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UCLA holds more potential than it has in years, although the COVID-19 pandemic could derail the season. Coach Mick Cronin’s mantra? Stay positive, test negative.
A missed penalty kick by Carlos Vela coupled with a late goal disallowed upon review hurt LAFC in a 3-1 playoff loss to the Seattle Sounders.
A USC player who traveled with the team to Utah tested positive for the coronavirus. All other results among team and staff Monday night were negative.
Major League Baseball is quietly reaching out to fans to learn what would make them feel safe at the ballpark amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Wesley Matthews, whom the Lakers recently signed during free agency, talked about the impact Kobe Bryant had on him during his Achilles tendon injury and rehab.
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Justin Patton, whom the Clippers acquired in a draft-night trade, was waived by the team Tuesday.
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Nashville becomes the first expansion team to win two MLS Cup games after defeating Toronto FC in an upset 1-0.
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The Rams head into their Week 12 contest against the 49ers with the trio of Jared Goff, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp spearheading a strong passing attack.
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Chase Griffin has no idea whether he’ll need to start again in place of Dorian Thompson-Robinson, but the UCLA quarterback is doing all he can to seize his chance.
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A Dodgers spokesman says former manager Tom Lasorda remains in the hospital, but his condition has improved.
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With the coronavirus threatening to postpone or cancel games, players and coaches on the UCLA and USC women’s basketball teams prepare to adjust.
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USC quarterback Kedon Slovis’ performance against Utah won’t stop persistent questions about why his throws don’t have the zip they did last season.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff has the potential to be among the greatest NFL quarterbacks as he continues to improve his quickness, columnist LZ Granderson writes.
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UCLA falls 38-35 at No. 11 Oregon, but at least the short-handed Bruins knew what they wanted to do and they had the talent to do it under Chip Kelly.
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Chargers’ Joey Bosa talks about his two weeks in concussion protocol. He has no recollection of the play that knocked him out of a game on Nov. 1.
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Time is growing short for the NHL to meet its target of launching the 2020-21 season on Jan. 1, and the list of obstacles is growing longer.
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New Angels GM Perry Minasian won’t bring a mastery of crisis management or trade-deadline steals, but his resume testifies to his love of baseball and ethics, writes columnist Helene Elliott.
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Eric Stevens knew early on his wife was tough. Now as the former Rams player battles ALS, Amanda Stevens fights for access to experimental treatments.
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The Dodgers should have the payroll wiggle room to add players this offseason and not surpass the competitive balance tax threshold.
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Trent Dilfer, Steve Young, Rich Gannon and Matt Hasselbeck break down what makes Tom Brady arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history.
Andrew Whitworth dubs it “the night of rookies” as Jordan Fuller, Van Jefferson and Cam Akers play pivotal roles in Rams’ 27-24 win over the Bucs.
Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Monday.
Jared Goff passes for 376 yards and rookie safety Jordan Fuller has two interceptions, including one late, to help the Rams prevail 27-24 at Tampa Bay.
Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is looking forward to the challenge of trying to stop Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.
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Chargers coach Anthony Lynn admits the Jets defense won the trenches and kept his team from establishing any kind of rushing attack.
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The Chargers have struggled all season holding leads in the second half of games, but coach Anthony Lynn isn’t blaming the issue on players letting up.
UCLA and USC
USC enters its basketball season opener against Cal Baptist with one of its most promising rosters since Andy Enfield took over eight years ago.
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UCLA’s season opener against San Diego State on Wednesday could provide the Bruins with a good barometer as to where they might stand this season.
Why were nine UCLA players held out of Saturday’s game against Oregon when two tested positive for coronavirus? It’s a system built on honesty.
Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart has appeared to reach a breaking point with his tolerance of regulations meant to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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The Clippers might have to turn to trades now to revamp their roster, with Patrick Beverley, Ivica Zubac and Lou Williams potentially on the block.
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The NBA’s reigning sixth man of the year and new member of the Lakers suggests the Clippers would have done more if they really wanted to keep him.
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The Lakers re-signed forward Markieff Morris to a one-year contract at the veteran’s minimum while waiting on a decision by superstar Anthony Davis.
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Dodgers star Justin Turner is a free agent, and the Dodgers are expected to explore other options at third base such as a trade for Nolan Arenado.
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The Dodgers moved outfielder Zach Reks and pitchers Gerardo Carrillo, Andre Jackson and Edwin Uceta to the 40-man roster, shielding them from the Rule 5 draft.
