Dodgers in headlines: Ohtani rule debates and spring chatter as team weighs roster moves; iconic L.A. baseball franchise with a long MLB pedigree.
A federal jury has ordered the Los Angeles Police Department to pay damages to Isaac Castellanos, who was permanently blinded in one eye after being struck by a projectile during a crowd control incident in 2020. The jury found the use of force excessive and without warning. Castellanos, a college student and aspiring esports player, has expressed relief and hope that the LAPD will review its crowd control practices. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges against the LAPD over the use of less lethal munitions, which have been restricted by federal and state courts following previous incidents involving journalists and protesters.
England has maintained its world-record run in the Women’s Six Nations after beating France in a high‑stakes match, while Ireland has crushed Scotland and other results shape the standings. The results come as England’s professionalization and crowd support continue to set the tone for women’s rugby.
René Cárdenas has died at his Houston home at age 96. A trailblazing broadcaster, he became the first full-time Spanish-language MLB broadcaster with the Dodgers in 1958 and helped launch multiple Spanish-language broadcasts across MLB franchises, including the Astros, Rangers and Dodgers.