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LOS ANGELES — Fifty-seven games in and the Lakers are still searching for answers. The good: They’re solidly placed in the Western Conference standing, sitting in sixth but in a logjam below Oklahoma City and San Antonio, who are comfortably …

The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the most active teams on the NFL trade market over the past couple years. ESPN sees the Cowboys going shopping again this offseason, perhaps for San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green. ESPN’s Dan …

By ED WHITE, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — China’s government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biological materials into the U.S., defense lawyers …

Tony Cortez is back on his horse, training three to four times a day and feeling good about where he is headed. For the unbeaten 24-year-old mixed martial artist, promoted by Combate Global, contemplating the alternative can be traumatic. “It’s …

By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The World Trade Center’s final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express’ new headquarters, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the company said Wednesday, marking a milestone …

Thai officials welcome the Ban Chiang antiquities home at a formal ceremony (Photo by Sarah Murphy) Before the formal ceremony began, Trevor Murphy collected himself. There he is, seated alone at a long table in Thailand’s Office of National Museums …

McDonald’s calls it its biggest and “most McDonald’s” burger ever. Social media users call it a “Big Mac on steroids.” Its official name is the Big Arch. The burger made its debut internationally in 2024 and became a big hit …

Sometimes, a lot of important statements are made by a general manager once they’re at the combine. Not just because of what the combine represents, but also to bolster support for their organization. That is what Jason Licht attempted to …

The Cleveland Browns can likely cross off one quarterback from the list that they could pursue. Cleveland has been linked to adding a quarterback to be the team’s starter, and the Browns will pursue several quarterbacks. Cleveland has been linked …

Since being drafted in the first round of the 2020 draft, Jaden McDaniels has blossomed into a core piece for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His value was on full display in their latest matchup, as his rare stat line put him …

The Denver Broncos have arguably the NFL’s best safety combo with 2-time NFL All-Pro Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones. You can even make a good argument that Jones’ season-ending torn pectoral muscle in Week 14 was one of the major …

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio expects to add to their backfield, which currently has three players under contract for 2026, and the free agency landscape has already seen a major shift that will impact those plans. The Texans face …

Inside the San Mateo Food Mall, you won’t find tables or people eating. Hungry customers — or more often, delivery drivers — walk up to a digital kiosk, scan a code, and a locker pops open, revealing each order readied …

Heading into the offseason with significant projected cap space, the Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to address their long-standing instability at the center position. Last summer, the franchise signed former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton in hopes of …

The Cincinnati Bengals disappointed in the 2025 season with a 6-11 record. That led to the team missing the postseason for the third consecutive season. Primarily, their issues occurred on defense as they allowed the third-most points in the NFL. …

The New York Knicks have run through the gamut of emotions through the first two-thirds of the 2025-26 NBA season, and that will likely continue for the rest of the year and into the offseason. Regardless of the Giannis Antetokounmpo …

The New York Knicks have run through the gamut of emotions through the first two-thirds of the 2025-26 NBA season, and that will likely continue for the rest of the year and into the offseason. Regardless of the Giannis Antetokounmpo …

Douglas County officials ordered mandatory evacuations after a wildfire sparked south of Franktown on Tuesday afternoon, sheriff and fire officials said. Related Articles Wildfire on Colorado’s Eastern Plains contained after burning more than 5,000 acres Colorado windstorm causes fatal I-25 …

Welcome to the Hotline’s Big 12 men’s basketball power rankings, a weekly assessment of the conference using analytics and common sense, with a strand of pasta occasionally heaved at the wall when mayhem is rampant. The power rankings will be …

Welcome to the Hotline’s Big 12 men’s basketball power rankings, a weekly assessment of the conference using analytics and common sense, with a strand of pasta occasionally heaved at the wall when mayhem is rampant. The power rankings will be …