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Mike Bolsinger, who blames the Astros for his inability to find a pitching job, wants to ask Jim Crane about Jeff Luhnow’s lawsuit in a deposition.
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The California Horse Racing Board finally made public the first two weeks of stewards’ minutes from the Del Mar meeting.
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Alabama is No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State.
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Restricted free agent Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract with New Orleans while Miami gave center Bam Adebayo a $163-million contract extension
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Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady appeared to snub Rams QB Jared Goff after losing Monday night. It’s not the first time the GOAT has behaved that way.
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The Alexandria, Va., school board voted Monday to change the name of T.C. Williams High, the school featured in the movie ‘Remember the Titans.’
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The Raiders are off to a competitive 6-4 start after splitting games against the Super Bowl champion Chiefs. Who has led the way for Las Vegas?
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For the first time, an all-Black officiating crew worked an NFL game during the Rams versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers contest Monday night.
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Christian Torres is used to exceeding expectations, and the 16-year-old is eager to make his mark with LAFC in the MLS Cup playoffs versus Seattle.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr used some interesting phrases while calling signals against the Kansas City Chiefs on ‘Sunday Night Football.’
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NBA players Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice.
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The Chargers struggled to establish any sort of effective run game in Sunday’s 34-28 victory over the winless New York Jets.
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Wesley Matthews, whom the Lakers recently signed during free agency, talked about the impact Kobe Bryant had on him during his Achilles tendon injury and rehab.
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Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady appeared to snub Rams QB Jared Goff after losing Monday night. It’s not the first time the GOAT has behaved that way.
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UCLA holds more potential than it has in years, although the COVID-19 pandemic could derail the season. Coach Mick Cronin’s mantra? Stay positive, test negative.
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A Dodgers spokesman says former manager Tom Lasorda remains in the hospital, but his condition has improved.
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The Rams head into their Week 12 contest against the 49ers with the trio of Jared Goff, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp spearheading a strong passing attack.
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Hall of Fame coach Bill Redell joins Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom to discuss Southern California high school football on Friday Night Live.
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Longtime high school football coach Bill Redell talks turkey with Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom.
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William S. Hart Union High School District makes the decision to cancel nonleague football games.
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Sophomore basketball star JuJu Watkins of Windward receives national attention.
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High school sports for 2020-21 in California remain in limbo during COVID-19 pandemic. Full practices are set to begin Dec. 14 with games soon to follow.
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Goalkeeper Tim Melia stops three penalty kicks to help Sporting Kansas City defeat the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS Cup playoffs.
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LAFC forward Brian Rodríguez has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty in South America and will miss the club’s playoff opener.
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First-place teams in England, Spain and Italy face challenges this weekend, highlighting the top televised soccer action from Europe.
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Angel City has a home after reaching an agreement to share Banc of California Stadium with LAFC.
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The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act will strengthen American law enforcement’s ability to deal with widespread international doping conspiracies has passed the Senate and awaits the president’s signature.
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Coleman, the reigning 100-meter champion at the world championships, was punished for missing a string of random doping tests.
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The coronavirus shutdown left Vincent Zhou wondering what would come next in his career, but the decorated figure skater is motivated for Skate America.
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The LA28 Olympic organizing committee is off to a promising start in its quest to keep cost overruns in check, but many unpredictable challenges await.
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The Angels added top prospects Brandon Marsh and Chris Rodriguez to their 40-man roster to protect them from being taken in the Rule 5 draft.
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Perry Minasian was introduced as the Angels’ new general manager, and he will have at least $194 million in payroll to build a playoff contender.
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Who is Perry Minasian? The new Angels general manger has a diverse baseball background that began when he was a child hanging out in the Rangers clubhouse.
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The trial of former Angels employee Eric Kay in connection with pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death is delayed until next year.
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The Kings and Ducks each released new alternate jerseys Monday as part of the NHL’s leaguewide “Reverse Retro” reveal.
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The NHL has postponed the 2021 editions of its Winter Classic and All-Star Weekend, citing “ongoing uncertainty resulting from the coronavirus.”
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Mike “Doc” Emrick, NBC’s longtime voice of NHL coverage, announced Monday he is retiring from broadcasting after 50 years of covering the sport.
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Quinton Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick by the Kings in the 2020 NHL draft, has signed his rookie contract with the team.
