LOS ANGELES — Blowout wins have been a rarity for the Lakers, even at home. But with a home-heavy stretch approaching in March, it’s worth wondering if fans might start getting used to the purple-and-gold streamer celebrations after nearly a year-and-a-half of lean times. The Lakers picked up where they left off in the most…
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LONG BEACH — Ma’Qhi Berry had one thought when she looked up at the scoreboard heading to halftime on Thursday evening and saw the Long Beach State women’s basketball team was losing by 18 points against UC Santa Barbara. “We’re not losing,” she thought to herself. Berry and fellow senior Tori Harris then took over…
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By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. — The Kings were less than one minute from a road win before suffering their second one-goal loss in three nights. Red-hot Dawson Mercer scored his second goal of the game 2:30 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils rallied late to beat the Kings, 4-3, on…
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By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON — A lot went right for the Ducks on Thursday night, and that hasn’t happened very often lately. Troy Terry scored in his return to the lineup, Jakob Silfverberg scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, John Gibson made 41 saves and the Ducks ended their…
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Eight trade associations and two Sacramento County politicians are suing to stop a new anti-pay-to-play law that prevents elected officials from voting on matters involving the people and companies who contribute to their campaigns. Senate Bill 1439, in effect since Jan. 1, requires public officeholders — from city councils to school boards, water boards and…
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BOULDER, Colo. — Boogie Ellis scored 21 points and USC breezed to an 84-65 victory over Colorado on Thursday night, adding another Quadrant 1 win to their NCAA Tournament resume. Ellis made 7 of 16 shots with two 3-pointers for the Trojans (20-8 overall, 12-5 Pac-12 Conference), who have won three straight. Kobe Johnson had…
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For the third time in eight years, the Breeders’ Cup is coming to Del Mar. This means the seaside track has apparently passed Churchill Downs in the pecking order of host sites, since the Twin Spires hasn’t hosted the two-day event since 2018. One horseman who is pleased by Thursday’s announcement is trainer Peter Miller,…
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A Highland man was convicted Thursday, Feb. 23, of two rapes that occurred more than two decades ago in south Orange County despite claims by his defense attorney that the crimes were actually carried out by his twin brother. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for around four hours before finding Kevin Konther guilty…
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The shooting of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell sent shockwaves through the Roman Catholic community, and now with a confession from the killer, Catholics can focus their attention on grieving and healing at one of several memorial and funeral services announced Thursday, Feb. 23, by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Official funeral services will begin with…
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Associated Press BAKHMUT, Ukraine — Amid the smoking ruins, a lone dog pads in the snow, surely unaware — or perhaps too hungry to care — that death rains down regularly from the skies on the remnants of this Ukrainian city that Russia is pounding into rubble. But for now Bakhmut stands — growing as…
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