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…
Hurricane Milton rips off Tropicana Field roof as 120-mph winds hit Florida
Tropicana Field lost most of its roof Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton came and brought winds up to 120 mph to parts of Florida.The St.…
Helene weakens after slamming Florida coast with 140 mph winds; 1.3M without power
1 of 5 | The center of Category 4 hurricane Helene was forecast to make landfall late Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Image courtesy…
Angels closer Ben Joyce’s 105.5-mph strikeout pitch is fastest thrown
The television broadcast radar gun reading drew gasps. Never before had it displayed a number this high: 106 mph.Angels reliever Ben Joyce turned his back…