DENVER — There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds — his number. The late Mutombo was remembered by the franchise in the first quarter of the season opener Thursday night against Oklahoma...
Kupp and Nacua Spark Rams’ Offense in Win Over Vikings
INGLEWOOD — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have missed most of the season due to injury, and the Los Angeles Rams' dismal record reflected it. When both star receivers came back for the same prime-time showcase, they provided exactly what Matthew Stafford and the Rams have been missing all year...
USF Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim Dies at 43
TAMPA — South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference's regular-season championship a year ago, has died, the school announced Thursday. He was 43. The school said he died from complications that presented while he was undergoing a procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. "He...
The Dodgers and Yankees Are Ready for the Starriest World Series in Decades
LOS ANGELES — Even 8-year-old Charlie Freeman is excited about a Dodgers-Yankees World Series. "He's at Universal (Studios) right now with a couple of his buddies, but he goes, 'Daddy, I can't wait for the World Series to start tomorrow,'" Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman said at the last...
Vesia, Rojas Could Be Added to Dodgers’ Roster, Cortes Set to Be Activated by Yankees
LOS ANGELES — Left-hander Alex Vesia and shortstop Miguel Rojas could be added to the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for the World Series while left-hander Nestor Cortes appeared set to be activated by the New York Yankees for Friday's opener. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will be in the starting...
Los Angeles Prosecutors to Review New Evidence in Menendez Brothers’ 1996 Murder Conviction
LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing new evidence in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez to determine whether they should be serving life sentences for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion more than 35 years ago, the city's district attorney said Thursday. Los Angeles...
Los Angeles Times Editorials Editor Resigns After Newspaper Withholds Presidential Endorsement
LOS ANGELES — The editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times has resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked the editorial board's plans to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president, a journalism trade publication reported Wednesday. Mariel Garza told the Columbia Journalism Review in an interview that she resigned...
NHRA Legend John Force to Attend Race Four Months After Traumatic Brain Injury
LAS VEGAS — NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race. The 16-time Funny Car champion announced Thursday that he will travel with his wife, Laurie, to the Nevada Nationals next...
Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militant Targets in Syria and Iraq for a Second Day
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day on Thursday following an attack on the premises of a key defense company that killed at least five people, the state-run news agency reported. The National Intelligence Organization targeted numerous "strategic locations" used...
Paris Conference for Lebanon Raises $1 Billion in Pledges for Humanitarian and Military Support
PARIS — An international conference for Lebanon in Paris on Thursday raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support to help the country where war between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced a million people, killed over 2,500, and deepened an economic crisis, French organizers said. In...