9+ hour, 25+ min ago (592+ words) Every small movement of the eyes or wiggle of the fingers provides hope for Rio Foster's mother. Foster, the Angels minor leaguer who suffered serious brain injuries in a car accident in September, is now making gradual progress at a hospital in Atlanta. Foster remains unconscious, but not in a coma, according to his mother, Iris Cleveland. She said his eyes are open and he is breathing on his own. He can sometimes respond to instructions to move a finger, but he doesn't do it consistently. "The doctors tell me that by him being young and healthy, he could make a full recovery," Cleveland said. "That is a possibility. But the thing about that is they can't tell me a time frame." Although it's been nearly three months since the accident and Foster still hasn't regained consciousness, Cleveland said doctors…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago (455+ words) Pro soccer's LA Galaxy announced on Monday that City National Bank, the team's official bank and wealth management partner, has donated $30,000 to the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 13, serving Pasadena, Altadena and La Ca'ada. Of the donation, $5,000 will be designated specifically for replacing soccer equipment that was damaged during this year's Los Angeles wildfires that greatly impacted the area. The other $25,000 will go into a ticket bank, providing free access to matches for the young players and their families throughout the season. "We're incredibly proud to stand alongside our partner City National Bank in supporting AYSO Region 13, an area that was ravaged by the fires earlier this year," said Tom Braun, LA Galaxy president and chief operating officer. "Our team has deep roots in Los Angeles, and we're grateful to our partners for helping us bring moments of joy,…...

11+ hour, 23+ min ago (419+ words) After playing into November and winning a second consecutive World Series championship with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani announced on Instagram on Monday that he will play for Team Samurai in the World Baseball Classic next spring. "Dear fans, thank you for sharing this wonderful season with me. I will train hard and see you again next year," Ohtani posted in Japanese. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to play again representing Japan." Ohtani was named the MVP of the 2023 WBC, when he memorably struck out Mike Trout to end the gold-medal game against Team USA. As Japan's DH, Ohtani hit .435 with a home run, eight RBIs and a 1.345 OPS in seven games during the tournament. He was 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA in three appearances as a pitcher. Ohtani's post does not specify whether he will participate for Japan as a…...