Ohtani Rests, Angels Name Debate, USC Star Shines | California News

0:00It's September 4th. This is California News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corrin with the Story. Shohei Otoni is sitting out games for the Dodgers as he deals with lingering pain. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed he texted Otoni about not being in the lineup for the series finale against the Cardinals. And Otoni responded with, A, salute emoji. Roberts emphasized that Otoni won't play just because of his name, especially with his current slump and ongoing physical issues. Meanwhile, the Angels might be getting a new owner and Stan Kroenke, and there's a strong push for the team to revert to the Anaheim Angels name. This comes as the team has played at Angel Stadium since 1966, but the name has changed over the years. On the college football front, USC freshman defensive end Luke Wafel is showing serious potential. Even in his first college game, he made plays that impressed his teammates and coaches, who are calling him a very special player and the most talented freshman they've seen.

1:01In other baseball news, Tails Scar Hernandez came through in a big way for the Dodgers. He hit a walkoff double in the ninth inning on Thursday, saving the team from a sweep against the Cardinals. That hit really turned the game around. And looking back, on this day in 1920, the legendary racehorse Mano War won the Lawrence Realization Stakes by an incredible 100. Thanks, setting a new world record.