President-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest, on Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix. AP/Rick Scuteri President-elect Donald Trump is bang on the money: House Speaker Mike Johnson “will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN. Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement.” House Republicans need to do the right thing and line up … Read more
On the day LeBron James turned 40 years old, the Lakers star acknowledged that he could — but won’t — play between five and seven more seasons and, perhaps more importantly, reaffirmed a desire to end his career in Los Angeles. “I think that’s the plan,” James told reporters Monday of retiring with the Lakers. … Read more
Lakers teammates Nick Young, left, and D’Angelo Russell cross paths during a game against the New York Knicks on Dec. 11, 2016, at Staples Center. (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press) Nick Young once said of his falling out with former Lakers teammate D’Angelo Russell, “I can’t be mad forever.” Maybe that’s still true. But Swaggy … Read more
Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher, right, runs back to the bench after intercepting a pass against UCLA in September. Boettcher has excelled in football and baseball for the Ducks. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press) Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher has the potential to follow in the footsteps of legends. Like Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders before, the … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) are among pro athletes targeted by organized theft rings, officials say. (Brynn Anderson / Associated Press) South American crime rings that have targeted wealthy Southern California neighborhoods for sophisticated home burglaries the last several years may now be targeting professional athletes’ homes … Read more
Rams coach Sean McVay won’t know his playoff opponent until the completion of Week 18. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Now that the Rams have clinched a playoff spot, coach Sean McVay has a decision to make. Does he play starters to ensure the best chance of beating the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at … Read more
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 15. The Lions will play the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL regular-season finale on Sunday night. (Duane Burleson / Associated Press) 1 This NFL season is not lacking drama, but it’s running a little short on intrigue. Sometimes, three-quarters of the 32 teams … Read more
Aviation experts are raising serious questions about a curious concrete wall near the end of an airport runway in South Korea — after a catastrophic crash killed 179 people on board a Jeju Air flight on Sunday. The Boeing 737 jet erupted in a fireball — killing all but two people on board Flight 7C2216 … Read more
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka runs with the ball during a win over Marshall in September. Egbuka grew up an Oregon fan and was mentored in high school by Fotu Leiato, who went on to play for the Ducks. (Jay LaPrete / Associated Press) Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the Rose Bowl was … Read more
Lakers star LeBron James turned 40 on Monday in the middle of his 22nd season in the NBA. He says he could play at a high level for 5-7 more years but probably will retire sooner than that. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) Speaking as a 40-year-old NBA player for the first time, LeBron James said … Read more
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