Shohei Ohtani’s struggles continue as Dodgers are swept by Cubs
CHICAGO — So often when the Dodgers needed it last year, Shohei Ohtani bailed them out.During stretches in which they were scuffling at the plate, or battling…
Why Carlos Santana was hospitalized before his Texas concert
Carlos Santana, instead of rocking out onstage at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre, spent his Tuesday evening receiving treatment in a hospital. The 77-year-old guitarist suffered…
Trump says Zelensky prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea
KYIV, Ukraine — President Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Ukraine’s president, saying Volodymyr Zelensky is prolonging the “killing field” after pushing back on ceding Crimea to…
Chargers to kick off NFL preseason in Hall of Fame Game
Already planned for an early kickoff to Week 1 in Brazil, the Chargers will get an early start to their preseason as they will face…
Shohei Ohtani is on a 40/40 pace. Can Dodgers give him more RBI shots?
Shohei Ohtani is not publicly known, nor personally sees himself, as a quick starter at the plate.“Overall, in my career,” he said through interpreter Will…
Former Pentagon spokesman tied to online DEI purge was asked to resign, official says
WASHINGTON — Former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot was asked to resign this week, a senior Defense official told the Associated Press on Thursday, in the latest shake-up…
Bobby Miller struggles, but Dodgers complete sweep of Rockies
One year and three weeks ago, Bobby Miller was at the peak of his young major league career.After a promising rookie campaign in 2023, the…
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw throws three scoreless innings in rehab start
Clayton Kershaw took the next step to a return from the 60-day injured list, making his first rehabilitation appearance in triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.The…
USC coach Lincoln Riley isn’t relying on spring transfer portal
When the transfer portal opened for its spring window in each of the past two years, Lincoln Riley still had important holes to fill on…
Nate Bargatze to host 2025 Emmys
Celebrated stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards this fall. Bargatze, known for his deadpan delivery and clean humor, had the highest-grossing…
Democrats decry ‘chaos’ of Trump trade war but are OK with some tariffs
WASHINGTON — Democrats are quick to say that President Trump’s tariffs are horrible, awful, terrible. But they are also stressing that they are not inherently anti-tariff.What Trump’s…
After delivering three walk-off hits, Mason Charles of Westlake is ready to dance
Westlake High’s baseball players are running out of ways to celebrate after six consecutive walk-off victories. They’ve been charging out of the dugout and jumping…
Galway Downs is no longer 2028 L.A. Olympics equestrian venue
Galway Downs was informed this week it won’t host equestrian events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Temecula Valley organization announced Friday.The 242-acre site…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard by Trump tariffs during the market meltdown
NEW YORK — As stocks tanked on tariff fears, Marjorie Taylor Greene showed her faith in the president not just with words but dollar bills.The Republican congresswoman,…
Federal immigration agents arrived, denied entry at L.A. schools
Federal agents were denied entrance to two elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District this week after they showed up unannounced and sought…
LeBron James, bringing big Ken-ergy, inspires new doll from Mattel
Basketball icon LeBron James is bringing big Ken-ergy to the toy world.Barbie maker Mattel on Wednesday announced that the influential Lakers star would be the…
L.A. looks to increase trash fees in each of the next five years
Faced with a nearly $1-billion budget shortfall, Los Angeles elected officials are returning to a tried-and-true formula for weathering difficult financial times: charging more for…
L.A. Convention Center renovation still alive, as City Council commits more funds
A plan to renovate the 1970s-era Convention Center is moving forward, with the Los Angeles City Council agreeing Wednesday to spend $27.7 million for additional…
Trump’s latest round of tariffs have taken effect — and more retaliation is coming. What we know
NEW YORK — President Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America’s trading partners. And there’s no end in sight.A number of sweeping new taxes…
Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel was quietly removed weeks ago as the acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and has been…