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The reigning World Series champions have suddenly, and strikingly, lost their way during an early part of the season when they should be cruising, columnist Bill Plaschke writes.
The Clippers host the Lakers in the latest edition of the Hallway Series. What’s on the line Thursday night as Clippers get a boost with the return of Patrick Beverley.
Grace Luderer, Woodland Hills Louisville star pitcher, is the granddaughter of Vin Scully.
The Angels lose to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday at Angel Stadium.
Anze Kopitar had an assist to reach 1,000 career points, Gabriel Vilardi scored twice and the Kings eliminated the Arizona Coyotes from playoff contention with a 4-2 win.
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Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is just as frustrated as the fans with a team that has lost 13 of its last 17 games.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Wednesday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school softball: Wednesday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school baseball: Wednesday’s results from across the Southland.
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A 2020 book examines the lives forever changed by the building of Dodger Stadium, which would be brought back into focus with the rise of Fernando Valenzuela.
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Anze Kopitar became the 91st player in NHL history to score 1,000 points. It was fitting that he earned the milestone point on an assist.
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Anze Kopitar became the 91st player in NHL history to score 1,000 points. It was fitting that he earned the milestone point on an assist.
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The 2020 World Series champion Dodgers have suddenly, and strikingly, lost their way during an early part of the season when they should be cruising.
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The intriguing possibility of a playoff meeting between the two Los Angeles teams is looming larger, but neither squad is looking ahead.
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Regardless of what LeBron James might say, the Lakers’ chances to repeat as NBA champions are over.
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David Wagner became a quadriplegic while chasing a frisbee into a deceptive current at Redondo Beach. He discovered wheelchair tennis, and it became his calling.
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Any talk of these Dodgers being the best team ever can be put on hold, until next year or sometime after that, unless the bullpen and defense improve.
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Angels outfielder Mike Trout, already a three-time MVP, concluded April with numbers that manager Joe Maddon says leave him in a ‘different galaxy.’
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UCLA softball star Maya Brady is proud to be Tom Brady’s niece and inherited her family’s fierce competitive edge, which is helping her make a name for herself with the Bruins.
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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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Lakers and Clippers
Patrick Beverley returned from a 12-game injury absence and provided energy in limited minutes as the Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors 105-100.
Lakers star LeBron James will likely miss Thursday’s game with the Clippers and Friday’s game at Portland with a sore right ankle.
The Lakers squeaked out a victory over the Denver Nuggets despite scoring only 93 points to snap a 3-game losing streak, which pleased Anthony Davis.
Lakers veterans Marc Gasol and Wesley Matthews played key roles in the short-handed Lakers’ much-needed win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
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Dodgers have won only for of their last 17 games as the get swept by Chicago.
The Dodgers lost to the Cubs 6-5 in 11 innings on Wednesday in Chicago.
Clayton Kershaw went one inning in the opener, then relievers couldn’t hold the lead in the nightcap as the Dodgers lost both doubleheader games to the Chicago Cubs.
The Dodgers’ worst fears have been realized: Starting pitcher Dustin May will need to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
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Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after hitting a ball off his knee. It’s one of several moves by the team.
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Of the 23 times opponents have swung at Angels’ Shohei Ohtani’s splitter this season, 17 missed, five ended in foul balls, and one a weak groundball.
UCLA and USC
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Former USC wide receiver Munir McClain has re-entered the NCAA transfer portal after being questioned in a federal probe looking into unemployment fraud.
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Malcolm Epps is the third Texas transfer to commit to USC since the end of last season, joining running back Keaontay Ingram and safety Xavien Alford.
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Four USC players were drafted Saturday, starting with defensive tackle Jay Tufele by Jacksonville. UCLA’s Demetric Felton was selected by Cleveland.
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Troy Terry scored the shootout winner in the Ducks’ 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.
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Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist to reach 999 career points and the L.A. Kings put a big dent in the Arizona Coyotes’ playoff hopes with a 3-2 win.
