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(Christie’s) For fans of The Smiths—or any of the many legacy rock bands that cite Johnny Marr’s clean arpeggiated riffs and galloping acoustic accompaniments as highly influential—there’s a Christie’s sale that demands attention. The post-punk progenitor is partnering with the …

BALTIMORE — The titles and roles have been fluid in White Sox manager Will Venable’s bullpen. He named Seranthony Dominguez his closer in spring training, in case the right-hander’s two-year, $20 million free-agent signing didn’t announce that itself. But all …

WEST SACRAMENTO — Before the game on Monday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was asked for the scouting report on Sutter Health Park, the Triple-A stadium that has become the Athletics’ two-year rest stop on the road from Oakland to Las …

By ETHAN WILCOX The Associated Press GUADALUPE, Mexico — Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch, 3-2, after a 1-1 draw on Monday …

SEATTLE — One step forward on the mound for the Angels, another step backward in the standings. The promising young career of Ryan Johnson continued to develop Monday night, but the reality of the last-place club behind him once again …

I never thought I’d be able to swim a mile, let alone so soon and, gosh, with such surprising speed! Folks, that’s what’s known as a humblebrag. I’d never been much of a swimmer. No swim teams in my youth. …

LOS ANGELES — The sound in the Galen Center classroom barely grew louder than a whisper during the 4-plus minutes after USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb wrapped up her first media availability of the summer. But when USC star …

EL SEGUNDO –– The next generation of Kings hit the ice on Monday to kick off development camp, including their two highest selections in last week’s draft. Forwards Elton Hermansson (No. 19 overall) and Liam Lefebvre (No. 46 overall) were …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Some Chicago boaters are calling for stricter rules following a fatal crash Thursday that they say is all too common. 🗞️ Plus: South Siders call for housing protections after the Obama Presidential Center opens, the …

SEATTLE — Mike Trout was everywhere in the Angels’ clubhouse on Monday afternoon before the opener of the team’s three-game series against the Seattle Mariners. Yes, the outfielder himself was there, continuing his recovery from a right hamstring strain that …

WEST SACRAMENTO — If Mookie Betts is back, no one wants to proclaim it – least of all him. “No, it ain’t time yet,” the Dodgers’ shortstop said Sunday after a multi-hit game, including a key two-run single, in a 4-2 …

Murder charges have been filed against a driver who allegedly was speeding on the 405 freeway at more than 110 miles per hour when he fatally struck a Los Angeles police sergeant and another motorist, prosecutors announced Monday, June 29. …

An Inglewood resident has filed a complaint with California’s political watchdog alleging Mayor James T. Butts Jr. violated the state’s “pay-to-play” laws by accepting a $25,000 campaign donation from an advertising company just eight days before the City Council approved …

With Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigning, reportedly under an FBI investigation, the district quickly named longtime LAUSD administrator Andrés Chait to replace him, rather than conducting a nationwide search. Parents and taxpayers must hope Chait is …

A shooting on the Far South Side early Monday has left a 57-year-old man dead. The shooting happened at 4:15 a.m. in the 9900 block of South State Street, Chicago police said. The victim, who is unidentified, was taken to …

Southern California Edison last week announced it had offered 5,000 fire survivors monetary settlements totaling more than $700 million. The public utility, whose equipment is alleged to have sparked the Eaton fire, started its own Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program last …

By KYLE HIGHTOWER, AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the …

A satellite designed and built primarily by USC students is scheduled to launch into orbit next month aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission, where it will test new technologies aimed at making future spacecraft more autonomous. The shoebox-sized satellite, known …

In 1956, when I was a boy growing up in Garfield Park, the city was invaded by what we called locusts. Today, I know they were cicadas, but to us kids they were locusts, and they were everywhere. One morning, …

In 2024, more than 600,000 people turned to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized LGBTQI+ youth service in moments of crisis. For many, it meant reaching affirming counselors who understood what they were facing when they needed help most. …