World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display
WASHINGTON — After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday’s parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital kicked off on a more downbeat…
Azurá Stevens makes five 3-pointers in Sparks’ win over Wings
DALLAS — Azurá Stevens had 21 points, including a career-high five three-pointers, Dearica Hamby added 20 points, and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 93-79 on Friday…
Orange County D.A. retaliated against female prosecutor, jury finds
Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer harassed and retaliated against a high-ranking female prosecutor in his office after she raised concerns about his conduct and…
Sloppiness of Homeland Security’s ‘sanctuary city’ list is the point
The Department of Homeland Security’s “sanctuary jurisdiction list” has more holes than the plot for the latest “Mission Impossible” film.All you need to know about…
Sparks fail to hold 18-point lead in loss to Mercury
Sunday’s matchup between the Sparks and Phoenix Mercury felt like déjà vu. When the Sparks faced Phoenix last month, the game ended with a failed…
Damaged engines didn’t affect Palisades firefight. But they point to a larger problem
After the Palisades fire ignited, top brass at the Los Angeles Fire Department were quick to say that they were hampered by broken fire engines…
Harry Potter fans point out one huge flaw with casting for new HBO series’ lead characters
The actors playing Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the new Harry Potter HBO show have been announced as the magical story gets a TV reboot…
Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum rally Sparks, but their comeback falls short
When the Sparks traded for Kelsey Plum, the buzz around her reunion with former championship teammate Dearica Hamby centered on one thing: their pedigree elevating…
Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks due to quad strain
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will be out at least two weeks with a left quad strain, the team announced Monday.The Fever did not say…
Kelsey Plum’s 28 points helps Sparks end losing streak
Against the Chicago Sky, the Sparks found themselves in a must-win situation, not in the grand scheme of the standings, but for peace of mind.…
Galaxy lose to San Diego in heartbreaker to remain winless
SAN DIEGO — Hirving Lozano scored in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time to lift San Diego FC to a 2-1 victory over the Galaxy on…
Trump at commencement hails West Point cadets, claims credit for U.S. military might
WEST POINT, N.Y. — President Trump used the first military commencement address of his second term Saturday to congratulate West Point cadets on their academic and physical…
Sparks’ furious late comeback falls short in loss to Valkyries
Although not an official rivalry steeped in tradition just yet, the competitiveness between California’s two WNBA teams suggests the start of one.With the Sparks and…
Kendrick Lamar, SZA’s wicked humor takes center stage at SoFi Stadium
Who knows if Kendrick Lamar will sit for a formal deposition in Drake’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, after Lamar flambéed him on…
Trump confronts South African leader with claims of systematic killing of white farmers
WASHINGTON — President Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing to address Trump’s baseless claim…
Sparks fade in second half, falling to Minnesota in home opener
You only get one shot at a first impression — and for the Sparks, led by a first-year coach and a new superstar, Sunday marked…
It’s not a rebuild for the Sparks, who look to contend now
Last November, gathered along the concourse of Crypto.com Arena, newly appointed Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts issued a clear directive on her first day for…
Benjamin Harris and Servite shine at Southern Section championships
In comic book terms, Servite’s group of talented sprinters would be described as “faster than a speeding bullet.”There’s so many of them that a rival…
‘Love, Death + Robots’ turns Red Hot Chili Peppers into string puppets
Chad Smith remembers the night in 2003 when the Red Hot Chili Peppers played for an audience of 80,000 or so amid the rolling hills…
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw filled with ‘gratitude’ on eve of 2025 debut
Last year could have been a storybook ending.Had Clayton Kershaw been healthy, he likely would have been part of the Dodgers’ postseason rotation. He would…