Games Wildfire Response

Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response

Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.

The New York Times - 1d

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

ABC News - 9h

Newsom knocks Johnson for 'partisan games' over wildfire response

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday for his criticism over his administration's handling of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. “Mr. Speaker, when ...

The Hill - 11h

L.A. Fire Department officials face criticism over early wildfire response

The most dangerous of the winds in Southern California will be dying down over the next few hours, giving firefighters a much-needed break. Jonathan Vigliotti has new reporting on how some of them ...

CBS News - 2d

NBA reschedules games postponed by California wildfires, Atlanta winter storm

The NBA has rescheduled two games postponed due to catastrophic wildfires in Southern California

ABC News - 2d

NBA announces new dates for Lakers, Clippers games that were postponed due to wildfires

The league has also rescheduled a game that was postponed due to inclement weather in Atlanta

CBS Sports - 2d

'That room can go to evacuees': How the Rams moved their playoff game to Arizona amid L.A. wildfires

For the Rams, the game's location, SoFi Stadium or not, quickly became secondary to what is happening in their home city.

ESPN - 4d

Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?

Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.

NBC News - 5d

Growing anger over government response to wildfires

There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports.

NBC News - 6d

California wildfires: NBA postpones Saturday's Lakers-Spurs, Clippers-Hornets games, no makeup dates announced

The league also postponed the Rockets-Hawks game scheduled for Saturday due to icy weather conditions in Atlanta

CBS Sports - 6d

Vikings-Rams N.F.L. Wild-Card Game Moved to Arizona Due to Los Angeles Wildfires

The No. 4 Rams were previously slated to host the matchup against the No. 5 Vikings at their stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

The New York Times - 6d

Lakers' and Clippers' Saturday games postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires

Both Los Angeles teams have home games scheduled for Monday as well.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Elected officials in California facing criticism over wildfire response

At least 10 people are dead and over 300,000 have been ordered or warned to evacuate as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California. Some residents have been quick to blame ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Newsom invites Trump to California amid wildfires response feud

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) invited President-elect Trump to California on Friday amid a war of words between the two leaders over the Los Angeles area wildfires. “In this spirit of this ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Los Angeles wildfires: Cardinals provide jets for Rams players, staff, families and pets ahead of relocated wild-card game

The Rams are getting some help from a division rival.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Los Angeles wildfires: Rams president explains decision to move NFL wild-card game vs. Vikings to Arizona

The Rams recommended for the game to be played elsewhere

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles

The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area

ABC News - Jan. 10

Los Angeles wildfires: NFL wild-card playoff game between Rams, Vikings on schedule to remain at SoFi Stadium

The NFL has a contingency plan for the game, which is slated for Monday night in L.A.

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Lakers postpone Hornets game as coach JJ Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Wildfires are burning fiercely across Los Angeles region LA Rams playoff game still expected to go ahead The NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.

BBC News - Jan. 9

California wildfires: Lakers' home game vs. Hornets on Thursday postponed, no rescheduled date yet

The new date will be announced later

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Lakers and Kings postpone games amid Los Angeles wildfires

The Los Angeles Lakers postpone Friday's NBA fixture against the Charlotte Hornets amid ongoing wildfires in the region, while Los Angeles Kings do the same for their scheduled NHL game.

BBC News - Jan. 9

NBA postpones Thursday's Hornets-Lakers game due to Los Angeles wildfires, coach JJ Redick's home reportedly lost

"The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time," the league said.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

FEMA director discusses federal response to massive Palisades Fire

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the federal government's response to the Palisades Fire, which has burned over 17,000 acres in Los Angeles County and left ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Biden cancels Italy trip to monitor response to California wildfires

President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.

CBS News - Jan. 9

It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future

For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forces

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Biden cancels Rome visit with Pope Francis to focus on response to Calif. wildfires

President Joe Biden has canceled a planned trip to Rome to meet with Pope Francis so that he can instead focus on federal response to the rapidly moving wildfires that are tearing through the Los ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

NHL postpones Kings' home game due to wildfires

The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area.

ESPN - Jan. 8

California wildfires: Kings postpone game against Flames, no makeup date announced

Wildfires are raging throughout California and have threatened the safety of Los Angeles residents

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Kings' home game vs. Flames postponed due to wildfires in Los Angeles

The Kings have announced that their home game against the Calgary Flames scheduled for Wednesday night would be postponed due to the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Mexico's President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump's 'Gulf of America' comment

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded sarcastically to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America

ABC News - Jan. 8

Los Angeles wildfires: Vikings-Rams wild-card playoff moved, Lakers game postponed as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires

Two NBA coaches have been affected by the wildfires in Southern California.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

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