Will California approve gaming machines to help save horse racing?
California horse racing, now in danger of shutting down, could have put itself on solid footing more than a decade ago when it explored the…
Utilityman Kiké Hernández agrees to new contract with Dodgers
After welcoming a flurry of new faces to the organization this offseason, the Dodgers brought back a much more familiar figure on Sunday.The team and…
Lakers acquire Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade
NEW YORK — The Lakers pulled off a stunning trade Saturday night, sending center Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for star guard Luka Doncic to set…
Dodgers avoid arbitration and agree on a deal with reliever Alex Vesia
The Dodgers won’t have an arbitration hearing after all this offseason.The team agreed to terms with reliever Alex Vesia on Wednesday, according to a person…
Former Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott signing with Chargers
Former Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott will be signed to the Chargers’ practice squad, according to a person with knowledge of the deal not…
Riot’s ‘Arcane’ TV series was a Netflix hit, financial miss
When Riot Games first decided to make a TV show inspired by its hit game “League of Legends,” the video game publisher took the unusual…
Teoscar Hernández agrees to 3-year, $66-million deal with Dodgers
Teoscar Hernández wanted to stay with the Dodgers.The Dodgers wanted to keep Teoscar Hernández.As the sides grinded through a weeks-long negotiation for the free-agent outfielder…
Decolonizing Data: Reclaiming Literacy from the Western Knowledge Canon in South Africa’s ECD
In a world where colonial legacies continue to dictate the frameworks of knowledge, the ways we measure literacy in South Africa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD)…
Rams trade CB Tre’Davious White to Ravens for seventh-round draft pick
The Rams did not let the NFL trade deadline pass without making a deal.The Rams are trading veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White to the Baltimore Ravens,…
Why to avoid MSNBC, CNN ‘chartthrobs’ during 2024 election
I cannot profess to much success in the way of viral fame. On my social media you will find no thirst traps, no meme-inspired Halloween…
Lakers two-way player Christian Koloko cleared to play
Center Christian Koloko, whom the Lakers signed to a two-way contract while he was still not cleared for competition, has been approved by a panel…
Lakers hire Dr. Vanessa Brooks as head athletic trainer
The Lakers have hired Dr. Vanessa Brooks as their head athletic trainer, people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the…
Clayton Kershaw not ready to face hitters as chance of postseason return is fading
The chances of three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw bolstering the Dodgers’ injury ravaged rotation, at least for the first round of…
A lack of knowledge among Americans sees a push for civics education
BLUFFTON, South Carolina — On the first day of his American National Government class, professor Kevin Dopf asks how many of his students are United States…
Pac-12 conference is targeting Mountain West schools for rebuild
The Pac-12 is ready to begin its rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State of the Mountain West, with those…
Popular Mike Greenberg to host ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’
Mike Greenberg will replace Sam Ponder as host of “Sunday NFL Countdown” on ESPN, the network announced Tuesday. Ponder was laid off last week along…
The rail industry is helping to get sporting knowledge back on track with new audio series
Hosted by Kirsty Gallacher, each episode delves into a different sport and features an interview with a sporting legend - like Luke Littler, Kate Cross…
With minutes to spare at trade deadline, Dodgers land Jack Flaherty
SAN DIEGO — It took until the final hours before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but the Dodgers finally landed the impact pitcher they so desperately coveted.In a…
Paris Olympics 2024: How well do you know Team GB’s athletes? Test your knowledge in our quiz
Team GB are taking more than 350 athletes to the Olympics in Paris as they aim to surpass the 64 medals, including 22 golds, won…
Dodgers designate left-hander James Paxton for assignment
With a personnel crunch looming on their 40-man roster and in their starting rotation, the Dodgers shook up their pitching staff Monday afternoon.The team decided…