Sports
Sam Darnold (Vikings), Derek Carr (Saints) and Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers) have reignited their careers with new coaches in new places. How did that happen?
L.A. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer predicts quarterbacks will be taken 1-2-3 atop the draft Thursday after a surprise trade happens in the third spot.
USC Sports
USC freshman edge-rushing duo Kameryn Fountain and Sam Greene have shown why they were recruited to join the Trojans’ defense.
Music
Carrie Underwood made a surprise appearance at Wednesday’s CMA Awards to perform ‘I’m Gonna Love You’ with Cody Johnson. Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen win big.
Entertainment & Arts
Jez Butterworth’s “The Hills of California,†directed by Sam Mendes, rises above a strong New York season of playwriting.
Politics
House Speaker Johnson tries to clarify remarks suggesting Republicans may try to repeal legislation that spurred U.S. production of semiconductor chips.
Caleb Williams is poised to go to the Chicago Bears with the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL draft, but who else will be joining him as a first-round selection?
After losing the ‘daddy’ of his dreams to COVID, comedian Sam Morrison tells the tale of his love and grief in “Sugar Daddy†at the Wallis in Beverly Hills.
Dodgers
Lakers great Magic Johnson joined the Dodgers’ ownership group promising a franchise turnaround, and the team has delivered with two World Series titles.
Rams
The Giants decided not to keep Saquon Barkley, and now the Eagle is an MVP candidate as another spectacular performance, 255 yards rushing, ruins the Rams.