Chjargers say two defensive stars will be ready for opener
The Chargers have spent much of the preseason without two of their defensive cornerstones, All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. and four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher…
Pat McAfee says ‘God,’ not ESPN, told him to stop Caitlin Clark talk
ESPN personality Pat McAfee says he’s been told not to talk about Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark on his show anymore.Told by whom?By “God” and…
Kamala Harris poised to make history, accept Democratic nomination
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to make history Thursday night as she becomes the first Black woman and first Indian American to accept…
Angels GM Perry Minasian agrees to two-year contract extension
General manager Perry Minasian has agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2026 with the Angels.Minasian agreed to the deal Thursday with the Angels, who…
Trump analogies fly from DNC speakers Obama, Clinton, Jeffries
So what is former President Trump “like”? Speakers at the Democratic National Convention have some ideas, and this week they’ve offered up plenty of comparisons…
Opinion: How Shirley Chisholm’s run for president led to Kamala Harris’
When Kamala Harris takes the stage on Thursday night, becoming the first woman of color to accept the Democratic Party nomination for president, she will…
Coach Walz steals the show from Oprah and Stevie Wonder
CHICAGO — Democrats turned up the wattage at their convention Wednesday, rolling out celebrities including Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Oprah Winfrey to vouch for Kamala…
Kamala and Doug, Tim and Gwen: DNC power couples are all the rage
Watching Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff address the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, it was difficult not to wonder if my TV had somehow tuned…
Ashanti and Nelly are parents. Musicians welcome a baby boy
Looks as if Ashanti has a new baby to sing about: her first child, with rapper Nelly. The “Baby” singer announced Monday that she and…
Oprah Winfrey steps up for Kamala Harris at the DNC
CHICAGO — Legendary talk show host and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey made a surprise speech Wednesday on behalf of Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, to the…
Taylor Swift breaks silence on Vienna shows; it was ‘restraint’
Superstar Taylor Swift broke her weeks-long silence over the cancellation of three Austrian concerts due to a terrorist threat, saying on social media that she…
It’s VP nominee Tim Walz’s night in the spotlight at DNC
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher from rural Nebraska, will speak to the biggest audience of his political career on Wednesday…
Five takeaways from UCLA football training camp workouts
DeShaun Foster just gave away part of his first game plan.Contrary to many of his counterparts who take their teams to Honolulu, UCLA’s new football…
The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 25
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Source link
At DNC, Barack and Michelle Obama bring fire and vengeance
CHICAGO — Barack and Michelle Obama resurfaced, with a vengeance.Doug Emhoff, the nation’s second gentleman, turned on the goofy charm.A number of rhetorical torches were passed.With…
High school football: Week 1 schedule for Aug. 29-31
Prep football: Week 1 schedule for Southland teams, Aug. 29-31. Source link
Jamie-Lynn Sigler celebrates son’s release from hospital
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is celebrating her 10-year-old son’s discharge from the hospital after receiving a “nightmare” diagnosis and going through weeks of “trauma” earlier this summer.…
Meet the Republicans stumping for Harris at the DNC
Rich Logis was a “die-hard” independent — disillusioned with U.S. politics and the two-party system — when he threw himself into the MAGA movement.Drawn to…
Kamala Harris’ tan suit: She won’t be taking fashion notes from media
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance Monday on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Her remarks…
Former White House Press Secretary Grisham: Trump calls supporters ‘basement dwellers’
Former President Trump’s onetime White House press secretary told delegates at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday that Trump, when out of the public eye,…