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No matter how Clippers coach Tyronn Lue manages the back of his roster in the absence of Kawhi Leonard, an extra burden now falls on Paul George.
Now retired, Drew Brees visited the Chargers camp as part of an NBC Sports crew and said he loves what he sees in quarterback Justin Herbert.
Aidan Butler, CEO for the Stronach Group’s racing division, says rumors that the group plans to sell Santa Anita are ‘pure speculation.’
What will happen now that MLB has put out its memo reinforcing rules about foreign substances on baseballs?
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After dropping the first two games, the Angels look to bounce back in the series finale against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert says he has been vaccinated for COVID-19, but the Chargers are said to be the least vaccinated team in the NFL.
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The U.S. Open takes place at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego this week. Here are the golfers poised to provide the most betting value for the win.
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Kawhi Leonard becomes the eighth All-Star to miss a playoff game while Chris Paul is in COVID-19 protocols. LeBron James blames a compressed schedule.
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Bellator MMA will return to Southern California after a pandemic-driven hiatus. The Featherweight World Grand Prix will be held July 31 at the Forum.
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Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele are among the top players to watch at the U.S. Open this week.
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The USC Song Girls program and longtime coach Lori Nelson were the subject of a 2016 Title IX investigation, which turned up insufficient evidence that Nelson violated university policies.
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Who are the USC Song Girls, a dance squad whose members have complained about body shaming and other toxic behavior.
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Former Song Girls coach Lori Nelson
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Ten former USC Song Girls described to The Times a toxic culture within the famed collegiate dance team that included longtime former coach Lori Nelson rebuking women publicly for their eating habits, personal appearance and sex lives.
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A broken surfboard helped Bryan Perez escape poverty and endure deep loss. Fan support softens the blow of missing the Olympics for the elite surfer.
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Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio César Chávez: The blockbuster fight 25 years ago featured a man who epitomized Mexican boxing and a man who’d be criticized for not being Mexican enough.
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Growing up near the Ball brothers as the talk of the nation, the Gardner brothers of Los Altos High want their own narrative, one that has just begun.
Lakers and Clippers
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 of the playoff series against the Utah Jazz with a right knee injury he sustained late in Monday’s win.
The Clippers could face a different Utah Jazz team in Game 5 of their series as Mike Conley is making progress for his return from injury.
The Clippers, a franchise that never got its act together for a legitimate title run, appear on the verge of taking the next step to greatness.
Kawhi Leonard’s dunk heard round the NBA during the second quarter of Game 4 embodied the Clippers’ win Monday that evened the best-of-seven series.
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Clayton Kershaw takes the mound for the Dodgers as they go for a series sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
Mookie Betts hit a seventh-inning go-ahead homer, lifting the Dodgers to a 5-3 win before a sellout crowd of 52,078 as Dodger Stadium reopened to full capacity.
The Dodgers were held to three hits, but a strong outing from their bullpen and a couple of home runs were the difference in a 3-1 win Monday night.
A visit with Austin Donley, a Dodgers fan whose cardboard cutout was hit twice at Dodger Stadium by home run balls hit by Will Smith and Mookie Betts.
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After dropping the first two games, the Angels look to bounce back in the series finale against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
UCLA and USC
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UCLA and USC will have no crowd restrictions at the Rose Bowl and Coliseum during the 2021 college football season.
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USC on Saturday captured its third women’s national outdoor track and field crown, with Anna Cockrell winning the 100 - and 400-meter hurdles titles.
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It seems as if John Wooden’s unmatched UCLA run has largely been ignored in all the deserving tributes to Coach K since he announced his retirement.
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Athletic officials from both schools announced Tuesday that the Rose Bowl and Coliseum would welcome back fans at 100% capacity starting Aug. 28
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The Clippers, a franchise that never got its act together for a legitimate title run, appear on the verge of taking the next step to greatness.
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Walker Buehler extended his unbeaten streak to 29 starts Sunday, underlining the important role he plays for a Dodgers pitching staff facing adversity.
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An aggressive Paul George scored 31 points in the Clippers’ needed Game 3 victory over the Utah Jazz, and L.A. still has a shot at playoff history.
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Kawhi Leonard becomes the eighth All-Star to miss a playoff game while Chris Paul is in COVID-19 protocols. LeBron James blames a compressed schedule.
