in 10th as Dodgers beat Tigers 8-5 for first 4-0 start since 1981
Read full article: Betts hits winning 3-run homer in 10th as Dodgers beat Tigers 8-5 for first 4-0 start since 1981Mookie Betts hit a game-winning, three-run homer in the 10th inning, lifting the Dodgers to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers when Los Angeles received its 2024 World Series rings.
MLB's opening day: Bearded era begins with a win for the Yankees; Ohtani goes deep for the Dodgers
Read full article: MLB's opening day: Bearded era begins with a win for the Yankees; Ohtani goes deep for the DodgersThe New York Yankees showed they can still win with a little scruff on their chins while Baltimore’s Tyler O’Neill might be the best player on Earth during the first game of the season.
Dodgers celebrate 2024 World Series victory with Ice Cube and Kirk Gibson at home opener
Read full article: Dodgers celebrate 2024 World Series victory with Ice Cube and Kirk Gibson at home openerIt’s a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Los Angeles sheriff's department to retest 4,000 DNA samples after using faulty kits for 8 months
Read full article: Los Angeles sheriff's department to retest 4,000 DNA samples after using faulty kits for 8 monthsThe Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it will retest 4,000 DNA samples and open an internal investigation after learning that it used potentially flawed test kits for eight months.
LeBron James beats buzzer with tip to lift Lakers past Pacers and keep record streak alive
Read full article: LeBron James beats buzzer with tip to lift Lakers past Pacers and keep record streak aliveLeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
Witnesses claiming to be fraud victims testify in court against Sean Kingston and his mother
Read full article: Witnesses claiming to be fraud victims testify in court against Sean Kingston and his motherA car salesman and a luxury watch vendor testified in federal court Wednesday against Sean Kingston in Broward County.
'Avengers: Doomsday' cast includes Hemsworth's Thor, Mackie's Cap, Fantastic Four and original X-Men
Read full article: 'Avengers: Doomsday' cast includes Hemsworth's Thor, Mackie's Cap, Fantastic Four and original X-MenChris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, Tom Hiddleston's Loki and Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man are all back in the “Avengers” ensemble.
Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised
Read full article: Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raisedIn West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, there’s now a street called Will Smith Way.
USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup
Read full article: USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineupIf Southern California wants to win its first women's national championship in 41 years, the Trojans will have to find a way to get it done without star guard JuJu Watkins.
USC star JuJu Watkins goes down and Trojans rout Mississippi State in March Madness
Read full article: USC star JuJu Watkins goes down and Trojans rout Mississippi State in March MadnessJuJu Watkins was carried off the floor with a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded USC’s game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years for 2022 shooting
Read full article: Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years for 2022 shootingFormer UFC champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison for a shooting in 2022 where he chased after the man accused of molesting his son.
LeBron James' return from injury spoiled by Bulls' phenomenal effort in 146-115 win over Lakers
Read full article: LeBron James' return from injury spoiled by Bulls' phenomenal effort in 146-115 win over LakersCoby White scored 36 points, Josh Giddey flirted with a quadruple-double and the Chicago Bulls wrecked LeBron James’ return from injury with an impressive 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers' blowout loss
Read full article: LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers' blowout lossLeBron James returned from a two-week injury absence, looking rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch toward the postseason.
Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy
Read full article: Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policyFormer Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías has been suspended through the All-Star break by Major League Baseball under its domestic violence policy with the players’ association.
Everyday tattoos got Venezuelan men ID'd as gang members and deported, lawyers say
Read full article: Everyday tattoos got Venezuelan men ID'd as gang members and deported, lawyers sayDefense lawyers say some of the roughly 200 Venezuelan men the U.S. deported after accusing them of being gang members were targeted because of their everyday tattoos.
Family of Menendez brothers reject prosecutor criticism and lead rally for their release
Read full article: Family of Menendez brothers reject prosecutor criticism and lead rally for their releaseThe family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is rejecting claims by the Los Angeles district attorney that the brothers hadn’t appropriately taken responsibility for the 1989 killing of their parents and says any lies they told during their murder trial were due to trauma and fear.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks
Read full article: Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host BucksLuka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days.
