By WILL GRAVES, AP National Writer Efforts by Major League Baseball teams to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity during Pride Month haven’t been embraced with open arms by some of its rank-and-file players, and the league’s response is prompting criticism from prominent …
MLB warned players about altering Pride Night caps, and Republicans took notice. Here’s what to know Read MoreThree and a half months after being let go by the Kings, Jim Hiller is back at the helm of an NHL team. The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their summer of unconventional hires by announcing on Wednesday that he would …
Jim Hiller, fired by Kings in March, hired by Maple Leafs Read MoreSeveral Restore Britain voters said they don’t know much about the party’s Makerfield candidate, Rebecca Shepherd (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) Voters in Makerfield leaning towards the hard-right Restore Britain were quizzed about the party’s local candidate, who has remained elusive event …
Restore Britain voters in Makerfield ‘don’t know who their candidate is’ Read MoreCuando el Concejo Municipal aprobó sin reservas el plan de 75 años y $1.15 mil millones del alcalde Richard M. Daley para privatizar los parquímetros de Chicago, el entonces concejal George Cardenas (12.°) se abstuvo porque “no tenía los números” …
El ex concejal George Cardenas se une a la abarrotada carrera por la alcaldía de Chicago Read MoreHomer, triple, double, single. That’s what Pete Crow-Armstrong did to land himself in the Cubs’ record books Monday, hitting for the cycle for the 13th time in club history. But manager Craig Counsell’s favorite moment from his center fielder’s big …
Why a sacrifice fly was Craig Counsell’s favorite moment from night Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for cycle Read MoreA man was hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire in Washington Heights Tuesday night, according to Chicago police. The man, 23, was in a domestic dispute with another man inside a residence in the 12200 block of South Ada Street …
Man shot during exchange of gunfire in Washington Heights domestic dispute Read MoreMoon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 2:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Your verbal skills are great today. However, …
Horoscope for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Read MoreCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Billy Williams, the greatest left-handed hitter in Cubs history and the man who held the National League record for consecutive games played for 14 years, turned 88 on Monday. “When you think about that franchise, and how …
Cubs legend Billy Williams celebrates his 88th birthday with pride, enthusiasm and memories Read MoreNEW YORK — It’s hard to say there was one defining play in the White Sox’ 12-2 loss Tuesday to the Yankees. Bad baseball was prevalent in the Bronx. But one play should be concerning for the Sox because it …
Jacob Gonzalez’s mistake doesn’t define White Sox’ blowout loss to Yankees, but it does cause concern Read MoreFour piping plover chicks hatched on Montrose Beach on Tuesday, potentially continuing the plover family of Sea Rocket and Imani one more generation, according to plover monitors. The chicks can feed themselves and move about on their own as soon …
4 plover chicks hatch at Montrose Beach Read MoreFuneral services were pending Wednesday for Daveigh Chase, a former child actress who gained early fame as the voice of Lilo in Disney’s 2002 animated hit film “Lilo & Stitch” and also portrayed the nightmarish Samara Morgan in the horror …
Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ voice actress, dies at 35 Read MoreVecna will be unleashed on the town of Hawkins when Halloween Horror Nights visitors cross between reality and the supernatural in the Stranger Things haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights will run on …
Universal’s Horror Nights returns to the Upside Down for a Stranger Things finale Read MoreSTUDIO CITY — Harvard Westlake senior doubles partners Elliott Meth and Andrew Esrailian simplified an equation for success during high-paced rallies in 2026. “Tennis can be a very up-and-down sport,” Esrailian said. “You want to make it as linear as …
Elliott Meth and Andrew Esrailian are the LA Daily News’ boys tennis players of the year Read MoreBy CLAUDIA CIOBANU WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A senior Polish defense official said Wednesday that the United States has expressed interest in potentially establishing a permanent U.S. military base in Poland. Cezary Tomczyk, Poland’s deputy defense minister, spoke to The …
US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official says Read MoreWhen Angel City Football Club announced the hiring of Alex Straus, it was believed the team had finally found the right coach to lead the team. On Wednesday, the team is back in search of a new coach after announcing …
Angel City FC fires coach Alex Straus Read MoreFormer Rep. Michelle Steel was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday to serve as the country’s new ambassador to South Korea. Steel, 70, was nominated by President Donald Trump for the post in April. The two-term House member was …
Former Rep. Michelle Steel confirmed as new ambassador to South Korea Read MoreMayor Karen Bass vowed on Wednesday that a full investigation would be conducted into the fatal shooting of a dog by Los Angeles police who responded to a report of a woman screaming — which turned out to be a …
More than $160,000 raised for Canoga Park resident whose dog was fatally shot by LAPD Read MoreJohn Strong and Stuart Holden have become the soundtrack for the FIFA Men’s World Cup as the Fox Sports’ No. 1 broadcast team. The duo first started working together in Russia at the 2018 World Cup. Now, they’re attacking their …
John Strong and Stuart Holden working a busy schedule as lead broadcasters to start their third World Cup Read MoreBy Mark Schoeff Jr. | CQ-Roll Call Senate and House leaders agreed Tuesday to a final version of comprehensive housing legislation that they believe will pass the Senate this week and the House next week, landing on the president’s desk for …
Housing deal in hand, revised bill cruising toward passage Read MoreCristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s World Cup opener (Picture: Getty) Gael Clichy suggested Cristiano Ronaldo could be holding Portugal back after they began their World Cup campaign with an underwhelming draw against DR Congo. Portugal were one of the favourites to …
Gael Clichy makes Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup claim after Portugal draw with DR Congo Read More