California
Derrick Ward, who won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2008, has been arrested in connection with five robberies in the San Fernando Valley, the LAPD said.
Dec. 20, 2023
Sports
The New York Giants announced that halfback Brandon Jacobs will sit out their game against Dallas on Sunday because of a knee injury.
Dec. 13, 2008
Five cattle wandered onto the Golden State Freeway in Castaic late Friday night and were struck and killed by two vehicles in collisions that injured four people and tied up traffic for more than two hours, authorities said.
April 22, 1990
High School Sports
Capistrano Valley Christian 77, Campbell Hall 12--Derrick Williams had a 93-yard kickoff return and Aaron Kerr caught a 10-yard scoring pass from Matt Kaplan for the Vikings in an Academy League loss to at Laguna Beach High.
Nov. 7, 1999
Defending champion Derrick Kelly scored an eighth-round knockout over Derwin Richards Monday night at the Forum to retain the North American Boxing Federation welterweight crown.
March 21, 1989
USC Sports
USC’s Adoree’ Jackson on Thursday finished seventh in the long jump at the NCAA West Preliminary Round at Austin, Texas, qualifying the freshman for the NCAA championship meet.
May 28, 2015
The goal posts at Kenan Memorial Stadium are still standing, which should tell you how the so-called “biggest game” in North Carolina football history went for the Tar Heels Saturday evening.
Sept. 19, 1993
World & Nation
Chicago Bear rookie William (The Refrigerator) Perry warmed hearts, gave money and caused a sensation Monday when he appeared as part of a fund-raising effort for a 7-year-old girl who needs a liver transplant.
Nov. 26, 1985
USC’s Morton and UCLA’s J.J. Stokes were named the receivers on the Football News All-American team.
Nov. 19, 1993
Florida State, plagued by problems during the off-season, had no problems in its opener Saturday against Virginia.
Sept. 4, 1994