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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration DEI Grant Cuts — 1dJudge Angel Kelley struck down a Trump administration directive terminating more than $600 million in teacher-training grants tied to DEI programs.

Chris Dalton The judge was right to require the department to explain its reasoning and consider the effects on schools before cutting that funding.

Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — 3dAngels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

Reese sets league record with 30th double-double in Dream win over Sun — 1dAngel Reese scored 30 points and 10 rebounds for a WNBA-record 30th double-double as Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 103-59.

Derek Foss Sun shooting that poorly makes the blowout feel even more one-sided than the score shows.

News Helicopter Crashes Near Deadly Bus Crash — 3dA NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth, sparking a large fire between two commercial buildings as responders rushed to the scene. Authorities have not immediately confirmed how many people were aboard or the extent of any injuries, with the incident occurring near Mason Avenue around 6:57–7 p.m. and linked to the earlier collision activity.

Five Killed in Chatsworth Crashes; Victims Named — 3dA SUV collided with a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured as firefighters work to extricate passengers. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. at Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, and investigators are evaluating the circumstances.

Shepard triple-double leads Wings past Sparks 97-77 — 1dJessica Shepard recorded her fifth triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as Dallas beat Los Angeles 97-77 for its fifth straight win and a franchise wins-record tie.

Sam Okafor Bueckers scoring 19 points helped set the tone, but the third-quarter run was what really put the Sparks away.

Charlie’s Angels Trio Reunites at Emmys — 4dJaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd reunited at the 78th Emmys on Sept. 14, 2026, presented Best Drama to The Pitt, and paid tribute to Farrah Fawcett.

Tom Gallagher Seeing the three Angels together again and saluting Farrah made the whole Emmys night feel warmer.

Nationals edge Angels 4-3 while stranding five runners in scoring position — Sep 10, 2026Washington edged Los Angeles 4-3 as the Angels squandered scoring chances, while Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson is on pace to return from a left oblique strain with rehab games and a potential activation in Cincinnati; the Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings to hold a half-game lead for the NL final playoff spot.

Angel Reese Issues Warning After Team USA Defeats Hungary 108-56 — Sep 10, 2026Angel Reese continues to anchor Team USA’s defense at the FIBA World Cup, bolstering her case as a top defensive player while signaling confidence that the team can win gold. Across decisive wins over Czechia and Hungary, she has shown versatility and leadership on the roster despite not starting, as USA pursues a fifth consecutive World Cup title.

Snoop Dogg Set to Host 2026 VMAs in Los Angeles — Sep 10, 2026Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 27, marking the first West Coast VMAs since 2017, with Nirvana set to receive the Video Vanguard Award and the show airing across CBS, MTV and Paramount+. Coverage across outlets highlights Snoop’s long history with the VMAs and confirms the West Coast return and ongoing roster announcements for performers and nominees.

Derek Foss Snoop hosting the VMAs back in LA should bring some real West Coast energy to the show after all these years.

Bears win boosts Caleb Williams MVP odds after record Week 1 scoring — 2dBetMGM prop odds move for Tony Pollard, Jacoby Brissett, and Rhamondre Stevenson shape early-season betting markets, while prediction markets evaluate the Los Angeles versus Denver game and related settlement rules. Chicago’s Week 1 offensive surge under Ben Johnson has boosted Bears scoring and Caleb Williams’ MVP chatter, fueling shifts in futures and Week 2 expectations.

Marcus Bell The new offensive scheme under Johnson is already paying off big for Chicago but one week won't decide if Williams stays in the conversation.

Aaron Donald Expected for Rams Return Against Giants — 3dAaron Donald is expected to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Rams against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, with plans to play outlined by multiple reporters as he ramps up after a two-year absence. Coaches and insiders say he’ll play if he feels ready, with the Rams’ exemption period lifted and his practice participation improving as the team weighs readiness for a return in a high-profile home game.

Kobe Bryant’s Obsession Fueled Five NBA Championships — 2dKobe Bryant, coming straight from Lower Merion High School after a standout senior year, was drafted 13th in 1996 and initially had a modest rookie season before proving his scoring potential in Summer League and early NBA play. In Los Angeles, his fearless mindset and drive for leadership clashed with Tex Winter’s triangle offense alongside Shaquille O’Neal, a dynamic teammates like Nick Van Exel described as unafraid and willing to challenge even Michael Jordan.

Jared Jones' slider and Konnor Griffin's return power Pirates past Angels — Sep 5, 2026Jared Jones dominated over six innings with a heavy slider, totaling nine strikeouts and allowing just three hits to lift the Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Angels and keep Pittsburgh’s wild-card push alive. Konnor Griffin returned from the IL and scored the go-ahead run on Jake Mangum’s double as Pittsburgh’s bullpen closed out the shutout amid the Angels’ slide.

Derek Foss games are stressful to watch but that's a total team win. Every part of the roster showed up for this one.

Angel Yin makes Solheim Cup team after 35-pound illness struggle — Sep 9, 2026Angel Yin says she’s ready to compete for the United States in the Solheim Cup after recovering from a severe stomach illness that sidelined her for two months and a summer that saw her shed 35 pounds; despite a rocky comeback and recent poor results, she has the U.S. captain’s backing and remains central to America’s plan to defend the cup. Her case highlights both the trust the team places in her and questions about whether she’ll deliver in the high-stakes matches against Europe this week.

Marcus Bell Losing 35 pounds from being sick for two months is rough, and her recent play shows it. Not sure she's ready to carry the team against Europe.

Rams’ Myles Garrett Set for Surgery, IR Stint — 5dLos Angeles Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, forcing him to miss at least four games with a return potentially in four weeks. The quartet of upcoming matchups includes the Giants, Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with a possible return as soon as Week 5 or Week 6 after the operation.

Elena Vasquez Four weeks minimum on IR after knee surgery might be optimistic if the recovery doesn't go smoothly.

Lil Durk Acquitted on All Murder-for-Hire Charges — Sep 12, 2026Federal jurors found Lil Durk not guilty on all murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles, while his co-defendants were convicted on stalking-related counts. Durk still faces separate racketeering charges and remains in custody ahead of further legal proceedings.

Dana Whitfield The co defendants got nailed on stalking while Durk walked free on the main counts so the jury must have weighed the evidence carefully.

World Athletics Maintains Russia Ban Ahead of CAS Case — 6dWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe has reiterated that the body's sanctions against Russia and Belarus remain in place, emphasizing integrity of competition over politics. As Russian Athletics appeals to CAS and the IOC allows some Russian participation in Los Angeles qualifiers, Coe says the path to full global participation will require resolution, while other sports have begun easing restrictions.