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The coach who played a key role in Peyton Manning’s success in Indianapolis is now doing the same for Tom Brady in Tampa Bay.
Joc Pederson agrees to a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, becoming the fourth player from the Dodgers’ championship team to leave.
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George expected to return to Clippers’ lineup Friday against Orlando after missing two games because of COVID-19 protocols.
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MLS added a new element to talks with its players association on a new CBA by authorizing a lockout if a deal isn’t reached by midnight Thursday.
In one day, the Kings lost one player to COVID protocols, two to frightening-looking injuries and their series finale to the Minnesota Wild.
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John Chaney, who guided the Temple men’s basketball team to 17 NCAA tournament appearances, has died at 89.
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Former Siena, Georgia Tech and George Mason coach Paul Hewitt will coach the G League Agua Caliente Clippers.
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Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning speaks with The Times’ Sam Farmer about Clyde Christensen, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterbacks coach.
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Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady speaks with The Times’ Sam Farmer about Buccaneers quarterback coach Clyde Christensen, a longtime NFL offensive guru.
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The son of a Scripps Ranch High football coach is among plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to overturn state and county restrictions for youth sports.
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America’s young stars continue to excel in European leagues, and the chance to improve their skills overseas will only benefit the U.S. national team.
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Candace Parker, a Sparks cornerstone, reportedly will sign with the Chicago Sky. That’s like Clayton Kershaw leaving the Dodgers or Mike Trout departing the Angels.
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With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George out because of COVID-19 protocols , the Clippers learn “next man up” might not work in a superstar-driven league.
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Even if general manager Les Snead won’t say it, the Rams have made it clear they want to make someone other than Jared Goff their starter at quarterback.
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It’s been one year since Kobe Bryant’s death, but the Lakers legend’s impact on our lives and the tragedy of his loss remain all too real.
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Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy wants to be an NFL head coach, but teams keep giving those jobs to less-qualified white coaches over him.
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Brandon Staley’s introductory news conference revealed little about the man whose rise into the Chargers’ head coaching job remains a bit of a mystery.
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Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott and Sam Darnold are among the quarterbacks the Rams might target if Jared Goff is no longer their starter.
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A collection of texts, radio communications, quotes and scenes from the last hours of Kobe Bryant’s life before the fatal helicopter crash in Calabasas.
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UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis is trending with a video of a routine featuring music of Kendrick Lamar, Tupac Shakur, Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion.
Lakers and Clippers
Five takeaways from the Clippers’ 109-105 win over the Heat on Thursday in Miami.
Five takeaways from the Lakers’ 107-09 loss against the Pistons in Detroit on Thursday night.
The Clippers make second-half adjustments to come back from 18 down to beat the Miami Heat 109-105 on Thursday.
The Lakers’ offense struggled late in a 107-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday.
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UCLA and USC
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USC beat Oregon State 75-62 on Thursday at the Galen Center to pull within one game of first place in the Pac-12 standings.
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According to court documents, former USC lineman Chad Wheeler choked girlfriend, causing her to lose consciousness after she refused to bow to him.
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USC won’t play Oregon on Saturday as scheduled because of COVID-19 protocols within the Ducks’ program.
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Christian Dvorak scored his second goal late in the third period, Darcy Kuemper stopped 14 shots and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
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Kirill Kaprizov scored the second goal of his rookie season to cap Minnesota’s three-goal first period and the Wild beat the L.A. Kings 5-3.
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Kiké Hernández, a fan favorite who helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series, has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
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Davey Johnson, who managed the Dodgers in 1999 and 2000, is resting a home after undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in the hospital.
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Catcher Jesus Galiz, 17, signed with the Dodgers three months after the Yankees reneged on a verbal agreement and his father, Edgar, died of COVID-19.
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Andy Dickerson, assistant offensive line coach for the Rams, will join the Seattle Seahawks as run game coordinator.
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Rams assistant Shane Waldron will leave to join the Seattle Seahawks as offensive coordinator.
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Rams general manager Les Snead said it’s ‘way too early to speculate’ whether quarterback Jared Goff would be on the roster next season.
