Autodesk to cut 1,000 workers as the tech company bets on AI
<p>The San Francisco-based company said it's slashing roughly 7% of its global workforce.</p>
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Trinity Rodman becomes NWSL's highest-paid player after she re-signs with Washington Spirit
<p>Trinity Rodman re-signed with Washington Spirit on a deal reportedly worth more than $2 million annually, making her the NWSL's highest-paid player.</p>
LAUSD says Pali High is safe for students to return to after fire. Some parents and experts have concerns
<p>The students of Palisades Charter High School are set to return to classes after the school district said its tests have cleared the grounds of contamination. But there are concerns about the efficacy of the testing protocols.</p>
Former NFL and Westchester High lineman Kevin Johnson killed in South L.A. homeless encampment
<p>Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson was found dead at a homeless encampment in Willowbrook on Wednesday. Sheriff's officials are investigating his death as a homicide.</p>
Fernando Mendoza declares for the NFL draft. But his special bobblehead will beat him to a Hall of Fame
<p>Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza declared for the NFL draft the same week a bobblehead of his memorable touchdown run in the CFP title game was released.</p>
TikTok has finalized its U.S. joint venture, ending saga over its fate
<p>After years of uncertainty over whether TikTok would be banned in U.S., the viral social media platform has officially finalized its deal to create a U.S. joint venture.</p>
Prep talk: Harvey Kitani is one win away from historic 1,000th career victory
<p>Rolling Hills Prep boys' basketball coach Harvey Kitani has 999 career coaching victories going into two games this weekend.</p>
UCLA's freshman gymnasts playing vital role in the team's strong start
<p>Ashlee Sullivan and Tiana Sumanasekera are among the freshmen playing an important role in helping No. 5 UCLA gymnastics achieve its early-season potential.</p>
LeBron James downplays reported rift with Jeanie Buss: 'It's always been respect'
<p>Lakers star LeBron James says he has always had a "great partnership" with Jeanie Buss since he came to the team in a quest aimed at "restoring excellence."</p>
High school basketball: Thursday's scores
<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.</p>
With the Lakers in a tailspin, which players are in danger of not being re-signed?
<p>With up to eight players slated to become free agents, the Lakers could have a much different look next season if they can't reverse their struggles.</p>
Lakers’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that helps Luka Doncic, LeBron James
The Lakers have limited assets available, but here is what a dream NBA trade deadline scenario would look like.
Amid injury ‘chaos’ for Lakers, LeBron James is starting to look like his old self
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Lakers' Austin Reaves Receives New Expected Return Date for Calf Strain
The Los Angeles Lakers will soon get a big boost with the return of rising star Austin Reaves.
Lakers tip off 2026 by extending undefeated record in clutch-time games
LeBron James and Luka Dončić were all smiles after the Lakers beat the Grizzlies. Adam Pantozzi / NBAE via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — With a little more than five minutes to play on Friday night, the ...
Luka Doncic injury update: Lakers star exits game vs. Clippers
Luka Doncic was ruled out by the Los Angeles Lakers for the second half of Saturday night's game against the L.A. Clippers. The Lakers announced in the early minutes of the third quarter that Doncic ...
Lakers’ Trade Plans Take a Turn in Luka Dončić Era
The Los Angeles Lakers’ most pressing roster flaw has become impossible to ignore. It surfaced again in their NBA Cup quarterfinal loss to the San Antonio Spurs and nearly cost them in a narrow escape ...
Lakers’ Trade Strategy Just Took an Interesting Turn, per NBA Insider
The Los Angeles Lakers are no longer just exploring the trade market. They are reexamining the very financial framework they built to sustain long-term success. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, ...
The Lakers need to trade for defensive help. But can they find it?
Lebron James goes for a block against Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier on Thursday. Chris Nicoll / Imagn Images SALT LAKE CITY — As the Los Angeles Lakers walked off the court after one quarter on ...
Why JJ Redick sees promise in the imperfect Lakers
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