Kuchar shoots 64 to lead Riviera; Tiger wastes strong start
LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods began with an unknowing tribute to Kobe Bryant by making an eagle putt that optical cameras measured at 24 feet, 8 inches. H...
Lawsuit: Mexican megachurch leaders abused woman for years
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California woman says the father and son leaders of a Mexican megachurch sexually abused her for 18 years starting when she w...
James’ triple double, Davis lead Lakers past Nuggets 120-116
DENVER — LeBron James posted a triple-double and Anthony Davis scored seven of his 33 points in overtime to push the Los Angeles Lakers past the Denve...
Snoop Dogg apologizes to Gayle King for rant over Bryant
NEW YORK — After days of blistering criticism, Snoop Dogg has finally apologized to Gayle King for attacking her over her interview with former basket...
Hollywood barriers fall in milestone Oscars for ‘Parasite’
LOS ANGELES — Before Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” made history as the first non-English best picture winner in Academy Awards history, he made a modest p...
State reviews LA police use of California gang database
LOS ANGELES — The California Department of Justice is reviewing the Los Angeles Police Department's records and policies regarding use of the state's ...
Making Oscar history, ‘Parasite’ wins best picture
LOS ANGELES — In a milestone win that instantly expanded the Oscars' horizons, Bong Joon Ho's masterfully devious class satire “Parasite” became the f...
Brad Pitt wins first acting Oscar for ‘Once Upon a Time’
LOS ANGELES — An emotional Brad Pitt won his first acting Oscar on Sunday night, claiming the supporting actor trophy for “Once Upon a Time ... in Hol...
Final list of Academy Award winners
LOS ANGELES — The winners at the 92nd Academy Awards, which were held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre:
Scarlett Johansson among the bombshells on Oscars red carpet
NEW YORK — Scarlett Johansson showed up Sunday for her two-nomination night at the Oscars every bit the bombshell in a Champagne-colored Oscar de la R...
‘Birds of Prey’ flies low on Oscars weekend with tepid debut
LOS ANGELES — “Birds of Prey,” the DC Comics' Harley Quinn spinoff, made a tepid debut in theaters over the weekend, opening in No. 1 but below expect...
Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA
LOS ANGELES — Orson Bean, the witty actor and comedian, was hit and killed by a car in Los Angeles, authorities said. He was 91.
Before Oscars, stars pack Tom Ford’s fashion week show in LA
LOS ANGELES — Tom Ford brought fashion week to Hollywood on Friday night, with a runway show full of glamour and a front row jammed with A-listers, in...
Kobe Bryant helicopter had nearly cleared blinding clouds
LOS ANGELES — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant and eight others was almost out of blinding clouds when he suddenly plun...
Probe: Bryant helicopter was 100 feet from clear skies
LOS ANGELES — A witness to the deadly crash of a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others said it sounded normal just before slamming into a h...
AP Source: Bryant memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center
LOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples ...
California firefighters return from battling Australia fires
LOS ANGELES — Twenty firefighters from California returned to the United States on Wednesday after spending nearly a month battling wildfires in Austr...
LeBron gets 36 in 3-point barrage, Lakers rout Spurs 129-102
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter while hitting five 3-pointers in an incredible three-minute span, propelli...
California shooting shows security vulnerabilities on buses
LOS ANGELES — Would-be plotters bent on staging an attack aboard a passenger plane know they've first got to pass through a gauntlet of security measu...
Clippers rally in 4th quarter to edge Spurs 108-105
LOS ANGELES — Paul George got beat up again, came back and hit some big shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers rally late.
‘Bad Boys’ tops box office for third straight week
LOS ANGELES — “Bad Boys of Life” went for a three-peat at the box office during Super Bowl weekend.
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year
MIAMI — The Latest on the NFL Awards, all times EST:
Shaquille O’Neal on Kobe Bryant: ‘We love you, brother’
MIAMI — Shaquille O’Neal paid tribute to his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant, with one of their shared favorite hobbies: music.
The King’s Speech: LeBron James’ words salve hurting Lakers
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has only been a part of the Los Angeles Lakers for 19 months. The West Coast is a late stop on an NBA odyssey that already ...
Lakers return after Bryant’s death, lose 127-119 to Blazers
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers dried their eyes and took the Staples Center court for the first time since Kobe Bryant's death with a resolve th...
Chinese communities rattled by virus, cancel new year events
ALHAMBRA, Calif. — The rapid spread of a new virus from China has cast a pall across Chinese American communities, with people staying inside whenever...
Woman says Weinstein yelled, ‘You owe me!’ before raping her
NEW YORK — A key accuser in Harvey Weinstein’s trial testified Friday that he raped her twice, once bellowing, “You owe me!” as he dragged her into a ...
Kings win 1st hoops game at Staples since Kobe’s death
LOS ANGELES — De'Aaron Fox scored 34 points, Buddy Hield added 19 and Cory Joseph 16 as the Sacramento Kings used a strong second quarter to defeat th...
Grand Canyon visit inspired Kobe Bryant’s pilot to fly
LOS ANGELES — Ara Zobayan’s passion for helicopters began as a passenger, a tourist floating over the vast Grand Canyon.
Lakers play outside to lighten spirits after Bryant’s death
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Before the Los Angeles Lakers practiced on the final day before their first game since Kobe Bryant’s death, they played.