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Cubs chase Clayton Kershaw early in the first game, then rally to win the second game over Dodgers.
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The 2020 World Series champion Dodgers have suddenly, and strikingly, lost their way during an early part of the season when they should be cruising.
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A 2020 book examines the lives forever changed by the building of Dodger Stadium, which would be brought back into focus with the rise of Fernando Valenzuela.
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Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is just as frustrated as the fans with a team that has lost 13 of its last 17 games.
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The Dodgers lost to the Cubs 6-5 in 11 innings on Wednesday in Chicago.
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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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Hart’s Massimo Vega strikes out two with bases loaded in seventh to hand West Ranch its first baseball defeat.
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La Salle’s baseball team has played 10 games — all on the road — while awaiting access to its home field at Arcadia County Park under COVID rules.
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Norco High takes over the top spot in the Southern California softball rankings by Cal-Hi Sports.
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High school baseball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland.
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The Dodgers fall to the Chicago Cubs, 6-5, in extra innings
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Multiplatinum rapper J. Cole started his career with basketball-themed mixtapes and just announced “The Off-Season” album to continue the basketball narrative.
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Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means threw a no-hitter in the 6-0 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday in Seattle.
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The Lakers will face the Clippers and the Trail Blazers on back-to-back nights and the Suns on Sunday
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High school softball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland.
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It’s the battle of the Simpson brothers when Central Michigan plays Ball State in baseball.
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The Angels dug themselves in a hole early in an 8-3 sloppy loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday at Angel Stadium.
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Windward’s Juju Watkins scored 44 points and collected 22 rebounds in a girls’ basketball victory over Sierra Canyon on Tuesday.
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L.A.-area sports teams can’t immediately admit more fans just because the county has moved into the yellow tier during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Scratched from starting Monday because he was hit by a pitch in the right elbow Sunday, Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Monday’s results from across the Southland.
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Brad Smith scored one goal and assisted on another and Raúl Ruidíaz scored twice as the Sounders stymied Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and the Galaxy.
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LAFC’s Corey Baird and the Houston Dynamo’s Tyler Pasher scored within a couple of minutes of each other in a 1-1 tie Saturday in Houston.
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Diego Rossi is expected to play Saturday for LAFC vs. Houston, but Carlos Vela won’t. Will the 2019 Golden Boot winner remain with team beyond 2021?
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The Galaxy add defender Séga Coulibaly to their roster while moving closer to a deal with forward Augustine Williams.
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The Rams succeeded in drafting an offensive playmaker to complement quarterback Matthew Stafford. What other needs did they fulfill in the NFL draft?
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On Day 3 of the NFL draft, the Rams got help on the defensive front with three picks, traded several lower-round picks, and also added receivers, a cornerback and a running back.
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The Rams selected Louisville wide receiver Tutu Atwell in the second round of the NFL draft Friday. They also traded a third-round pick to the 49ers for two fourth-round picks, then added a linebacker.
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Rams general manager Les Snead wouldn’t say if the team tried to trade for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this offseason.
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What we learned from the Chargers’ picks in the NFL draft: Aside from some glowing reviews, the team filled some holes and selected talent over need.
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The Chargers got the big prize they wanted in Round 1 of the NFL draft in Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater. After that, Chargers said it all came easy.
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The Chargers started Day 2 of the NFL draft by picking a potential starter on defense, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. out of Florida State.
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The L.A. Chargers addressed their most pressing roster need in the first round of the NFL draft, drafting Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.
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Facing a two-year ban for missed drug tests, top U.S. sprinter Christian Coleman sees his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for sport fall short.
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American athletes headed for the Olympics in late July have varying opinions about the need to protect themselves against the coronavirus.
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The latest Virtual Medal Table from Gracenote shows the U.S. leading all nations with an estimated 43 golds and 114 overall medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Sakura Kokumai, a member of the U.S. karate team, and U.S. gymnast Yul Moldauer spoke Wednesday about what it’s like to be Asian American in the current social climate.
