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Ducks owners agree to pay arena workers' salaries through June

Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli are setting a new standard for taking care of arena workers amid the coronavirus shutdown.




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Gary Bettman says it might not be possible to complete NHL season normally

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges finishing the regular season and playoffs might not happen because of COVID-19 outbreak. A third Avalanche player tests positive.




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Gary Bettman says the NHL is leaning against games in non-league cities

Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is leaning against staging games in non-league arenas if it resumes the season. One option could be playing in two to four selected NHL cities.




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If NHL resumes, goalies will need time to get back in form, Kings' Jonathan Quick says

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick knows it takes some time to regain his form after a long break. He says NHL goalies will be tested if the season resumes.




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Gary Bettman says NHL willing to delay next season by two months to finish 2020

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league remains determined to finish the season and is willing to delay the start of next season by two months to do so.




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Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief

Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland.




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Column: Did Astros beat the Dodgers by cheating? The numbers say no

New analyses show that cheating didn't help the Astros, and may have hurt their record




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Dodgers minor league Connor Joe says he has testicular cancer

Dodgers minor league Connor Joe, 27, said Wednesday he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer, saying he underwent surgery Tuesday and he is recovering.




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Plaschke: Pull up a chair and listen to Vin Scully give a message of hope and optimism

Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully says the coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything he's ever seen, but he finds hope in a time of despair.




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Former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully shares update of his health in audio message

Two days after his release from the hospital following a fall at home, Vin Scully assured Dodger fans he was healthy in a prerecorded message.




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Robert De Niro says he’d play Gov. Cuomo in a coronavirus movie: ‘He’s doing what a president should do’

De Niro, 76, also voiced his support for Joe Biden as a presidential candidate on "The Late Show," and was critical of President Trump’s handling of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.




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‘Saturday Night Live’ to wrap up 45th season with third at-home episode

"Saturday Night Live" season finale will feature no host or musical guest.




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Survey says ‘Little Women,’ and ‘This is Us’ are what moms want to stream for Mother’s Day

Fandango Now polled more than 1,000 moms this week and found that 84% are bonding with family members while streaming classics at home and 81% plan to stream a movie or TV show as part of their Mother’s Day plans.




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Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music

Chris Cornell’s widow is firing back at her husband’s Soundgarden bandmates, calling the lawsuit they filed against her Wednesday an attempt to “browbeat” her into giving up “copyrighted works.”




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Queen guitarist Brian May says he tore his butt

Queen guitarist Brian May was hospitalized after injuring his butt in a gardening mishap.




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Kobe Bryant’s death raises concerns about helicopter safety

The frequency of fatal helicopter accidents has slipped in recent decades.




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Robert De Niro says he’d play Gov. Cuomo in a coronavirus movie: ‘He’s doing what a president should do’

De Niro, 76, also voiced his support for Joe Biden as a presidential candidate on "The Late Show," and was critical of President Trump’s handling of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.




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Woman goes mad after being told McDonald’s is closed, shoots and injures 3 employees, OKC cops say

Things were not OK.




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Fired aircraft carrier captain Brett Crozier takes Navy job in San Diego

The former captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt was relieved from his duties in response to his concerns about coronavirus spreading on his ship.




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Tara Reade calls on Joe Biden to end his presidential bid over her sexual assault accusations

Tara Reade made the remarkable demand during an appearance on ex-Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly’s show, her first on-camera interview about the alleged assault.




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Florida teen allegedly stabs younger brother to death, authorities say

An extensive search was launched Thursday for a teenager who allegedly stabbed his younger brother to death in the Florida Keys community of Islamorada, authorities said.




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Now is the time to invest for the next pandemic, WHO chief says

If this coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must prepare for the next one, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned Wednesday.




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All buzz and no sting? Experts say ‘murder hornets’ are overhyped

They don’t want people bugging out.




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94-year-old ex-French president Valéry Giscard d’Estaing accused of sexual assault

France's former 94-year-old president Valery Giscard d'Estaing is accused of sexually assaulting a German reporter.




