The Sports Report: Michael Conforto helps Dodgers earn a split with the Mets
From Benjamin Royer: It was supposed to be a day off for Freddie Freeman.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran…
The Sports Report: Pitching woes haunt the Dodgers again
From Kevin Baxter: The Dodgers made history when they opened the season with eight straight wins, something no reigning World Series champion had ever done.…
The Sports Report: – Los Angeles Times
From Jack Harris: It was a night of redemption at Dodger Stadium.For the struggling home team, its recently beleaguered closer and its enigmatic third baseman…
Shigeo Nagashima, Japanese baseball legend, dies at 89
Former Yomiuri Giants player and manager Shigeo Nagashima, one of the biggest stars of Nippon Professional Baseball, died early Tuesday morning of pneumonia at a…
Blake Lively drops claims of emotional distress against Justin Baldoni
In the latest twist in the legal saga between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Lively is dropping two claims against Baldoni of emotional distress. As…
Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE
WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending, taking funding away from programs targeted by Elon…
St. Francis freshman Jaden Soong wins the CIF golf title
Southern California is where golf prodigies Tiger Woods and Patrick Cantlay first began to receive attention as youths, and 14-year-old Jaden Soong, a member of…
Trump pushes a July 4 deadline for big tax bill as senators dig in
WASHINGTON — President Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by the Fourth of…
Newark mayor sues New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor on Tuesday over his arrest on a trespassing charge at a federal immigration detention…
The Sports Report: USC’s baseball season comes to an end
From Shotgun Spratling: There’s levels to a proper program build. Baby steps have to sometimes be taken, even if everyone involved would like to jump…
The Sports Report: It’s bad news, good news for UCLA
From Tim Willert: UCLA‘s run at the Women’s College World Series ended Sunday, two innings after Bruins slugger Megan Grant extended it.Laura Mealer‘s bases-loaded, walk-off…
Prep talk: Freshman golfer Jaden Soong of St. Francis loves pressure
Jaden Soong, a freshman golfer at St. Francis High, thrives under pressure. “I will say I like pressure,” he said.Twice in the last two weeks,…
The Sports Report: UCLA gets walk-off win at Women’s College World Series
From Tim Willert: Jessica Clements hit a walk-off, two-run home run in the seventh inning early Friday morning to carry ninth-seeded UCLA past No. 16…
The Sports Report: Jalen Ramsey rumors swirl around the Rams
From Gary Klein: As the Rams went through organized-team activities on Wednesday, the players on the field were not the most compelling storyline.The distinction belongs…
The Sports Report: Michael Conforto, Max Muncy lead Dodgers to victory
From Jack Harris: For a few weeks now, the Dodgers have been in the “treading water” portion of their season, trying to work through injuries…
Trump to pardon Todd Chrisley, Julie Chrisley in fraud case
“Chrisley Knows Best” reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley may soon leave life in federal prison behind, thanks to President Trump. The White…
Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy
LIVERPOOL, England — A 53-year-old British man who injured 65 people when his car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League…
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the…
Prep Rally: High school football is changing, but for the better or for the worse?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. Whether you’ve been paying attention or not, high school football is changing. Let’s discuss.Dealing with changes…
The Sports Report: UCLA softball advances to Women’s College World Series
Oklahoma City bound.UCLA softball is heading to its 33rd Women’s College World Series after rallying from a game down to win the Columbia Super Regional,…