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BETH HARRIS

BETH HARRIS

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Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

The Dodgers have introduced prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who agreed to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus

Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Sports

Powell and the Clippers beat James and the Lakers 116-102 in Lakers' first visit to Intuit Dome

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102

Powell and the Clippers beat James and the Lakers 116-102 in Lakers' first visit to Intuit Dome
Environment|Political|Sports|US

LA's Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city's rebuild could impact the Games' runup

The deadly wildfires that have ravaged sections of Los Angeles left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche

LA's Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city's rebuild could impact the Games' runup
Sports|US

Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer and last living member of historic 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97

Tommy Brown, the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game and the last living member of the landmark 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, has died

Sports

Acuña hits grand slam on wedding night to become 30-HR, 60-SB player as Braves beat Dodgers 8-7

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a grand slam on his wedding night to become the first player with 30 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a pair of Mookie Betts home runs to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 on Thursday night. In a meeting of the top NL MVP contenders, the Braves took a 7-1 lead and hung on when Raisel Iglesias struck out Kiké Hernández with two on for the final out. Acuña got married earlier in the day, then got three hits and helped the major league-best

Acuña hits grand slam on wedding night to become 30-HR, 60-SB player as Braves beat Dodgers 8-7
Sports

Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia tosses first pitch on Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium

Natalia Bryant threw out the first pitch on Friday night before the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Atlanta Braves as the Lakers NBA franchise for which her father Kobe starred was honored. The 20-year-old University of Southern California student tossed the ball from in front of the mound. It took one bounce and into the glove of All-Star Mookie Betts, who was handling catching duties. A smiling Natalia hugged Betts, who wore her father’s No. 24 jersey over his uniform. Bryant was joined by her mother, Vanessa, and sisters, 6-year-old Bianka and 4-year-old Capri. They all

Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia tosses first pitch on Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium
Sports

Acuña homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3

Newlywed star Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 31st homer and stole his 63rd base, Max Fried tossed seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The Braves (89-45) lead the Dodgers (83-51) by six games for the best record in the majors and potential home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Atlanta pounded out 14 hits in sending the Dodgers to a second consecutive loss for the first time since the end of July. Acuña was at it again one night after he got married

Acuña homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3
Sports

Acuña and Betts battling back-and-forth as NL MVP favorites over the final weeks of the season

The NL MVP race is going down to the wire, with Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a back-and-forth battle over the final month of the regular season. Acuña is having a career year playing for a 90-win Braves team with the best record in baseball that’s a virtual lock to win the NL East. Betts is posting his best numbers since winning AL MVP with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. The Dodgers are cruising with a 14 1/2-game lead on their way to clinching their 10th NL

Acuña and Betts battling back-and-forth as NL MVP favorites over the final weeks of the season
Sports

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías arrested near Los Angeles stadium where Messi was playing MLS game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested near BMO Stadium, where Lionel Messi was playing in a Major League Soccer game with numerous celebrities in attendance. Exposition Park public safety said its officers arrested Urías at about 11 p.m. Sunday inside the park, which is home to the stadium. The department would not immediately disclose what charges Urías was arrested on, but said it would release more details Monday. Urías posted $50,000 bail and was released shortly before 5 a.m. Monday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department booking records. He is due in court

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías arrested near Los Angeles stadium where Messi was playing MLS game
Sports

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías arrested on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman said Tuesday. Urías did not travel with the Dodgers to Miami, where they open a three-game series against the Marlins on Tuesday night. He was scheduled to make his next start Thursday. Urías was arrested late Sunday night by Department of Public Safety officers in Exposition Park, south of downtown Los Angeles. The park is home to BMO Stadium, where Lionel Messi was playing in a Major League Soccer

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías arrested on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse
Crime|News|Sports|US

Ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer, woman who accused him of assault in 2021 settle legal dispute

Attorneys for former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer say he and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute

Ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer, woman who accused him of assault in 2021 settle legal dispute
News|Sports

Clayton Kershaw overcomes shoulder injury to will himself into another Dodgers postseason

Clayton Kershaw starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their NL Division Series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks

Clayton Kershaw overcomes shoulder injury to will himself into another Dodgers postseason
Sports

Diamondbacks chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st inning and rout Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS opener

Gabriel Moreno’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run first inning for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks battered Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the way to an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of their NL Division Series

Diamondbacks chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st inning and rout Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS opener
News|Sports

After Kershaw's debacle, the Dodgers look to regroup with a rookie against the D-backs in NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain all-in with Clayton Kershaw

After Kershaw's debacle, the Dodgers look to regroup with a rookie against the D-backs in NLDS
Sports

Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDS

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series

Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDS
News|Sports

Why can't the Dodgers win in October? They'll search for answers during a long winter

The Los Angeles Dodgers were left wondering why they can’t win in October after they were swept out of the NL Division Series

Why can't the Dodgers win in October? They'll search for answers during a long winter
Sports

Breeders' Cup Classic to pit Kentucky Derby and Belmont winners, with Bob Baffert entry, too

Kentucky Derby winner Mage and Belmont Stakes winner Arcangelo head a full field of 14 horses for the wide-open Breeders’ Cup Classic

Breeders' Cup Classic to pit Kentucky Derby and Belmont winners, with Bob Baffert entry, too
Sports

Kentucky Derby winner Mage out of Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer says horse has decreased appetite

Kentucky Derby winner Mage won't run in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic

Kentucky Derby winner Mage out of Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer says horse has decreased appetite
Sports

Road rookie: Leonard and George school Wembanyama in 1st away game, Clippers rout Spurs 123-83

Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George schooled Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama in his first road game, beating San Antonio 123-83

Road rookie: Leonard and George school Wembanyama in 1st away game, Clippers rout Spurs 123-83
Sports

Breeders' Cup contender Practical Move dies after a gallop at Santa Anita. Arcangelo out of Classic

A horse set to run in this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup has died after a gallop at Santa Anita

Breeders' Cup contender Practical Move dies after a gallop at Santa Anita. Arcangelo out of Classic
News|Sports

2nd horse based at Santa Anita dies leading up to Breeders' Cup

Geaux Rocket Ride has been euthanized four days after getting injured during a workout leading up to the Breeders’ Cup and struggling to recover after surgery

2nd horse based at Santa Anita dies leading up to Breeders' Cup
Sports

Baffert and Pletcher take aim at Breeders' Cup Juvenile with 3 horses each

Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher are taking aim at the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with three horses each

Baffert and Pletcher take aim at Breeders' Cup Juvenile with 3 horses each
Sports

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has undergone left shoulder surgery and anticipated being sidelined until next summer

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer
Celebrity

Gary Colson, who lobbied to add the 3-point shot during a basketball coaching career, dies at 89

Gary Colson has died

Gary Colson, who lobbied to add the 3-point shot during a basketball coaching career, dies at 89
Sports

16-1 shot Fierceness wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile for trainer Todd Pletcher

Fierceness has won the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile by 6 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita

16-1 shot Fierceness wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile for trainer Todd Pletcher

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