Chargers’ Ladd McConkey can finally learn from Keenan Allen in person
Even before Keenan Allen returned to the Chargers last week, he was already having an influence in the receiver room.As a rookie, Ladd McConkey studied…
Chargers vs. Saints takeaways: Trey Lance making backup QB case
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Chargers quarterback Trey Lance passes during the second half Sunday. (Eric Thayer / Associated Press) With a strong showing in the preseason opener…
Jen Pawol praised after breaking MLB umpire gender barrier
ATLANTA — Jen Pawol breezed through Sunday’s Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job.Considering Pawol became the first female…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manny Jacinto
Among the herd of aspiring actors who move to Los Angeles to pursue their Hollywood dreams, Manny Jacinto was sure to set modest expectations for…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Alan Tudyk
Even if you’re not sure you’ve seen Alan Tudyk in the numerous films or TV shows he’s appeared in, you’ve definitely heard him. Tudyk has…
Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state over Trump-backed redistricting
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office Monday if they don’t return after dozens of them…
Josh Gad may perform Sunday in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ post-COVID
Aug. 2, 2025 12:28 PM PT It felt like 2022 all over again when Josh Gad took to Instagram to express his heartbreak about contracting…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge has always written what she feels, and what she’s feeling right now, at this moment in her life, is liberated. The folk-rock legend,…
NASCAR: Bubba Wallace makes history with his Brickyard 400 victory
INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes,…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jack Quaid
After starring in several back-to-back projects over the past six months, Jack Quaid has been eager to finally settle in for a bit. “It’s amazing…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death: A second swimmer survived same drowning
New details about the circumstances of “Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death have emerged. The Red Cross in Costa Rica confirmed to The Times on…
Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain in power despite speculation
TOKYO — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement, despite media speculation and…
Freddie Freeman injured as Dodgers are swept by Brewers, again
When Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers last February, it looked like it could have marked the start of a goodbye tour.…
Off-duty border agent shot in a Manhattan park in apparent botched robbery, police say
NEW YORK — An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in a Manhattan park after an apparent robbery gone wrong, New York City police…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Marlee Matlin
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Marlee Matlin always looked forward to Sundays. It was her father’s only day off, so her family made…
Softies Burger opens bricks-and-mortar in USC Village
Josh Kim and Sam Hong had successful careers in tech — but in 2022, they decided to start making burgers, bought a few portable griddles…
Chip Gaines pushes back at critics of gay family on new show
Chip Gaines had a few select words after Samaritan’s Purse founder Franklin Graham publicly criticized his and wife Joanna’s new HBO Max show for casting…
2026 FIFA World Cup dress rehearsal exposes extreme heat problem
Six weeks ago in Munich, Paris Saint-Germain overwhelmed one of Europe’s top teams in the UEFA Champions League final, earning a trophy and recognition as…
Elmo hacked on X: Sesame Workshop slams ‘disgusting’ racist tweets
It seems Elmo’s world recently included vitriolic racist, antisemitic and foul-mouthed social media posts. “Sesame Street’s” perpetually 3½-year-old mascot caught his social media fans off…
Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey welcome baby girl
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are now parents, and the arrival of their baby girl has them both feeling lucky. Model-actor Culpo revealed Sunday that…