Lizzo was ‘blindsided’ by sexual harassment lawsuits, she says
Lizzo is getting frank about how a landmark year in her career has turned into one of its most fraught.The “About Damn Time” hitmaker was…
Chargers takeaways: Comeback vs. Broncos puts playoff berth in sight
Cameron Dicker could see the confusion on the Denver sideline when the Chargers lined up for a free kick at the Denver 47-yard line. Even…
Trump: Put debt ceiling increase in budget or let government shut down
WASHINGTON — Hours before the start of a federal government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump doubled down Friday on his insistence that a debt ceiling increase be…
Jerry Jeudy says Jets owner nixing trade over low ‘Madden’ rating is fake
Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy is amused by a story circulating Thursday that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson didn’t want his team to trade…
Petra Nemcova recalls deadly Thailand tsunami 20 years later
Two decades after a devastating tsunami swept across Southeast Asia, Petra Nemcova is recalling what, and who, helped her survive the storm.The Czech-born supermodel spoke…
Kawhi Leonard competes in full-contact Clippers practice
Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard participated in the “contact” part of practice for the first time this season on Wednesday, but coach Tyronn Lue said there…
Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game gets moved to Dec. 28
The Chargers’ Week 17 game against the New England Patriots is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. PST as the NFL Network chose the…
High school football top performers in state bowl games
A look at the top performers from Southern California regional football bowl games Friday.RUSHING• Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica: Rushed for 85 yards in loss to…
JJ Redick doesn’t know when LeBron James will rejoin Lakers
MINNEAPOLIS — LeBron James remained away from the Lakers in Minnesota on Friday, the 39-year-old listed as out with a left foot injury.James hasn’t been around…
Narbonne football coach Malcolm Manuel resigns after tumultuous year
Narbonne High School’s football program is heading toward an uncertain offseason after the resignation of coach Malcolm Manuel on Thursday.Manuel was the coach for four…
LeBron James (foot) won’t play for Lakers against Minnesota
LeBron James, who hasn’t been with the Lakers this week because of “personal reasons,” will miss Friday’s game in Minnesota against the Timberwolves.Thursday, the team…
Trump invites China’s Xi to inauguration even as he threatens tariffs
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month — extending a diplomatic olive branch…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from high school football Southern California Regional bowl games on Saturday.RUSHING• Julius Gillick, Edison: Rushed for 240 yards in…
American Amber Glenn continues figure skating rise with Grand Prix Final win
GRENOBLE, France — Amber Glenn, who has soared to the top of international figure skating, proved she belonged there Saturday with a historic victory in the…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from Southern California regional football bowl games Friday.RUSHING• Timothy Grettenberg, Portola: Rushed for 165 yards and scored four touchdowns…
Mariah Carey debunks Spotify Wrapped video AI speculation
Mariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted Spotify fans? The pop diva says that’s just simply fantasy. The “All I Want for…
Kobie Turner has become voice of Rams’ surging defensive line
Kobie Turner’s musical talent is not a mystery.The defensive lineman’s post-sack celebration includes choral- and orchestral-inspired movements that in college earned him the nickname “The…
Newsom touts California efforts on fentanyl. Will it matter to Trump?
Each day, thousands of people drive or walk into the U.S. from Tijuana at Otay Mesa, a port of entry that is one of the…
Chargers’ Ladd McConkey: ‘I feel good enough’ to face Chiefs
Ladd McConkey has not made a decision whether he will be available Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs as he manages knee and shoulder…
Flavor Flav calls Backstreet Boys ‘good people’ after drama
Flavor Flav is offering greater insight into his confrontation with security at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting.On Wednesday, the “Shake Your Booty” hitmaker in…