Typhoon Ragasa slams into the Philippines packing 140 mph winds
Filipinos protest outside a police station in Manila on Monday, calling for the release of protesters detained Sunday at a demonstration against government corruption, which…
Dodgers’ troubles at the plate strike again in loss to Diamondbacks
For both the Dodgers and San Diego Padres, the assignment over the next few weeks figured to be simple:Take care of business and beat the…
Clayton Kershaw is masterful again in Dodgers’ win over Reds
The Dodgers might be sprinting toward the finish line this year, trying to edge out the San Diego Padres in a tight National League West…
How Dodgers reliever Edgardo Henriquez threw a 103.3-mph pitch
DENVER — Edgardo Henriquez has a gift. He can throw a baseball faster than all but a few humans in history.Yet he prefers to think of it…
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sets MLB record with home run off 103.9-mph pitch
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. took his time.The Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter didn’t swing at the first two pitches he saw from San Diego Padres reliever Mason…
Veteran driver dies after crashing while racing at nearly 300 mph
A veteran high-speed driver has died after losing control of his vehicle while driving at nearly 300 miles per hour Sunday during the 2025 Bonneville…
Speeding costs Emma Watson six months of driving privileges
Call her Emma Walks-on.Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in all eight “Harry Potter” films, lost her driving privileges for six months Wednesday in Britain…
Amanda Anisimova makes first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon
LONDON — A little more than two years ago, Amanda Anisimova took a break from tennis because of burnout. A year ago, working her way back into…
Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way role going (mostly) well a month in
MILWAUKEE — His breaths were heavy. His answers were interrupted by deep inhales. And beads of sweat were dripping from his forehead.Tired? Perhaps.But personally invigorated? There seemed…
Justin Wrobleski gives Dodgers a surprising boost during win over
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In truth, there was very little notable action on Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.Which, in effect, is exactly how Justin Wrobleski liked it.In…
Commentary: Lake Tahoe tragedy provides a life-or-death lesson
TAHOE CITY — Today I offer boating tips for Lake Tahoe — actually, for any body of water.That’s not one of my usual column topics. Normally I…
‘More animated’ Shohei Ohtani shows Dodgers different side on mound
With his arm forming a 90-degree angle at his elbow, Shohei Ohtani clenched his right hand like an umpire signaling an out.The actual home-plate umpire,…
Roki Sasaki’s declining fastball velocity is a problem. Can the Dodgers fix it?
In the Tokyo Dome in March, you could almost hear the zip of the ball.101 mph.The pop of the catcher’s mitt sounded like a gunshot.100…
Roki Sasaki delivers solid six innings, but Dodgers fall to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Tex. — Roki Sasaki will have to keep waiting for his first Major League Baseball victory.Despite his season-long six-inning, two-run start against the Texas Rangers on…
Angels place Ben Joyce on injured list with shoulder inflammation
The Angels placed right-handed reliever Ben Joyce on the 15-day injured list Fridat with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.His stint on the injured list is…
Fire erupts along 405 Freeway in Sepulveda Pass, burning into Bel-Air
A fire was burning Thursday morning in Bel-Air on the eastern side of the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass.The fire was burning uphill, toward…
Rare tornado strikes south of Bay Area with estimated peak winds of 90 mph
Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A rare tornado struck Scotts Valley, just south of the Bay Area, overturning cars, damaging trees and knocking out power with…