Russell Westbrook’s return can’t save Clippers from another loss
Tyronn Lue’s Clippers have been baffling because they’ve been plagued by inconsistent play despite having such a talented group led by stars Kawhi Leonard and…
M. Emmet Walsh, ‘Blood Simple’ character actor, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES — M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” has…
Hallie Jackson is the new Sunday anchor for ‘NBC Nightly News’
Hallie Jackson is taking over the anchor chair on the Sunday edition of “NBC Nightly News.” NBC News announced Wednesday that Jackson would take over…
Trevor Bauer to pitch with Diablos Rojos of the Mexican League
Trevor Bauer pitched last season in Japan. He’ll start this season pitching in Mexico. With the Major League Baseball season starting Wednesday and none of…
SXSW: Peso Pluma ends show with heated message
Peso Pluma paced across the stage to the sounds of uproarious applause. His set was coming to a close, but there was something he needed…
Savannah Chrisley says ‘Masked Singer’ gig was for parents
Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley says her “Masked Singer” debut was about anything but her musical skills. The 26-year-old podcast host, best known for USA…
Joey Bosa reworks contract for Chargers; TE Hayden Hurst added
The Chargers are retaining Joey Bosa after the veteran edge rusher agreed to rework his contract for salary-cap purposes. Also Thursday, free-agent tight end Hayden…
3 face federal firearms charges after Super Bowl parade shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three Missouri men have been charged with federal counts related to the illegal purchase of high-powered rifles and guns with extended magazines…
Will RFK Jr. pick Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura as running mate?
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has developed a reputation as a conspiracy theorist. He could be conspiring to get another such person on…
LeBron James exits early, Lakers fall to Sacramento Kings
Ugly losses produce frustrated locker rooms, and considering what happened Wednesday to the Lakers against the Kings, it should be no surprise people were upset.…
Courts say Anaheim did not violate Brown Act in stadium talks
The plea agreement signed by former Anaheim mayor Harry Sidhu was damning: At a time the city of Anaheim was negotiating a stadium deal with…
Why ‘the numbers weren’t good’ for Yoshinobu Yamamoto in second spring start
PHOENIX — Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not feel comfortable pitching out of the stretch on Wednesday, which was unfortunate seeing as the new Dodgers right-hander spent most…
Rooster Teeth shut down by Warner Bros. Discovery
Rooster Teeth, known for producing comedic web series like “Red vs. Blue,” is shutting down, another casualty as digital media companies struggle to gain large…
Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for president
WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president on Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the then-president for…
Shohei Ohtani greets his former Angels teammates, then goes hitless
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani exchanged handshakes and hugs in the outfield with former teammates and coaches before Tuesday night’s Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch, and…
USWNT defeats Colombia, will play Canada in Gold Cup semifinals
First-half goals from Lindsey Horan, Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw carried the women’s national team to a 3-0 win over Colombia on Sunday in a…
Who did two of Steve Garvey’s teammates endorse for U.S. Senate?
In 1977, and again in 1978, the Dodgers lost the World Series to the hated New York Yankees. The third time was the charm: In…
LeBron James rallies Lakers in fourth to beat Clippers
LeBron James’ tongue wagged after he glided from right to left to bank in a runner off one foot. He shook his head after he…
Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes strong spring debut
PHOENIX — When the Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, pitching coach Mark Prior knew there would be cultural differences to bridge with the star Japanese…
Paul George to miss Clippers’ game vs. Lakers on Wednesday
Clippers All-Star forward Paul George will miss his second straight game because of left knee soreness, coach Tyronn Lue said. Lue said George would not…