Sports
Joe Flacco threw for two touchdowns and Ray Lewis had two interceptions to lead the Baltimore Ravens to their fourth consecutive victory, 41-13 over the Houston Texans.
Nov. 10, 2008
Times staff writer Sam Farmer’s report Friday from Indianapolis, where many of the nation’s top professional football prospects are participating in the NFL scouting combine: Fast company The workout portion of the combine begins today, meaning some position groups will run 40-yard dashes.
Feb. 23, 2008
People often refer to the NFL as a copycat league, but this is ridiculous: During an eight-pick stretch in the third round, teams selected seven receivers and a tight end.
April 29, 2007
California
The Los Angeles Times Fund has awarded $100,000 in educational grants-in-aid to 200 graduating high school seniors in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
July 3, 1991
High School Sports
It could have been a white Christmas in Colorado for Deon Figures, but instead he got it just the way he would have liked it--a Christmas, albeit a wet one, at home in California.
Dec. 29, 1988
Olympics
As Paul Wylie completed his last loop, he heard enthusiastic applause from a small crowd at the Bountiful Ice Rink.
Feb. 9, 1990
You wouldn’t tell the Lakers and Celtics that a pregame free throw shooting contest would count toward which team won the seventh game of the National Basketball Assn. championship series.
Jan. 8, 1988
Music
Last year, the Tennessee Hollywood Wax Museum unveiled its Lil Wayne figure. The rapper is finally weighing in — and is not impressed.
Oct. 24, 2023
Archives
Most expensive single-event tickets at 2006 Winter Games (U.S. dollars): * $422: Men’s hockey finals * $362: Figure skating (pairs free program) * $362: Figure skating (ice dance, free) * $362: Figure skating (men’s free program) * $362: Figure skating (ladies free program) * $338: Figure skating (pairs short program) * $338: Figure skating (men’s short program) * $338: Figure skating (ice dance, compulsory) * $338: Figure skating (ice dance, original) * $338: Figure skating (ladies short program) Source: https://torino2006.ticketone.it
Feb. 23, 2006
Entertainment & Arts
The Grévin Museum reportedly worked ‘overnight’ to correct the skin tone of Dwayne Johnson’s wax figure. The initial version had fans comparing the actor to Mr. Clean.
Oct. 23, 2023