Kobe and Lakers strictly above board in rout of Thunder

Kobe and Lakers strictly above board in rout of Thunder

NBA champions and their show-biz fans put on quite a show, with Bryant setting the tone by making a spectacular basket from behind the...

 

Lakers finally have pizzazz

And it's no coincidence that it happens with the return of Pau Gasol to the lineup.

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Gordon's 'good progress' is another sign of hope for Clippers

Gordon's 'good progress' is another sign of hope for Clippers

The guard, who has a strained groin, leaves open the possibility of coming back against Indiana on Wednesday, which would be in his hometown. The news comes on heels of victory over Denver.

Dragovic's status remains unclear

Dragovic's status remains unclear

His suspension is day to day after his arrest on suspicion of felony assault, and Coach Ben Howland says more information is coming to the appropriate people at the university.

There was an Oregon trail in the desert, but time erased it

There was an Oregon trail in the desert, but time erased it

Arizona was clinging to a 31-24 lead when the Ducks started mounting a final drive in the final minutes. Wildcat fans poured out of the stands in anticipation of a victory that had not yet been won.

Texas Christian focuses elsewhere in the state

Texas Christian focuses elsewhere in the state

TCU fans will be rooting for Texas A & M to upset Texas in College Station. A Longhorn loss could set off a trigger that puts the Horned Frogs in the BCS title game.

30 years ago: USC 49, UCLA 14

30 years ago: USC 49, UCLA 14

A look back at the 1979 crosstown rivalry game between the Bruins and the Trojans.

Decking the Hall with Bruins and Trojans

Decking the Hall with Bruins and Trojans

A rundown of the 37 players from UCLA and USC who have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Charlie Weis wouldn't be surprised if he were fired

Charlie Weis wouldn't be surprised if he were fired

The Notre Dame football coach says a 6-5 record still isn't good enough for the Fighting Irish, but he doesn't plan to resign.

Houston Mitchell's two-minute drill

Houston Mitchell's two-minute drill

A quick-hitting look around the NFL in Week 11

Eagles finally get a close win

Eagles finally get a close win

McNabb leads go-ahead drive as Philadelphia recovers from two tough losses. Bears have dropped five of six.

It's Texans versus Titans, Part 2

It's Texans versus Titans, Part 2

Houston's run defense is better this time around, and Tennessee has won three straight games with Vince Young at quarterback.

NFL roundup: Colts, Saints remain unbeaten; Steelers fall in OT to Chiefs

NFL roundup: Colts, Saints remain unbeaten; Steelers fall in OT to Chiefs

Indianapolis wins a slugfest with the Ravens, New Orleans breezes to a win and Pittsburgh loses after Ben Roethlisberger leaves game with concussion-like symptoms.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss honors the streak

Lakers owner Jerry Buss honors the streak

He discusses why he is willing to spend a league-high $112.7 million on payroll, his desire to keep Bryant and Jackson, and why he skipped the title festivities.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss cautiously optimistic on labor front

Lakers owner Jerry Buss cautiously optimistic on labor front

Buss says he recognizes the potential for collective-bargaining trouble in the summer of 2011 but is hopeful that the NBA and its players can get a deal done.

For comic Stephen Colbert, it's cool runnings with the bobsled team

For comic Stephen Colbert, it's cool runnings with the bobsled team

The host of Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' takes 'the ride of his life' with Team USA in Lake Placid, N.Y. He says he can't wait for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Lee Westwood finishes first on European Tour

Lee Westwood finishes first on European Tour

The English golfer wins the Dubai World Championship by six strokes to overtake Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the season-long money list.

Servite receivers aren't short on talent

Servite receivers aren't short on talent

Chris Nicholls and Rudy Guerrero each stands 5 feet 8, but they are valuable members of the Friars offense.

Men's AP top 25 results

How they fared:

Charlotte ends seven-game losing streak

The Bobcats defeat the Pacers, 104-88.

Kevin Garnett hits jumper to beat buzzer in overtime

Boston defeats New York, 107-105.

UC Riverside defeats San Jose State, 70-66

Kyle Austin leads the Highlanders with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

Up next for UCLA basketball: Monday vs. Pepperdine

Waves are coming off their first win of the season.

Up next for Clippers: Monday vs. Minnesota

The Timberwolves have lost 12 games in a row.

Up next for the Ducks: Monday against the Flames

The Ducks' injury list gets shorter with the return of Saku Koivu. Anaheim has split the first two games of a seven-game homestand.