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Practical Move beats three Bob Baffert horses to win Los Alamitos Futurity

LOS ANGELES — Trainer Bob Baffert has won some incarnation of the Los Alamitos Futurity 13 times and he had three of the five horses in Saturday's Grade 2 $200,000 race at the Orange County track. So, it makes sense he would up the number to 14, especially since he…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 18, 2022

Helene Elliott: With Anthony Davis injured, Lakers need to show same determination as Thomas Bryant

LOS ANGELES — A day or two after he underwent surgery on a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in January 2021, Thomas Bryant was ready to start his journey back to the basketball court. To his doctors' dismay, he was a very impatient patient.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 18, 2022

J.D. Martinez agrees to one-year, $10 million deal with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers added more veteran depth to their lineup Saturday, agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with designated hitter J.D. Martinez, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who are unauthorized to speak publicly.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 18, 2022

Famed LA mountain lion euthanized following health problems

P-22, the celebrated mountain lion that took up residence in the middle of Los Angeles and became a symbol of urban pressures on wildlife, has been euthanized

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

P-22, LA celebrity mountain lion, euthanized due to severe injuries

LOS ANGELES — The mountain lion P-22, who lived in the heart of Los Angeles for more than a decade and became the face of an international campaign to save California’s threatened puma population, was “compassionately euthanized” Saturday morning, according to the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s director, because…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 17, 2022

LA County coronavirus threat eases for now, but a second wave after Christmas possible

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County have stabilized, pushing off the prospect of a new indoor mask mandate shortly after New Year’s Day, but a second wave associated with Christmas and other gatherings remains possible.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 17, 2022

3 bodies recovered in remote California area linked to missing persons report

LOS ANGELES — Three sets of human remains discovered in a remote area near Barstow last month are believed to be linked to a missing persons report filed in July, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 17, 2022

Lakers want to aim for three superstars if they become available

The Lakers are still aiming very high in terms of trade targets, no matter how unrealistic those targets may seem.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022

5 keys to Packers beating Rams on MNF in Week 15

Five keys to the Packers beating the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field in Week 15.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022

Jason Kidd on growing up around Bill Russell in Oakland, California

An underrated hotbed for NBA basketball that gave us the 11-time champ, Jason Kidd had a front row seat.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022