‘Superman’ review: David Corenswet is a Man of Steel with a mind of marshmallow
Fine, I’ll say it. I need Superman. I’m craving a hero who stands for truth and justice whether he’s rescuing cats or reporting the news.…
U.S. can claim a win despite falling to Mexico in Gold Cup final
The U.S. was thoroughly outplayed by Mexico in Sunday’s CONCACAF Gold Cup final. It was outshot, outpassed, outpossessed and arguably out of its league.Which, surprisingly,…
Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way role going (mostly) well a month in
MILWAUKEE — His breaths were heavy. His answers were interrupted by deep inhales. And beads of sweat were dripping from his forehead.Tired? Perhaps.But personally invigorated? There seemed…
Nate Jackson made his name on viral crowd work, but his comedy is so much more
There’s a reason Nate Jackson’s debut Netflix special arrives during barbecue season. Perched on a stool under the spotlight at his shows, the comedian spends…
Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of immigrants with no ties there
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May bound for South…
Ukraine’s European backers mull over their options after the U.S. pauses weapons shipments
AARHUS, Denmark — In the windswept gardens of a Danish chateau, President Volodymyr Zelensky and some of Ukraine’s main European backers weighed options Thursday for filling the…
Clayton Kershaw, Dodger teammates bask in glow of 3,000th strikeout
It wasn’t so much the culmination of a career as it was another signpost pointing the way to the Hall of Fame.It certainly wasn’t the…
‘All the Sharks’ review: The friendliest competitive shark show
It’s been 50 years since “Jaws” ruined that summer, spawning a fleet of increasingly dreadful sequels and knockoffs, turning a simple fish into a movie…
Extravagant coffee and matcha drinks in Los Angeles
In a coffee city like Los Angeles, it’s no surprise that many coffee shops, teahouses and cafes take creativity to the next level. The sweet…
VTubers are descending on L.A. with multiple concerts
Kou Mariya hasn’t shown her work to her family. That’s because Mariya, not her real name, is living a dual identity, and to protect her…
Want to escape L.A.? California’s BLM land remains wild and often free
One of the most maddening situations that any L.A. outdoors lover can experience is wanting to go camping only to find that every campground within…
How a three-pitch mix has Clayton Kershaw on cusp of 3,000 strikeouts
The transformation happened quickly in May 2009.Early into his second year in the majors, a young Clayton Kershaw was enduring a sophomore slump with the…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers cruise past the White Sox
For the Chicago White Sox, it was not a question of whether Shane Smith was the best pitcher they had to offer against the Dodgers…
Elon Musk learns that bullies aren’t your friends. Now what?
The thing about bullies is they don’t have real friends. They have lieutenants, followers and victims — sometimes all three rolled into one. Most of…
Wild stories about Guns N’ Roses from former manager Alan Niven
On the Shelf Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories By Alan NivenECW Press: 240 pages, $23If you buy books linked on our site, The…
Glenn Whipp’s Emmy ballot: Read his list of dream nominees
Emmy nominations voting ends tonight at 10 p.m. PT. Still need help with your ballot?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host…
‘Nautilus’ review: Capt. Nemo’s swashbuckling origin story
Certain elements of Jules Verne’s 1870 novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” have become a TV series, “Nautilus,” premiering Sunday on AMC, which picked…
Biden, Harris, Walz attend funeral of slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was honored for her legislative accomplishments and her humanity during a funeral Saturday where former President Biden and…
Far from their best, Dodgers still find a way to beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dave Roberts has a high bar for his $400 million baseball team.Sure, the Dodgers entered Friday winners of 13 of their 17, tied…
Olivier Giroud parting ways with LAFC after disappointing stint
Olivier Giroud is parting ways with LAFC after one disappointing year with the club.The 38-year-old Giroud and LAFC announced the decision Friday on social media.…