Raising NBA Age Limit Is New Commissioner's Top Priority
Even as the NBA prepares for a draft that could be headlined by freshmen, Commissioner Adam Silver remains committed to keeping them in college.
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Even as the NBA prepares for a draft that could be headlined by freshmen, Commissioner Adam Silver remains committed to keeping them in college.
Although one of the worst seasons in Los Angeles Lakers history mercifully ended Wednesday night in San Antonio, the drama around the 16-time NBA champions is never finished.
Jordan Hill had 18 points and 14 rebounds and the Lakers closed their worst season since they moved to Los Angeles with a 113-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
Nick Young scored a season-high 43 points and helped the Los Angeles Lakers snap a seven-game losing streak with a 119-104 victory against the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Mike Conley scored 24 points and Memphis pulled away in the third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 102-90 on Sunday night, moving the Grizzlies a game ahead of idle Phoenix in the race for the final Western Conference playoff berth.
Stephen Curry had 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors clinched a playoff berth with a 112-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers, as usual, will be shorthanded for Friday night's game against the Golden State Warriors.
When the nets finally cooled down at Staples Center, the Houston Rockets had a choice. They could be excited about their highest-scoring game of the year, or dismayed at their worst defensive effort in more than five months.
The Los Angeles Lakers have extended the contract of general manager Mitch Kupchak, according to ESPN Los Angeles.
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul scored 23 points apiece, and the Los Angeles Clippers hung another rout on the Lakers, winning 120-97 Sunday to take three of four games this season from their beleaguered Staples Center co-tenants.
Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks strengthened their hold on a playoff position with a 107-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
The Spanish guard Pau Gasol may have already played his final game in a Lakers uniform.
Rudy Gay scored nine of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Ray McCallum had 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-102 on Wednesday night.
Damian Lillard scored 34 points, LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-112 Tuesday night.
Chris Kaman had a career-high 28 points along with 17 rebounds while starting at center for the vertigo-stricken Pau Gasol, Jodie Meeks scored 22 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Phoenix' Suns' six-game winning streak with a 115-99 victory Sunday night.
Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in the teams' preseason finale.
Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired veteran receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured list after leaving Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a blister on his middle finger.
Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Steven Kwan hit a tying double in the ninth inning, Travis Bazzana followed with a sacrifice fly and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 for their seventh straight victory.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
José Ramírez drove in five runs with three doubles, Steven Kwan had five singles and the streaking Cleveland Guardians overcame an early five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 in 10 innings.
Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angles 4-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Dodgers' six-game winning streak in a matchup of first-place clubs.
Long Beach police are expanding their search for a domestic violence suspect who was already gone by the time an overnight standoff with SWAT personnel ended early Friday morning.
After more than 30 years, the final victim of the "Happy Face Killer" has been identified thanks to investigative efforts in Riverside County.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
A speed camera safety system will begin issuing citations along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in the coming months in hopes of cracking down on dangerous driving and deadly crashes.
It happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Eighth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers.
Long Beach police are expanding their search for a domestic violence suspect who was already gone by the time an overnight standoff with SWAT personnel ended early Friday morning.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
A speed camera safety system will begin issuing citations along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in the coming months in hopes of cracking down on dangerous driving and deadly crashes.
It happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Eighth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers.
Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, is accused of fleeing the country after he allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run crash in Exposition Park nearly two years ago.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
An e-bike ban at Newport Beach schools has unintentionally sparked disputes between students and neighbors.
Lifeguards said that the victim was seen bodysurfing at the beach before he was found unconscious on Wednesday afternoon.
An Orange County father is facing child endangerment charges for a crash that left his 12-year-old son with significant injuries last year while he was illegally riding an e-motorcycle.
After more than 30 years, the final victim of the "Happy Face Killer" has been identified thanks to investigative efforts in Riverside County.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would ban disposable nicotine vapes.
Riverside police said that the driver, an 88-year-old man, was questioned at the scene.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said if Harold Wachter were to move in, he would be the fourth sexually violent predator proposed for release in the rural Antelope Valley in the past five years.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in the teams' preseason finale.
Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired veteran receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured list after leaving Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a blister on his middle finger.
Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Rick Montanez reports from Studio City, where, after years of inaction, a nuisance property is finally getting attention from city leaders. The issue has prompted a response from Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman before they face off in the November election.
Movie critic Grae Drake talks about new releases "The Dog Stars," "Buddy" and "Coyote vs. Acme."
Chain, a pop-up restaurant with sweet and savory delicacies, has established its first long-term residency at Topanga Social at Westfield Topanga Mall.
Chris Holmstrom speaks with the Altadena military veteran who lost his home in the Eaton Fire in 2025 while in the midst of a battle with cancer. Now, with a new home and cancer in remission, he says he's experienced a rebirth of sorts.
Dr. Carlos Uquillas, a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Cedars-Sinai, joins the studio to discuss the factors that place young athletes at risk of heat-related illnesses.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
