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…
Paris Saint-Germain aims for greatness with fewer superstars
Last week, for the first time in nearly a decade, Paris Saint-Germain opened its season without Neymar, Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe. Two years ago,…
What Trump’s crowd obsession says about him — and the 2024 race
Forget about the economy, the war in Gaza, the perils of global warming. Never mind the crime issue or that favorite Trumpian hobbyhorse, immigration and…
Luis Perez grew up a fan of Chargers, now a fan of their new QB
Luis Perez, a Chula Vista native who grew up a lifelong Chargers fan, now finds himself donning the powder blue and potentially stepping into a…
JD Vance’s pathetic effort to ‘Swift-boat’ Tim Walz’s military service
As soon as I heard Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance smearing the military service of his opponent, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, all I could…
U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team extends win streak to 59
PARIS — Flag football has yet to make its Olympic debut, but the United States showed it has plenty of quarterback options for 2028 on its…
Video game strike: SAG-AFTRA actors picket Warner Bros.
It was déjà vu in Burbank on Thursday as hundreds of striking video game actors carried picket signs and marched outside the Warner Bros. studio…
How Trump and Republicans are gaslighting women voters
When it comes to abortion, Republicans are doing nothing less than gaslighting America. Well aware that the divisive issue could be their Achilles’ heel in…
Rep. Waters seeks to stop ‘ridiculous’ $2-billion SoFi transit project
Blasting a $2-billion people mover that would link SoFi Stadium to one of Los Angeles’ newest rail lines, Rep. Maxine Waters is on a mission…
Is Shohei Ohtani ready for his first pennant race with the Dodgers?
ARLINGTON, Texas — October came early this year for Dave Roberts.With the Dodgers dropping six of their final seven games before the All-Star break, the annual…
How rehab setback affects Claytons Kershaw’s return to Dodgers
A week ago, Clayton Kershaw’s recovery from offseason shoulder surgery was temporarily paused because of lingering soreness. While discussing the situation for the first time…
Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV
Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals. The Hall of…
Sparks playmaker Dearica Hamby signs contract extension through 2025
Sparks forward Dearica Hamby signed a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced Thursday. Financial terms were not released. Hamby, who has been…
Lakers coaching update: Dan Hurley decision expected Monday
Connecticut coach Dan Hurley speaks to reporters before the Huskies’ NCAA championship game against Purdue on April 7. (David J. Phillip / Associated Press) Woike…
JJ Redick considered heavy favorite to be Lakers’ next coach
With the NBA Finals set to begin Thursday in Boston, the Lakers still don’t have a head coach and, according to people with direct knowledge…
Stetson Bennett back with Rams after mental-health issue
During the final rep of practice Tuesday, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett dropped back and — under the watchful eye of coach Sean McVay — completed…
Anti-transgender proposal won’t make it on California ballot
SACRAMENTO — A measure that would have required schools to notify parents about their child’s gender identity and limited transgender youth medical care has failed to…
Democratic senators urge Chief Justice Roberts to act on Alito recusal
WASHINGTON — Two Democratic senators are requesting a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts after reports that two separate flags carried by rioters at the Jan.…
How Laci Kaye Booth survived Nashville to make a killer country album
Laci Kaye Booth clearly recalls the career path she’d envisioned in her head. After finishing in fourth place on “American Idol” in 2019, the smoky-voiced…
Opinion: Stormy Daniels’ well-deserved place in American history
Last week, after Stormy Daniels spent nearly eight hours over two days testifying in former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York, the time…