Olympics
The U.S. botched two handoffs during the men’s 400-meter relay at the Paris Olympics Friday, leading to a disqualification.
Aug. 9, 2024
LAFC
LAFC has agreed on a deal to bring back Carlos Vela, the franchise’s all-time leading goal scorer, ahead of another potential MLS Cup run.
Sept. 13, 2024
Sports
Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 74th in the world, defeated reigning French Open and Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the U.S. Open.
Aug. 29, 2024
Obituaries
Carl Erskine, one of the last surviving Brooklyn Dodgers and a mainstay of a pitching rotation that carried the team to four World Series, has died at 97.
April 16, 2024
California
Stanford University named Jonathan Levin as its new president. The move comes after former president Marc Tessier-Lavigne stepped down in August amid accusations of research misconduct.
April 4, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
Levin may be remembered most for a disastrous decision: selling venerable Time Warner to upstart America Online Inc. at the peak of the internet bubble.
March 14, 2024
Movies
Carl Weathers, the actor whose memorable roles in films such as “Rocky,” “Predator” and “The Mandalorian” made him a sought-after star, died Thursday. Here’s where you can stream some of his essential work.
Feb. 2, 2024
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky’ films and starred in ‘Predator’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ died at age 76.
As news spread of Carl Weathers’ death, remembrances came in from former collaborators including Pedro Pascal, who worked with him on “The Mandalorian,” and Adam Sandler, his co-star in “Happy Gilmore.”
Angels
The Angels extended their losing streak to three games during a 3-1 loss to the visiting Oakland Athletics Saturday.
July 27, 2024