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Rocket Lab enters satellite communications market with $8-billion deal

Rocket Lab, a Long Beach launch company, is acquiring satellite communications provider Iridium for $8 billion in cash and stock, in a deal announced Monday.

Anthropic partners with California to expand AI use by government workers

State agencies will be able to access Anthropic's AI assistant Claude at a discounted price along with free training as part of an effort to use technology to make government more efficient.

Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold soon after judge sets his bond at $1 million

The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold on Monday, soon after a Florida judge set $1 million bond for Arnold as he awaits trial on eight kidnapping and robbery felonies.

Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis accused of illegal gambling, wire fraud and money laundering

Malik Beasley allegedly agreed with ex-teammate Ed Davis in advance of NBA games that Beasley would underperform, and at times overperform, so gamblers could win bets.

Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis: 'You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight'

Record-setting NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed he is battling ALS. During a "Good Morning America" interview, the former Tennessee Titans great used eye-tracking technology to speak.

Kawhi Leonard trade talks heat up as Clippers salary-cap circumvention findings loom

The Clippers are engaged in trade talks involving forward Kawhi Leonard, even while the NBA investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention is ongoing.

Lakers Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart make decisions amid LeBron James speculation

Deandre Ayton is picking up his player option for $8.1 million and returning to the Lakers while speculation continues around LeBron James' future.

Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal media and entertainment assets

Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal entertainment and media assets into a separate publicly traded company.

Warner Discovery boss is again among highest-paid CEOs in America

Zaslav's pay tripled to $165 million — eighth highest among large U.S. CEOs — even as 84% of shareholders rejected it and a Paramount sale nears an $887-million exit.

SpaceX IPO sparks race for luxury housing in Southern California

With SpaceX's historic initial public offering minting a small army of new millionaires overnight, the Southern California housing market market is bracing for a big wave of buyers looking to upgrade their residence or buy a second home.

Wife, kids of Dodgers' Miguel Rojas in Caracas when earthquakes hit Venezuela

'Literally two blocks away from where my family was, two buildings collapsed — the whole building,' Miguel Rojas said.

Swanson: World Cup shows MLS still needs to achieve major goals to grow the game

Major League Soccer has its fingerprints all over this 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet it struggles to grow the sport in the U.S. Here's what it needs to do.

Mookie Betts is 'back' for Dodgers: Offensive takeaways from series win over Padres

Including Sunday's win over the Padres, a lot of good things happened for the Dodgers offense against San Diego.

Expanded World Cup brings drama as Canada ousts South Africa on stoppage-time goal

Stephen Eustáquio scores in the 92nd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup.

Swanson: You're up, Rob Pelinka. To avoid Ned Colletti's fate, the Lakers' GM has to deliver this offseason

The former Dodgers general manager had it easier than Pelinka but only lasted two relatively successful seasons. Yet Pelinka must build a winner fast.

Summer football notebook: Crescenta Valley found its new QB in a strange way

Running back Julian Savery missed all of last season because of a torn ACL and returned as a quarterback this summer.

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.

'He cares about people.' How Dodgers' Dave Roberts got to the cusp of 1,000 career wins

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is on the eve of his 1,000th career win. It's a mark only three other managers in franchise history have reached.

Swipeless online dating? How AI is reshaping the search for love

Traditional dating apps including Tinder, Grindr and Bumble and California startups are experimenting with how AI could reshape how people find love online.

Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing rebound with consecutive homers, Dodgers rout Padres

The Dodgers erupted for a 15-3 win over the Padres in San Diego Saturday, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto cruising to a win on the mound.