Oklahoma radio station agrees to play Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ’Em’
This ain’t Texas. A country music radio station in Oklahoma will indeed be playing Beyoncé’s two new country songs, “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages,”…
Travis Kelce called out by brother for bumping Andy Reid in Super Bowl
There was tough love. “You crossed the line,” Jason Kelce said. There was regret expressed. “It’s definitely unacceptable and I immediately wished I could take…
Opinion: Biden’s polls aren’t great. How much is the media’s fault?
Long before Fox News co-opted the phrase “fair and balanced” as its slogan, American media was striving to meet that standard. Unlike Faux News, which…
Anthony Davis has big game as Lakers defeat Pistons
Early in the second half of a mostly lopsided game Tuesday night, Austin Reaves tried to flip the ball behind his back to LeBron James.…
Half of Americans say California in decline, poll say
WASHINGTON — California’s national reputation as a place of dreams and prosperity is in jeopardy, battered by Republicans who dislike almost all aspects of the state…
Super Bowl draws record 123.4 million viewers, helped by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
If you bet on Super Bowl LVIII being the most watched TV event of all time, it’s time to collect. The telecast of the Kansas…
Spencer Dinwiddie explains why he picked the Lakers over Dallas
Spencer Dinwiddie walked through the Lakers’ El Segundo practice facility on Sunday behind his son Elijah when it really hit him. For the Los Angeles…
Usher, Alicia Keys reunite for ‘My Boo’ at Super Bowl
While Usher and Alicia Keys were all smiles during their intimate Super Bowl duet, some tongues got a-wagging. But Keys’ husband — producer Swizz Beatz…
Travis Kelce shoved Andy Reid to tell coach ‘how much I love him’
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made contact with Andy Reid on the sideline during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, knocking the 65-year-old head…
Which NFL team was the last to win back-to-back Super Bowls?
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to make Super Bowl history Sunday — or at least recent Super Bowl history. Eight…
Opinion: Elon Musk rides to the rescue of Gina Carano, fired by Disney for ‘abhorrent’ posts
Social media is awash with stupidity, cruelty and wrongheaded political opinions passed off as deep thoughts and intellectual acuity. Three years ago, the actor Gina…
Jim Hiller wins in his coaching debut as Kings beat Oilers 4-0
For at least one night, the Kings got the momentum they were looking for after a coaching change. David Rittich stopped 27 shots for his…
Why MAGA’s temporary love of San Francisco should be permanent
It is perhaps a sign of our nonsensical political times that the silliest of theatrics can reveal the most serious of truths. Just look at…
Calmes: Will that special counsel report light a fire under Biden?
Sure, special counsel Robert Hur absolved President Biden of any criminality in retaining classified documents after his vice presidency. But was the Republican lawyer nonetheless…
Opinion: Age matters. Which is why Biden’s age is his superpower
Joe Biden is old. Like each of us, he comes from a particular place in history, in his case the LBJ years. And that’s one…
Former USC star Sam Darnold has a backup plan with the 49ers
LAS VEGAS — During the San Francisco 49ers’ run to Super Bowl LVIII, Sam Darnold’s one-play-away mentality as a backup quarterback came to life. In…
Can Taylor Swift park a private jet for Vegas Super Bowl?
Taylor Swift needs to get from Tokyo to Las Vegas this weekend. Chances are she’ll be using a private jet to get from Japan’s capital…
No Super Bowl wager between Newsom and Missouri governor. Instead, a poke at DeSantis
Gov. Gavin Newsom flew to Las Vegas on Friday to cheer for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs…
Shohei Ohtani says he’s just trying to fit in with Dodgers
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani’s first media scrum from Camelback Ranch as a Dodger went just about as expected Friday. A massive cohort of Japanese reporters, most…
If Taylor Swift wants revenge against her haters, here’s a good bet
The right wing’s unhealthy obsession with Taylor Swift has hit critical mass in the run-up to this weekend’s Super Bowl match-up between the San Francisco…