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The Lakers were great at generating plenty of buzz at Staples Center on Tuesday, but the Kawhi Leonard-led Clippers were the better team.
Juan Soto homered onto the train tracks high above the left field wall and hit a two-run double to spearhead the Nationals’ 5-4 victory over the Astros.
Before he was an NFL star, Jalen Ramsey was a standout at Brentwood Academy in Tennessee, where he developed a reputation as a talented and competitive player.
LAFC’s Bob Bradley guided the team to a 21-4-9 regular-season mark and an MLS-record 72 points en route to earning coach of the year honors.
On Saturday night, Shan McClain watched as her two sons suffered serious injuries playing football for the USC Trojans. It was the ultimate test of faith for her.
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Danny Green scores a team-high 28 points for the Lakers and shows off his abilities from three-point territory in season-opening loss to Clippers.
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Girls’ volleyball: Southern Section playoff results and updated pairings
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As celebrities watched, the matchup of NBA A-list stars lived up to its promise in the Clippers’ 112-102 victory over the Lakers. So did some reserves.
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Anze Kopitar scores on the power-play in the third period in the Los Angeles Kings’ 3-2 road win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
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USC defensive lineman Christian Rector is dealing with a high ankle sprain that could keep him on the sideline Friday against Colorado.
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Both the Lakers and the Clippers enter the season under enormous pressure to win an NBA title for their respective teams.
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The Lakers were great at generating plenty of buzz at Staples Center on Tuesday, but the Kawhi Leonard-led Clippers were the better team.
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Kobe Bryant won’t be attending the Lakers’ season opener, but he has an idea as to why Kawhi Leonard picked the Clippers over the Lakers.
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Normally sure-handed, running back Melvin Gordon says his decision to not attend training camp has played a role in his struggles this season.
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The Rams’ defense has frequently looked discombobulated in coverages this season, but adding Jalen Ramsey already has changed dynamic in positive way.
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The Paradise High Bobcats, the football team from the backwoods Northern California town that burnt down, are undefeated and have outscored opponents 362-40.
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Rams and Chargers
Statistically, the Chargers have defended well enough, but missed tackles have led to some crucial big plays by the opposition.
Rams players got a kick out of new teammate Jalen Ramsey trash-talking with Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during L.A.'s win Sunday.
Chargers guard Forrest Lamp sustained a broken fibula in Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans and will miss the remainder of the season.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett, an Atlanta native, broke out the “Dirty Bird” in front of his hometown crowd following a touchdown catch against the Falcons.
Former Lakers Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram out of the L.A. spotlight after getting traded to New Orleans, where the big focus is on Zion Williamson.
The NBA’s summer played out almost biblically as pairs of superstars joined forces from Los Angeles, to Houston, to Brooklyn.
Who wins new fight for L.A. might be main question this season, but others include who will be next star to get traded and if Lakers are in playoffs, who is out?
James Harden and Russell Westbrook could leave Houston atop West in regular season, but the Clippers, Jazz and Lakers are conference contenders, too.
A look at how the Eastern Conference teams stack up in predicted order of finish.
Veteran big man Al Horford is an underrated difference-maker on defense and unheralded offensive player who can make the difference for Philadelphia.
After six seasons with no playoffs, Lakers feel they have all the pieces in place for a title.
The versatility of Clippers forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George draws comparisons to another great duo: Chicago’s Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Celebrating division titles is no longer good enough for team that has Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and championship goals.
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Lakers and Clippers
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Supporters at Staples Center included a Lakers fan who distributed “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong” T-shirts. Other signs read “Free Hong Kong.”
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Viewers of the Lakers-Clippers broadcast on Tuesday will see a New Balance ad featuring Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.
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The Lakers ending their six-year playoff drought depends on how all the key pieces fall into place, from Kyle Kuzma to the coaching staff.
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Kawhi Leonard has 30 points, six rebounds and five assists points in Clippers’ 112-102 win over the Lakers.
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Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 34 points, Pascal Siakam had 34 points and 18 rebounds and the defending champion Toronto beat New Orleans 130-122.
