LOS ANGELES—The Archdiocese of Los Angeles May 23 criticized the Dodgers for backtracking and renewing an invitation to a group of self-described “queer and trans nuns” to take part in the team’s Pride Night. The Dodgers came under fire from a host of LGBT groups and elected officials following its decision to rescind its original…

ANAHEIM, Calif.—After not having a late comeback in their first 30 games, the Los Angeles Angels have two in the past three days. Zach Neto scored on Josh Sborz’s wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the Angels rallied from a four-run deficit to top the Texas Rangers 5–4 on Friday night for their fifth…

A beautiful New Hampshire horse has been caught on camera imitating her owner by laying on the ground and rolling around to make snow angels. Sandy Hodskins, who owns West Meadow Farm in Bradford, New Hampshire, was delighted when her horse, West Wind, a 17-year-old Kiger mustang, decided to join her in playing after a…

This film is only available in the United States and Canada because of territorial licensing. Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is … peace, love, and joy. *…

The Los Angeles Angels (38–45) ace Shohei Ohtani won his fifth consecutive start against the Miami Marlins 5–2 at LoanDepot Park on Wednesday night, ending the team’s four-game skid. “It’s special, it’s historic, it’s elite,” said Angels catcher Max Stassi. “He’s a frontline guy. He’s established himself as one of the better arms in baseball,…

The American League MVP from last season, Shohei Ohtani, continues to carry the Los Angeles Angels (34–38) both offensively and on the mound—as demonstrated earlier in the week at Angel Stadium, where he became the first player in MLB history to have at least eight RBIs in a game and strike out at least 10 batters…

Hard-throwing Noah Syndergaard will be on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night when they host the Tampa Bay Rays to begin a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif. And although the right-hander has returned from the Tommy John surgery that cost him most of two seasons, there still are milestones that need…

In the creative process, we find freedom, relief, release, expression—and redemption. But for noted Southern California ceramicist Rich Lopez, the creative process and the hummingbird ceramic that became a part of his identity had to wait. He had to die first, to experience this new creative life. “That second time, I tell people I committed suicide. It wasn’t…

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A former Angels communications director was convicted Feb. 17 in Texas of providing drugs to pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died of an overdose in a hotel room while the team was on a 2019 road trip. Eric Kay, 47, is facing at least 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on June 28….

NEW YORK—Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way season not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time. Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Toronto first baseman…