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Jalen Brunson shares a hilarious response on how he’d stop Kobe Bryant: "I’d tell coach to put someone else on him"
When asked how he would stop Kobe Bryant, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said he would suggest putting a different defender against the Lakers great.
NBA Analyst Believes Superstar Will Be LeBron James' Lakers Successor
LeBron James remains the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but no matter how gracefully the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player ages, his inevitable exit from basketball as a player will come. James will be turning 40 years old in December, so it's a good time to wonder who the Lakers will sign to ...
Newsom considers cutting funding for cities refusing to clear encampments
Local governments in California could have their funding for homelessness slashed next year if they fail to use what is left in this year’s budget to sweep encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is purportedly weighing the funding cut for cities and counties dragging their feet on clearing large encampments that have dotted the state, Bloomberg reported Friday. […]
Ice Cream Dreams & A Watch Obsession
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Glenn Osaki to Lead USC U.S.-China Institute
Dean Willow Bay has appointed USC senior communications leader Glenn Osaki to succeed Clayton Dube, who is retiring as director of the USC U.S.-China Institute (USCI). Founded in 2006, the institute advances mutual understanding between the U.S. and China through educational, professional, and cultural exchange that is student-centered and industry-engaged. Specifically, USCI provides research and collaboration opportunities for students and scholars; tailored training, career services, and supportive networks for diverse student groups and alumni; and partnerships for industries of practice.
Four-star OT Nick Brooks commits to Texas over Georgia and USC
The Texas Longhorns continue to add #BigHumans with the commitment of Grayson (Ga.) offensive tackle Nick Brooks in a Friday announcement. BREAKING: Four-Star OT Nick Brooks has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @on3recruits. The 6’8 345 OT from Cedar Rapids, IA chose the Longhorns over Georgia and USC...
Officials clear homeless encampment at California state beach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials cleared a homeless encampment at a California state beach on Aug. 22, a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom directed cities and state agencies to take urgent action against people sleeping in public spaces. Bright yellow trash trucks rolled onto the sands of Dockweiler State...
Multi-million dollar homes to replace San Fernando Valley's last commercial orange grove
A parcel of land known by many as "the last commercial orange grove in the San Fernando Valley" is about to replaced by a neighborhood of multi-million dollar homes in Woodland Hills, upsetting some neighbors who had fought for its preservation. "I'd prefer it to stay, yeah," said Angel Arce,...
Love’s opens 16th California travel stop featuring 111 parking spots, dog park
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s has announced the opening of its 16th travel stop in California featuring 111 parking spots for professional drivers, a dog park and numerous other amenities. According to a media release, the new travel stop is located off Highway 99 and Taft Highway in...
Jason Heyward gets caught in Dodgers roster crunch, leaving Freddie Freeman without his best friend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman has lost seeing his best friend every day and the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse is without a respected presence who mentored the younger players. Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward was cut loose Thursday, two days after his pinch-hit, go-ahead three-run homer gave the Dodgers...
Koreatown shopper robbed by armed man in parking lot of popular mall in broad daylight
- Advertisement - Another gun robbery occurred in broad daylight at a popular mall in Los Angeles Koreatown. The suspect reportedly chased a fleeing woman and robbed her of her belongings. The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Olympic Division responded to a report of a robbery in the parking lot...
Olympics 2028 Thrown into Turmoil By Games Chairman Casey Wasserman's 'Cheating' Scandal as Sources Warn 'More Womanizing Claims Are on Way'
The Hollywood mogul in charge of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics allegedly has a scandal-ridden past that's casting a shadow on the upcoming summer games. An insider accused chairman Casey Wasserman of having "a chronic condition of sleeping with people who work for him", RadarOnline.com can reveal. Wasserman, 50, runs a sports and music talent agency responsible for the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest acts, including Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran. The insider's shocking womanizer accusations were reportedly verified by 11 individuals familiar with Wasserman, including some of his alleged mistresses. A source revealed: "This is just the...
NBA Trades: The Lakers and Magic land major upgrades in a potential Blazers fire sale
The NBA offseason is winding down, with training camp set to start in late September but there is still time for a big trade to shake things up. The Los Angeles Lakers have done very little thus far but are expected to make a move to try and improve their roster. They could turn to the Portland Trail Blazers, who are expected to trade either of their two highly sought-after players prior to training camp.
Jerami Grant Will Be Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are in a tough spot. After everyone opted into their contracts for the 2024 – 2025 season, they didn’t have any cap space to go out and upgrade their roster. They have several holes in the roster and with Lebron likely nearing the end of his career, the need to push for another championship now is real. They also don’t have a ton of assets to go out and make a trade for a Trae Young type player. However, there is a player that is very available and within their price range that can make a huge difference for them and that player is Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers.
In recruiting, Lincoln Riley says USC isn't bringing a knife to a gunfight
USC recruiting is not what one would call “bad,” but it’s not at the level of Ohio State or Oregon or other programs which have assembled better rosters for 2024. USC might be doing better for 2025 and 2026, but the Trojans — on paper — do not have the elite athletes the Buckeyes and Ducks appear to possess, at least at the level of depth one would probably expect for a national title contender.
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