ir This day in sports: Hockey great Wayne Gretzky announces retirement By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:00:12 -0400 A look at what happened in today in sports history including hockey great Wayne Gretzky announcing his retirement from sports. Full Article
ir Elliott: Kings vs. Ducks virtual showdown will feature fan favorites from the past By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:19:32 -0400 As the Kings and Ducks wait out the NHL's coronavirus shutdown, the teams will renew their rivalry with an EA SPORTS NHL 20 simulated game. Full Article
ir Ducks convert part of their ice complex in Irvine to food bank By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:26:25 -0400 The Ducks have converted part of their Great Park Ice complex in Irvine into a food bank to assist those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ir A look at the NHL teams that could be most affected by the coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:15:19 -0400 Arizona, Carolina, Dallas, Florida and Ottawa are the NHL teams that could be hurt the most because of the league shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
ir There's no shortage of work for Kings, Ducks executives during coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:00:11 -0400 There are no games being played, but executives of the Kings and Ducks are busy preparing for scenarios to complete this season and have a full 2020-21 season. Full Article
ir Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:58:06 +0000 Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland. Full Article
ir Mets slugger Pete Alonso is thinking about hitting a home run on his birthday — in December By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:58:06 +0000 Move over, Polar Bear. Mr. December is heading for Queens. Full Article
ir Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000 About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year. Full Article
ir DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ir Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:12:01 +0000 The semen of men infected with coronavirus revealed that the disease lingered in only a few patients, suggesting there is a small chance COVID-19 can be transmitted sexually, researchers said. Full Article
ir SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:33:21 +0000 The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise. Full Article
ir A.J. Pollock hits first home run of the spring in Dodgers' loss to Diamondbacks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:28:51 -0500 A.J. Pollock hit his first home run of the spring but the Dodgers dug themselves in a hole early to fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3. Full Article
ir Kenley Jansen finds it 'weird' he's pitching in February for Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:28:39 -0500 Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen spent the offseason working on regaining his form. Early results have been encouraging. Full Article
ir Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:54:24 -0500 New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling. Full Article
ir Dodgers' Julio Urias struggles in first spring outing, but Dave Roberts shrugs it off By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:33:57 -0500 Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wasn't concerned after Julio Urias, slotted for a rotation spot, struggled with his command in his first spring outing. Full Article
ir Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson develops third pitch with an eye toward becoming a starter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 21:45:18 -0500 Dodgers reliever Caleb Ferguson is developing a hard slider to complement his fastball and slow curveball, so that eventually he can move to the rotation. Full Article
ir Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:21:50 -0400 As the country and sports world confronted the fast spreading of COVID-19, Dodgers officials Wednesday said the organization remained unsure how it will proceed with its season. Full Article
ir Dodgers and Angels restrict scouts from air travel because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:41 -0400 The Dodgers and Angels curtail travel of scouts in what typically is a busy time of year evaluating college and high school prospects. Full Article
ir Dodgers, Angels allowed to go home from Arizona in response to the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:14:31 -0400 The Dodgers, Angels and other teams are permitting players to go home after Major League Baseball suspended spring training and postponed opening day. Full Article
ir MLB pushing back start of the season to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:58:03 -0400 The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 14 may be in jeopardy after Major League Baseball again pushed back opening day to follow CDC guidelines. Full Article
ir MLB teams to pay $1 million each toward ballpark workers during coronavirus hiatus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:04:27 -0400 Major League Baseball teams agree to contribute $1 million each toward a fund that will assist ballpark workers during the suspended season. Full Article
ir Plaschke: Pull up a chair and listen to Vin Scully give a message of hope and optimism By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:34:41 -0400 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. Full Article
ir Hernández: Tom Lasorda still brandishes his fighting spirit even without an opening day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:31:39 -0400 Dodgers legend Tom Lasorda is disappointed opening day has been postponed, but he's certain the country will beat the the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ir Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:05:07 -0400 Spectrum reached an agreement to carry SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' television home, on AT&T video platforms, including DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse TV. Full Article
ir Hot dog! How a Dodgers' minor league team relishes helping in coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:30:47 -0400 The Dodger Dog is not available at the ballpark right now, but the Dodgers will be distributing hot dogs from their ballpark. Full Article
