Matthew Stafford will start in Rams’ season opener against Texans
Matthew Stafford will start at quarterback and the plan is for Alaric Jackson to start at left tackle on Sunday in the season opener against…
Why the Dodgers aren’t moving Mookie Betts back to right field
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wanted to set the record straight: Mookie Betts is his shortstop.“Mookie,” Roberts said, “will not go to right field.”Roberts repeated the…
Brits warned to stop adopting common sitting position on flights
AXA Health physiotherapist Bethany Tomlinson has warned plane plassengers to stop adopting a common sitting position when aboard flights due to the health risksIt's hard…
Former L.A. Fire Chief accuses Mayor Bass of defamation
The former Los Angeles fire chief filed a legal claim against the city Wednesday, alleging that Mayor Karen Bass “orchestrated a campaign of misinformation, defamation,…
Mikhal Johnson is one of many difference-makers on defensive line
Sixth in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Mikhal Johnson, Sierra Canyon defensive lineman.Mikhal Johnson, 6 feet 2…
D.C. Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city’s precarious position
NEW YORK — As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Trump’s efforts to clamp down on crime, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is…
Madden Williams leads way for St. John Bosco’s all-star receivers
Third in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Madden Williams, St. John Bosco receiver.If blockers are a quarterback’s…
Micah Banuelos could be a factor as USC pushes to improve its offensive line
Before he arrived at USC, Micah Banuelos was already pretty accustomed to playing through pain. As a standout offensive and defensive lineman at Kennedy Catholic…
Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for you
WASHINGTON — Diplomacy may be soft power, but in President Trump’s administration, it’s also lately a soft landing.National security adviser Mike Waltz was nominated as United Nations…
Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades
CHICAGO — During Donald Trump’s campaign for president last year, he sought to ease the concerns of voters alarmed that the Supreme Court he helped shape during…
USC cornerback Prophet Brown to miss start of season
Through the first two weeks of USC’s preseason football camp, Prophet Brown had established himself as one of the early standouts in a crowded cornerback…
England vs Spain: Red Roses jostle for position before Rugby World Cup
Zoe Harrison, in competition with Holly Aitchison, has a chance to cement her spot at 10. Lucy Packer, England's starting nine in their World Cup…
Newsom provides new details about his plan for redistricting fight with Trump
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’s considering calling a special election on Nov. 4 to ask voters to approve new congressional maps in California…
Trump administration maneuvers to keep Essayli as L.A.’s U.S. Attorney
The White House moved Tuesday to keep interim U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli in power as Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor, marking the Trump administration’s latest…
Letters to Sports: Folks are singing the Dodger blues
Lately, while watching the Dodgers play, losing streak and all, I am reminded of something the great Benoit Benjamin once said: “Bad team, man. Bad…
State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The U.S. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration…
Dodgers pursue record for most MLB All-Star starters
All-Star voting resumes Monday at 9 a.m. PDT for 48 hours with the Dodgers entertaining the possibility of fielding an unprecedented eight position players. The…
As Trump goes to G-7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated
WASHINGTON — President Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into submission — a gamble that is increasingly being tested ahead of the Group of…
Trump’s war on Latinos reaches a new low in abuse of Sen. Alex Padilla
The U.S. population includes an estimated 65.2 million Latinos, nearly a quarter of whom call California home. For over a century, Latinos were absent from…
Dodgers unable to capitalize on chances in shutout loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — The revolving door on the pitcher’s mound continues to spin for the Dodgers, who called Justin Wrobleski up from the minors to start Friday’s…