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UCLA’s defensive line showcased its true potential against Stanford, but can it put in an encore performance against Arizona State on Saturday?
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There are several top prospect matchups talent evaluators will be judging closely when St. John Bosco and Mater Dei play Friday.
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Mick Cronin’s wardrobe screamed Cincinnati instead of Westwood when he was hired by UCLA. A haberdasher helped Cronin improve his fashion game.
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The assistant GM of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday after a report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna.
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Veteran NFL wide receivers shift teams as the Falcons trade Mohamed Sanu to the Patriots and the Broncos send Emmanuel Sanders to the 49ers.
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Willie Brown, the Hall of Fame cornerback who won three Super Bowl titles with the Oakland Raiders, died Tuesday.
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The New York Jets are upset after “Monday Night Football” aired a clip of Sam Darnold admitting he was “seeing ghosts” against the New England Patriots.
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NBA legend Michael Jordan declares that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is “not a Hall of Famer yet.”
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Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson will likely miss the entire 2019-20 season as he recovers after tearing his left ACL in June, coach Steve Kerr said.
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The Lakers were great at generating plenty of buzz at Staples Center on Tuesday, but the Kawhi Leonard-led Clippers were the better team.
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Danny Green scores a team-high 28 points for the Lakers and shows off his abilities from three-point territory in season-opening loss to Clippers.
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As celebrities watched, the matchup of NBA A-list stars lived up to its promise in the Clippers’ 112-102 victory over the Lakers. So did some reserves.
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Kawhi Leonard has 30 points, six rebounds and five assists points in Clippers’ 112-102 win over the Lakers.
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On Saturday night, Shan McClain watched as her two sons suffered serious injuries playing football for the USC Trojans. It was the ultimate test of faith for her.
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Girls’ tennis: City Section playoff pairings
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Eagle Rock’s Axel Ayers and Daniel Zamora lead in a win over Franklin, one of its strongest opponents.
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High school football: Week 9 schedule
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Chiefs called Matt Moore in August and persuaded him to return to the NFL.
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The top two teams in Open Division, , Eagle Rock and Taft, will meet on Monday to decide the No. 1 playoff seed.
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Baseball
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Anaheim could have demanded $8 million when the Angels terminated their stadium lease, but behind closed doors city leaders decided not to press the issue.
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Readers share their frustration over the NLDS Game 5 loss.
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The Dodgers’ hired an entire new department of hitting coaches before the season intent on improving against elite playoff pitching. It didn’t work in the NLDS.
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New Angels manager Joe Maddon’s arrival was met with applause from many in the organization who got to know him during his tenure with the team from 1975 to 2005.
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Roman Josi and Viktor Arvidsson each had a goal and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
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Blake Lizotte says deciding to sign with the Kings was an “emotional time,” but the highly regarded prospect is focused on making an impact in the NHL.
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Flames goaltender Cam Talbot fends off a spirited comeback attempt in the final minutes by the Ducks, who lose at home for the first time this season.
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The Kings’ line of Tyler Toffoli, Jeff Carter and Blake Lizotte has struggled to find the back of the net, but that changed Saturday against the Flames.
USC & UCLA
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David Singleton brings an energy to UCLA basketball that’s effective at helping the Bruins win — and in helping his teammates avoid mistakes in practice.
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Several top USC players suffered serious injuries Saturday against Arizona. Talanoa Hufanga, Drake Jackson and Markese Stepp all probably will miss several games.
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Running back Cole Kinder doesn’t get a lot of playing time for UCLA, but when he does, it means a guaranteed win for the Bruins.
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USC’s ability to find strong production from its reserves has played a big role in the Trojans staying competitive in the Pac-12 this season.
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LAFC general manager John Thorrington has transformed an expansion team into an MLS Cup title contender in just two seasons. What has fueled his success?
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The Galaxy defeat Minnesota 2-1 in playoff opener when Sebatian Lletget and Jonathan dos Santos score in second half. They’ll face LAFC on Thursday.
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The Galaxy’s MLS playoff game against the Minnesota United on Sunday could be Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s last for the Galaxy.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been the driving force behind the Galaxy’s push to make the playoffs. Here are his top five goals so far this season.
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