Reality sets in: Dalton Knecht is a Laker, drafted 17th overall
NEW YORK — Dalton Knecht, minutes removed from his wildest dreams coming true, walked off the Barclays Center floor and into the back corner of a…
Column: Will the demolition-derby Biden-Trump debate change the race?
WASHINGTON — This week’s debate between President Biden and Donald Trump won’t produce much in the way of civil dialogue over the nation’s future. It’s more…
Copa América: Christian Pulisic leads U.S. to win over Bolivia
ARLINGTON, Texas — Christian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia…
U.S., Europe clear way to $50-billion Ukraine loan using Russian assets
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — The United States and European countries have agreed to lock up sanctioned Russian assets until Moscow pays reparations for its invasion of…
Opinion: The Supreme Court did the right thing on mifepristone
The same Supreme Court that overruled Roe vs. Wade two years ago on Thursday followed well-established constitutional principles to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to…
Trump returns to Capitol Hill, whips up Republican lawmakers, a first meeting since Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump made a triumphant return Thursday to Capitol Hill, whipping up House and Senate Republicans in his first meetings since the Jan.6, 2021,…
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…
‘Supernatural’ fans start ‘Countdown’ to Jensen Ackles’ return
“Supernatural” fans, rejoice. Jensen Ackles is returning to the small screen — with fewer angels and demons but just as much mystery. Ackles, who garnered…
Biden apologizes to Ukraine’s Zelensky for holdup of weapons
PARIS — President Biden on Friday for the first time publicly apologized to Ukraine for a months-long congressional holdup of American military assistance that let Russia…
Oklahoma beats Texas for record fourth straight NCAA softball title
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, getting a go-ahead, bases-clearing double from Cydney Sanders and beating Texas…
Mookie Betts breaks out of his slump as Dodgers defeat Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The question was inevitable, even if Dave Roberts found the narrative overly convenient. After a blistering start to the season offensively, Dodgers star Mookie…
An NFL trial kicks off Thursday. What it might mean for MLB and streaming
The mission statement is clear. You might not agree with the commissioner of Major League Baseball on everything, but you probably would agree with him…
Rams trade wide receiver Ben Skowronek to Houston Texans
The Rams, preparing to build on last season’s unexpected run to the playoffs, continued to reshape their roster on Thursday by trading receiver and special…
Trump heads to California to fundraise after guilty verdict
In the wake of former President Trump’s conviction of 34 felonies, he is heading to California next week to raise campaign cash at high-dollar events…
After guilty verdict, Donald Trump attacks criminal justice system
NEW YORK — Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his criminal trial and continued to undermine New York’s criminal justice system Friday as…
At Trump hotel in Las Vegas, supporters undeterred by guilty verdict
LAS VEGAS — About an hour after Donald Trump was convicted of felony crimes on Thursday, a cyclist rode past his towering golden hotel on…
Southern California Regional baseball and softball scores
Southern California Regionals BASEBALL Thursday’s Results Semifinals Division I Orange Lutheran 3, Santa Margarita 0 La Mirada 10, Huntington Beach 8 Division II Liberty 4,…
Jorge López not on ‘worst team’ or ‘worst teammate.’ Mets cut him
Mets relief pitcher Jorge López threw a temper tantrum during a blowout loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. He also threw his glove — way…
Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita to meet in baseball semifinals
The Southern California Regional baseball playoffs began on a positive note for Santa Margarita. The Eagles traveled to Rancho Bernardo and won their Division I…
Sean Kingston, mom face 10 charges in $1M fraud, theft case
The SWAT raid on singer Sean Kingston’s South Florida home last week that led to both his and his mother’s arrests can be traced to…