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'He's having a great spring.' How Santiago Espinal is playing his way onto Dodgers roster

With utilitymen Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández opening the season on IL, there is an opening for Santiago Espinal to stick on the Dodgers' roster.

Prep talk: Bell's baseball team is surging with 8-1 record

After winning City title in 2024, Bell's baseball team returns to its winning ways this season and has picked up some big victories already.

Ross opens new stores in Southern California

Two more discount retail stores have landed in Southern California.

Beyond Meat drops 'Meat' from name

Beyond Meat is changing its brand to just Beyond.

Hiltzik: Those job numbers tell us that Trump's economy really stinks

A huge loss in jobs is a reminder that Trump's policies have stifled economic growth all year, and the Iran war will only make things worse.

What soaring gas prices mean for California's EV market

As the war in Iran drives up the price of oil and gas, more U.S. consumers could turn toward electric vehicles as a money-saving option.

High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

CIF City and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.

Nearly 60 gigawatts of U.S. clean power stalled, trade group finds

Developers of clean energy projects are seeing an average delay of 19 months over issues such as long interconnection times, supply constraints and regulatory barriers.

Hawks' strip club collab became a PR nightmare for the NBA. Now it's been scrapped

The famed Magic City adult entertainment club won't be featured at next week's Atlanta Hawks promotional night, the NBA announced on Monday.

Casey Wasserman's name dropped from agency following Ghislaine Maxwell scandal

Casey Wasserman's agency is now called 'The Team.' Wasserman and his investors are trying to sell his former namesake firm.

Flag football event featuring Tom Brady moved to BMO Stadium from Saudi Arabia

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will take place March 21 at BMO Stadium. The event features a number of NFL stars, including Tom Brady, as well as the U.S. national team.

Tight end Charlie Kolar agrees to Chargers deal; Odafe Oweh leaves for Washington

The Chargers bolstered their run-blocking options Monday ahead of the official start of NFL free agency by agreeing to terms with Charlie Kolar.

Australia backs Iran women's soccer players seeking asylum: 'We stand in solidarity'

In the aftermath of not singing the Iranian national anthem before a soccer match in Australia, Australian police assisted in placing five members of Iran's women's team in a safe house.

Travis Kelce to return, and the Chiefs (naturally) appear to be his preferred destination

Travis Kelce contemplated retirement after the Chiefs' disappointing 6-11 season, but reportedly has decided to return to Kansas City for one more season.

Rams agree to three-year deal with former Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson

The Rams continue to bolster their secondary with former Kansas City Chiefs cornerbacks, agreeing to a three-year deal with Jaylen Watson.

Feud between Vegas gambler and Paramount exec sparks $150-million fraud lawsuit

R.J. Cipriani filed a lawsuit against Jeff Shell alleging fraud and other counts, saying Shell reneged on an oral agreement to develop an English-language version of a Spanish music show.

NFL free agency tracker: Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III to sign with Chiefs

Follow NFL free agency, starting with the 'legal tampering' period that began Monday morning. Super Bowl XL MVP Kenneth Walker III will sign with the Chiefs. The Colts re-sign WR Alec Pierce.

Prep talk: Former Hart star Trenton Irwin makes kids smile for the fifth consecutive year

NFL wide receiver Trenton Irwin holds his fifth annual camp at Hart High School.

Despite nagging injuries, Taylor Fritz eager to make deep run at Indian Wells

Rancho Palo Verdes resident Taylor Fritz leads a crop of promising young Americans who are pushing to break through the top of pro tennis.

'Control what you can control.' Why Dodgers prospect Ryan Ward continues to wait his turn

Ryan Ward was the Pacific Coast League's MVP playing for triple-A Oklahoma City last season. But gaining a promotion to the Dodgers has been tough with such a loaded roster.