NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Clippers probe should wrap up before next season
<p>NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the investigation into Clippers star Kawhi Leonard's endorsements deal is wrapping up.</p>
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Shaikin: 'You never know when it's your last.' Mike Trout savors every moment of this All-Star Game
<p>This year's All-Star Game didn't have a lot of drama, but it did have a lot of tributes to Angels star Mike Trout, who appreciated every moment.</p>
Spain delivers surprise rout of France, clinches berth into World Cup final
<p>Spain's formidable defense helped it smother a France team that looked invincible before wilting during a 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.</p>
Folarin Balogun says his red card controversy 'didn't help' U.S. at World Cup
<p>Folarin Balogun says the firestorm over his World Cup red card 'didn't help' the U.S. men's national team but rejects it as an excuse for a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.</p>
Bryce Harper's beef with FanDuel could end up in court, legal experts say
<p>Legal experts say Bryce Harper might have grounds to sue FanDuel for false endorsement and invasion of privacy after the sportsbook sent the player's video to a customer.</p>
USC and Nike agree to extend apparel deal for 10 years
<p>Already among the longest-running partnerships in college sports, the extension of the all-sports apparel deal runs through 2036, the school announced Tuesday.</p>
Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake
<p>Boyle Heights activists are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood, saying a recent warehouse fire has poisoned the air.</p>
Norway star Erling Haaland left the U.S. with seven World Cup goals and a taxidermy raccoon, sparking a run on the item
<p>Erling Haaland, the Norway striker who became a hit with U.S. fans during the World Cup, couldn't leave Dallas without a few souvenirs. Those included a taxidermy raccoon and two squirrels.</p>
Shaikin: To seize 2028 Olympics spotlight, does MLB really need draconian participation rules?
<p>It is clear that MLB is getting tired of not always securing participation from marquee players in marquee events. But the league's proposal for the 2028 Olympics feels heavy-handed.</p>
A 'next generation studio' for YouTube creators
<p>Content Partners, an L.A.-based firm that owns the rights to movies and TV shows, and enterepreneur Ed Simpson are launching a new company called Wonderloom Media that will acquire YouTube creator-led businesses.</p>
What will the Sparks do next? The franchise is at a crossroads after firing its GM
<p>The veteran-heavy Sparks are flirting with missing the playoffs for a sixth straight season and have big decisions to make ahead of the WNBA trade deadline.</p>
QR codes helping patients navigate Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona (Calif.) Valley Hospital Medical Center is using wayfinding technology to help patients, staff and visitors find their way around the hospital. Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center will use ...
Pomona Valley Hospital plans 265 job cuts
The Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, facing significant financial pressures stemming from ongoing state and federal budget reductions, plans to eliminate 265 jobs across the hospital system due ...
Clippers’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NBA free agency
The Clippers made bold offseason moves, but one roster imbalance could undermine their 2026-27 championship aspirations.
Report: Insider Reveals Clippers Role In Rumored 3-Team Giannis Trade
The LA Clippers have long been rumored to be involved in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, both as a destination for the Greek Freak and as a conduit for another team to land the former NBA MVP ...
Hiltzik: Trump greenlights California's dumbest water project
<p>The Cadiz water project, a plan to drain water from the Mojave desert, has been fought by environmentalists for a quarter-century. Trump just approved it — again.</p>
Economists, tech leaders warn AI could bring 'large-scale job displacement' and other risks
<p>Hundreds of well-known economists and tech leaders including from companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI and Google signed a letter urging action now so AI "complements humans and benefits society."</p>
Life after LeBron: Austin Reaves embracing new role on new-look Lakers roster
<p>Lakers guard Austin Reaves says he still is processing LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers, but is happy with the offseason moves the team has made.</p>
Shaikin: Love it or hate it: Would the Dodgers' NL West rivals call a Tarik Skubal trade overkill?
<p>The Dodgers could make a mockery of their place in the NL West by trading for Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, who won the last two AL Cy Young awards.</p>
Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to one-year, $3-million deal to bolster their depth
<p>The Lakers sign former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year contract in a depth-bolstering move.</p>