Box office bombs. Cable’s collapse. What went wrong for Hollywood in 2024
Note: The Wide Shot newsletter will be off next week.When chronicling what went wrong in Hollywood in 2024, it’s hard to narrow down the list…
Here’s how the Rams could clinch the NFC West in Week 17
The NFC West title, and a home game for a wild-card round, are within the Rams’ reach.They could clinch as soon as Saturday against the…
Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alexander Isak, Thomas Partey
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool): Even though he scored against Tottenham, it's not just that. His last couple of performances have been really good, we have started…
The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 5.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. ST. JOHN BOSCO…
Los Angeles arts events this weekend are Wabanaki basketry, flamenco
Sure, many of us have had Christmas covers on repeat lately, but I’ve also been playing the soundtrack and score of the still-brilliant 1994 movie…
A taste of 1789 Japan
A meal out of history, babka love, Christmas Caesar, Kismet’s cheesy pickle-and-greens dip, ranking the best and worst chicken tenders, a Somni sneak peek, why…
Rams’ Tyler Higbee excited about long-awaited return vs. Jets
Tyler Higbee is understandably excited.It’s been 11 long months since the Rams’ veteran tight end last played for the Rams.The ninth-year pro underwent major knee…
Chargers takeaways: Comeback vs. Broncos puts playoff berth in sight
Cameron Dicker could see the confusion on the Denver sideline when the Chargers lined up for a free kick at the Denver 47-yard line. Even…
Eight women. Five spots. Who’s in?
Salaries of $500,000 and up are a “dime a dozen”? Makes me think the good folks at Kraft Heinz are being a little stingy with…
Chargers rally to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
Jim Harbaugh called. The Chargers responded.Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seedings but also…
Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC and passes on NFL draft
Safety Kamari Ramsey, one of the leaders of USC’s improved defense, will return to anchor a rebuilt Trojans secondary in 2025, handing USC a significant…
Calmes: A peaceful transfer of power — you can thank Harris and Biden
Did you miss it? On Tuesday, the electoral college made official what we’ve known for six weeks: Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris for the presidency.Americans…
Strong at any age: Older adults share their favorite fitness routines
Mark Olson at the gym. (Mark Olsen) “Throughout my life I’ve been a skier, weightlifter, hiker and runner, including many local 10K races. Following open-heart…
Liberia’s parliament catches fire for second time in a week | Politics
NewsFeedLiberia’s parliament building caught fire for the second time within a week. Flames could be seen engulfing its prominent dome.Published On 18 Dec 202418 Dec…
Against the Broncos, Chargers will face a problem (Bo Nix) that L.A. created
Bo Nix isn’t the same quarterback the Chargers prepared for in Week 6. Jesse Minter knows he’s partially to blame.“We kind of sparked his run…
Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game gets moved to Dec. 28
The Chargers’ Week 17 game against the New England Patriots is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. PST as the NFL Network chose the…
Hollywood year in review: Who won in 2024?
There were plenty of things that went wrong for Hollywood in the year 2024. There were box office flops (sorry, “Joker: Folie à Deux” and…
‘I’ve travelled around the world twice and I've only spent £50 a week’
A British woman has travelled around the world twice on a tiny budget of just £50 a week - and she has no plans to…
Chargers-Broncos game could decide their playoff opponents
The game got away. Needing to pick up the pieces after a 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Chargers will try to ensure…
Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Diallo, Isak, Sarr, Gray, Ugarte, Pickford
Amad Diallo (Manchester United): It's been really difficult to pick the forwards this week but Amad Diallo is the only one who is a no-brainer.…