LAFC’s bid for MLS Cup history undone by disastrous stretch in loss to Columbus

LAFC’s bid for MLS Cup history undone by disastrous stretch in loss to Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio —  LAFC entered Saturday’s MLS Cup final 90 minutes from history. It finished the game looking ahead to next year after losing 2-1 to the Columbus Crew on a chilly, rainy night in central Ohio. “The season was a success for us, regardless of the result tonight. I don’t think any other teams has…

Four Southern California Hilton hotels reach deals with striking workers, suggesting momentum

Four Southern California Hilton hotels reach deals with striking workers, suggesting momentum

After five months of on-and-off strikes by Southern California hotel workers, there are signs of progress toward a resolution. On Friday, Unite Here Local 11 announced it had reached a tentative contract agreement with the Beverly Hilton covering more than 500 unionized workers. The union struck deals Saturday with two other properties managed by Hilton:…

MLS commissioner isn’t adding fourth designated player after ‘most successful season’

MLS commissioner isn’t adding fourth designated player after ‘most successful season’

COLUMBUS, Ohio. —  MLS commissioner Don Garber gave his annual state of the league address Friday. And the state of the league is so good, Garber said, that he expects no major initiatives will be adopted for the coming season. No news is big news for a league whose only constant has been change through its…

‘He understands the moment.’ How Steve Cherundolo led LAFC back to the MLS Cup final

‘He understands the moment.’ How Steve Cherundolo led LAFC back to the MLS Cup final

COLUMBUS, Ohio —  There are a number of ways to describe LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo. He’s the only person to win the MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield in his first season as a manager. With his team’s appearance in Saturday’s MLS championship game against the Columbus Crew, he’ll become one of only three coaches to take…

Elliott: Quinton Byfield proving his doubters wrong as he fuels Kings’ strong start

Elliott: Quinton Byfield proving his doubters wrong as he fuels Kings’ strong start

Patience might be a virtue, but it’s not always a popular sentiment in a win-now, tweet-fast world. When the burden and high expectations that go with being chosen second overall in the 2020 NHL draft weren’t sitting comfortably on the broad shoulders of 6-foot-5, 225-pound Quinton Byfield, he was condemned by some fans as a…

Nine months after scandal, publishers are still sorting out a plagiarism mess

Nine months after scandal, publishers are still sorting out a plagiarism mess

This week, Simon & Schuster finally published “The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature’s Lessons for a Long and Happy Life,” the highly anticipated book by USC’s Dr. David Agus whose release was suspended after the manuscript was found to contain numerous instances of plagiarism. The new version of the book differs subtly from the one…