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Kings are left crying foul after 2-1 overtime loss to Sharks

Helene Elliott — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:44:00 PDT

L.A. players are irate about crucial penalties that give San Jose a big advantage in the third period in Game 3 of playoff series the Kings lead, 2-1.

L.A. players are irate about crucial penalties that give San Jose a big advantage in the third period in Game 3 of playoff series the Kings lead, 2-1.

Oxbow's Preakness victory doesn't spoil anything

Bill Dwyre — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:42:00 PDT

Orb finishes fourth at Pimlico, but having Wayne Lukas and Gary Stevens back on center stage is good for the sport.

Orb finishes fourth at Pimlico, but having Wayne Lukas and Gary Stevens back on center stage is good for the sport.

New year, same old Angels and Dodgers

T.J. Simers — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:01:00 PDT

Neither team has done much winning the last few seasons, but their fans believe every season that a championship is in the making, only to be disappointed.

Neither team has done much winning the last few seasons, but their fans believe every season that a championship is in the making, only to be disappointed.

New UCLA basketball Coach Steve Alford's honeymoon was very short

By Chris Foster — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:45:00 PDT

What seemed like a perfect match got mired in controversy the very day Steve Alford was introduced at UCLA. Now fans are skeptical, and he has his work cut out.

What seemed like a perfect match got mired in controversy the very day Steve Alford was introduced at UCLA. Now fans are skeptical, and he has his work cut out.

Kings pay the penalty in 2-1 loss to Sharks

By Lisa Dillman — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:45:00 PDT

Sharks cut series deficit in half and end L.A. win streak as Logan Couture scores power-play goal 1:29 into overtime.

Sharks cut series deficit in half and end L.A. win streak as Logan Couture scores power-play goal 1:29 into overtime.

David Beckham's legacy: his game vs. his celebrity

By Kevin Baxter — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:50:00 PDT

The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.

The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.

Clayton Kershaw is a Dodgers star now but it almost didn't happen

By Bill Shaikin — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:05:00 PDT

A lot had to go right for L.A. to get Kershaw with the No. 7 pick in 2006 draft — including just enough going wrong in his last high school start seen by scouts.

A lot had to go right for L.A. to get Kershaw with the No. 7 pick in 2006 draft — including just enough going wrong in his last high school start seen by scouts.

Angels rally then have to hang on to beat White Sox, 12-9

By Mike DiGiovanna — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:07:00 PDT

Alberto Callaspo hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs for the Angels, who overcome a four-run lead and then let Chicago back in the game. Mark Trumbo also hits a home run for the Angels.

Dodgers' Mattingly upbeat despite 3-1 loss to Braves

By Dylan Hernandez — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:24:00 PDT

After another loss, Dodgers' manager insists the team is capable of winning.

After another loss, Dodgers' manager insists the team is capable of winning.

Preakness notes: A different kind of trainer helped Gary Stevens

By Don Markus and Jon Meoli — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:50:00 PDT

Hall of Fame Jockey came out of retirement last year after losing 25 pounds, thanks to a personal trainer in Washington.

BALTIMORE — Gary Stevens on Saturday became the oldest jockey to win the Preakness, and the Hall of Famer has Clark Masterson to thank.