NEW YORK — The cash-strapped owners of the New York Mets have agreed to sell a minority share of the team to hedge fund manager David Einhorn for $200 million. The move, announced Thursday, would allow owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon and Saul Katz to retain control of the team. The influx of money would [...]
LOS ANGELES — The NCAA infractions appeals committee has upheld all penalties and findings against USC, the university announced Thursday. USC will lose 30 scholarships over the next three years and won’t be eligible to play in this year’s Pac-12 title game or a bowl game. “We respectfully, but vehemently, disagree with the findings of [...]
Donations, contributions and other efforts have poured in after San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow was beaten in a Dodger Stadium parking lot on Opening Day. But one quiet gesture has especially touched Stow’s family, something that will affect his two children years down the line. Former Giants star and embattled figure Barry Bonds has [...]
Mike Brown is the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were expected to announce Brown as the 22nd coach in franchise history Wednesday afternoon but first issued a statement. “In response to rampant speculation and reports about our head coaching position and Mike Brown, we’ve met with Mike and are very impressed [...]
