Mike Downey, former Times sports columnist, dies at 72
Mike Downey learned to be a sports columnist in Detroit and Chicago, but from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles in 1985, it was…
How and when Trump, Biden mention their fathers majorly differs
To the long list of traits dividing the two leading candidates for president of the United States, add this: what they’ve said — or not…
BBC's Fiona Bruce faces Edinburgh Question Time backlash as viewers enraged by her behaviour
The BBC's Fiona Bruce was joined by SNP, Conservative and Labour politicians for a heated Question Time in Edinburgh - but viewers were incensed by…
Dan Hurley says ‘there probably is a number’ Lakers could have offered
The Lakers offered Connecticut coach Dan Hurley a large sum — $70 million over six years — to become their head coach. He turned them…
Poland Darts Masters 2024: Date, schedule, results, start time and TV channel with Luke Littler and Van Gerwen returning
THE World Series of Darts will return to Poland in 2024 with eight of the sport's biggest stars. World No1 Luke Humphries will be in…
Celtics beat Mavericks to take 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
DALLAS — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least…
Great playgrounds in and around Los Angeles near coffee shops
In this area of Santa Monica, convenient curbside parking is rarely available. But the intention of coming here is not so much ease as it…
Jerry West dead: Lakers legend was architect of ‘Showtime’ era
Jerry West, the legendary Lakers player and later coach and general manager who took the team to stunning heights season after season but could never…
What’s next for the Lakers now that Dan Hurley rejected them?
Whew, let’s take a deep breath. As the Lakers regroup after their open courting of — and rejection by — Dan Hurley, there are almost…
Hunter Biden found guilty of three felony charges in gun case
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden, the president’s son, was convicted Tuesday of federal gun crimes, including lying about being drug-free when he purchased and briefly owned…
Jim Harbaugh salutes Chargers’ Justin Herbert at Camp Pendleton
Despite everything he did at Oregon, despite 17,000 NFL passing yards and 114 touchdown tosses and all the records already set as a Charger, Justin…
Global Growth Is Stabilizing for the First Time in Three Years
The global economy is expected to stabilize for the first time in three years in 2024—but at a level that is weak by recent historical…
Rams made the most of their time at Cal Lutheran University
It was supposed to be a temporary home for the Rams, a few-years-at-most stopover for the NFL team before moving into a new permanent facility…
‘3 Body Problem’ showrunners look ahead to Seasons 3 and 4
After signing a $200-million deal with Netflix, “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss could have made just about any series they wanted.…
Fans left stunned with ‘worst dive of all time’ as Euro 2024 star hilariously compared to a ski jumper
POLAND player Pawel Dawidowicz was mercilessly trolled for the "worst dive of all time". The defender played in Poland's final Euro 2024 pre-tournament friendly against…
Stanley Cup Final: Panthers defeat Oilers for 2-0 series lead
SUNRISE, Fla. — Evan Rodrigues had two goals in the third period, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored, and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton…
Kiké Hernández trying to ‘stay level’ after live interview error
NEW YORK — The silence on the broadcast was deafening. In a campaign already full of frustration and inconsistency, Kiké Hernández suffered another exasperating low Friday…
Opinion: Thank you, Pat Sajak, for your help in my life’s wheel of fortune
“Wheel of Fortune” fans everywhere are grieving Pat Sajak’s retirement, but I’m excited for him. I know a little something about big life changes. Spinning…
California Rep. Ro Khanna is all over TV and TikTok, touting Biden … and himself
DEARBORN, Mich. — Rep. Ro Khanna, one of President Biden’s most visible supporters, came to Michigan recently to accept a “courage in public service” award…
Selena Gomez uses her fame to talk openly about mental health
Selena Gomez, photographed at Rare Beauty headquarters in El Segundo in July. (Jessica Chou / Trunk Archive) There are 428 million people who track Selena…