ir Plaschke: Ballpark music is what helps Dieter Ruehle get through the coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 19:53:39 -0400 Dieter Ruehle, the organist for the Dodgers and Kings, is having a tough time living through the sports famine, but he has a secret coping mechanism. Full Article
ir Plan to launch MLB season in a coronavirus-free Arizona bubble isn't airtight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 21:25:47 -0400 Would bringing back MLB amid the coronavirus crisis be a morale boost for a quarantined nation or an audacious grab of medical resources? Or both? Full Article
ir Granderson: Justin Turner talks coronavirus relief, his 'Tiger King' tweet and quarantine baseball By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 23:39:29 -0400 The Dodgers' Justin Turner shares his thoughts on his viral 'Tiger King' tweet and how he feels about the latest idea to save the MLB season. Full Article
ir Dodgers to pay gameday workers $1.3 million amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:07:28 -0400 Gameday workers impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic will collectively receive $1.3 million in financial assistance from the Dodgers. Full Article
ir Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:25:31 +0000 Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12. Full Article
ir Robert De Niro says he’d play Gov. Cuomo in a coronavirus movie: ‘He’s doing what a president should do’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:54:09 +0000 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. Full Article
ir Drive-in entertainment series coming this summer thanks to Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Enterprises By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:25:14 +0000 This new entertainment series should get the motor running for movie and music fans. Full Article
ir Neve Campbell in talks with ‘Scream 5’ directors about returning to horror franchise By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:15:00 +0000 What’s your favorite scary movie? Full Article
ir Rupert Grint, girlfriend Georgia Groome welcome first child By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:05:19 +0000 The Weasley line lives on! Full Article
ir DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ir New Do: Kelly Osbourne shows off her quarantine hair, asking fans if she should keep it By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:35:59 +0000 Kelly Osbourne is the latest celebrity notable to show off how her professionally-untouched tresses are faring during the lockdown. “Can’t lie I’m really starting to like what’s happening with my hair! It’s about 20 different shades of purple and blue,” the 35-year-old TV personality and singer bragged. Full Article
ir ‘Saturday Night Live’ to wrap up 45th season with third at-home episode By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:48:57 +0000 "Saturday Night Live" season finale will feature no host or musical guest. Full Article
ir With their educational outreach, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine think about 'who’s going to be next Steve Jobs, next Bob Iger, next Dr. Dre’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:54:13 +0000 The music industry mavericks, who sold their Beats Electronics company to Apple for $3 billion in 2014, are looking towards the future and trying to identify new captains of industry through their education-based philanthropic initiatives. Full Article
ir Dwayne Johnson sends retiring teacher swag box and personal video after Twitter campaign By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:45:15 +0000 He’s teaching a class on how to be a good guy. Full Article
ir Ariana Grande confirms new beau’s identity in ‘Stuck With U’ video, her collaboration with Justin Bieber By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:01:39 +0000 We’re stuck on this reveal. The music video for Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s new song, “Stuck With U,” dropped early Friday and with it, some new information. Full Article
ir Taylor Swift’s ‘City of Lover’ concert airing later this month By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:07:45 +0000 Who wouldn’t love this news? Full Article
ir SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:14:23 +0000 Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor. Full Article
ir Bob Dylan announces first original album in 8 years, releases new song By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:25:42 +0000 Bob Dylan is done blowing in the wind. Full Article
ir Disney Springs in Orlando starting phased reopening after coronavirus closures By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:59:40 +0000 Disney World is beginning to spring into action. Disney Springs, the company’s outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex near its Florida theme parks, is set to begin a phased reopening on May 20 following closures to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
ir Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:40:30 +0000 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.” Full Article
ir Donald Glover and cast of ‘Community’ to reunite for virtual table read for coronavirus relief By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:12:42 +0000 Based on what transpires when community college misfits form a study group, the Critics Choice Award-winning comedy ran for six seasons, on NBC from 2009-2014 and Yahoo Screen for an additional season. Full Article
ir Emmy and Tony-winning Leslie Uggams tapped for virtual reading of Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ to benefit The Actors Fund By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:44:08 +0000 ‘Hamilton’ star Renee Elise Goldsberry, Drama Desk Award winner Montego Glover, Thom Sesma, Angel Desai, Kendyl Ito, William Jackson Harper, Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will join Uggams in the comedy about a wealthy novelist who invites the eccentric clairvoyant to his home to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. And Uggams is playing the medium, named Madame Arcati. Full Article
ir Chrissy Teigen, food writer Alison Roman stir up bizarre pseudo-beef on Twitter By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:23:07 +0000 It’s not that spicy. Full Article
ir DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ir Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:21 +0000 Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic Full Article