ag Kings turn to video game simulations to keep fans engaged amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:24:03 -0400 The Kings have found a way to stay connected with fans amid the coronavirus shutdown by replicating its schedule through video games. Full Article
ag Ducks owners agree to pay arena workers' salaries through June By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 17:45:00 -0400 Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli are setting a new standard for taking care of arena workers amid the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
ag Kings hope new initiative will convince people to give blood amid donation shortage By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 18:46:28 -0400 In partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Kings hope"Blood and Pucks" initiative will increase blood donations amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ag Gary Bettman says the NHL is leaning against games in non-league cities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:39:21 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is leaning against staging games in non-league arenas if it resumes the season. One option could be playing in two to four selected NHL cities. Full Article
ag There's no shortage of work for Kings, Ducks executives during coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:00:11 -0400 There are no games being played, but executives of the Kings and Ducks are busy preparing for scenarios to complete this season and have a full 2020-21 season. Full Article
ag Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000 About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year. Full Article
ag Clayton Kershaw shows off some encouraging velocity in start for Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:07:36 -0500 Lower-back and shoulder injuries limited the velocity on Clayton Kershaw's fastball last year, but he's more up to speed this season, so far. Full Article
ag Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:54:24 -0500 New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling. Full Article
ag Clayton Kershaw is honored to be selected Dodgers' opening day starter against Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 14:21:07 -0400 As anticipated, the Dodgers named Clayton Kershaw their starting pitcher for the team's season opener against the San Francisco Giants on March 26. Full Article
ag Unpaid minor league baseball players struggle to make ends meet during shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:53:16 -0400 For Major League Baseball, the coronavirus hiatus could have the unintended consequence of thrusting the issue of low minor league pay into the spotlight. Full Article
ag Dodgers minor league Connor Joe says he has testicular cancer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:02:31 -0400 Dodgers minor league Connor Joe, 27, said Wednesday he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer, saying he underwent surgery Tuesday and he is recovering. Full Article
ag Plaschke: Pull up a chair and listen to Vin Scully give a message of hope and optimism By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:34:41 -0400 Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully says the coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything he's ever seen, but he finds hope in a time of despair. Full Article
ag Mookie Betts might never play for the Dodgers under MLB agreement on service time By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:30:57 -0400 Superstar acquisition Mookie Betts could leave the Dodgers without ever playing a game for them if the season is canceled because of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
ag Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spends a 'surreal' opening day at home reminiscing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:55:27 -0400 Dave Roberts hunkered down with his wife and two children rather than managing the Dodgers against the Giants in an opening day game Thursday. It was strange. Full Article
ag Former Dodgers manager Joe Torre sells charming New York lake house By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:43:25 -0400 Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre just sold his New York lake house for $983,000, or $117,000 shy of what he paid for it in 2006. Full Article
ag MLB agrees to pay minor league players a stipend through May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:15:43 -0400 MLB will extend the $400-per-week stipend to minor league players through May 31 or until the beginning of the minor league season, whichever occurs first. Full Article
ag Hot dog! How a Dodgers' minor league team relishes helping in coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:30:47 -0400 The Dodger Dog is not available at the ballpark right now, but the Dodgers will be distributing hot dogs from their ballpark. Full Article
ag Justin Turner's home run derby idea is already a smashing success in one league By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 10:00:35 -0400 Baseball purists scoffed at Justin Turner's idea decide tie games by a home run derby. But it's already popular in a New England collegiate summer league. Full Article
ag Angels to distribute $1.2 million to stadium workers per agreement with MLB By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:35:47 -0400 The Angels will pay at least $1.2 million to workers who would have staffed games at Angel Stadium, including those contracted by third parties. Full Article
ag The Check-In: Gavin Lux leads Dodgers to W's in the 'MLB The Show Players League' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:02:55 -0400 Dodgers top prospect Gavin Lux is holed up in Wisconsin, working out and representing the Dodgers in the PlayStation game: "MLB The Show Players League". Full Article
ag Man beaten in Dodger Stadium parking lot files lawsuit against team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:37:49 -0400 A man who suffered a fractured skull after being punched in a parking lot after a 2019 game alleges the lot didn't have adequate lighting or security. Full Article
ag Former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully shares update of his health in audio message By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:18:44 -0400 Two days after his release from the hospital following a fall at home, Vin Scully assured Dodger fans he was healthy in a prerecorded message. Full Article
ag Batman and Superman are garbage for new Banksy artwork, ‘Game Changer,’ celebrating health workers By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:19:56 +0000 The artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse doll while ubiquitous superhero action figures of Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a trashcan nearby. Full Article
