Why are the Galaxy the worst and one of the best teams in MLS?
The Galaxy are the worst team in Major League Soccer. That’s not subjective opinion, it’s objective fact. Just look at the MLS standings, where the…
Hezly Rivera wins the 2025 U.S. gymnastics championships title
NEW ORLEANS — Hezly Rivera was the fresh face a year ago. The newcomer. The teenager on a team of 20-something Olympic gymnasts, doing her best to…
A few slices of life from the future Los Angeles
Aug. 10, 2025 3 AM PT Ham and CheeseBy Steph Cha Author Steph Cha in the kitchen at Louisa’s Trattoria in Larchmont Village. (Genaro Molina…
Rams vs. Cowboys five things to watch: Rookies in spotlight
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Receiver Konata Mumpfield made multiple plays. So did running back Jarquez Hunter and other Rams rookies during training camp and a joint practice…
‘Wednesday’ bosses talk Season 2, plus what to stream this weekend
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who channels Wednesday Addams’ contemptuous energy every day of the week. After a nearly three-year absence, everyone’s…
‘The Pitt’ premiere’s ‘Easter eggs,’ explained character by character
“7 a.m.,” the pilot episode of “The Pitt,” introduces viewers to the organized chaos of a Pittsburgh hospital emergency room and the doctors and nurses…
Sawtelle guide: The best restaurants and things to do
While most Japantowns across the country have vanished, Los Angeles is home to not just one, but two, Japanese enclaves. Most people know Little Tokyo.…
After a reference to Trump’s impeachments is removed from Smithsonian, questions arise
NEW YORK — It would seem the most straightforward of notions: A thing takes place, and it goes into the history books or is added to museum…
Law Roach settles into ‘Project Runway’s’ judges panel
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who likes a dramatic comeback.Remember when Heidi Klum drilled into our reality TV heads that, in fashion,…
Chargers legend Antonio Gates inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio — Sterling Sharpe stood at the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his…
‘Leanne’ review: A conventional sitcom, but it’s good company
The practice of building a situation comedy around a stand-up comedian is hallowed television practice, going back to Jack Benny and Danny Thomas and running…
‘Together’ review: Dave Franco and Alison Brie urge to merge
Michael Shanks’ “Together” is the only romance you’ll see this year that’s infatuated by John Carpenter and Plato. A fusion of body horror and couples…
Chris Paul glad to be back home in L.A. with the Clippers
Before Chris Paul’s voice echoed through the room, his reasons for returning home were staring at him.His three children, perched quietly next to their mom,…
Why ‘Kennections’ quiz pro Ken Jennings loves trivia and fears AI
On the Shelf The Complete Kennections By Ken JenningsScribner: 480 pages, $21If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…
Puka Nacua knows a big 2025 for Rams could mean a big payday
Puka Nacua saw the numbers.So, no doubt, did Rams general manager Les Snead and other team executives who handle contract negotiations.When Garrett Wilson of the…
3 things that should scare us about Trump’s fake video of Obama
On Sunday, our thoughtful and reserved president reposted on his Truth Social site a video generated by artificial intelligence that falsely showed former President Obama…
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is canceled. He won’t go quietly
We seem to be in an era of endings. The end of ethical norms, of the rule of law, of science, of democracy, of Marc…
SiR is set to make his headlining debut at the Hollywood Bowl
In a TikTok video captured by a fan at one of SiR’s sold-out L.A. shows last August, the Inglewood-born singer-songwriter breaks down into tears after…
How to revitalize baseball’s All-Star Game? Bat flips
ATLANTA — We need bat flips.The home run swing-off to end Tuesday’s All-Star Game was great. Whether you embrace it as a revelation or dismiss it as…
‘The Institute’ review: Stephen King series pits children against adults
“The Institute,” a 2019 novel by Stephen King, Maine’s Master of the Macabre — or horror, I just said macabre for the alliteration — has…