w Column: Coronavirus has created opportunities for, shall we say, quirky cures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:00:52 -0400 Televangelist Jim Bakker is being sued over his promotion of a coronavirus cure. Then there's Scalar Light, a Florida company that says it can "disassemble pathogens" at the quantum level. Full Article
w The coronavirus crisis has been great for Instacart. For its workers, it's a different story By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:14:49 -0400 Demand for Instacart's grocery deliveries has put new strains on the company's shoppers, who say they have little to show for risking their health. Full Article
w How 'Animal Crossing' was built to be ubiquitous in coronavirus time — back in 2001 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 08:15:03 -0400 It's no accident that "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is resonating now. Built to ward off loneliness in 2001, the franchise is made for the pandemic moment. Full Article
w Meet humanity's new ally in the coronavirus fight: Robots By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:00:12 -0400 The novel coronavirus is making plain each day just how vulnerable we humans are to a brand new infectious disease. But humanity has an ally in robots. Full Article
w Is Zoom safe to use? Here's what you need to know By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:01:03 -0400 Zoom, the videoconferencing service that has exploded into the vacuum created by the COVID-19 outbreak, has endured the revelation of a string of privacy and security flaws in recent weeks. How safe is it to use the platform? Full Article
w Uber, Lyft hit with claims of more than $630 million in back wages By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:55:23 -0400 Thousands of California drivers have filed wage claims against Uber and Lyft since February, hoping to pressure the state of California into enforcing a law preventing worker misclassification. Full Article
w Travis Scott's trippy 'Fortnite' invasion: Welcome to the coronavirus era of live music By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 23:09:56 -0400 Travis Scott just headlined 'Fortnite' instead of Coachella, debuting a new song with Kid Cudi. It was trippy. There were flaming microphone stands. Full Article
w How I broke my VR skepticism and found emotional escape during coronavirus sheltering By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:54:21 -0400 Better VR headsets and experiences that respond to you are reasons to isolate inside virtual reality when COVID-19 is the reality outside your door. Full Article
w Actors sheltering at home perform in live VR experiences, making case for new theater form By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:47:07 -0400 Los Angeles studio Tender Claws brings live theater to virtual reality with actors at home during coronavirus. It's a new form of theater. Full Article
w Changing reality: VR finds its moment with actors, artists and experiences that change the game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:30:38 -0400 Virtual reality isn't just for gamers. Artists, exercise fiends and actors in a new theater form are experimenting now. Full Article
w Coronavirus won't stop 'The Last of Us Part 2' after all. Did a leak get the game a June release? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:43:01 -0400 The game about survivors after a deadly virus gets a release date. Sony had delayed 'The Last Of Us Part 2' due to COVID-19. Then came a leak. Full Article
w Having trouble with the IRS site? Try all caps — yes, really By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:44:37 -0400 Are you getting 'Payment Status Not Available' when tracking down your coronavirus stimulus check? Try entering your address in all caps. Full Article
w Apple and Google won't solve coronavirus contact tracing. Here's what will By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:05:51 -0400 Here's why many public health experts are skeptical of contact-tracing tools Apple and Google are rushing to develop. Full Article
w Beyond 'Animal Crossing:' What those making your favorite games are playing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:00:10 -0400 We asked game developers: What's your go-to game in coronavirus quarantine? Makers behind 'Doom Eternal,' 'The Last of Us' 'Watch Dogs,' more answer Full Article
w Markazi: ESPN's 'The Last Dance' was an unfinished symphony until just recently By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 18:59:42 -0400 When producers of "The Last Dance" announced a new date for the series to debut, they had finished only three of the 10 episodes. The final episode still is not complete. Full Article
w How USC is experiencing a bold recruiting renaissance even during coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:10:16 -0400 After failing to keep up with most of the Pac-12 in the recruiting game, Clay Helton and his staff are adopting a different approach to lure recruits. Full Article
w Judge dismisses unequal pay claim by U.S. women's soccer players in lawsuit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 20:19:40 -0400 A judge has granted a request, in part, by U.S. Soccer for a summary judgment in a gender-discrimination lawsuit by the U.S. women's World Cup team. Full Article
w Jalen Hill withdraws from NBA draft consideration and decides to return to UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 23:20:39 -0400 After declaring his intention to enter the NBA draft earlier this week, forward Jalen Hill changed his mind and decided to return to UCLA. Full Article
w Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan: When the torch was passed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 16:14:25 -0400 The story of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sharing the court the last time on March 28, 2003, when the kid scored 55 points and the G.O.A.T. had 23. Full Article
w Tight end Hunter Henry excited to see what Chargers can do on offense By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 16:29:11 -0400 Chargers tight end Hunter Henry will miss Philip Rivers. But he's eager to see what the team can do with a different offense. Full Article
w Secretariat wins virtual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 19:22:27 -0400 Secretariat won a virtual Kentucky Derby against 12 fellow Triple Crown winners, 47 years after the chestnut colt won the real race at Churchill Downs. Full Article
w This day in sports: Bill Shoemaker wins fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 08:00:19 -0400 A look at what happened on May 3 in sports history, including jockey Bill Shoemaker winning his fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 in 1986. Full Article
w 'The Last Dance': The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 5 and 6 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:00:55 -0400 The latest episodes of ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary produce more tales of triumph, but also chip at his image as a teammate and examine his gambling issues. Full Article
w Season Interrupted: Peninsula track star Aiden Lieb pays it forward By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 10:00:13 -0400 UCLA-bound hurdles standout Aiden Lieb envisions a future teaching others: 'I want to be that support system that believes in young athletes.' Full Article
w Behind the scenes with 'The Last Dance' documentary series By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 12:17:34 -0400 Coverage of ESPN's "The Last Dance" series, featuring behind-the-scenes stories about Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant, Carmen Electra and more. Full Article
