Shohei Ohtani is a $100-million man this year. Salary not included
In Tokyo, you can’t miss Shohei Ohtani. His picture is everywhere, in advertisements above street crossings and at the airport, on television and in magazines.…
Hiltzik: Alan Simpson’s legacy was tainted by his attacks on Social Security
Reading the obituaries for former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), who died at 93 on March 14, you would think he was a pleasure to have…
Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China considers it a part of the Chinese nation. The United States considers it a roadblock to further Chinese influence in Asia. No…
Trump’s transactional diplomacy is reshaping U.S.-Taiwan relations
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For decades, the U.S. has played an important role in maintaining the delicate relationship between Taiwan and China, which considers Taiwan to be a…
Angel City believes it has right chemistry to be competitive
Gisele Thompson was 5 years old when Claire Emslie made her professional soccer debut. She now plays behind Emslie on the right side of Angel…
USC wins its first NCAA men’s indoor track and field title in 53 years
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — USC clinched the 2025 Division I men’s indoor track and field title in the final event on Saturday night at the Virginia Beach…
An American wins the L.A. Marathon for the first time in 31 years
Matt Richtman won the 2025 L.A. Marathon on Sunday, marking the first time an American has won the race in 31 years.The former Montana State…
March Madness women’s tournament analysis: Teams, players to watch
Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo controls the ball against Duke in the semifinals of the ACC tournament on March 8. (Ben McKeown / Associated Press) No.…
Why Roki Sasaki’s bond with Rikuzentakata endures after 2011 tsunami
RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan — Other than the concrete skeletal remains of a three-story office supply store, there was nothing on the expansive field.Just acres and acres of dried…
L.A. Times readers respond: Should the Getty move?
“Should the Getty move?” Times art critic Christopher Knight asked in a recent commentary. “Should the Villa, and the Getty Center in the fire-prone Brentwood…
David Kramer to become UTA chief, replacing Jeremy Zimmer
The longtime head of one of Hollywood’s most prominent talent agencies is passing the baton. Jeremy Zimmer, 66, is stepping aside as chief executive of…
Mystery books to read this spring
Dying to Know Mystery Writers Answer Burning Questions If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose…
No. 1 USC feels disrespected by women’s NCAA tournament seeding
They sat in a line of folding chairs on the Galen Center court, watching the television in front of them intently, waiting as one region…
L.A. Times Festival of Books 2025 lineup, speakers and panels
The L.A. Times Festival of Books is back and it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary.The weekend will feature readings, signings, screenings and panels with authors and…
Alien Enemies Act: What is the 1798 law Trump invoked for deportations
President Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself sweeping powers under a centuries-old law…
Two-minute TV shows have taken over China. Can they take over the world?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A small-town hockey player who’s become a national superstar, a high-school sweetheart who’s scrubbing toilets, and a secret that will change everything:“He can never…
How Dodgers accomplished their mission to ‘paint Japan blue’
TOKYO — Andrew Friedman remembers the talent, the crowd and maybe most of all, the hats.In February 2023, in the lead-up to the most anticipated World Baseball…
Column: Nothing efficient about Musk and Trump’s toxic lack of empathy
I don’t know how Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly got my phone number, but a text from him landed the other day with a thud.“Elon…
Canada to review purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets
TORONTO — Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Defense Minister Bill Blair to review the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet to see whether there…
Amanda Abbington reveals she’s been forced to delay wedding until 2026 after Strictly scandal & ‘worst year of her life’
Strictly Come Dancing's scandal engulfed the show over the past few months, with several major players speaking out about what went on before the BBC…