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No matter how Clippers coach Tyronn Lue manages the back of his roster in the absence of Kawhi Leonard, an extra burden now falls on Paul George.
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Mookie Betts hit a seventh-inning go-ahead homer, lifting the Dodgers to a 5-3 win before a sellout crowd of 52,078 as Dodger Stadium reopened to full capacity.
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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. It is unclear whether he’ll be available for the start of the Western Conference finals.
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What will happen now that MLB has put out its memo reinforcing rules about foreign substances on baseballs?
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High school baseball: Southern Section championship schedule
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High school basketball: Southern California Regional results and updated pairings
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High school softball: City playoff results and updated pairings
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Havard-Westlake’s Bryce Rainer strikes out nine in 3-2 win over Orange Lutheran; JSerra defeats Ayala 11-7.
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High school baseball: City and Southern Section playoff results and updated pairings
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On a busy NBA morning, the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards are parting ways with coaches Stan Van Gundy and Scott Brooks.
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Normally par 72, Torrey Pines South will play to par 71 at the U.S. Open this week. Only Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate were under par in 2008.
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Jon Rahm acknowledges he was vaccinated but hadn’t cleared the 14-day window before he tested positive at the Memorial Tournament this month.
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The Ducks have hired Geoff Ward and Mike Stothers to replace assistant coaches Mark Morrison and Marty Wilford.
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The Chargers have been revamping their offensive line, and signing center Corey Linsley is a key to finally building a fortress in front of their quarterback.
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On her fourth team in a five-year WNBA career, Sparks guard Nia Coffey is averaging career highs in points (9.6), rebounds (4.4) and minutes (25.1) .
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MLB pitchers caught using illegal substances to doctor balls will be ejected and suspended 10 games in a crackdown starting Monday.
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Shelby Houlihan, U.S. record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, says she’s been banned following a positive test caused by eating a pork burrito.
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While Liga MX gets much higher ratings than MLS, leaders of both leagues hope they can grow their partnership and boost revenue.
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Kikuyu grass, which almost no other major championship courses have, will be present in all its gnarled glory at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
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Kawhi Leonard’s dunk is all anyone was talking about after the game.
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Carli Lloyd becomes the oldest player to score a goal for the U.S. women’s national team in a 4-0 win over Jamaica in a Summer Series match.
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Salvadoran surfers continue to honor top female surfer Katherine Díaz, who was killed by a lightning strike during a training session.
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After a year of uncertainty brought on by postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, top U.S. swimmers are ready for some familiarity at the U.S. swim trials.
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Brisbane, Australia, is on track to be officially named host of the 2032 Olympics when the IOC meets in Tokyo next month.
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Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen says Christian Eriksen’s heart stopped and ‘he was gone’ before being resuscitated at Euro 2020 match.
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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has been taken to a hospital after collapsing on the soccer field during a match at the European Championship.
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Italy waited a long time for this European Championship to start and then showed just how eager the team was to play the tournament opener Friday.
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After the announcement that the MLS All-Star game will be played against the brightest stars in Liga MX, executives from both leagues discuss how partnerships are mutually beneficial.
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Rams are projected as Super Bowl contenders, but are they really? Sean McVay likes what he sees, but there are questions that need answering, especially after so many departures on defense.
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Rams coach Sean McVay quickly clarifies his comments made earlier in the day that seemed to slight former quarterback Jared Goff.
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On Rams’ Day 2 of minicamp, new quarterback Matthew Stafford shared how impressed he was with the versatility of a deep receiving corps.
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DeSean Jackson has been in a Sean McVay offense before, so once he gets acclimated with quarterback Matthew Stafford he is certain the Rams offense is going to be great.
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Shane Day already was the quarterbacks coach in San Francisco, but he could not turn down the opportunity to work with the Chargers’ Justin Herbert.
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An attorney for Dea Spanos Berberian petitions for a quick resolution to the Chargers’ ownership dispute, saying the NFL could make a decision on the matter.
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Second-year linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. thinks his skills fit better in Chargers’ new defensive scheme, which encourages attack mode.
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It appears the Atlanta Falcons will trade star receiver Julio Jones, and betting on a deal with the Chargers is appealing given the long odds.