US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale
Read full article: US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for saleSales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders.
Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm will host spring 'Saturday Night Live' episodes
Read full article: Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm will host spring 'Saturday Night Live' episodesMikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm are next up to host “Saturday Night Live” during the final stretch of the show’s 50th season.
Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
Read full article: Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentaryThe mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, is backing off a proposal to terminate an independent theater's lease and financial support after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
Read full article: Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early AprilNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and the Players' Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1.
Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks
Read full article: Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacksThe FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Polish leader offers actor Jesse Eisenberg military training to 'land the new James Bond role'
Read full article: Polish leader offers actor Jesse Eisenberg military training to 'land the new James Bond role'Poland’s prime minister has made a tongue-in-cheek offer to U_S_ actor and director Jesse Eisenberg, who recently gained Polish citizenship, to give him military training that would land him “the new James Bond role.”.
Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
Read full article: Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentaryThe mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, wants to terminate a lease and cut financial support for an independent film theater that screened “No Other Land,” describing the Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis as antisemitic.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprain
Read full article: Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprainJalen Brunson is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right ankle sprain, putting the New York Knicks in a tough spot as they try to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference.
At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks
Read full article: At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over KnicksIt is fitting that in a town built on movies and television, JJ Redick likes to use a popular directing term to refer to different moments in his first season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to Lakers
Read full article: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to LakersNew York star guard Jalen Brunson could miss an extended period of time after suffering an ankle injury during overtime in the Knicks' 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
Read full article: Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight winLuka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games, defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime.
Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic season
Read full article: Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic seasonGustavo Dudamel will conduct concert performances of Wagner’s “Die Walküre” in a highlight of his 17th and final season as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music director.
Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'
Read full article: Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'Lady Gaga rediscovered her passion for music through self-discovery, channeling her personal transformation into her new album “Mayhem.”.
Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers as Los Angeles beats Pistons 123-115
Read full article: Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers as Los Angeles beats Pistons 123-115James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, as Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115.
EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly market
Read full article: EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly marketElevated mortgage rates and rising home prices are freezing out many would-be buyers, and that's keeping the U.S. housing market in a years-long slump.
Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets
Read full article: Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom ticketsActor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free.
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire
Read full article: Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfireLos Angeles County says it is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area.
Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's death
Read full article: Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's deathOne discrepancy in the death of actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their three beloved dogs has been resolved after authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as a German shepherd.
Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin America
Read full article: Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin AmericaTwo visions of the trauma of disappeared people in Latin America had a central role at Sunday's Academy Awards.
iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'
Read full article: iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'Texas-based iHeartMedia says it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamar’s dis track “Not Like Us” after demonstrating that it “did nothing wrong.”.
No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournament
Read full article: No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournamentWith their first regular season conference championship in 31 years in hand, Southern California will turn its attention to the Big Ten tournament.
The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industry
Read full article: The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industryThe Show Miami opens March 17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and students at the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College are looking forward to it.
No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1
Read full article: No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1Southern California has its best ranking in 39 years after moving up to No. 2 in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday.
Hometown pride in Riga after 'Flow' wins Latvia's first Oscar
Read full article: Hometown pride in Riga after 'Flow' wins Latvia's first Oscar“Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians celebrating the historic accolade.
Oscars' choreographer Mandy Moore on 'Wicked' opening, Quincy Jones and that salute to James Bond
Read full article: Oscars' choreographer Mandy Moore on 'Wicked' opening, Quincy Jones and that salute to James BondThe Academy Awards' choreographer Mandy Moore had a real challenge for the 2025 Oscars.
Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
Read full article: Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days.
Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora’ over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore
Read full article: Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora’ over Hollywood veteran Demi MooreMikey Madison has won the best actress Oscar for “Anora” in an upset over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore.
‘I’m Still Here’ win best international film in Brazil's first Oscar win in the category
Read full article: ‘I’m Still Here’ win best international film in Brazil's first Oscar win in the category“I’m Still Here,” a film about a family torn apart by the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil for more than two decades, gave Brazil its first Oscars win on Sunday in the best international film category.
