Dodgers bullpen is a mess. Can Roki Sasaki’s return provide relief?
Dave Roberts often refers to his bullpen hierarchy as something of a “trust tree,” with branches of relievers he can trust in leverage spots.Right now,…
How Dodgers’ new minor league team in Ontario came up with its name
You can say you are building a ballpark, but the anticipation accelerates when the community sees what the ballpark might look like. For the city…
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell tells Justice Dept. she did not see Trump act in ‘inappropriate way’
WASHINGTON — Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend and accomplice, repeatedly denied in her interview with the Justice Department having witnessed any sexually inappropriate interactions with…
Navy ship catches fire near Japan coast; minor injuries reported
Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy reported a fire aboard the amphibious docking ship USS New Orleans on Thursday. It was anchored near White…
Dodgers begin deadline with minor trade, while still seeking upgrades in bullpen and outfield
CINCINNATI — What’s the opposite of a splash?Because that’s how the Dodgers started their trade deadline activity late Wednesday night.On the eve of MLB’s annual trade deadline…
Minor league baseball could be returning to Long Beach
Could the fourth time be the charm for minor league baseball in Long Beach?On Tuesday, the Long Beach City Council is scheduled to consider whether…
Fat Joe claps back against 'disgusting lies' amid allegations of coercion, sex with minors
Fat Joe calls out what he says are 'disgusting lies' nearly a week after his former hype man sued him for alleged coercion, intimidation and…
Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco found guilty in sex abuse case
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop charged in a sexual abuse case, was found guilty on Thursday but received a…
Families of trans kids worry about what’s next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about…
Supreme Court upholds laws that ban hormones for transgender teens
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that states may ban hormone treatments for transgender teens, rejecting the claim that such gender-based discrimination is unconstitutional. In a…
The Times’ softball player of the year: Kai Minor of Orange Lutheran
Four years ago, after seeing freshman outfielder Kai Minor for the first time during the first softball practice, Orange Lutheran High coach Steve Miklos remembers…
California Democrats killed, then resurrected, a bill to crack down on buying teens for sex
SACRAMENTO — Are California Democrats soft when it comes to protecting minors from sex trafficking?It’s a question that has caused chaos in the state Capitol for more…
Democrats approve striking penalty for soliciting older teens from bill
SACRAMENTO — Despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections, Democratic state lawmakers on Thursday approved changes to a bill that removed tougher penalties for soliciting 16- or 17-year-olds…
Prep talk: Kai Minor is having MVP season for Orange Lutheran softball
Oklahoma’s softball program has been taking away top players from Southern California for years, from Tiare Jennings (St. Anthony) to current star Ella Parker (Sherman…
New Zealand’s minor gov’t party pushes to define women by biological sex | LGBTQ News
Populist New Zealand First party says bill will ensure country moves away from ‘woke ideology’ harming women.A minor party in New Zealand’s coalition government has…
Angels acquire pitcher Ian Anderson from Braves for José Suárez
The Angels acquired right-handed starter Ian Anderson from the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in a trade for left-hander José Suárez.Anderson had a 2.65 ERA and…
Britain’s Got Talent fans puzzled over minor detail in ‘mind reading stunt’
Britain's Got Talent judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and guest judge KSI were impressed by magician Harry Moulding but some viewers were left…
Adults-only hotels are all over California. Are they legal?
Can hotels legally ban children?With spring breaks starting momentarily and summer vacations not far away, the question is puzzling a wide scope of California travelers…
Supreme Court will hear challenge to ‘conversion therapy’ bans
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a free-speech challenge to laws in Colorado, California and 20 other states that forbid licensed counselors from seeking…
Kings make minor trade deadline move, add forward Andrei Kuzmenko
The slumping Kings headed into Friday’s NHL trade deadline needing a significant move to jumpstart their postseason push and improve their chances of advancing past…