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EL SEGUNDO — The Lakers’ Friday morning meeting heightened their attention to the team’s defensive struggles. And their Friday afternoon news was an example of why they need to have urgency when it comes to finding solutions. With the team announcing that star guard Austin Reaves will be sidelined for at least the next two games because of a left calf strain, the Lakers will be without the player coach JJ Redick said had “carried” the team for the previous six weeks. Redick confirmed after Saturday’s practice that Reaves’ injury is a “mild, Grade 1” strain, and that the 27-year-old…

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By KIMBERLEE KRUESI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — At least 2 people have been killed and several others injured in a shooting at Brown University, a law enforcement source told the Associated Press. The official could not publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. University officials initially told students and staff that a suspect was in custody, before later saying that was not the case and that police were still searching for a suspect or suspects, according to alerts issued through Brown’s emergency notification system. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier…

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LOS ANGELES — You’d think if anyone were tracking it on the Rams, it would be Davante Adams. After all, it’s been a while since he was in this position, and it’s for this kind of opportunity that he decided to come to this franchise in the first place. But when asked this week about the Rams being able to clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Detroit Lions, Adams claimed ignorance. And without any of the dry smiles that typically accompany his sarcastic jokes. “I didn’t even need to know that to be honest. I don’t think…

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DETROIT LIONS (8-5) at RAMS (10-3) When: 1:25 p.m. Sunday Where: SoFi Stadium TV/Radio: FOX (Ch. 11)/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 381, 226 Line: Rams by 5.5 Notable injury designations Lions: OUT: DB Brian Branch (Achilles), S Kerby Joseph (knee); QUESTIONABLE: OT Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest), WR Kalif Raymond (ankle), S Thomas Harper (concussion), OG Kayode Awosika (foot), OG Christian Mahogany (fibula), RB Sione Vaki (thumb), TE Shane Zylstra (knee). Rams: QUESTIONABLE: WR Davante Adams (hamstring), S Jaylen McCollough (illness). What’s at stake? If the Rams win, they will clinch their third consecutive playoff appearance. If the Lions win, they have the chance to…

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A combined law enforcement operation on Friday, Dec. 12 involving 10 different agencies resulted in 74 arrests for various offenses in Hemet and San Jacinto, authorities said. Officers conducted parole and probation checks, traffic stops and other enforcement actions that resulted in the seizure of a variety of illegal drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, ecstasy and PCP, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Multiple firearms were also confiscated, along with several felons found to be in possession of illegal weapons, the department said. Authorities also discovered a stolen motorcycle whose driver led deputies on a pursuit through the area…

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CHARGERS (9-4) at CHIEFS (6-7) When: 10 a.m. PT Sunday Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. TV/Radio: KCBS (Ch. 2)/640 AM, 94.3 FM (Spanish) Line: Chiefs by 5.5 Notable injury designations Chargers: OUT: WR Derius Davis (ankle); DOUBTFUL: S Elijah Molden (hamstring), OL Trey Pipkins III (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: LB Troy Dye (hip), WR Quentin Johnston (groin). Chiefs: OUT: WR Hollywood Brown (personal), OL Wanya Morris (knee), G Trey Smith (knee), T Jawaan Taylor (biceps/knee); QUESTIONABLE: CB Trent McDuffie (knee). What’s at stake? A victory wouldn’t clinch a playoff spot for the Chargers, but it would put them in a far…

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A man suspected of killing his wife in Lancaster has been extradited to the United States from Peru. Jossimar Cabrera arrived at Los Angeles International Airport around 7:30 p.m. Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Jossimar Cabrera, 36, is allegedly seen on surveillance video dragging a large object in a large blanket or sheet from the Lancaster apartment he shared with wife Sheylla Cabrera, 33, whose body was found Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in the Angeles National Forest. Their three young sons were found safe in Peru, the country where authorities suspect Jossimar Cabrera fled. (Image from…

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The USC men’s basketball team is repeatedly having to find its identity. And with three players out due to injury, head coach Eric Musselman wants more from his team. “You never want players to take advantage of a role because the bench is thinner,” he told reporters after beating San Diego on Tuesday. “And I think we’re getting into a comfort zone right now with guys just knowing they’re going to get minutes because there’s nowhere else to turn.” Freshman guard Alijah Arenas, junior guard Rodney Rice and senior guard Amarion Dickerson are all dealing with injuries. The lineups and…

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A 22-year-old woman pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for her role in a fatal car-to-car shooting of a 19-year-old man in Irvine two years ago. Hailey Angelique Rangel of Lake Elsinore pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Co-defendant Jayden Browndorf, 23, of Irvine, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was also sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Nov. 21. Co-defendant Noah Farmer, 24, of Tustin, is scheduled for trial Feb. 20. He is charged with murder and conspiracy with a special circumstances allegation of lying in wait with sentencing enhancements…

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The Southern California News Group is ready to take you through a busy day and night of CIF State Championship football games. The games are being played at three different locations and at various times throughout the day, but we’ve made it easy for you to follow the action right here. We have links to all of our all previews. Our reporters will have updates from the games. And at the end of the day, we’ll have stories, photos, scores and more in one place — right here. TODAY’S SCHEDULE Here is the day’s complete schedule of games. (We’ve included…

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