Sean Baker wins original screenplay Oscar for 'Anora.' 'Conclave' wins adapted screenplay trophy
Read full article: Sean Baker wins original screenplay Oscar for 'Anora.' 'Conclave' wins adapted screenplay trophySean Baker has won the original screenplay Oscar for “Anora,” a comedy-drama about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch.
Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards
Read full article: Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards"Anora,” a strip-club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize.
JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title
Read full article: JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season titleJuJu Watkins scored 30 points and No. 4 Southern California defeated second-ranked UCLA 80-67 to clinch the program's first Big Ten regular-season title in its league debut.
NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K
Read full article: NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320KMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
Oscar presenters Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg rehearse before the show
Read full article: Oscar presenters Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg rehearse before the showEmma Stone knows her way around the Dolby Theatre, but the even the two-time Oscar winner needs a little rehearsing.
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title
Read full article: JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season titleThe Big Ten probably didn't expect to have two West Coast schools dominate the women's basketball standings when the league opened its doors to UCLA and USC this season.
Joseph Wambaugh, LA cop who wrote 'The Onion Field' and other bestsellers, dies at 88
Read full article: Joseph Wambaugh, LA cop who wrote 'The Onion Field' and other bestsellers, dies at 88Bestselling crime novelist Joseph Wambaugh, who mined his own experience as a Los Angeles police officer, has died at 88.
Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'
Read full article: Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'Court records show Drake has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”.
Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA TournamentJuJu Watkins and Southern California have moved up to a No. 1 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament in the latest projections of the top teams.
NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire relief
Read full article: NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire reliefDisasters tend to elicit widespread support for those impacted and the weeks since Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires are proving no different in that regard.
Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture
Read full article: Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class pictureFive days before the Academy Awards, nearly every nominee gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and class picture that served as a sort of Oscars orientation.
Woman injured on Harry Potter theme park ride in California is awarded $7.25 million
Read full article: Woman injured on Harry Potter theme park ride in California is awarded $7.25 millionA 74-year-old Arizona woman has been awarded $7.25 million by a jury for a spine injury she suffered in a fall while exiting the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Dodgers' deferred payments increase to $1.051 billion with Tanner Scott, Teoscar Hernández deals
Read full article: Dodgers' deferred payments increase to $1.051 billion with Tanner Scott, Teoscar Hernández dealsThe Los Angeles Dodgers owe $1.051 billion in deferred pay to eight players from 2028-46 following Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract and Teoscar Hernández’s $66 million, three-year deal.
Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes
Read full article: Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of NikesThieves have targeted freight trains running through California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists that have resulted in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers.
Bieber, Roenick among those who skate in hockey benefit for LA fire relief fund
Read full article: Bieber, Roenick among those who skate in hockey benefit for LA fire relief fundJustin Bieber and Steve Carell laced up their skates along with Hockey Hall of Famers Rob Blake, Mark Messier, Cammi Granato and Jeremy Roenick on Sunday afternoon to support relief funds from the Los Angeles fires.
'Conclave' triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictions
Read full article: 'Conclave' triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictionsThe papal thriller “Conclave” won best ensemble at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, a surprise twist that added one final wrinkle in an unusually unpredictable awards season.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
Read full article: California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire reliefCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires.
LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last month
Read full article: LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last monthSix weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief amid a public rift over preparations for the fires and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall.
SAG Awards presenters will include Grande, Chalamet, Erivo and Yeoh
Read full article: SAG Awards presenters will include Grande, Chalamet, Erivo and YeohAriana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Mikey Madison and other stars of the top Screen Actors Guild Awards film nominees will be among the presenters at Sunday’s ceremony.
Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it
Read full article: Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie itMiles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'
Read full article: True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at sea.
FireAid announces $50 million for LA community organizations helping those impacted by fires
Read full article: FireAid announces $50 million for LA community organizations helping those impacted by firesFireAid, the benefit concert which raised an estimated $100 million to benefit those impacted by the LA fires, announced $50 million in grants for community-based organizations supporting families, food access, temporary housing, disaster case management and more.
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in first NCAA Tournament reveal
Read full article: UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in first NCAA Tournament revealUCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame would be the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now.