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College Football Playoff: Six storylines to follow during Peach and Fiesta Bowls

LOS ANGELES — For the second half of the regular season, once Alabama lost its first game, Georgia and Ohio State seemed to be on a collision course to play in the College Football Playoff championship game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Jan. 9.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 31, 2022

Lakers' Anthony Davis says foot injury is trending in right direction

ATLANTA — Lakers star big man Anthony Davis said pain in his right foot has been significantly reduced and imaging has shown that he's progressing in his healing.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 31, 2022

2 killed in Yosemite rock slide, a hazard that poses 'substantial risk' to parkgoers

LOS ANGELES — Two people died in a rock slide Tuesday at Yosemite National Park, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022

Pictures of the week: Freezing storms hit the US, festive traditions and a line of baby panda cubs

The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

2 killed in rock slide at Yosemite National Park

LOS ANGELES — Two people died in a rock slide at Yosemite National Park, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022

Bonded by a high school in Korea, these immigrants gather for a 'send off the year' party

LOS ANGELES — As the graduates of Seoul Arts High School and its sister junior high arrived at the banquet, they greeted one another with cries of "Sunbae-nim!" — older classmate — or "Hubae!" — younger classmate.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022

Miracle or mirage? Atmospheric rivers end California drought year with heavy snow and rain

LOS ANGELES — After the driest start to any year on record, California will end 2022 with snow-capped mountains, soaked roadways and — in some places — flood warnings.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022

36 Bold Predictions for the Next Year in Sports

LeBron James will be traded. Plus, Rory McIlroy will win the Masters, the Giants will get a new quarterback, England will win the Women’s World Cup and much more.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2022

Man who spent £85,000 to become 3 inches taller says 'more women want him now'

Rich Rotella, 38, from Los Angeles, US, was fed up of being short so he splashed out £85,000 on leg lengthening surgery to become 5ft 8in - now he says it's easier to date and get acting jobs

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

From idea to ‘Action!’: Jordan Peele, Rian Johnson, others reveal personal visions

LOS ANGELES — Nothing gets a group of directors energized quite like talking about a fruitful collaboration, whether with a stunt coordinator or an actor or cinematographer — even if it means making them fearful.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022