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Julian Araujo, a 19-year-old Galaxy player, is using his soccer fortunes to give back to the people working in the fields of his hometown.
California is on the verge of resuming many high school sports if COVID-19 cases continue to decline. That creates questions, and Eric Sondheimer has answers.
Major League Baseball is slightly deadening the ball this season amid a six-year surge of home runs. Not surprisingly, pitchers and managers welcome the move.
Paul George had the hot hand when he was pulled from the game Sunday because of a minutes restriction, and the Clippers fell 112-108 to Brooklyn.
Max Homa, who graduated from Valencia High in Santa Clarita, beats Tony Finau in a playoff to win the Genesis Invitational for his second PGA Tour title.
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Supt. Austin Beutner announced that LAUSD will allow sports conditioning on campuses starting the week of March 1. Conditioning last took place in November.
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Kevin Mather, Seattle Mariners CEO and team president, has apologized for comments made during a recent online event.
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Five takeaways from the Clippers’ 112-108 loss to the Nets on Sunday evening, when Brooklyn’s Bruce Brown was the best supporting player.
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Kevin Carberry, an assistant coach at Stanford the last three seasons, is expected to replace Aaron Kromer as the Rams’ offensive line coach.
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And Bob Baffert gives his thoughts on Charlatan.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a deal to make Toronto Raptors assistant Chris Finch their new head coach after firing Ryan Saunders.
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Novak Djokovic won his third straight Australian Open title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-2.
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USC’s disappointing loss to Arizona once again shows how important it is for Andy Enfield to find a way to stop the annual cycle of crashing and burning.
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Naomi Osaka improved to 4-0 in Grand Slam finals, pulling away in what initially was a tight contest to beat Jennifer Brady at the Australian Open.
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Dodgers’ signing of Trevor Bauer could signal a changing of the guard after this season, when Clayton Kershaw, Kenley Jansen and Corey Seager become free agents.
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Paul Annacone aims to help revive U.S. men’s tennis as a new member of the player development staff of the Southern California section of the U.S. Tennis Assn.
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Jennifer Brady knew years ago that Naomi Osaka would be dominant force in the world of tennis. Now she faces Osaka in the Australian Open final.
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UCLA junior gymnast Margzetta Frazier turned in a career-best performance in Friday’s loss at Utah after receiving a call from pop star Janet Jackson.
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Over three decades, the versatile Michael Yamaki has kept Riviera Country Club’s golfing paradise on course.
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Much of the excitement Jeff Gordon experienced during his NASCAR driving career has been replicated in the broadcast booth while covering races.
Lakers and Clippers
The Clippers wiped out a 15-point deficit in the second half Sunday, but the Brooklyn Nets held on for a 112-108 victory at Staples Center.
With Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder sidelined, LeBron James might be overloaded. Five takeaways from the Lakers game against the Heat on Saturday.
The Lakers overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half, but Alex Caruso missed a potential tying shot at the buzzer in a 96-94 loss to the Miami Heat.
Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, who was out against the Heat on Saturday, will miss at least two more games while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
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UCLA and USC
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After managing to tie the score late in the fourth quarter, the UCLA women’s basketball team struggled to keep Oregon State at bay in 71-64 upset.
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Clutch efforts in the late moments of UCLA’s win over Arizona State showcased some of the traits that could serve the Bruins well in the NCAA tournament.
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Jaylen Clark hits a free throw with just over a second left to complete UCLA’s victory over Arizona State and give Mick Cronin his 400th coaching victory.
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Trevor Zegras, selected No. 9 overall by the Ducks in the 2019 NHL draft, is set to make his NHL debut after being recalled by the Ducks from San Diego.
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David Backes scored for the Ducks, who lost for the second time in three nights to the Minnesota Wild, falling 5-1 at Honda Center.
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It’s tough for MLB teams to repeat as World Series champions, but the Dodgers want to win another one so they can celebrate it more with fans.
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Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler says he changed his offseason regimen to avoid the slow start he experienced each of the last two years.
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Dodgers’ David Price has 150 wins and a Cy Young Award, but he’s enthusiastic about a return after a year off because “baseball is my first true love.”
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Aaron Kromer, the Rams’ offensive line coach since 2017 and run-game coordinator since 2018, is no longer part of the coach Sean McVay’s staff
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Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will put a new spin on well-tested defense depending upon roster changes.
