How UC Irvine’s Colin Yeaman became a pro baseball prospect
It was the spring of 2022 when Colin Yeaman finished as the leading hitter with a .385 batting average on a 13-16 Saugus High baseball…
High hopes but long odds against a GOP governor in California
The year was 2010. Donald Trump starred in Season 3 of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Obamacare squeaked through Congress. Justin Bieber — with help from Ludacris…
Jalen Ramsey’s return to Rams in trade hasn’t been ruled out
Jalen Ramsey helped the Rams win a Super Bowl title in the 2021 season before he was traded to the Miami Dolphins a year later…
Matthew Stafford’s teammates were worried he might leave Rams
Less than two months ago, Matthew Stafford arrived at the Rams’ facility in Woodland Hills to discuss his immediate future.The veteran quarterback wanted his contract…
Lakers know how to beat Timberwolves. But can they pull it off?
Austin Reaves was tired Monday, the Lakers having just wrapped up a really hard practice.In the first minutes of Game 1 Saturday evening, he was…
The Times of Troy: USC women’s basketball team deals with transfer portal losses
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer with The Times, here to assure you that…
California wolves are on the comeback and eating cattle. Ranchers say, ‘Enough!’
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — In far Northern California, beneath a towering mountain ridge still covered in April snow, one of the state’s last cowboys stood in the…
Dodgers coach Chris Woodward is ‘proud’ of Rangers managerial stint, despite 2022 firing
ARLINGTON, Texas — Chris Woodward doesn’t have any hard feelings toward the Texas Rangers.Just some awkward ones about being back this week.“I don’t know if I’m looking…
After a Game 1 meltdown, Lakers are still favored but must adapt
Lights, camera … freeze?What was that?Seriously, what was that?After a blockbuster trade that changed the trajectory of the entire league, after a 50-win regular season…
Goldenvoice founder Gary Tovar is Coachella’s eternal fan
Inside the club-like Sonora tent on the grounds of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Gary Tovar is inching closer to the stage.…
NBA scouts break down the Clippers-Nuggets playoff series
The Clippers enter the playoffs on an eight-game winning streak that helped them secure fifth place in the highly competitive Western Conference and a matchup…
In ‘Étoile,’ ‘Bunheads’ creators return to dance with a twist
PARIS — Dance has been a connective thread through all of Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s shows. It hovered in the background of “Gilmore Girls,” made an…
How Austin Reaves earned his place among the Big 3 on the Lakers
JJ Redick had validated Austin Reaves all season, publicly and privately praising the Lakers guard as a key player of the roster.It was a topic…
Mehdi Hasan reflects on Zeteo, his media startup, a year after launch
Journalism isn’t what it used to be, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Especially if you’re Mehdi Hasan.Hasan, 45, is no stranger to the…
The Times of Troy: Nico Iamaleava saga is a cautionary tale in the NIL era
Hi, everyone! Welcome to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer, back once again to bemoan the slow-motion car crash…
‘The Pitt’ Episode 15: Noah Wyle reviews Dr. Robby’s day
This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of “The Pitt.”It almost feels like Noah Wyle’s life as a pretend doctor was destined when…
‘People talk a lot of s***’ – KSI defended by his coach for being spotted at concert a week after pulling out of fight
KSI has been defended by his boxing coach after being spotted at an Usher concert - one week after pulling out of his fight with…
Aimee Lou Wood on Chelsea and Rick’s fate in ‘The White Lotus’ finale
This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of “The White Lotus.”She was just a girl standing in front of a boy, begging him…
After bomb threat allegation, Bass names new deputy mayor for public safety
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has named a new deputy mayor for public safety, installing former FBI official Robert Clark as her top aide overseeing…
The Times of Troy: This week could mark the start of a new NIL era
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to The Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at The Times. We’re nearing the end of…