Lakers Confirm Doncic

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation was a massive mistake

Republicans confirmed a brash, ambitious, historically unwise neophyte.

The Hill - 4d

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: Remembrances and reaction

The NBA world remembers the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26, 2020.

ESPN - 6d

Jarred Vanderbilt provides Lakers with much-needed boost in win over Warriors

Jarred Vanderbilt makes a small, but important impact in his season debut as the Lakers also benefit from a big game from Anthony Davis to defeat the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 26

Kristi Noem confirmed as DHS secretary

The former South Dakota governor will help carry out Trump’s immigration agenda.

Politico - Jan. 25

Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate

The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin ...

NBC News - Jan. 25

Stephen Curry and Warriors beware: Lakers are finally at near full health

With Jarred Vanderbilt off the injury report and available to play, the Lakers head into their showdown with the Warriors with a very healthy roster.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25

AD: Lakers 'right there' but need to add center

Anthony Davis told ESPN he believes the Lakers are "right there" for title contention and hopes they make a move for a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

ESPN - Jan. 24

How Jayson Tatum and the 2017 draft fuels the storied Celtics-Lakers rivalry

Magic Johnson said Tatum refused to work out for the Lakers in '17. Tatum's camp says that isn't true.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combined for 67 points as the Lakers put on a show in a dominant, 117-96 win over the rival Boston Celtics.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24

Lakers' Jeanie Buss points out similarities to new Netflix comedy

The new Netflix comedy "Running Point" has a storyline similar to Jeanie Buss' tenure as president of the Lakers.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Sources: Lakers' Vanderbilt cleared to return Sat.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has been sidelined for almost a year with feet problems, has been cleared to return on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington

Lakers gets just what they needed after loss to Clippers: a game against the team with the worst record in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Lakers ready to see Clippers' new home, if they can get into it

The Clippers have their own home and are forging a new identity, but can Intuit Dome handle two teams showing up in their vehicles? It was a problem before.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Gabbard deserves to be confirmed ASAP

Gabbard is in lockstep with Trump and unafraid to take on the conventional wisdom of the entrenched elites or their insatiable desire to drain the Treasury — and American taxpayers — by continually ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Solskjaer confirmed as new Besiktas boss

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signs an 18-month deal as head coach of Besiktas.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Cassidy will vote to confirm Hegseth

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee's chances of becoming the next head of the ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

JJ Redick challenges Lakers' leadership, and they respond by defeating the Heat

After a bad first half on defense, coach JJ Redick challenged the Lakers, who rallied to beat Miami and end a three-game losing streak.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

Lakers, Clips expected to resume home slate Mon.

After the postponement of three games in the L.A. area due to ongoing wildfires, the Lakers and the Clippers are expected to return to action with home games Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Draymond hilariously explains viral Christmas Day foul vs. Lakers

Warriors forward Draymond Green explained what sparked his decision to suplex to Lakers players during Golden State's Christmas Day defeat to Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 11

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

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

MLS sorry after falsely confirming Atlanta transfer

Major League Soccer apologized on Thursday for posting an erroneous story on its website with the wrong name of a player that was purportedly being transferred to one of its clubs.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Morning Report — Senate gears up for confirmation fights

In today’s issue: This weekend, all roads lead to Mar-a-Lago. President-elect Trump, who has called his Florida club “the winter White House” will spend the remainder of the week hosting groups ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Bang & Olufsen Confirms Guidance

The consumer-electronics company maintained its full-year guidance and said it is now ready to accelerate its strategic plan to drive profitable growth.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

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

2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Stephen Curry passes injured Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads again

The second returns are in and Curry has made a leap

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

NBA, NFL monitor Southern California wildfires with Lakers scheduled to host Hornets

The NBA and NFL are monitoring several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area and the potential impact it could have on games this week in Southern California

ABC News - Jan. 9

Lynch confirms 49ers' plan to release Hargrave in offseason

John Lynch confirmed the San Francisco 49ers' plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave after June 1.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

DHS inspector general confirms FEMA audit

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari confirmed that his office initiated an audit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in mid-December over ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Kyrie Irving injury update: Mavericks star reportedly out 1-2 weeks, joins Luka Doncic on sideline

Irving will miss at least a few games due to a bulging disc in his back

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Minecraft Creator Confirms Minecraft 2 (Sort Of)

Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson says he's hoping to start work on a new game that would serve as a "spiritual successor" to the block-based sandbox game he first created in 2009. "I ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Schiff says Kash Patel 'should not be confirmed'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Kash Patel, who was tapped as President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, should not be confirmed by the Senate. Schiff joined NBC News's "Meet the Press" on ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Schiff: ‘Kash Patel should not be confirmed’ to lead the FBI

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says he believes Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the FBI, is unqualified to run the bureau, especially in light of the New Year’s Day terror attack in ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

News Analysis: It's a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms

After acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Letters to Sports: LeBron James' longevity could prove costly for Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on LeBron James, USC football and UCLA men's basketball.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

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