Temprano el domingo por la mañana, Jonathan “Yoni” Pizer viajaba rumbo a una excursión de avistamiento de ballenas en Puerto Vallarta, México, disfrutando de sus vacaciones de invierno en Chicago en un lugar que ha visitado por décadas. Pizer, su …

More than a decade after the most lucrative fight in boxing history left fans divided, Manny Pacquiao says he believes the timing is finally right for a different outcome. Speaking to ESPN’s SportsCenter following the official announcement of his rematch …

Mock Draft season is finally here, and it’s a big deal for the entire football landscape. The Georgia Bulldogs will lose another handful of top contributors to the NFL Draft. Perhaps the biggest name, and Georgia’s only mocked first-rounder, CJ …

The Harvey City Council elected an acting mayor one month after the death of Mayor Christopher Clark. Ald. Shirley Drewenski (1st) was unanimously selected during Monday’s City Council meeting and was sworn in to serve the remainder of Clark’s term …

A man accused of shooting and killing another man in Denver on Valentine’s Day and fleeing Colorado was arrested Friday in Kansas on suspicion of murder, police said. As of Tuesday afternoon, 20-year-old Yeanbraiker Yriarte-Valera was being held at the …

Calvin Klein revisits the ’90s in the brand’s Spring 2026 denim campaign, starring Jung Kook of mega Kpop group BTS. Jung Kook, first named a Calvin Klein brand ambassador in 2023, has already starred in two denim and underwear campaigns …

The Los Angeles Daily News Girls Athlete of the Week: Name: Elizabeth Amoroso School: Burbank/Burroughs Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Noteworthy: Amoroso has been a pivotal player during the Bears’ run to the CIF Southern Section Division 5 title game. The …

MOSCOW (AP) — Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, said Tuesday that the Russian government had opened a criminal investigation against him on charges of “aiding terrorism.” Related Articles Reddit hit with $20 million UK data privacy …

As Californians look toward the 2026 governor’s race, candidates on both sides of the aisle are once again wielding crime as a political cudgel. Our politicians talk constantly about being “tough on crime.” Yet, after years of this approach—and billions …

The Los Angeles Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week: Name: Rafayel Masumyan School: Granada Hills Charter Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Noteworthy: Masumyan scored 26 points in the Highlanders’ quarterfinal win over Marshall before notching 22 points and 10 rebounds …

By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers’ unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others announced a lawsuit Tuesday against the state Legislature, alleging that it’s failing to adequately fund public schools. Related Articles …

There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Washington Commanders in 2025 as they started the season as Super Bowl contenders but stumbled to a 5-12 finish. One of those things was not veteran tight end Zach …

The New York Yankees have a question mark at shortstop entering the season, and the team could look to the trade market. New York’s starting shortstop, Anthony Volpe, will begin the season injured, and Jose Caballero is expected to start …

Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa is no stranger to pressure-packed moments in front of massive crowds. But recently, the fan-favorite golfer opened up about a far more personal battle – living for nearly two decades with seborrheic dermatitis, a …

Denny Hamlin did not hold back when he reviewed Carson Hocevar’s Atlanta performance on the Actions Detrimental podcast after the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 22, 2026. The race featured tight packs, heavy drafting, and several …

The Milwaukee Bucks had a small victory at the 2026 NBA trade deadline by keeping franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo in town, despite the massive trade rumors surrounding the two-time MVP for months leading up to February 6th. But while Antetokounmpo …

On Monday at 1:04 p.m. a lake wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV adds to prepare …

A fundraiser seeking to help a Concord man injured last week during a blizzard in the Sierra Nevada had gathered nearly $10,000 by Monday afternoon. Daniel Tam, 23, and two others were injured on Feb. 16. Authorities said a pickup …

Oscar-winner Tom Hanks is set to portray President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of “Lincoln in the Bardo” from Starburns Industries. In addition to starring as the 16th U.S. President, Hanks will also produce the project, based on …

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why Sony Pictures’ family film “G.O.A.T” topped the box office and how Elvis in Imax can still pack ‘em in. And TV critic Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked …