USC quarterback Husan Longstreet announces he's entering transfer portal
<p>USC backup quarterback Husan Longstreet, a five-star prospect out of high school, announces he is leaving the school in the wake of Jayden Maiava's return.</p>
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Anthony Banda, Alex Call, Brock Stewart agree to terms with Dodgers, avoiding arbitration
<p>Outfielder Alex Call, and relief pitchers Anthony Banda and Brock Stewart each avoided arbitration, coming to an agreement with the Dodgers before Thursday's MLB arbitration deadline.</p>
How Puka Nacua's focus on consistency made him the NFL's top pass-catcher
<p>Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has had a phenomenal season thanks to being on the same wavelength with Matthew Stafford and focusing on his consistency.</p>
California led the nation in job cuts last year, but the pace slowed in December
<p>California shed more than 175,000 jobs last year, the most of any state, but losses slowed sharply in the December as hiring plans picked up nationwide.</p>
Former employee sues Ducks and NHL for sexual harassment and discrimination
<p>A former Ducks and NHL employee is suing the team and league for discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation that she says occurred during her time working for them between 2022 and 2025.</p>
Ontario Christian, Sierra Canyon, JSerra top Southland girls' basketball rankings
<p>Unbeaten Ontario Christian is ranked No. 1 in girls' basketball rankings.</p>
Paramount stands by bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
<p>Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison continued his outreach to Warner shareholders saying, "Our offer clearly provides WBD investors greater value and a more certain, expedited path to completion."</p>
Prep talk: Calabasas basketball team is surging with 11 wins in last 12 games
<p>Junior guard Johnny Thyfault has been helping lead the Coyotes, who defeated previously unbeaten Thousand Oaks.</p>
Five fixes needed to get UCLA men's basketball on track amid dismaying stretch
<p>Here are five fixes designed to get a UCLA team that began the season ranked No. 12 playing closer to expectations.</p>
NFL wild-card picks: Rams get revenge on Panthers; Packers beat Bears
<p>Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for NFL wild-card weekend, with the Rams defeating the Panthers and the Packers beating the Bears.</p>
California's exodus isn't just billionaires — it's regular people renting U-Hauls, too
<p>U-Haul truck trends mark exodus from California</p>
Hiltzik: Yes, California should tax billionaires' wealth. Here's why
<p>California is home to more billionaires than any other state. It's time to raise their taxes.</p>
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday, Jan. 7
<p>CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.</p>
Kings lose late lead and are defeated by Sharks
<p>The Sharks score late in the third period to tie it, then score again in overtime to defeat the Kings.</p>
Prep basketball roundup: Loyola upsets Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in Mission League opener
<p>Deuce Newt scores 23 points as Loyola rallies from a 16-point deficit to defeat Notre Dame.</p>
Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens
<p>The lawsuits led to more scrutiny over whether tech companies are doing enough to safeguard young people from the risks posed by AI chatbots.</p>
Justin Herbert is the Chargers' MVP. But can he win in the playoffs?
<p>Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said his star quarterback and the rest of the team have been gladiators and warriors for making it to the postseason despite numerous injuries.</p>
Dodgers and Brusdar Graterol reportedly agree to terms, avoid arbitration
<p>Brusdar Graterol reportedly agreed to terms with the Dodgers on a one-year, $2.8-million deal before Thursday's deadline to avoid an arbitration hearing.</p>
Disney+ to include vertical videos on its app
<p>Disney will soon have vertical videos as part of its Disney+ app to engage more users, particularly on mobile, an executive said Wednesday.</p>
Luka Doncic has a triple-double, but LeBron-less Lakers lose to Spurs
<p>Luka Doncic tries to will team to victory with 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, but Lakers fall to Spurs.</p>