# iger (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover iger. Page: Feed: --- ## [Swanson: Struggling Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker simply needs to relax](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-22/struggling-dodgers-outfielder-kyle-tucker-needs-to-relax) _2026-08-22 · Mirjam Swanson · Sports_ Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is struggling under weight of pressure to live up to his contract. Mirjam Swanson writes he just needs to relax. ## [Prep talk: The first powerhouse in flag football are the JSerra Lions](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-22/prep-talk-first-powerhouse-in-flag-football-is-jserra) _2026-08-22 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ A 36-game winning streak in the recently CIF-sanction sport of girls' flag football has JSerra flying high in the Southland. ## [Letters to Sports: Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker bringing down the Dodgers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-22/letters-to-sports-edwin-diaz-kyle-tucker-dodgers) _2026-08-22 · Sports_ Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Edwin Díaz's struggles, USC football, Charley Steiner in the booth and the life of Tommy John. ## [High school football: Friday's scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-22/high-school-football-scores-california-city-section-southern-section) _2026-08-22 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Friday's games. ## [Crenshaw scores in final seconds to defeat Palisades](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/crenshaw-palisades-high-school-football-game-recap) _2026-08-22 · Steve Galluzzo · Sports_ After the Dolphins take a late lead, Cougars quarterback Danniel Flowers throws a touchdown pass to Jason Grant with eight seconds left for the win. ## [Commentary: St. John Bosco's rally falls short in loss to Bishop Gorman](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/st-john-bosco-bishop-gorman-high-school-football-game-recap) _2026-08-22 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ After falling behind 21-0, the Braves tie the score at 28-28 before losing by 10 points in their season opener on Friday night in Las Vegas. ## [Tommy Edman lifts Dodgers to walk-off win, but Andy Pages will miss time with fracture](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-21/tommy-edman-walk-off-single-dodgers-win-pirates) _2026-08-22 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Tommy Edman drives in Kiké Hernández on a single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 5-4 win over Pittsburgh, but Andy Pages likely will miss four weeks. ## [How the Southland's top 25 high school football teams fared this week](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/top-25-southland-high-school-football-teams-fared) _2026-08-22 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared Aug. 20-21. ## [Dodgers president Stan Kasten reiterates 'Dodgers are not being sold'](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-21/stan-kasten-dodgers-not-for-sale-mark-walter) _2026-08-22 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Dodgers president Stan Kasten says the team is not going to be sold amid financial difficulties of majority owner Mark Walter's companies and a federal inquiry into his insurance empire. ## [If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-21/if-dodgers-are-put-up-for-sale-patrick-soon-shiong-is-interested) _2026-08-21 · Bill Shaikin · Sports_ Mark Walter won a competition to buy the Dodgers. Now the runner-up is interested in buying the Dodgers if Walter decides to sell the team. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YMtHrdrxe8UA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low](https://www.foxla.com/news/walmart-tariff-refunds-prices) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income. ## [LA28 has sold more than 6 million Olympic tickets. Here's how you can still get yours](https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-08-21/6-million-la-olympic-tickets-have-sold-how-to-get-yours) _2026-08-21 · Thuc Nhi Nguyen · Sports_ L.A. Olympic organizers have sold more than 6 million tickets, locking in a significant piece of funding for what they promise will be a privately funded Games. ## [Prep talk: Cleveland High turns to its Nigerian duo in football](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/prep-talk-cleveland-turns-to-its-nigerian-duo-in-football) _2026-08-21 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Running backs Oluwafemi Okelola and Moyosoreoluwa Odebunmi should be standout players this season for the Cavaliers. ## [Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-08-21/private-equity-firms-buying-professional-sports-teams) _2026-08-21 · Thuc Nhi Nguyen · Sports_ The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race. ## [Ty Simpson's breakout could reshape Sean McVay's backup QB plans for Rams](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-08-21/ty-simpson-breakout-rams-backup-quarterback-plans) _2026-08-21 · Gary Klein · Sports_ If rookie quarterback Ty Simpson has another standout preseason performance against the Saints, it could push him ahead of Stetson Bennett on the depth chart. ## [Shaky future of Spectrum's Lakers channel adds more drama to the team's sale](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-21/shaky-future-of-spectrums-lakers-channel-adds-more-drama-to-teams-sale) _2026-08-21 · Meg James · Sports_ Spectrum, which closed its deal to buy Cox this week, would like to exit the regional sports channel business. ## [What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5939443/dc-indycar-race-overview-watch-politics) _2026-08-21 · Rachel Treisman · NPR Topics: Sports_ Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it? Here's what to know