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Matthew Stafford originally thought salary-cap limitations would prevent the Rams from acquiring him in a trade with the Detroit Lions.
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The Scripps National Spelling Bee, scrapped last year amid the pandemic, will return in a mostly virtual format. Youthful nerves will remain the same.
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Stan Williams, pitcher who helped the Dodgers win the 1959 World Series near the beginning of his 14-year career in the majors, has died at age 84.
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Christopher Bell manages to pass Joey Logano late in the race to pick up his first NASCAR Cup win and the second win of the weekend for Joe Gibbs Racing.
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Tiger Woods remains optimistic he’ll be able to play at the Masters in April as he continues to recover from back surgery.
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Christen Press and Megan Rapinoe each score for the USWNT in a 2-0 victory over Marta and Brazil at the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday.
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The Angels believe that Jared Walsh could be the replacement for Albert Pujols at first base this season.
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Mishriff proved to be the best in the $20-million Saudi Cup.
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Alex Iafallo scored two goals, Cal Petersen stopped 22 shots, and the Kings beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive win.
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For more than four decades, Mark Russell has been the go-to guy on the PGA Tour for interpreting the rules.
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Sam Burns held a two-shot lead through 13 holes of the third round on a day when play was suspended for nearly four hours because of windy conditions.
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Major League Baseball is slightly deadening the ball this season amid a six-year surge of home runs. Not surprisingly, pitchers and managers welcome the move.
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Julian Araujo, a 19-year-old Galaxy player, uses his soccer fortunes to give back to the people working in the fields of his hometown.
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UCLA junior gymnast Margzetta Frazier turned in a career-best performance in Friday’s loss at Utah after receiving a call from pop star Janet Jackson.
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UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis is a viral sensation, with a floor routine that tells a deeply personal story: “I know who I am as a woman and a Black woman at that.”
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Kevin Mather, Seattle Mariners CEO and team president, has apologized for comments made during a recent online event.
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Sierra Canyon and Paraclete have both lost starting quarterbacks as they try to prepare for what could be a five-game spring football season.
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La Mirada tight end Shaun Grayson shows off his UNLV gear on Friday Night Live with Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom.
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Shaun Grayson of La Mirada High School talks about high school football with Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom.
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Eric Sondheimer answers questions about how California’s updated coronavirus guidelines will impact the return of high school sports in the state.
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High school sports such as football and water polo will be allowed in California starting Feb. 26, with weekly testing in counties in more restrictive tiers.
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Recovered from injury and over retirement fears, Galaxy team captain Jonathan dos Santos is embracing leadership role.
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The Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool highlights soccer matches to watch this weekend.
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Rose Lavelle’s goal in the second half lifted the USWNT to a 1-0 sloppy win over Canada on Thursday in Orlando.
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DoorDash’s primary logo will appear on Angel City FC’s jerseys and other clothing when the team begins play in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2022.
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Vincent Jackson, a standout wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was found dead in a Florida hotel room Monday.
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Mike Pouncey, the veteran center who played a key role in the Chargers’ 12-4 season in 2018, announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.
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Since quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton has left the Chargers after a successful season with Justin Herbert, Shane Day has been given the task of developing the young signal-caller.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year, said he will seek tips from Drew Brees and other veteran quarterbacks.
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After a kitchen accident partially derailed his final season with the Chicago Cubs, pitcher José Quintana is eager to get back on track with the Angels.
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Angels manager Joe Maddon said two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t have his usage regulated, and attention to pitching will take priority over hitting.
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Angels starter Andrew Heaney took a deep dive into advanced pitching analytics this offseason, purchasing a Rapsodo machine that measures just about everything.
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Mickey Callaway is under investigation by the MLB over sexual harassment allegations. Matt Wise steps in as the Angels’ interim pitching coach.
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Mikaela Shiffrin became the first American to win six world championship skiing titles with her gold in the combined on Monday.
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It has been 60 years since the entire U.S figure skating team died in a plane crash in Belgium. For those who knew the skaters best, the loss remains vivid.
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The IOC called comments by Tokyo 2020 leader Yoshiro Mori ‘completely inappropriate,’ but he seems determined to stay on the job.
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As much money is at stake, the Summer Olympics in Tokyo have to be canceled, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