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Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery killing also under investigation, Georgia official says

A day after a father and son were charged in the February killing of unarmed jogger Ahmaud Arbery, a Georgia official promised a thorough probe into the case and said the man who filmed the horrific incident is also under investigation. In a news conference Friday morning, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vic Reynolds said “every stone will be turned over" and if the facts lead agents to make another arrest “they will do that.”




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New York extends civil ‘look back’ for child sexual assault victims

NY Gov. Cuomo extended a “lookback window” created as part of the Child Victims Act last year that allows child sex abuse survivors of all ages to file civil suits beyond the normal statute of limitations.




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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says

The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon.




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Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music

Chris Cornell’s widow is firing back at her husband’s Soundgarden bandmates, calling the lawsuit they filed against her Wednesday an attempt to “browbeat” her into giving up “copyrighted works.”




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Ohio State to pay almost $41 million to 162 alleged sexual assault victims of university doctor

Ohio State University will pay about $41 million to settle a dozen lawsuits by 162 men alleging sexual abuse by a team doctor, Richard Strauss.




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Suspect in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says

A suspect accused in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger killed in a Georgia suburrb more than two months ago, was involved in a previous prosecution of the 26-year-old runner back when he worked for the local district attorney’s office.




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Russia holds ‘safe’ parade, Belarus packs in people, ignoring coronavirus fears

Vladimir Putin and Russia played it safe for their Victory Day parade, but Belarus.




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Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how

Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns.




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Griffith Park trails, U.S. Forest campgrounds closed. Here's which Southern California parks are safe to visit

Public officials press for more social distancing as many beaches and public spaces close amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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'Kindness goes a really long way,' Lovely Dude says. Share your story of kindness here

The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best in some of us, and readers have shared some of the scenes they've witnessed. Please tell us your story.




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Major cruise lines suspend sailings until mid-May, for now

Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn and others extend suspension of sailings that began March 13




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When will cruises resume amid coronavirus? CDC extends ban on sailing

The CDC extends its no-sail order without a firm date of when cruise ships will set sail from U.S. ports




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Your favorite souvenirs: Readers share their wildest and wackiest travel keepsakes

We all bring home reminders of our trips. Now is the time to savor them.




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Your Earth Day 2020 guide: Take this Earth Quiz. Download NASA posters. See Zac Efron.

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. You don't have to miss out just because you're stuck at home.




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Why whitewater rafting could be the safest way to a family vacation this summer

A family-friendly whitewater rafting trip could be ideal for post-quarantine.




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Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief

Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland.




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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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Ohio State to pay almost $41 million to 162 alleged sexual assault victims of university doctor

Ohio State University will pay about $41 million to settle a dozen lawsuits by 162 men alleging sexual abuse by a team doctor, Richard Strauss.




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UFC fighter has coronavirus, won’t fight as scheduled Saturday

Ronaldo Souza tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of tomorrow's UFC 249.




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Nia Dennis became UCLA's latest internet sensation with Beyoncé-inspired floor routine

UCLA junior Nia Dennis became an internet sensation with a floor routine inspired by Beyoncé. It earned her recognition from celebrities and a verified Twitter account.




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Looking back at UCLA's victory over Arkansas for 1995 NCAA title

From the archives: This week marks the 25th anniversary of the UCLA men's basketball team's NCAA title. Here is The Times' story on the Bruins' championship win.




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NFL draft: Clemson's Isaiah Simmons can tackle any position on defense

A positionless wonder out of Clemson, Isaiah Simmons has played edge rusher, linebacker, cornerback and safety. He might be the most NFL-ready player in the draft.




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Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo to plead guilty in college admissions scandal

Jorge Salcedo, an ex-UCLA soccer coach charged in the admission of two students for bribes, will plead guilty to conspiring to commit racketeering.




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Floyd Tidwell, former San Bernardino County sheriff who modernized agency, dies at 90

After he retired, Tidwell pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of guns from evidence lockers




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Mark Blum, actor in 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' dies at 69 from COVID-19 complications

Mark Blum, who was in several recent episodes of 'You' and was known for his role in 'Crocodile Dundee,' died from coronavirus-related complications.