Lakers have got next . . . but beyond that, who knows?

Down 3-1 in Western Conference semifinals after another crushing loss to the Thunder, and facing elimination in Game 5 Monday at Oklahoma City, Lakers' only choice is to adopt one-game-at-a-time mantra.

Staples Center is the one shining star on this manic Sunday

Cyclists come and go, Kings and Clippers play and lose, fans move in and out and all runs smoothly as three major sports events converge at Staples Center. Even the solar eclipse goes like clockwork.

Latest Angels loss is right out of left field

Second baseman Howie Kendrick's error while playing in the outfield leads to the winning run as the Padres beat the Angels, 3-2, in 13 innings.

Robert Gesink wins Amgen Tour of California

The 25-year-old Dutchman's time of 30 hours 42 minutes 32 seconds is 46 seconds faster than runner-up Dave Zabriskie. Peter Sagan wins the final stage of the eight-stage race.

Sailing for U.S. in London is a point of pride for Anna Tunnicliffe

Though born in England, the 29-year-old became a U.S. citizen in 2003 and Olympic gold medalist five years later at Beijing. This time, she takes on challenge of match racing with three-woman crew.

Nick Young provided Clippers a boost

The guard, who has been with the team for only 33 games, gave it a scoring spark off the bench in the playoffs.

Clippers' Chauncey Billups frustrated by not being able to play

The veteran, who suffered a left Achilles' tendon injury in February, says he thinks the Clippers' chances in the playoffs would be better if he played because of the intelligence he would bring.

Angels' Mike Scioscia defends late-game decisions against Padres

With one out in the 11th inning against San Diego, Scioscia calls for a sacrifice bunt from Ryan Langerhans to advance Bobby Wilson from first. The Padres then intentionally walked a hot-hitting Mike Trout.

L.A. Kings fans are split on which Coyote to dislike the most

Phoenix captain Shane Doan hears the boos as lineups are announced and he goes on to score two goals. There are chants against goalie Mike Smith, who made 36 saves to help Coyotes avoid elimination.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade lead Heat to Game 4 win over Pacers

James has 40 points and Wade scores 22 of his 30 in the second half of a 101-93 victory that evens the best-of-seven series with Indiana.

Cardinals put Lance Berkman on disabled list

First baseman injured his right knee in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.

Kobe Bryant talks of 'tough shots' in Lakers' loss to Thunder

Kobe Bryant says the shots 'didn't fall for me' and calls into question teammates' aggressiveness in a 103-100 Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Billy Fredrick battles more than opposing pitchers

Junior outfielder who batted .468 this season for Santa Clarita Golden Valley High has Type 1 diabetes and must regulate his blood sugar level even during games.

Kevin Durant slows Kobe Bryant before stopping the Lakers

The lanky forward forces the All-Star guard into tough shots before making two big baskets of his own, including the go-ahead three-pointer in a 103-100 victory in Game 4.

Riviera Country Club to host of U.S. Amateur

The Pacific Palisades course is selected as the site for the 2017 U.S. Amateur golf championship.

Blame game begins after the Lakers' deflating loss to the Thunder

Among the targets: Pau Gasol's pass and Kobe Bryant's poor fourth-quarter shooting. Now the Lakers, trailing three games to one, head back to Oklahoma City.

I'll Have Another has two legs up on history

After a victory in the Preakness, the Santa Anita Derby winner has a chance to end a 34-year Triple Crown drought for horse racing. And his trainer might be a star in New York.

Chivas USA beats L.A. Galaxy, 1-0, at Home Depot Center

Jose Correa scores the winning goal. Juan Agudelo and Danny Califf make their debuts for Chivas.