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5 hours ago
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Los Angeles Dodgers denied ICE access to Dodger Stadium parking lots
In the ensuing hours, a small group of protestors arrived at Gate E, chanting at ICE officers outside the stadium gates. Eventually, Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived. "This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization," the Dodgers said in a statement. "Tonight's game will be played as scheduled." A message with ICE's media relations office was not immediately returned. The Dodgers are scheduled to play the San Diego Padres at 7:10 PDT, with a celebrity softball game hosted by All-Star Mookie Betts preceding the game at 5:30. A crowd of more than 50,000 is expected for the game. WORST TEAM EVER? Rockies settling in after historically bad start The apparently unscheduled ICE arrival is the latest twist in a saga pitting President Donald Trump's desire to deport large amounts of undocumented persons against cities aiming to salvage due process for its residents. Los Angeles is one of the cities specifically targeted by Trump, with nearly two weeks of aggressive raids in the Southland, sparking widespread protests and aggressive reaction from both LAPD and Los Angeles County Sheriffs. Dodgers players remained largely mum on the issue, until veteran utilityman Kike Hernandez released a statement on Instagram pledging support for Latinos profiled, arrested and disappeared under ICE. Manager Dave Roberts professed not having enough information to weigh in on the issue, though the franchise came under more scrutiny for its lack of support after R&B singer Nezza sang the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium, and posted videos and correspondence showing it was against the Dodgers' wishes. That led to a Dodgers spokesperson telling reporters Wednesday that they would announce "plans for assistance to immigrant communities impacted by the recent events in Los Angeles." Barely 12 hours later, ICE vehicles showed up at the stadium gates. The Dodgers' fan base is heavily Latino, and in the past week right-wing influencers have entered the fray, with one noting that it would be "amazing" if ICE agents staged a raid at Dodger Stadium. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news -- fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied ICE access to Dodger Stadium parking lots
ICE agents drove to Dodger Stadium's parking entrances in an apparent effort to use the vast lots as a staging area, but did not gain entry to the venerable Los Angeles ballpark, the Dodgers said in a statement Thursday. Shortly after 10 a.m. PDT, a caravan of vans and other vehicles appeared at multiple parking lot entry points, according to social media posts. An overhead view of the caravan, captured by Fox 11 Los Angeles, indicated the presence of Department of Homeland Security officers. In the ensuing hours, a small group of protestors arrived at Gate E, chanting at ICE officers outside the stadium gates. Eventually, Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived. 'This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization,' the Dodgers said in a statement. 'Tonight's game will be played as scheduled.' A message with ICE's media relations office was not immediately returned. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY The Dodgers are scheduled to play the San Diego Padres at 7:10 PDT, with a celebrity softball game hosted by All-Star Mookie Betts preceding the game at 5:30. A crowd of more than 50,000 is expected for the game. The apparently unscheduled ICE arrival is the latest twist in a saga pitting President Donald Trump's desire to deport large amounts of undocumented persons against cities aiming to salvage due process for its residents. Los Angeles is one of the cities specifically targeted by Trump, with nearly two weeks of aggressive raids in the Southland, sparking widespread protests and aggressive reaction from both LAPD and Los Angeles County Sheriffs. Dodgers players remained largely mum on the issue, until veteran utilityman Kiké Hernández released a statement on Instagram pledging support for Latinos profiled, arrested and disappeared under ICE. Manager Dave Roberts professed not having enough information to weigh in on the issue, though the franchise came under more scrutiny for its lack of support after R&B singer Nezza sang the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium, and posted videos and correspondence showing it was against the Dodgers' wishes. That led to a Dodgers spokesperson telling reporters Wednesday that they would announce 'plans for assistance to immigrant communities impacted by the recent events in Los Angeles.' Barely 12 hours later, ICE vehicles showed up at the stadium gates. The Dodgers' fan base is heavily Latino, and in the past week right-wing influencers have entered the fray, with one noting that it would be 'amazing' if ICE agents staged a raid at Dodger Stadium. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Grizzlies' Zach Edey charged with reckless driving for going 101 mph in Kia