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Lakers lose for the second night in a row, this time to the Detroit Pistons.
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What soccer to watch on TV this weekend: Manchester City needs to extend its win streak to stay on top of the English Premier League standings.
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Here are some of the favorite NFL memories of longtime offensive guru Clyde Christensen, currently quarterbacks coach in Tampa Bay, and his players.
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Ontario Colony’s Brenton Knapper will head to Santa Clara to play college basketball, once he pushes through school and practice during a pandemic.
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Remember, Santa Anita and Los Alamitos have cancelled racing today and will resume tomorrow.
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Recaps and scores of today’s Pac-12 men’s basketball teams in action including Arizona State taking on California.
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Recaps and scores of today’s NBA games in action including the Houston Rockets taking on the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Recaps and scores of today’s men’s college basketball teams in action including No. 1 Gonzaga.
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Authentic won two Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, including Horse of the Year.
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Patrick Reed and Alex Noren shared the first-round lead after each carded 8-under 64s on the North Course at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday.
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The Chargers, awful on special teams and in game management last season, are hoping Derius Swinton II can help fix both problems.
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Joc Pederson agrees to a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, becoming the fourth player from the Dodgers’ championship team to leave.
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Clyde Christensen won a Super Bowl ring as a coach for Peyton Manning’s Indianapolis Colts and is looking for another one with Manning’s former rival, Tom Brady.
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Top free-agent starter Trevor Bauer and Angels pitching coach Mickey Calloway have feuded, and far less expensive alternatives abound to improve the rotation.
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America’s young stars continue to excel in European leagues, and the chance to improve their skills overseas will only benefit the U.S. national team.
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In one day, the Kings lost one player to COVID protocols, two to frightening-looking injuries and their series finale to the Minnesota Wild.
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L.A. County parks still not available for cross-country races
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Thirteen Moorpark High varsity baseball players had 4.0 GPAs during the fall semester when prep sports were shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod is this week’s guest on Friday Night Live.
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Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom speak with CIF Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod.
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Rancho Verde High quarterback AJ Duffy leaves Jan. 29 for IMC Academy in Florida with football practices and classroom lessons on the schedule.
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MLS will open its season in April instead of its traditional March date because of coronavirus concerns, although CBA negotiations must be finalized.
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Catarina Macario wasted little time proving a long journey was worth it, scoring in her first international start for the U.S. in a 6-0 win over Colombia.
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Lionel Messi likely will not play for Barcelona on Sunday when it plays Eiche.
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Cal State Northridge senior Daniel Trejo was selected 14th overall by LAFC in the MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. The Galaxy draft Josh Drack at No. 16.
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Brandon Staley and Renaldo Hill were position coaches with the Denver Broncos in 2019-20 and now are teaming up as the Chargers’ head coach and defensive coordinator, respectively.
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As the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator, Joe Lombardi says he will build around Justin Herbert and apply what he learned during a doomed stint with the Detroit Lions.
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Brandon Staley’s Chargers coaching staff begins to take shape with the hiring of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill.
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Through his foundation, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is helping to build a new gym at Santa Barbara High School.
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A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Angels and MLB brought by Bubba Harkins, who was fired by the team for providing sticky substances to pitchers.
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Arizona officials asked MLB to postpone spring training because of virus surge. Players worry that doing so might trim the season and salaries.
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Kurt Suzuki might not have been best all-around catcher available in free agency, but he does offer something valuable for the Angels’ pitching staff.
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The Angels reached agreement with free-agent left-hander José Quintana on a one-year, $8-million deal on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said. Quintana has made more than 30 starts seven times in nine seasons.
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Tokyo Olympics organizers are pushing back on a report that Japanese officials believe the Games will be canceled because of the coronavirus.
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Nathan Chen won his fifth straight U.S. Figure Skating Championship title Sunday, becoming the first skater since Dick Button to achieve the feat.
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Nathan Chen can be the first man since Dick Button to win five straight U.S. figure skating titles — if the coronavirus crisis doesn’t get in the way.
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With coronavirus vaccines expected to become more available in the spring, U.S. athletes may need them to be allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
