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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will present his restart plan to the league’s board of governors on Thursday. The 22-team plan is expected to be approved.
Drew Brees gets backlash from LeBron James for saying kneeling during the national anthem is “disrespecting the flag.”
Instagram posts made by Galaxy midfielder Aleksandar Katai’s wife, Tea, resurfaced on social media making light on the Black Lives Matter protests.
About 125 players, coaches and staff of the Rams participated in a videoconference to discuss the death of George Floyd.
Major League Soccer and its players union ratified an agreement on a return-to-play plan as coronavirus restrictions are further eased.
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Sparks forward Tierra Ruffin-Pratt remembers when her cousin was killed by an off-duty officer the night her family celebrated her making the Mystics team. -
Parks and other facilities are reopening in California, including pickleball courts. Here’s what pickleball is, how to play and where to find equipment.
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Ducks general manager Bob Murray isn’t happy that the team missed the playoffs for the second season in a row, but he anticipates a ‘big step forward’ next year.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the guest speak during a conference call with Lakers players, coaches and staff regarding George Floyd’s death and ensuring civil unrest.
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The Kings on Wednesday signed two more of their up-and-coming players, 2019 draft picks Arthur Kaliyev and Jordan Spence, to entry-level contracts.
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A SoFi Stadium construction worker, after feeling ill at work last Thursday, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-quarantined at home.
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After George Floyd’s death, former NBA player Baron Davis says people are frustrated at the lack of progress they’re seeing in fighting racial injustice.
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Los Angeles is one of 10 cities being considered a hub for the NHL’s return. L.A. has held many big events at Staples Center, but its bid is a longshot.
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Doc Rivers encapsulates plight of black athletes: “When they’re wearing the uniform, they’re seen as an athlete. When they take it off, it’s a problem.”
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The Chargers coach shares his thoughts on George Floyd’s death, his relationship and experience with law enforcement and Colin Kaepernick.
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Former Dodgers first baseman Adrián González believes players should hold the line against owners, but doesn’t believe there will be a 2020 MLB season.
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While the NBA and NHL take steps to resume, MLB is arguing with its players over money. Baseball will lose a great deal if no season is played.
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The West Hills Chaminade couple, one headed to Stanford, the other committed to Vanderbilt, are in this together.
The UCLA-bound pitcher aspires to be a journalist: ‘Usually when I think of an angle to write a story, I’ll put myself in the player’s shoes.’
The Agoura hurler’s future plans took a hit with the logjam of college seniors who will return: ‘I just kind of take what’s given to me.’
Crescenta High pitcher Will Grimm had thrown 24 scoreless innings when the season was canceled. He found an escape in the piano and cooking burritos.
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Casey Wasserman, leader of the sports and entertainment division of an L.A. county task force, authored the plan along with all nine major pro sports teams.
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After major league players said they had no interest in a revenue-sharing plan, owners on Tuesday proposed a sliding scale of pay cuts for players.
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People older than 65 or with health conditions are at higher risk from coronavirus. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Angels manager Joe Maddon have concerns.
UCLA and USC
UCLA coach Chip Kelly’s message on the recent protests on the death of George Floyd and the riots have been criticized by former players on social media.
Quarterback Miller Moss of Bishop Alemany High chose USC on Monday, marking another major recruiting victory for the Trojans and a blow for UCLA.
USC distanced itself from a booster after ‘abhorrent and blatantly racist tweets’ in the wake of mass protests over the death of George Floyd.
The Chargers need running back production and are likely to get it from Joshua Kelley, a rookie out of UCLA with vision, speed and cutting ability.
Lakers and Clippers
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With the NBA deciding later this week on the format for its return to play, here’s a look at what might happen based on different options for the playoffs.
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In the wake of George Floyd’s death, NBA players and coaches are speaking out once again about racial injustice and what must change.
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In a statement released Sunday, Clippers coach Doc Rivers said the response to George Floyd’s death has been ‘decades in the making.’
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MLS appears intent on destroying itself rather than joining the players in making the financial concessions necessary to resume its 25th anniversary season.
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Dodgers and Angels
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In wake of George Floyd’s death, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts blamed U.S. leaders for not doing enough when it comes to stopping racism.
