No. 2 UCLA at No. 9 USC basketball: Three things to know
USC’s Kayla Padilla, right, regains control of the ball in front of UCLA’s Londynn Jones during the Bruins’ win at Pauley Pavilion on Dec. 30.…
Rams’ Aaron Donald vs. Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘You know some things’
Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald will not chase or hit Jared Goff until Sunday night, when the Rams play the Detroit Lions in an NFC…
The Spirit of Detroit’ has made Matthew Stafford a city idol
DETROIT — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has spent his career lighting up scoreboards, but this one was more meaningful than most. It is beside a football…
Linsley might have to go; Chargers Allen, Williams want to stay
Almost certainly facing retirement, Chargers center Corey Linsley explained Monday that he’s more grateful than discouraged. The veteran said he’s “probably 99% sure” that he…
Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It’s not the first time
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was asked by a New Hampshire voter about the reason for the Civil War, and she didn’t mention…
L.A. comedian Neel Nanda dies, just days after 32nd birthday
Just nine days ago, Los Angeles comic Neel Nanda was headlining a Toronto comedy club for the first time, cracking up the crowd and inviting…
Chargers interim coach Giff Smith embraces his new challenge
He stepped before the assembled media Tuesday for the first time as an interim NFL head coach and sounded as if he was ready for…
The quirkier the better when it comes to scoring ‘Poor Things’
Out of nowhere comes Jerskin Fendrix, the surprise first-time composer of what is arguably the strangest film score of the year: “Poor Things.” This fractured…
Dodgers nearing trade to acquire Tyler Glasnow from Rays
On the same day the Dodgers introduced Shohei Ohtani , the club on Thursday was nearing the completion of another major addition. The Dodgers and…
Nancy Pelosi endorses Gil Cisneros in San Gabriel House race
SACRAMENTO — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Democrat Gil Cisneros in the race for a San Gabriel Valley-based House seat that is open for…
Anthony Davis leads LeBron-less Lakers over the San Antonio Spurs
SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis knows the pressure, the need to turn things around for a franchise after they invest a top pick in you. He…
Kenny Chesney shares tender message to Taylor Swift
Country singer Kenny Chesney has nothing but love for Time magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year: Taylor Swift. The “When the Sun Goes Down” artist…
How Chris Messina practiced his ‘Air’ f-bombs with his kids
“In playing David Falk, yes, he’s angry and yes, he’s fierce, but I also think he enjoys this game that they’re playing,” Chris Messina says…