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Unsung Lakers heroes of the past: Nick Van Exel

A look back at Nick Van Exel, an integral and popular player for the Lakers in the mid-1990s as they moved on from the Showtime era.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2023

Court Rejects Pseudonymity in Lawsuit Over "Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum"

From Concerned Jewish Parents & Teachers of L.A. v. Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium, decided yesterday by Judge Fernando Olguin (C.D. Cal.). An unincorporated association, the Concerned Jewish Parents and Teachers of Los Angeles, along with six individuals using the pseudonyms Jane or John Doe ("Doe plaintiffs") initiated this…

Reason · Sep 19, 2023

Who should start at small forward for the Lakers?

There appear to be three candidates for the Lakers' starting small forward spot, and all of them come with their unique strengths and flaws.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2023

Even in defeat, young Rams show they can hang with NFL’s best

The Rams didn't upset the 49ers on Sunday, but they put together a performance that proves they can compete with top teams

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 18, 2023

Person arrested in ambush killing of Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy

Kevin Cataneo Salazar arrested in killing of Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was shot as he sat in his patrol car at a red light

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2023

House stopgap bill falters with no Senate backup plan in sight - Roll Call

Even if Speaker Kevin McCarthy somehow scrounges up enough votes, it could take a miracle to avoid a partial government shutdown next month.

Roll Call · Sep 18, 2023

HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ canceled with the Boston Celtics on top after second season

Given the show's ostensible focus on the Lakers, the ending of the show with the Celtics' title over L.A. in 1984 is an odd if unintended twist that was supposed to set up the Lakers' revenge tour in 1985 for season three.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 18, 2023

Russell Brand: Met police receive report of alleged sexual assault in 2003

Claims reported on Saturday related to incidents said to have taken place between 2006 and 2013

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

Person detained in ‘ambush’ killing of LA sheriff’s deputy

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, had gotten engaged just four days before he was fatally shot

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Rams have had trade talks centered around Cam Akers

The Rams have already had talks about a potential Cam Akers trade, so his time in LA could be coming to an end

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 18, 2023