ir

This day in sports: Hockey great Wayne Gretzky announces retirement

A look at what happened in today in sports history including hockey great Wayne Gretzky announcing his retirement from sports.




ir

Elliott: Kings vs. Ducks virtual showdown will feature fan favorites from the past

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.




ir

Ducks convert part of their ice complex in Irvine to food bank

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.




ir

A look at the NHL teams that could be most affected by the coronavirus shutdown

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.




ir

There's no shortage of work for Kings, Ducks executives during coronavirus shutdown

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.




ir

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.




ir

Mets slugger Pete Alonso is thinking about hitting a home run on his birthday — in December

Move over, Polar Bear. Mr. December is heading for Queens.




ir

Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues

About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year.




ir

DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first

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.




ir

Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study

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.




ir

SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus

The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise.




ir

A.J. Pollock hits first home run of the spring in Dodgers' loss to Diamondbacks

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.




ir

Kenley Jansen finds it 'weird' he's pitching in February for Dodgers

Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen spent the offseason working on regaining his form. Early results have been encouraging.




ir

Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing

New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling.




ir

Dodgers' Julio Urias struggles in first spring outing, but Dave Roberts shrugs it off

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wasn't concerned after Julio Urias, slotted for a rotation spot, struggled with his command in his first spring outing.




ir

Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson develops third pitch with an eye toward becoming a starter

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.




ir

Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus

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.




ir

Dodgers and Angels restrict scouts from air travel because of coronavirus

The Dodgers and Angels curtail travel of scouts in what typically is a busy time of year evaluating college and high school prospects.




ir

Dodgers, Angels allowed to go home from Arizona in response to the coronavirus

The Dodgers, Angels and other teams are permitting players to go home after Major League Baseball suspended spring training and postponed opening day.




ir

MLB pushing back start of the season to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus

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.




ir

MLB teams to pay $1 million each toward ballpark workers during coronavirus hiatus

Major League Baseball teams agree to contribute $1 million each toward a fund that will assist ballpark workers during the suspended season.




ir

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.




ir

Hernández: Tom Lasorda still brandishes his fighting spirit even without an opening day

Dodgers legend Tom Lasorda is disappointed opening day has been postponed, but he's certain the country will beat the the coronavirus outbreak.




ir

Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV

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.




ir

Hot dog! How a Dodgers' minor league team relishes helping in coronavirus crisis

The Dodger Dog is not available at the ballpark right now, but the Dodgers will be distributing hot dogs from their ballpark.




ir

Plaschke: Ballpark music is what helps Dieter Ruehle get through the coronavirus shutdown

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.




ir

Plan to launch MLB season in a coronavirus-free Arizona bubble isn't airtight

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?




ir

Granderson: Justin Turner talks coronavirus relief, his 'Tiger King' tweet and quarantine baseball

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.




ir

Dodgers to pay gameday workers $1.3 million amid coronavirus shutdown

Gameday workers impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic will collectively receive $1.3 million in financial assistance from the Dodgers.




ir

Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name

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.




ir

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.




ir

Drive-in entertainment series coming this summer thanks to Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Enterprises

This new entertainment series should get the motor running for movie and music fans.




ir

Neve Campbell in talks with ‘Scream 5’ directors about returning to horror franchise

What’s your favorite scary movie?




ir

Rupert Grint, girlfriend Georgia Groome welcome first child

The Weasley line lives on!




ir

DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first

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.




ir

New Do: Kelly Osbourne shows off her quarantine hair, asking fans if she should keep it

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.




ir

‘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.




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’

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.




ir

Dwayne Johnson sends retiring teacher swag box and personal video after Twitter campaign

He’s teaching a class on how to be a good guy.




ir

Ariana Grande confirms new beau’s identity in ‘Stuck With U’ video, her collaboration with Justin Bieber

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.




ir

Taylor Swift’s ‘City of Lover’ concert airing later this month

Who wouldn’t love this news?




ir

SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression

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.




ir

Bob Dylan announces first original album in 8 years, releases new song

Bob Dylan is done blowing in the wind.




ir

Disney Springs in Orlando starting phased reopening after coronavirus closures

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.




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

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.”




ir

Donald Glover and cast of ‘Community’ to reunite for virtual table read for coronavirus relief

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.




ir

Emmy and Tony-winning Leslie Uggams tapped for virtual reading of Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ to benefit The Actors Fund

‘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.




ir

Chrissy Teigen, food writer Alison Roman stir up bizarre pseudo-beef on Twitter

It’s not that spicy.




ir

DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first

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.




ir

Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis

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