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The NHL has reintroduced stricter COVID-19 protocols that include daily testing and other steps in a bid to limit a growing outbreak.

Readers weigh in on the Lakers’ struggles, USC and UCLA football, the Chargers and Lane Kiffin.

Hampus Lindholm had two goals and an assist, but the Ducks lost 6-5 in overtime to the visiting Arizona Coyotes, who ended a six-game losing streak.

Ten months after he shattered a leg in a car crash, Tiger Woods was in golf attire taking full swings and holing putts Friday at the PNC Championship.

Barring a COVID-19 disruption, UCLA will play No. 18 N.C. State on Dec. 28 in the Holiday Bowl — the first bowl game for nearly the entire Bruins roster.

The Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving will come back to play in road games, although he still can’t play at home because of New York City’s vaccine mandate.

The Lakers announced that Russell Westbrook has cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols, but Austin Reaves and Kendrick Nunn have entered them.

Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. stayed overnight in the hospital with a concussion after a scary injury and is expected to be discharged Friday.

After taking the lead late in the fourth quarter, the Chargers couldn’t stop Patrick Mahomes from orchestrating an impressive Chiefs comeback.

Tyronn Lue of the Clippers is one of the most respected coaches in the NBA because of his ability to have the “tough” discussions with players about playing time.

They’ve raved about his poise, about his maturity, about his confidence, about his swagger, about his toughness and about his intensity.