w World-class pole vault competition in backyards proves entertaining By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 16:57:00 -0400 Three of the world's top pole vaulters square off via video, keeping their distance by jumping in their backyards in France, Louisiana and Mississippi. Full Article
w New ways to show sportsmanship without shaking hands in sports competitions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 18:33:08 -0400 Handshakes are out but here are suggestions on to show sportsmanship in a time of COVID-19. Full Article
w Markazi: What might the NBA playoffs look like with no crowd? Epic, Magic Johnson says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 21:00:55 -0400 Lakers great Magic Johnson believes players will bring plenty of intensity to the court even if NBA games are held with no fans. Full Article
w This day in sports: Floyd Mayweather Jr. victorious in his return to the ring By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 08:00:22 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 4. Full Article
w Don Shula, the NFL's all-time leader in coaching wins, dies at 90 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:30:47 -0400 Don Shula, who led the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl titles and the only undefeated season in NFL history, died Monday. He was 90. Full Article
w Don Shula: The sports world reacts to the death of a legendary coach By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:47:02 -0400 Here's what figures from around the NFL and beyond are saying about legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, who has died at age 90. Full Article
w Swimming championships moved to accommodate Olympics delay due to coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 13:59:25 -0400 Swimming follows a similar move by track, shifting to 2022 to make room for the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Full Article
w A baseball or hockey game here, a golf tournament there: Events without fans are rare By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 17:37:32 -0400 Pro sports plan to play in empty venues because of the coronavirus outbreak, but examples of events occurring without fans is sparse. Full Article
w Fourth construction worker at SoFi Stadium tests positive for coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 19:14:55 -0400 Another construction worker at SoFi Stadium has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an internal email the lead contractor sent to trade partners Monday. Full Article
w Fourth construction worker at SoFi Stadium tests positive for coronavirus By www.sandiegouniontribune.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 19:14:55 -0400 Another construction worker at SoFi Stadium has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an internal email the lead contractor sent to trade partners Monday. Full Article
w Better baseball on TV: What MLB can learn from 'Bachelor' and 'Millionaire' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 19:57:26 -0400 MLB stadiums without fans would be like playing in a giant television studio. TV executives offer ideas on reinventing baseball as entertainment. Full Article
w Jamal Crawford on 'The Last Dance' and meeting Michael Jordan By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:00:58 -0400 Former Clippers guard Jamal Crawford shares his thoughts about "The Last Dance" documentary and talks about one of his first meetings with Michael Jordan. Full Article
w Baseball with no fans? Korean league opener shows glimpse of possible MLB future By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 13:03:04 -0400 The Korean baseball season is underway, but the games have a much different look with no fans in attendance because of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
w Dodgers and Angels say staging games without fans would require extensive personnel By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:14:40 -0400 Team presidents Stan Kasten of the Dodgers and John Carpino of the Angels agree a lot of essential employees are needed to hold games in empty stadiums. Full Article
w Vanessa Bryant opens a birthday card from Kobe. 'It gave me something to look forward to' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:42:10 -0400 Vanessa Bryant opened a card from her late husband Kobe on her birthday. "It gave me something to look forward to today," she writes. Full Article
w Legal battle over Clippers' proposed Inglewood arena is over By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 19:43:37 -0400 Attorneys filed papers Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court to dismiss five lawsuits filed or backed by the Madison Square Garden Co. that opposed the arena project. Full Article
w Galaxy permanently shut down elite girls' soccer academy, leaving players scrambling By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 22:21:35 -0400 The Galaxy have permanently shuttered their elite girls' soccer academy, leaving more than 80 girls looking for new places to play. Full Article
w This date in sports: Dustin Brown's two goals lead Kings to Western Conference finals By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:00:41 -0400 A look at what happened on May 6 in sports history, including the Kings' improbable four-game sweep of the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Full Article
w Rob Blake: Kings will 'find positives' in otherwise meaningless games if season resumes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:47:11 -0400 The Kings are out of the playoff hunt, but GM Rob Blake says they'll find a way to make the games meaningful if the NHL completes the 2020 regular season. Full Article
w Elliott: LA84 Foundation helps kids remain active while staying safer at home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:12:37 -0400 LA84 Foundation has teamed with LAUSD to distribute soccer balls, basketballs, jump ropes and more to help students to stay active while school is closed. Full Article
w 'Next Olympic Hopeful' DeAira Jackson eager to make an impact with rugby sevens By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:04:20 -0400 After being named one of six winners of Season 3 of the TV show "Next Olympic Hopeful," DeAira Jackson began to train as an Olympic rugby sevens player. Full Article
w Ducks sign Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year, one-way deals By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 20:12:55 -0400 Ducks defensemen Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa will stay with the team through the 2020-21 season after each signed a one-year, one-way contract extension. Full Article
w This day in sports: Lakers win first NBA championship in L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:24 -0400 A look at what happened in sports history on May 7, including the Lakers' first NBA title in Los Angeles. Full Article
w Markazi: Why Dana White is staging UFC 249 amid coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:58:48 -0400 Dana White is staging UFC 249 on Saturday night in Florida. It will be the first live major professional sports event in the U.S. in nearly two months. Full Article
w Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles will be back with UCLA softball in 2021 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:34:43 -0400 With the Olympics being postponed until 2021, UCLA softball stars Rachel Garcia and Bubble Nickles plan to play for the Bruins next season. Full Article