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LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0
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Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
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Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
  • Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.

  • Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

  • The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.

  • The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
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From The Athletic: Michael Jordan's lead over LeBron James in the GOAT debate among current NBA players continues to shrink. If the trend continues ... Show more   theathletic.com/5432961/2024/04/23/lebron-james-goat-michael-jordan-nba-player-poll/
Quick Glance: LeBron vs. Jordan: NBA GOAT Debate
  • A player poll reveals that the debate over the greatest of all time between LeBron James and Michael Jordan continues to be intense.

  • While Jordan has been chosen as the 'Greatest of All Time' each time, his lead over LeBron has significantly decreased in recent years, primarily due to James' impressive longevity.

  • Players emphasize that James' ability to play at an elite level even at almost 40 years old sets him apart from Jordan, who retired twice and played 14 seasons in a 19-year span.

  • The NBA GOAT debate is based on factors like influence, statistics, and the evolving nature of the game over the years, with a particular focus on LeBron James' longevity as a crucial factor.
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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk finishes second for NBA Sixth Man of the Year award
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Despite Game 2 loss, Clippers clearly need Kawhi Leonard: The Clippers dropped Game 2 in what was Kawhi Leonard's first game since March 31 ...
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Despite Game 2 loss, Clippers clearly need Kawhi Leonard
Quick Glance: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Set to Return from Knee Injury for Game 2 vs. Mavericks
  • Kawhi Leonard is returning from a knee injury to play in Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks after missing the last eight regular-season games and Game 1.

  • The Clippers secured a Game 1 victory without Leonard, establishing a 1-0 lead in the series. Leonard's anticipated comeback follows thorough preparation for his return.

  • Despite prior knee concerns, the team's medical staff has confirmed the structural integrity of Leonard's knee, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding his health.

  • Leonard will experience his first playoff game at home with a full-capacity crowd since joining the Clippers, marking a significant milestone for both him and the team.
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Lakers blow big lead vs. Nuggets in Game 2: ‘We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing’
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Quick Glance: Jamal Murray Leads Denver Nuggets to Impressive Victory over LA Lakers
  • Jamal Murray achieved an impressive 15-foot buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to complete a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This unexpected triumph grants the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first round, as they now prepare for the upcoming games in the Lakers' arena.

  • Following the game-winning shot, Jamal Murray fell into the Nuggets' bench and was embraced by his teammates, igniting the atmosphere in the Ball Arena. Murray faced a challenging start in the game, hitting only three of his first 16 shots before going 6-for-8 in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his total 20 points, including the decisive basket.

  • While Murray encountered difficulties, the Nuggets stayed competitive thanks to another outstanding performance by Nikola Jokić, who recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Michael Porter Jr. also played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory with 22 points, including successful shooting from beyond the arc.

  • The Lakers expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly regarding a play in the third quarter where a foul against Porter Jr. on D'Angelo Russell was overturned after a review by the Nuggets. It is evident that the Lakers' prospects are increasingly dim after losing 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets. A monumental shift in fate will be required for Los Angeles to progress to the next round.
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New LADWP general manager will make $750,000 salary: The DWP panel backed a $750,000 salary for proposed General Manager Janisse Quiñones ...
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New LADWP general manager will make $750,000 salary
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A live stream caught the moment a passenger airplane performed a touch-and-go landing in Los Angeles.
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Anthony Davis: "Jamal Murray made a shot."
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Shohei Ohtani smashes MLB's hardest-hit ball of season with 118.7 mph home run in Dodgers' win vs. Nationals
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PHOTOS: Stars support their favorite sports teams: The main action may be on the court, field or pitch, but that doesn't mean we're not interested in ...
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PHOTOS: Stars support their favorite sports teams
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash after demolishing a historic home to build a mega-mansion
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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Demolition of Historic Home in LA
  • Actor Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash for demolishing a historic home to make way for a massive mansion.

