Clayton Kershaw caps off legendary career with a win over Mariners
SEATTLE — It was one last batter. One last strikeout. One last ovation for a future Hall of Famer.And it ended, fittingly, on a helplessly empty swing.In…
White House tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of possible shutdown
WASHINGTON — The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week. In a memo released Wednesday…
Shohei Ohtani is dominant, but bullpen blows another game as Dodgers lose
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani entered uncharted territory in his final pitching start of the regular season, shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks over a season-high six innings in…
Tyler Glasnow scratched, Shohei Ohtani steps in to pitch vs. Orioles
BALTIMORE — The Dodgers’ pitching plans were thrown into flux again Friday.The team’s scheduled starter for their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, Tyler Glasnow, was scratched…
Denser housing near transit stops? L.A. City Council opposes state bill
After a tense and sharply divided debate Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to oppose a state bill that aims to vastly expand high-density…
Palisades passing duo is ready to light up City Section football
There’s no need to scout Palisades’ football team this fall. Everyone knows the passing duo of quarterback Jack Thomas and receiver Demare Dezeurn is going…
Trump orders U.S. nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev
WASHINGTON — In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he’s ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines “based on the highly provocative statements”…
Shohei Ohtani wows early, Dodgers’ bullpen falters in loss to Astros
The Dodgers’ starting pitcher had no problems on Saturday afternoon.It was the bulk guy who followed him who ran into issues.In a 6-4 loss to…
Clayton Kershaw moves three strikeouts away from 3,000 as Dodgers win
DENVER — Clayton Kershaw got to the precipice of history on Thursday afternoon. And now, when he inevitably crosses the 3,000 career strikeout milepost, it will almost…
NFL to consider whether to allow players to compete at L.A. Olympics
Super Bowl champion and Olympic gold medalist? Some NFL players could be at the center of the venn diagram in 2028.NFL team owners could vote…
Orange Lutheran’s Jude Lee qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open
The accolades in women’s golf keep coming for Orange Lutheran High junior Jude Lee.The Stanford commit has qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open, the biggest…
Dodgers place starting pitcher Blake Snell on injured list
PHILADELPHIA — The Dodgers placed starting pitcher Blake Snell on the injured list Sunday with left shoulder inflammation, dealing the first injury blow to their starting rotation…
Nathan Ordaz has proven LAFC can trust the young forward
On an LAFC team of well-paid superstars and World Cup champions, Nathan Ordaz is more blue collar than blue blood.Yet he’s proving to be something…
Royal baseball coach Dan Maye earns victory No. 595
Dan Maye, in his 36th season as baseball coach at Royal High, picked up win No. 595 on Friday, and it was an important one.…
Eric Musselman brutally honest about USC’s defense after UCLA loss
Eric Musselman marched into the visiting locker room at Pauley Pavilion, smoldering with each step, and went straight to the whiteboard. He grabbed a marker…
Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller on mend from liner to head
PHOENIX — The mere sight of a pitcher getting hit in the head by a line drive would make Bobby Miller so squeamish he couldn’t bear to…
Let’s salute two schools who took advantage of second chances
Yes, some people want to make fun of the fact St. Augustine in San Diego and St. Pius X-St. Matthias in Downey made the San…
Narbonne ends Birmingham’s City Section winning streak
There’s an urgency among Narbonne High football players knowing as soon as the 2024 season ends, the program won’t be eligible to compete in the…
Joey Logano wins season finale to capture third NASCAR Cup title
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Joey Logano won his third NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday with a relentless drive at Phoenix Raceway that gave Team Penske its third…
Florida officials still blocked from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge on Tuesday continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations…