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Shepard triple-double leads Wings past Sparks 97-77
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Jessica 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.
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Sam Okafor
Bueckers scoring 19 points helped set the tone, but the third-quarter run was what really put the Sparks away.
News Helicopter Crashes Near Deadly Bus Crash
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A 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.
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Edman's homer sparks Dodgers comeback as Ohtani's status remains unclear
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— Sep 6, 2026
Tommy Edman hit a pivotal three-run homer in the seventh to spark the Dodgers’ 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals in Shohei Ohtani’s absence, with Teoscar Hernández adding an RBI in the first inning as Los Angeles rallied from a deficit. Ohtani’s status remains uncertain for the series finale, while Cade Cavalli pitched well for Washington and Lile provided a late spark for the Nationals, as the Dodgers extended their win streak in the matchup.
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Chris Dalton
Cavalli looked really sharp for the Nats, tough luck getting stuck with a no-decision after pitching like that.
Beal Expected to Wear Paul’s No. 3 for Clippers
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— Sep 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers entered a turbulent offseason with Kawhi Leonard’s in-principle trade and league penalties, while Bradley Beal’s decision to wear No. 3 has sparked fan backlash amid the legacy of Chris Paul and questions about whether CP3’s number will be retired. Beal has defended the move, even as reports that Paul’s number was promised to be retired clash with Beal’s new jersey choice and the team’s handling of CP3’s legacy.
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Dana Whitfield
Beal choosing number 3 feels disrespectful given how much Paul meant to the Clippers over the years.
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Survey Of Nation’s Mayors Details Impacts Of Affordability Crisis On Main Street
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Sparks Hold Off Mystics 88-82
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— Aug 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks rallied to an 88-82 win over the Washington Mystics, with Nneka Ogwumike scoring 24 and Rae Burrell delivering 12 of her 15 in the fourth quarter. The result highlights the contrast of the Mystics pursuing a playoff push while the struggling Sparks, who traded away Kelsey Plum, continue to navigate a difficult season despite standout performances from Burrell and Sonia Citron.
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Hundreds Of Marines Reportedly Deploying To Los Angeles
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— Jun 9, 2025
Hundreds of U.S. Marines are reportedly being deployed to Los Angeles to help control the riots sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city over the weekend, multiple outlets reported…
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Angel Reese Sets Rebounding Records in Dream Win
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— Aug 25, 2026
Angel Reese set the WNBA single-game and season rebounding records with 26 boards as the Atlanta Dream topped the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71, extending their winning streak over LA to nine games. The performance came alongside strong showings from Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, with Howard eclipsing 3,000 career points while Gray set a season record for field goals.
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Billboards Urging Residents Not to Move to Texas Spark Controversy
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— Aug 25, 2022
Billboards are popping up in California urging residents not to move to Texas. California Globe reported that the billboards went up in Los Angeles and San Francisco last week. The outlet noted the billboards sparked…
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Sparks End Six-Game Skid Beating Sun 77-68 in LA
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks snapped a six-game skid with a 77-68 win over the Connecticut Sun, led by Rae Burrell’s 20 points and Nneka Ogwumike’s 11 points and 11 rebounds as they suffocated the Sun with solid defense. Dearica Hamby was ejected in the fourth and the Sparks held the Sun well below their scoring average, with a late Sun rally unable to fully close the gap.
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Fortnite Leak: New Sprites to Remain Through Entire Chapter and Next Season
A Fortnite news account reported that the new generation of sprites introduced this season will stay available for the full chapter, including the upcoming season. The post has drawn strong community frustration over perceived content repetition in the battle royale mode.
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Draft, Edits, and Denials: Palisades Fire Report Sparks City Hall Fight
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— Feb 13, 2026
A dispute over how Los Angeles explained one of its most destructive wildfires has ignited a new political firestorm at City Hall. According to the New York Post , questions intensified after a report revealed that Los…
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Ogwumike to retire after 2026 season with Sparks
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— Aug 19, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike has announced she will retire from the WNBA after the 2026 season, concluding a 15-year run with the Los Angeles Sparks that includes a 2016 championship, MVP honors, and a leadership role as WNBPA president. She leaves as a franchise icon and one of the league’s most decorated players, having set scoring records and helped shape player empowerment through union leadership.
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UCLA Erupts in Chaos Over Anti-Israel Protests
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— May 1, 2024
The University of California, Los Angeles erupted into chaos as protests against Israel sparked two opposing groups to battle each other. “Horrific acts of violence occurred at the encampment tonight and we immediately…
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Group Sues For Answers On Who Organized LA’s Anti-ICE Riots
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— Oct 13, 2025
Law enforcement agencies across Los Angeles are fielding lawsuits as questions mount over how this summer’s anti-immigration enforcement riots first sparked. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), a…
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These Dems Immediately Cried ‘Climate Change’ Over Los Angeles Fire Allegedly Sparked By Arsonist
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— Oct 8, 2025
Multiple Democratic officials were quick to point to climate change after the devastating Pacific Palisades fires ravished California earlier this year, though the Trump administration announced Wednesday that the fires…
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Anti-Data Center Group Planned Massive ‘Revolt.’ Barely A Soul Showed Up
A grassroots effort to turn Americans against artificial intelligence and data centers struggled to draw a crowd.
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Whopping Sum Raised to Help Woman Whose House Was Destroyed in Anne Heche Crash
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— Aug 8, 2022
The woman whose house actress Anne Heche drove into during the fiery crash has been identified. On Friday, Heche crashed her car into a home in Los Angeles, which sparked the fire to the home. She was pulled from the…
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Massive Waves Hit California, Flooding Towns and Sparking Evacuations
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— Dec 29, 2023
Powerful storms in the Pacific Ocean sent massive waves crashing into coastal towns along the California coast. According to Fox 11 Los Angeles , several homes and businesses were damaged with people inside them. In…
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Rams Named Among NFL's Most Watchable 2026
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— Aug 27, 2026
ESPN’s Ben Solak named the Los Angeles Rams the second most-watchable team for 2026, citing a star-filled roster and the potential final chapter for 38-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford. Offseason additions like Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson have sparked consensus that LA has one of the league’s top rosters and a clear Super Bowl window, with the team earning extensive prime-time exposure.
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How Well-Funded, Organized Leftists Helped Jumpstart LA Riots
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— Jun 10, 2025
Well-funded activists and a coordinated social media campaign helped spark the pro-illegal migrant protests on Friday that descended into days of rioting in Los Angeles. Left-wing groups posted calls to action with a…
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Dodgers Diaz Struggles Amid Bullpen Instability
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— Aug 14, 2026
Dodgers' closer Edwin Diaz blew another save as Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 5-4, extending Diaz's late-inning struggles and giving the Brewers a comeback win in the series opener, while Roki Sasaki delivered a solid but occasionally wild start that still left LA with a chance. Max Muncy provided a late spark with a clutch homer to briefly put the Dodgers ahead, but the bullpen collapse sealed the defeat.
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Virginia Democrats Want Abortion In The Constitution. 700,000 Catholics Could Stand In Their Way
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Dodgers sweep Pirates, extend six-game streak
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— Aug 23, 2026
Blake Snell delivered six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to back a 4-0 Dodgers win over the Pirates, lifting Los Angeles to a six-game streak as Alek Thomas, Hunter Feduccia, and Max Muncy drove in runs and Kyle Tucker contributed. The victory highlighted the Dodgers’ pitching depth and lineup resilience as they sweep the series and prep for a three-game set with the Braves, while notes on Andy Pages’ injury and Shohei Ohtani’s early spark provided context for the club’s evolving roster.
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Dodgers World Series visit highlights historic repeat championship
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— Jul 23, 2026
President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers and star Shohei Ohtani to the White House to celebrate back-to-back World Series titles, praising the team as a premier global brand and lauding Ohtani as one of baseball’s greatest two-way players, comparing him to Babe Ruth. Attendance noted that Mookie Betts skipped the visit and that White House ceremonies with sports teams have occasionally sparked controversy over such invitations.
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