Caitlin Clark marketing boom sparks questions about race, equity
Women’s basketball has never seen anything like Caitlin Clark, the sweet-shooting rookie guard for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. She’s Taylor Swift with a jump shot,…
A year since California launched hate-crime hotline, what’s happened
In the year since California launched a hotline for reporting hate crimes, most of the calls were related to race or ethnicity, with 26.8% of…
How Kevin McCarthy is influencing this California congressional race
VISALIA — As he stood on a sun-dappled patio overlooking the Visalia Country Club, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux didn’t mince words about his chances…
Grant Fisher aims to help U.S. end its distance medal drought
When Grant Fisher stepped to the starting line for the 10,000-meter final at the Tokyo Olympics, he knew he had to cover a lot more…
Max Verstappen wins F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, holding off Lando Norris
In short: Max Verstappen has extended his lead in the Formula 1 drivers' championship, winning the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Australians Oscar Piastri (McLaren) and Daniel Ricciardo (RB)…
Seize the Day earns wire-to-wire Preakness Stakes win
BALTIMORE — The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes was one for the ages. And the winning age was 88. In an outcome few saw coming,…
The race for the next L.A. City Council president is under way
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Dakota Smith, catching you…
Just how long should a Supreme Court justice stay around?
WASHINGTON — In late June, around the time the U.S. Supreme Court wraps up its current term, Justice Sonia Sotomayor will turn 70. Is that old…
What time does the 2024 Preakness start? What TV channel?
BALTIMORE — Trying to plan your Saturday? Want to watch the Preakness? Need some help? Here’s what you need to know. The official start time of…
Biden: 1954 desegregation ruling was about more than education
WASHINGTON — The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling that desegregated schools was about more than just race in education, President Biden said Friday as he commemorated…
Boots shoppers race to snap up summer essential scanning at tills for just £4.50 instead of £35 in ‘clearance’ sale
BRITS are running to Boots to bag a summertime essential after one savvy shopper shared their discount online. One woman bagged a £35 pair of…
Why Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown chances are better than you might expect
Baltimore — The week started with the highly unusual situation where the winner of the Kentucky Derby was not the favorite to win the Preakness Stakes,…
Can this Central Valley Democrat beat the Newsom curse?
Happy Thursday. There are 172 days until the election and we’ll start today with a Roman holiday. Not ours. We can’t afford one. Instead, we’re…
Preakness Stakes favorite Muth scratched from race due to fever
Preakness favorite Muth has been scratched from the 149th Preakness Stakes. The horse shipped Tuesday from Los Angeles to Newark and then vanned down to…
Renters in race for homes as listing time slashed
Two-bedroom flats were listed for 35 days before the pandemic, but the average has dropped to 25 days. Source link
Video shows gunshots fired at Oakland teen rowing team during race
Fred Ackerman heard the gunshots. So did all the parents watching their sons compete for the Oakland Strokes under-17 rowing team during a regatta at…
Michael Cohen is boring, and that’s trouble for Trump
Happy Tuesday. There are 174 days left until the election, and in honor of Mother’s Day, we’ll start with Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, who seems…
Race and sprinting: What is behind Olympic podium race divide?
In an academic career during which he has conducted research out of universities in Glasgow, Brighton and now Hong Kong, Pitsiladis has built up the…
A California governor’s race sheds light on Trump-Biden matchup
It was a choice few relished, in a dismal election season. The incumbent was deeply unpopular, spending his entire campaign on the defensive as he…
North West 200: Irwin and Todd sparkle at vintage edition of road race
As international motorcycle road race meetings go, they don't come much better than this.Thrilling, close high speed racing, record-breaking exploits, massive crowds and unbroken sunshine…