ag Dwayne Johnson sends retiring teacher swag box and personal video after Twitter campaign By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:45:15 +0000 He’s teaching a class on how to be a good guy. Full Article
ag After 10 years of marriage, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actress Caterina Scorsone splits from Rob Giles By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:12:47 +0000 Scorsone and Giles were wed in Toronto in June 2009 and share three children together -- daughters Eliza, 7, Paloma "Pippa" Michaela, 3, and Arwen, who was born in December. Full Article
ag Fox News pundit encourages Americans to get ‘out there’ and ‘have some courage’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:58:05 +0000 Fox News pundit mocks 'experts,' encourages Americans to get out there and 'have some courage' Full Article
ag UK rapper Ty dies from coronavirus at age 47 By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:57:13 +0000 He was first admitted to a hospital back in April after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Full Article
ag Justice Department drops ‘unjustified’ criminal case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:02:44 +0000 The move marks a stunning renunciation of one of the most high-profile convictions secured as part of the federal investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia. Full Article
ag Dad throws 1-year-old daughter off ‘steep cliff’ into ravine, killing baby whose ‘smile was contagious’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:44:50 +0000 A California dad allegedly tossed his baby daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom and a bystander who tried to help, relatives and police said. Full Article
ag 2 men arrested in killing of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia after outrage By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:52:05 +0000 Gregory McMichael, 64, and his 34-year-old son Travis have been charged with murdering Arbery. Full Article
ag Conservative talk-radio host Dennis Prager bemoans loss of racial slurs, gets history lesson By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:51:01 +0000 Conservative firebrand Dennis Prager has taken a break from pushing hydroxychloroquine and calling lockdowns “the greatest mistake” in history to rail against the loss of racist language. Full Article
ag Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:24:25 +0000 The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas. Full Article
ag When can we travel again? Experts share their predictions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:40:27 -0400 As U.S. faces its most trying coronavirus pandemic days, industry leaders imagine the future of travel. Full Article
ag Korean soccer league prohibiting players from spitting, talking on field By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:56:39 +0000 Korea's top soccer league will be banning players from talking and excessive spitting on the pitch. Full Article
ag 2020 NFL Schedule: the 10 best games to watch across the league By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Here are 10 games on the 2020 NFL schedule to circle and watch as the season progresses. Full Article
ag Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:24:25 +0000 The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas. Full Article
ag Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000 About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year. Full Article
ag Heroics by UCLA's freshmen against Arizona State bodes well for team's future By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:32:41 -0500 Three UCLA freshmen were the heroes behind a stunning victory over Arizona State on Thursday, showcasing a glimpse of a very promising future for the Bruins. Full Article
ag Beleaguered UCLA defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro signs one-year, $700,000 contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:44:57 -0500 UCLA defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro's new contract calls for him to earn $650,000 in base salary and talent fee in 2020 Full Article
ag Plaschke: USC senior Jonah Mathews' dream comes true with some March magic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 21:42:44 -0500 'To end it this way, you can't really ask for anything else,' USC's Jonah Mathews said of his game-winning three-pointer against UCLA on Senior Day. Full Article
ag Twenty-five years ago, 'Little Hoop' and Tyus Edney launched UCLA's run to its last NCAA title By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:00:08 -0400 The most iconic shot in UCLA history — by Tyus Edney with 4.8 seconds left in a 1995 March Madness game — originated on a makeshift driveway court. Full Article
ag Daishen Nix to join G League after decommiting from UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:51:41 -0400 Daishen Nix, a top point guard recruit, will forgo a likely one-and-done season at UCLA to join the G League select team. Full Article
ag Fire at recycling barn - Dagenham By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:30:31 +0100 Around 150 tonnes of mixed cardboard and paper recycling waste was alight Full Article
ag Fire at garages - Mile End By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:45:56 +0100 Two garages were damaged by the fire Full Article
ag Fire at garage - Enfield By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:44:11 +0100 A detached garage was completely destroyed by fire. Full Article
ag Fire at garage - Bexley By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:59:08 +0100 Four fire engines at the scene Full Article
ag Floyd Tidwell, former San Bernardino County sheriff who modernized agency, dies at 90 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:28:26 -0500 After he retired, Tidwell pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of guns from evidence lockers Full Article
ag Jack Welch, much-imitated manager who reshaped GE, dies at 84 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 09:14:38 -0500 The former GE chairman and chief executive mentored people who went on to run some of the world's best-known companies. Full Article
ag Ernesto Cardenal, revolutionary Nicaraguan priest and poet, dies at 95 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 16:39:44 -0500 Ernesto Cardenal, the poet and cleric who became a symbol of revolutionary verse throughout Latin America, died Sunday at a Managua hospital at 95. Full Article
ag Boris Yaro, Times photographer who took iconic image of mortally wounded RFK, dies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:17:02 -0400 Yaro tutored the actor who played Animal, the rumpled photographer on "Lou Grant" Full Article