Phillies get the jump on Dodgers, 2-1
NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Derek Lowe, starting on three days' rest, gives up two runs in first inning, but Dodgers come back with one in bottom of the first on James Loney's RBI double.

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BASEBALL
Philadelphia's Shane Victorino and J.C. Romero are also fined after a sequence that began when Kuroda threw a pitch near Victorino's head. >>

LAKERS FYI
Even though the team played Sunday night in Las Vegas, it gets no breaks from its coach in a 31/2-hour session. >>

CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
With first Bowl Championship Series standings to be released Sunday, current mock rating has the Trojans within title-game striking distance. >>

UCLA FOOTBALL
Coach Rick Neuheisel wants his quarterback to do a better job of 'looking off' defenders before releasing his passes. >>

AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
B.J. Upton and Rocco Baldelli hit three-run home runs in a 9-1 victory at Boston. >>

MARKETING
Although Dodger Stadium itself won't be renamed, the bullpens, dugouts and other parts of the park will be available for branding by corporate sponsors. >>

HORSE RACING
Kentucky Derby winner hurts his right front hoof during a workout, ending the prospect of a showdown with Curlin in the Classic at Santa Anita. >>

USC FOOTBALL
The Trojans give up just 9.4 points per game, and could improve on that against punchless Washington State. >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
The Tigers started the season ranked ninth but are only 3-3. >>

NFL
The Dallas Cowboys star quarterback could be out for four weeks. Backup Brad Johnson steps in as a starter for the first time since 2006. >>

COMMENTARY
In defending the U.S. Olympic Committee's slice of Olympic revenues, the former chairman's words echo across the globe. >>

BILL PLASCHKE
Hiroki Kuroda's up-and-in pitch to Shane Victorino shows this isn't the old laid-back Dodgers. >>

NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Blake DeWitt's three-run triple is the key hit in a five-run first as Dodgers take Game 3 on a strong outing by Hiroki Kuroda and cut Phillies' series lead to 2-1. Teams nearly brawl in the third. >>

T.J. SIMERS
Others may criticize him, but the left fielder has become the main man for the Dodgers in the postseason. >>

BILL SHAIKIN / ON BASEBALL
He manages only three outs while giving up six runs to the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS. >>

HELENE ELLIOTT
They drop their home opener at Staples Center a day after losing in San Jose. >>

PRO BASKETBALL
Despite a reserve role, he says he won't be 'detrimental' as Lakers win exhibition, 94-89. >>

Chargers 30, Patriots 10
Quarterback passes for 306 yards as San Diego finally finds a way to beat New England. >>

SAM FARMER / ON THE NFL
Dramatic last-second kicks lead to victories for Falcons, Rams and Vikings. >>

CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Trojans jump several spots in the polls despite a ragged 28-0 victory over Arizona State, which many voters might not have seen. >>

USC FYI
The Trojans move up to fourth in coaches' poll and fifth in Harris Interactive Poll, but Carroll says that's not an issue right now. >>

UCLA FYI
But the Bruins, following a 31-24 loss at Oregon, are a long way from being in the picture for a bowl game. >>

Coyotes 4, Ducks 2
Anaheim's home opener ends in defeat thanks to penalties and turnovers. >>

GALAXY 3, RAPIDS 2
L.A.'s victory keeps its faint playoff hopes alive. >>

ERIC SONDHEIMER / ON HIGH SCHOOLS
Columnist Eric Sondheimer ranks performances of Southland football players at the midseason point. >>

The TV and radio anchor and the voice of the L.A. Rams was known for his signature line 'Time to call 'em as I see 'em.' >>

MORNING BRIEFING
Christopher Walsh of the Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News takes one for the team as he steps into the ring with Olympic boxer Deontay Wilder. Two days later, he's still feeling the effects. >>

NEWSWIRE
The 51-year-old Spanish golfer said in a statement that he would have a biopsy Tuesday before doctors decide how to proceed. >>

GOLF ROUNDUP
The 2007 Masters champion wins the Texas Open by two shots. >>

BASEBALL / AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Though Red Sox got a split of first two games at Tampa Bay, their ALCS chances are clouded by rotation issues, especially Josh Beckett's. >>

NL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Despite losing the first two games of the NLCS, the Dodgers say they felt relaxed heading into Game 3. Nearly every starter has a hit as L.A. gets back into the series. >>

DODGERS FYI
Dodgers' Game 4 starter will be pitching on short rest, but he has proved he can handle it in the past and his manager isn't worried. >>

PHILLIES FYI
Philadelphia players say they knew that the Dodgers would 'make a statement' in Los Angeles. >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Trojans jump five spots despite a mistake-marred 28-0 victory over Arizona State. >>

UCLA FOOTBALL
He returns home with the team this morning after being released from the hospital. >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Five things to watch this week in college football. >>

PRO FOOTBALL
The Texans and Rams finally win a game, but the Lions can't match their efforts. >>

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Cleveland (1-3) wants to follow the example of last season's Giants. >>

SAINTS 34, RAIDERS 3
New Orleans quarterback completes 87% of his throws and passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns in rout of Oakland Raiders. >>

CARDINALS 30, COWBOYS 24 (OT)
Arizona overcomes rally by Dallas in final two minutes of regulation to win at home. >>

FALCONS 22, BEARS 20
After hooking a 33-yard field-goal attempt with less than three minutes left, he makes a 48-yarder on the final play to give the Falcons a stunning victory over visiting Chicago. >>

RAMS 19, REDSKINS 17
Josh Brown kicks a 49-yard field goal against Washington on the last play of the game to end St. Louis' eight-game losing streak. >>

VIKINGS 12, LIONS 10
A pass interference penalty on Leigh Bodden puts Minnesota in position for a game-winning 26-yard field goal by Ryan Longwell. >>

COLTS 31, RAVENS 3
Peyton Manning throws three touchdown passes as the Colts' rejuvenated offense overwhelms the Ravens' top-ranked defense. >>

JAGUARS 24, BRONCOS 17
The Jaguars get strong performances from David Garrard and Maurice Jones-Drew as they beat the Broncos at Invesco Field for the second consecutive year. >>

JETS 26, BENGALS 14
Rested and rusty after a bye week, New York improves to 3-2. The Bengals drop to 0-6 for the third time since 2000. >>

PACKERS 27, SEAHAWKS 17
Green Bay's quarterback, again starting despite a strained shoulder, figures in three touchdowns as the Packers end a three-game skid and send the Seahawks to their fourth loss in five games. >>

BUCCANEERS 27, PANTHERS 3
The Tampa Bay quarterback, starting in place of the injured Brian Griese, throws for 173 yards and a touchdown as the Buccaneers grab a share of the NFC South lead with a victory over Carolina. >>

EAGLES 40, 49ERS 26
Philadelphia scores 23 points in final 15 minutes to defeat San Francisco. >>

TEXANS 29, DOLPHINS 28
Matt Schaub scores on a three-yard run with three seconds left to lead the Texas over the Miami Dolphins. >>

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