Can Lincoln Riley coach? USC and its fans need an answer
The last time Los Angeles got a good look at Lincoln Riley, he was getting blown out by his biggest rival.The last time USC fans…
Clayton Kershaw stuggles, Padres sweep Dodgers to close gap in NL West
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers have yet to receive the boosts of their five trade deadline player acquisitions.Over the final two months of the season, they’ll…
José Soriano provides solid innings as Angels defeat Mariners
SEATTLE — José Soriano gave up one run in 7⅔ innings, Luis Rengifo delivered a key two-run single in his return from the injured list, and…
For first time, Trump campaign describes his wound from rally shooting
In the first detailed description of the wound former President Trump suffered from a would-be assassin’s bullet, his campaign put out a statement Saturday saying…
Bernice Johnson Reagon, singer and activist, dies at 81
Bernice Johnson Reagon, the civil rights activist and singer behind vocal groups like the Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock, has died. She…
A look inside the new state fair cannabis consumption lounge
SACRAMENTO — Last month, the California State Fair announced plans to allow cannabis to be sold and consumed on-site for the first time in its 170-year…
Cal Raleigh homers twice as Mariners rout slumping Angels
Cal Raleigh homered from each side of the plate for the second time in three days, and J.P. Crawford had a two-run homer while getting…
Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam producer Andrew Watt is living the dream
Andrew Watt is chilling. The 33-year-old wunderkind record producer plans to decompress over the next couple of months at his Malibu rental, enjoying the Southern…
Angels get shut out in series finale against the Cubs
CHICAGO — Hayden Wesneski threw 6⅓ innings, Michael Busch hit a two-run home run and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Angels 5-0 on Sunday.Wesneski (3-5)…
Bronny James starts in his summer debut with the Lakers
SAN FRANCISCO — In his highly anticipated NBA summer league debut, Lakers second-round draft pick Bronny James took his first step toward shedding the nepotism draft…
A week after sweeping the Athletics, the Angels are swept by Oakland
OAKLAND — Lawrence Butler homered, JP Sears won for the first time in more than a month, and the Oakland Athletics blanked the Angels on Thursday…
Eritrean is first Black cyclist to win Tour de France stage
Biniam Girmay grew up in Eritrea watching the Tour de France cycling race on TV each July with his father. This week, Girmay became the…
Long a Republican state, Louisiana is redder than ever under new governor
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana has long been reliably red. The Bayou State has voted for the Republican candidate in every presidential election since 2000, with…
Kei Kamara moves up goals list as LAFC plays Austin FC to a draw
AUSTIN, Texas — Kei Kamara scored his 145th MLS goal, tying Landon Donovan for second on the league’s all-time scoring list, and LAFC played Austin to…
Robbie Rogers’ legacy as a gay man extends beyond soccer
Robbie Rogers was back at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday. It wasn’t his first visit since playing his final game for the Galaxy eight…
Julio Torres discusses ‘Fantasmas’ and the absurdity behind his art
On New Year’s Eve 2020, comedian and actor Julio Torres decided to splurge on himself. He headed to Mociun, a jewelry store in the Williamsburg…
Is Mookie Betts at shortstop a sustainable option for the Dodgers?
Three months in, the amazement has yet to dissipate. Every day, the Dodgers watch Mookie Betts take the field hours before first pitch, field dozens…
Stanley Cup Final: Panthers shut out Oilers to win Game 1
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky put on a master class against Connor McDavid and every other player who dared shoot the puck at him, his teammates…
Mookie Betts breaks out of his slump as Dodgers defeat Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The question was inevitable, even if Dave Roberts found the narrative overly convenient. After a blistering start to the season offensively, Dodgers star Mookie…
Nolan Schanuel ends hitless skid as Angels sweep the Padres
Nolan Schanuel and Zach Neto homered as the Angels finished off a three-game sweep of San Diego with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night after Padres…