Grizzlies' Zach Edey charged with reckless driving for going 101 mph in Kia Show Caption Hide Caption For Cedric Coward finding the right fit versus getting drafted early is more important Washington State wing Cedric Coward chats with Bryan Kalbrosky about what he will bring to an NBA team and what he will do to impact winning at the next level. LAFAYETTE, IN — Police say they stopped former Purdue basketball star Zach Edey on May 1 for driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone on Indiana 25 in southern Tippecanoe County. Edey's northbound Kia Sorento passed the Indiana State Police trooper's southbound vehicle at 7:03 p.m., according to a probable cause affidavit. When the trooper caught up to the speeding car, Edey turned eastbound on Tippecanoe County Road 700 South and stopped. Edey has an initial hearing at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Tippecanoe Superior 6 on a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving. Edey, 23, of Memphis, told police he was trying to pass a vehicle as an explanation for speeding. Insider: Zach Edey left Purdue as one kind of big man. With the Grizzlies, he's becoming another The former Boilermaker was drafted as a center for the Memphis Grizzlies after leading Purdue in the NCAA championship game in 2024. Purdue's men's basketball social media accounts posted a photo of Edey, among other players and alumni, in Mackey on May 6. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Tampa Bay Rays for sale? Team in discussions with Patrick Zalupski group
Tampa Bay Rays for sale? Team in discussions with Patrick Zalupski group Show Caption Hide Caption Seattle Mariners' newest player shares promotion with family Cole Young announces his move to the big leagues playing for Seattle Mariners during an emotional phone call with his family. Three months after stepping away from an agreement to build a new stadium in St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay Rays took a much-anticipated step in their endless stadium saga: Attempting to sell the team. The Rays announced on Wednesday that they 'recently commenced exclusive discussions' with a potential ownership group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski and two of his associates, along with 'prominent Tampa Bay investors.' The Rays have been owned since 2005 by New York-based investor Stuart Sternberg, who in the nearly two decades of his reign has made finding a new stadium his top priority for the lower-revenue club. Yet just as the club reached agreement on a sprawling ballpark project in the shadow of Tropicana Field, a pair of hurricanes devastated Tampa Bay last autumn, rendering the Trop unplayable and creating a fiscal and political environment that the club determined was untenable. In March, they halted the project before a deadline to commit funds to it, putting the franchise's future in doubt. Meanwhile, the club has played at the New York Yankees' spring training stadium while Tropicana Field undergoes repairs; the stadium is expected to be ready for the 2026 season and the club has two years remaining on its lease there. Sportico, which first reported news of talks between the Rays and Zalupski's group, reported that the negotiations are hinging on a potential sale price of $1.7 billion. Sternberg originally paid $65 million for 48% of the club in 2004. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Pacers trade 2025 NBA Draft pick to Pelicans, reacquire 2026 pick in return
Pacers trade 2025 NBA Draft pick to Pelicans, reacquire 2026 pick in return Show Caption Hide Caption Cedric Coward went from Division III player to NBA draft prospect Washington State wing Cedric Coward chats with Bryan Kalbrosky about efficiency and his unusual path to the pros. It's never too early to think about next season. The Indiana Pacers has announced a trade as the team currently battles the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals. On Tuesday, the Pacers announced the team has reacquired its first-round 2026 NBA Draft pick from the New Orleans Pelicans after trading away their No. 23 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and the rights to guard Mojave King. The Pacers originally gave up its conditional first-round 2026 NBA Draft pick in January 2024 in a deal to acquire forward Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors then shipped the Pacers' 2026 NBA Draft pick to the Pelicans in a package to acquire Brandon Ingram. Now, the pick is back in Indiana. The Pacers will not have a first-round pick in next week's 2025 NBA Draft for the second consecutive year. They aren't shut out of the draft completely and will be on the clock for the No. 54 pick in the second round. King, a New Zealand native that grew up in Australia, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 47th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. But King has not played in the league and plays professionally overseas. The Pacers trail the Thunder, three games to two, in the 2025 NBA Finals, which shifts back to Indianapolis for Game 6 on Thursday, June 19. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