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Jordan Lorenz and his groundskeeping crew have kept the field at Dodger Stadium in immaculate shape, just in the case the season starts soon.
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Angels owner Arte Moreno wants more time to make a decision on how he will develop the Angel Stadium property.
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Hammer thrower Gwen Berry is demanding an apology for protesting racial injustice and the USOPC responds by saying it will hold a town hall.
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Two members of the Seattle Seahawks expressed their disapproval of comments made by Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio on racism in the NFL.
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The WNBA plans to hold games at just one location if the season is resumed and that MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and IMG Academy in Florida are the top candidates.
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Damion Square has appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the Chargers in each of the past three years.
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College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national champion and a former coach and star at Tennessee, died Wednesday at 85.
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As sports leagues juggle new schedules, TV networks will confront the challenge of how to broadcast so many live events at the same time.
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John McGraw, the fiery player-manager of the New York Giants, retired from baseball on this date in 1932 at age 59 because of sinus problems.
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USC announced Tuesday that it will offer on-campus classes in the the fall, a move that might boost the chances that the Trojans’ football team plays this season.
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Grant Napear, a longtime TV broadcaster for the Sacramento Kings, resigned after tweeting “ALL LIVES MATTER” to DeMarcus Cousins.
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The NFL is requiring teams to have training camps at their team facilities and not hold joint practices in an effort to reduce coronavirus exposure.
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The Chargers coach shares his thoughts on George Floyd’s death, his relationship and experience with law enforcement and Colin Kaepernick.
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USC distanced itself from a booster after ‘abhorrent and blatantly racist tweets’ in the wake of mass protests over the death of George Floyd.
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UCLA coach Chip Kelly’s message on the recent protests on the death of George Floyd and the riots have been criticized by former players on social media.
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Tiger Woods is speaking out for the first time since George Floyd’s death, saying his heart goes out to Floyd, his family and everyone who is hurting right now.
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Doc Rivers encapsulates plight of black athletes: “When they’re wearing the uniform, they’re seen as an athlete. When they take it off, it’s a problem.”
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Denny Holt died on Feb. 8 in Hawaii at the age of 84; guided Monroe to two City titles.
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2020 City final was scheduled for Saturday, but after 51 consecutive years at Dodger Stadium, the coronavirus forced cancellation of the season.
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Rams and Chargers
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Former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon says he’s ready to play in empty stadiums amid the coronavirus outbreak because the Chargers didn’t have many fans.
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Chargers defensive lineman Isaac Rochell is using the coronavirus shutdown to come up with innovative ways to help charities and the community.
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Chargers quarterback coach Pep Hamilton said he doesn’t believe the pandemic restrictions will hinder the development of top draft pick Justin Herbert much.
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Three of four preseason games for the Rams are scheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium, including the opener on Friday, Aug. 14, against the New Orleans Saints.
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The NHL will choose two cities among 10 candidates to act as hubs for its potential return this summer. Here’s a look at the pluses and minuses for each city.
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The Los Angeles Kings will not renew the contract of Mike Stothers, the coach of its minor-league affiliate in Ontario, the team announced Saturday.
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Kings defenseman Matt Roy said the team voted for the NHL plan to resume play even though it ended their season because it was best for the league.
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With the regular season officially over because of the coronavirus outbreak, the NHL recognized the winners of three season awards Thursday.
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Sky Brown, an 11-year-old skateboarder with Olympic aspirations, reportedly suffered skull fractures and a broken left wrist and hand after flying off a ramp.
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Anti-doping authorities are seeking to bar Russia through the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Many countries have curtailed testing because of the coronavirus. The World Anti-Doping Agency insists it will search for ways to address the issue.
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The U.S. Olympics organization dramatically cuts staff amid budget shortfalls after the coronavirus forced postponement of the Tokyo Games.
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Major League Soccer’s players union has agreed to a series of changes proposed to the collective bargaining agreement in order to play a summer tournament.
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Bryce Duke could have had a tryout at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy or graduated with his high school class. He signed with LAFC instead.
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Soccer to watch on television this weekend again focuses on Germany’s Bundesliga. Can home teams get the upper hand at home? Big matchups will provide answer.
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Premier League teams have agreed to return from the coronavirus shutdown on June 17, but the British government must first approve a season restart.
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