before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the National Mall this weekend. ## [High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-21/high-school-flag-football-wednesday-thursday-scores) _2026-08-21 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Wednesday and Thursday. ## [High school football: Thursday's scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/high-school-football-scores-thursday) _2026-08-21 · Los Angeles Times staff · Sports_ CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Thursday's games. ## [Jaden Jefferson and Quentin Hale power Corona Centennial to victory over Servite](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/corona-centennial-servite-high-school-football-recap) _2026-08-21 · Caleb Otte · Sports_ Corona Centennial senior quarterback Jaden Jefferson passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns and rushes for two more in a 41-21 win over Servite. ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8BcnRI5kUGLh) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## ['We beat ourselves.' Chargers struggle across the board in preseason loss to 49ers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-08-20/chargers-vs-49ers-preseason-takeaways-jake-slaughter-spotlight) _2026-08-21 · Sam Farmer · Sports_ Jake Slaughter starts at center for the Chargers and Trey Lance shows his speed, but miscues on special teams and defense lead to a preseason loss to the 49ers. ## [Sparks suffer blowout loss to Dream and are eliminated from playoff contention](https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2026-08-20/sparks-lose-to-dream-get-eliminated-from-playoff-contention-game-recap) _2026-08-21 · Jordan Puente · Sports_ Nneka Ogwumike said she is content to wrap up her 15-year WNBA career with the struggling Sparks, who endured a 124-88 loss to the Dream on Thursday. ## [Lawsuit against CIF is again dismissed in federal court](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/lawsuit-against-cif-is-again-dismissed-in-federal-court) _2026-08-20 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Northern California judge dismisses complaint filed by former high school athlete regarding transfer rules and name, image and likeness rights. ## [UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava learns, and builds, on his experiences](https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-08-20/ucla-quarterback-nico-iamaleava-learns-builds-on-his-experiences) _2026-08-20 · Connor Dullinger · Sports_ The senior, who struggled along with the Bruins last season after his tumultuous exit from Tennessee, has worked on his mental health and becoming a leader. ## [Royal High investigates incident involving football coach and player](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-20/royal-high-investigates-incident-involving-football-coach-player) _2026-08-20 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Video shows the Highlanders football coach Adam Brubaker kicking a ball toward student and hitting him in groin area. ## [Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?](https://www.foxla.com/news/study-reveals-lifetime-tax-costs-state-how-much-you-paying) _2026-08-20 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses. ## [Where the Lakers' minority shareholders stand on sale of the team](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-08-20/where-lakers-minority-shareholders-stand-on-sale-of-team) _2026-08-20 · Bill Shaikin · Sports_ While the Buss siblings battles to sell their Lakers shares, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says he won't sell his stake in the team. ## [One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry](https://www.foxla.com/news/electric-bills-quietly-surging-data-centers) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Americans could soon feel the artificial intelligence boom in an unavoidable place — their monthly electric bills. ## [Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger risks 4,500 LA film and TV jobs, report warns](https://www.foxla.com/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-la-jobs-impact) _2026-08-20 · Rachel.Aragon@fox.com (Rachel Aragon) · Latest News | Fox LA_ A Los Angeles County report warns a proposed Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger threatens 4,500 direct film and TV jobs and $4.06 billion in economic output. ## [American Airlines reveals makeover of narrowbody fleet with new tech, more premium seats](https://www.foxla.com/news/american-reveals-makeover-narrowbody-fleet-new-tech-more-premium-seats) _2026-08-20 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | Fox LA_ American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0aHuJFliBOb2) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Dodgers' offensive woes seemingly cured as they complete sweep of Rockies](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-19/dodgers-rockies-edwin-diaz) _2026-08-20 · Maddie Lee · Sports_ Visiting hitter-friendly Denver seems to be the trick to fix Dodgers' offense as they complete a sweep of last-place Rockies. ## [Five things to watch for when the Chargers take on the 49ers in preseason action](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-08-19/chargers) _2026-08-19 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ Five things to watch for when the Chargers face the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, including more time for the projected starters. ## [Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%](https://www.foxla.com/news/moderna-merck-mrna-cancer-vaccine-melanoma-trial) _2026-08-19 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma. ## [Amazon expanding drone deliveries to 500 cities](https://www.foxla.com/news/amazon-expanding-drone-deliveries-500-cities) _2026-08-19 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | Fox LA_ From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide. ## [Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike to retire from WNBA after 15 seasons](https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2026-08-19/sparks-nneka-ogwumike-retirement-announcement) _2026-08-19 · Marisa Ingemi · Sports_ Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, will retire at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday morning. ## [Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN as the first 24/7 all-sports network, dies at 93](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-19/espn-founder-bill-rasmussen-dead-at-93) _2026-08-19 · Cerys Davies, Stephen Battaglio · Sports_ Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN who revolutionized sports media, has died. He was 93 and suffered from Parkinson's disease. ## [San Diego Padres minor league coach seized by ICE en route home to Arizona](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-19/san-diego-padres-coach-oswaldo-pirela-taken-into-custody-by-ice-work-permit-venezuela) _2026-08-19 · Steve Henson · Sports_ San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. ## [Westlake High kicker Gabriel Goroyan is ready for big moments](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/westlake-high-kicker-gabriel-goroyan-is-ready-for-big-moments) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ The 5-foot-11, 180-pound, even-keeled senior is a former soccer player who gravitated toward kicking, and it has paid off with a scholarship from Stanford. ## [Top storylines for the 2026 Southland high school football season](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/top-storylines-for-2026-southland-high-school-football-season) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Who's going unbeaten? Which first-year coach will be best? Which week features the best games? Let's examine the hot topics for the season. ## [Prep talk: Running back Braylin Drake is finally healthy for Corona Centennial](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/prep-talk-rb-braylin-drake-is-finally-healthy-for-centennial) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ Injuries limited his playing time last season, but the senior playmaker enters the 2026 campaign ready to prove himself given the opportunity. ## [This week's top high school football games](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/this-weeks-top-high-school-football-games-in-the-southland) _2026-08-19 · Eric Sondheimer · Sports_ A look at two of the top high school football games involving Southland teams this week: Centennial vs. Servite and St. John Bosco at Bishop Gorman. ## [Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores](https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-08-19/girls-flag-football-scores) _2026-08-19 · Sports_ Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores. ## [Kyle Tucker finally breaks hitless streak in Dodgers' win, searches for light in dark season](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-18/kyle-tucker-dodgers-rockies) _2026-08-19 · Maddie Lee · Sports_ Kyle Tucker finally ended his career-high hitless streak at seven games with a double during the Dodgers' win over Colorado. ## [Cruise ships with the worst CDC sanitation scores revealed, see which vessels failed inspection](https://www.foxla.com/news/cruise-ships-worst-cdc-sanitation-scores-revealed-see-which-vessels-failed-inspection) _2026-08-19 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Norwegian Dawn, Carnival Breeze, Sun Princess and others are among lowest ranking vessels in current reviews. ## [Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz heads back to injured list because of neck inflammation](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-18/dodgers-closer-edwin-diaz-returns-injured-list) _2026-08-18 · Maddie Lee · Sports_ Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who's had three blown saves in six appearances since returning to action last month, has been placed on the injured list with neck inflammation. ## [Center Tyler Biadasz among three Chargers injured in practice on Tuesday](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-08-18/center-tyler-biadasz-among-three-chargers-injured-in-practice-tuesday) _2026-08-18 · Joaquin Ruiz · Sports_ He went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during a drill. Linebacker Kyle Kennard and receiver Quentin Johnston also hurt. ## [UCLA defensive back Cole Martin embodied Bob Chesney's values before meeting the coach](https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-08-18/ucla-defensive-back-cole-martin-embodied-bob-chesney-values) _2026-08-18 · Connor Dullinger · Sports_ UCLA defensive back Cole Martin decided to stay at UCLA after one meeting with new coach Bob Chesney helped him realize they had much in common. ## [Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko mourns a mother and 'immense talent'](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-18/hayden-panettiere-wladimir-klitschko-pays-tribute) _2026-08-18 · Alexandra Del Rosario · Sports_ Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko pens an emotional sendoff to 'the mother of our daughter, Kaya' and asks followers to respect his family's privacy. ## [Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US](https://www.foxla.com/news/buc-ees-opens-first-arkansas-location-chain-expands-across-us) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S. ## [Jeanie Buss challenges siblings over sale of remaining stake in Lakers: reports](https://www.foxla.com/sports/jeanie-buss-challenges-siblings-over-lakers-sale) _2026-08-18 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Jeanie Buss is reportedly contesting a 5-1 vote by her siblings to sell the Buss Family Trust's remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.