  • The 1950 Zimmerman house designed by Craig Ellwood with landscaping by Garrett Eckbo was purchased for $12.5 million and torn down.

  • Despite being a potential historic site, the house was demolished to make room for a modern farmhouse, sparking regret and criticism from architecture enthusiasts.

  • The Los Angeles Conservancy and Eichler Network raised concerns and lamented the loss of the architectural gem, while designers and Mid-Century architecture fans expressed frustration over the demolition.
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Malik Monk ‘definitely’ wants to stay with Sacramento Kings. They might lose him anyway
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Malik Monk ‘definitely’ wants to stay with Sacramento Kings ...
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NBA and Denver Police ‘looking into’ reported incident involving brother of two-time MVP Nikola Jokić
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NBA and Denver Police ‘looking into’ reported incident involving brother ...
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NBA disagrees with LeBron James and Lakers, backs late calls: The Lakers complained about foul calls during the team's loss to the Nuggets ...
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NBA disagrees with LeBron James and Lakers, backs late calls
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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions: The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets face off Monday in Game 2 of their best-of-7 ...
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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions
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Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.: As electricity prices go negative, the Golden State is struggling to offload a glut of ...
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Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.
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Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko
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Pizza City Fest returns to downtown LA with 40 Southern California pizzamakers: Every kind of pizza imaginable will be coming out of the ovens and into your ...
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PG&E’s CEO gets paid $17 million. Compare to other utility leaders: PG&E CEO Patricia Poppe made $17 million in 2023. See how she compares to other top utility ...
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PG&E’s CEO gets paid $17 million. Compare to other utility leaders
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Six takeaways from the Lakers' deflating Game 2 loss to the Nuggets: Six takeaways from a Game 2 loss to the Nuggets in which the Lakers led by 20 points early ...
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Six takeaways from the Lakers' deflating Game 2 loss to the Nuggets
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Los Angeles Clippers defeat Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA playoff series: The Los Angeles Clippers made a statement in Game 1 of a first-round Western ...
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Dwight Howard keeps tweeting bad photoshops to troll the Lakers for not bringing him back to guard Nikola Jok…
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Gavin Newsom targets Republican abortion policies with plan to help Arizonans, ads in Alabama
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Shohei Ohtani signs deal with sports technology company Rapsodo: Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has signed a deal to become the technology ...
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Shohei Ohtani signs deal with sports technology company Rapsodo
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Baker McKenzie lands 17-lawyer transactions team from Munger Tolles: Munger, Tolles & Olson is losing roughly 10% of its partnership to mega-firm Baker McKenzie ...
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Baker McKenzie lands 17-lawyer transactions team from Munger Tolles
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NBA players gave the slight edge to Jordan over LeBron James when asked to vote on who the GOAT is 👀🐐
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Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
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Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station
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Magic Johnson Absolves LeBron James, Anthony Davis of Blame for Lakers' Game 1 Loss to Nuggets
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Magic Johnson Absolves LeBron James, Anthony Davis of Blame for Lakers' ...
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Nikola Jokic scores 32, Nuggets wear down Lakers again for Game 1 series-opening win
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for high-speed train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles: Federal, transportation and union leaders gathered in Las Vegas Monday to drive ...
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for high-speed train from Las Vegas to Los ...
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Suspect in home break-in was ‘targeting’ Karen Bass: Prosecutor: A suspect in a recent break-in at the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is believed to ...
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Suspect in home break-in was ‘targeting’ Karen Bass: Prosecutor
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USC Cancels Graduation Keynote By Filmmaker Amid Controversy Over Decision To Drop Student's Speech
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
  • USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

  • The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

  • The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
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Through a slow first three quarters, Jamal Murray's coaches and teammates told their star guard to stick with it, knowing what he’s capable of in the clutch ... Show more
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Darvin Ham Disputes Anthony Davis's Belief That Lakers Don't Know What They're Doing
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Darvin Ham Disputes Anthony Davis's Belief That Lakers Don't Know What ...