How Victor Wembanyama gave Clippers a glimpse of NBA’s future
As Tyronn Lue finished his postgame news conference on Sunday night, he voiced a concern that was also likely on the minds of other NBA…
Chargers takeaways: How a healthy Joey Bosa helped defense dominate
On the first snap of the game Sunday, the Chargers yielded a 41-yard pass completion, a play that would end up being the longest of…
What Matthew Perry meant to those in recovery from addiction
Matthew Perry may be widely remembered for his role as the sweetly acerbic Chandler Bing on “Friends,” but for the millions of Americans who have…
Southland athletes are going all out for Halloween costumes
With Halloween set for Tuesday, high school athletes are going all out on their costumes. Sierra Canyon girls’ basketball standout Mackenly Randolph said she will…
Why your next vacation should be a book retreat
Prologue We could be on our way to camp — 24 of us are crowded in a charter bus headed north of Los Angeles, our…
LeBron James and Lakers can’t keep pace with Kings in OT loss
SACRAMENTO — LeBron James recited the date — Oct. 29, 2003 — in the visiting locker room, a photo from his NBA debut in a frame…
‘Friends’ creators, EP pay tribute to Matthew Perry
“Friends” co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, alongside the show’s executive producer Kevin Bright, have released a joint statement regarding the recent death of Matthew…
Matthew Perry death: Why the ‘Friends’ star was easy to love
If only Matthew Perry were here to help us cope with his own death. He would no doubt do it with a joke. You can…
‘SNL’ pays tribute to Matthew Perry and Nate Bargatze debuts as host
It may be, just from some of the social-media reaction during the latest “Saturday Night Live,” that half the country thinks Nate Bargatze is one…
Kings’ struggles at home continue in shootout loss to Vegas
Jack Eichel scored the only goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Kings 4-3 on Saturday night to bounce back from…
Adele honors Matthew Perry during Las Vegas concert
LAS VEGAS — British singer-songwriter Adele paused her Las Vegas show to pay tribute to actor Matthew Perry, who was found dead Saturday in the hot…
‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54, found in hot tub at L.A. home, sources say
“Friends” star Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources said. He was 54. Authorities…
Photos | Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey on red carpet for premiere of ‘Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story’
Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and David Oyelowo, from left, on the red carpet for the premiere screening of “Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry…
Does former Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s attempted comeback have a shot?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis with a dispatch from the spiciest…
The L.A. Times’ top 25 high school football rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school football teams in the Southland heading into the City and Southern Section playoffs. Rk.…
High school football top performers for Week 10
A look at some of the top performances in high school football games across the Southland on Thursday and Friday: PASSING —Husan Longstreet, Corona Centennial:…
Israeli-Palestinian conflict hits cultural institutions in U.S.
What a week. When I’m not watching Sam Bankman-Fried dig a hole for himself, I’m seeing Jenna Ellis cry. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and…
Letters: Lincoln Riley and USC continue to disappoint
If the Trojans were as defensive on the field as Lincoln Riley is in the press room we’d be undefeated. Rob RabanHuntington Beach :: With…
Russell Westbrook was ‘absolutely’ willing to play for Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — The mention of Russell Westbrook’s name during pregame introductions Friday evening was met by boos throughout a packed Delta Center. Inside the…
Why Dan Haren could transform Angels’ young pitching staff
ARLINGTON, Texas — The World Series is something of a baseball convention, where two teams play for the championship while the sport’s movers and shakers congregate…