LOS ANGELES — Everything he says in front of a microphone, Eric Musselman smirked Sunday, is calculated. And he speaks, firstly, not to the general public. He speaks, firstly, to his own program. Two weeks ago, USC reeling amid a three-game losing streak, head coach Musselman told reporters “I don’t know how many Big Ten…
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Elon guard Maraja Pass (4) controls the ball against USC guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) USC forward Kiki Iriafen (44) shoots against Elon forward Iycez Adams, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…
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Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving (7) finds running room as the Chargers Tarheeb Still (29) attempts to make the tackle during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 40-17 in a National Football League (NFL) game. (Photo by…
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KROQ-FM 106.7 and Audacy reminded fans at the 33rd annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert at the Kia Forum on Saturday, Dec. 14, that the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll holiday cheer is still very much alive and well. Seas of concertgoers packed the venue, many of them still embracing the festive spirit with Santa hats,…
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The holiday season is filled with cherished traditions that warm our hearts and homes, but have you ever wondered how these customs might have originated? Are they from long ago, or are they modern traditions? Let’s peek into the backstory of some well-known holiday customs to see what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s quirky trivia…
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The Clippers, despite playing a heavy schedule, won 10 of 12 games last month, including nine in row at home. They were holding down the sixth spot in the Western Conference with a 14-9 record and solidifying their reputation as one of the league’s best defensive teams. And that was without their star, Kawhi Leonard.…
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President-elect Donald Trump is famous for relishing an opportunity to make a deal. With the stunning collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Trump now has the opportunity to make the deal of a lifetime. Indeed, Assad’s collapse – which also exposed the weakness of his backers in Russia and Iran – presents the chance…
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‘Tis the season of the Christmas boat parades, a Southern California tradition that is not only a visual feast for the eyes but a time to celebrate community, the joy of the holidays and traditions. So bundle up, grab a warm beverage and decide which boat’s decor deserves the most votes. Matt Scott holds his…
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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series has sold for $1.56 million at auction. The bidding at SCP Auctions went into the late hours of Saturday night, according to a statement from the auction house on Sunday. It didn’t say who bought the…
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SkyPark at Santa’s Village in the San Bernardino Mountains is full of holiday cheer for the season, opening a new attraction and bringing back old favorites. For the Christmas season, guests can visit and take photos with Santa in his cabin, enjoy ice skating — and new this year, guests can adopt a plush reindeer…
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