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The Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
Lakers fans should expect extensive safety changes, including a ban on all bags, for games at Staples Center.
The Clippers beat the Pistons 100-98 on Wednesday in Detroit.
Pittsburgh police are reviewing a complaint that alleges the Rams’ Aaron Donald was involved in an assault that left a man injured last weekend.
Charli Collier is expected to be the No. 1 selection in the WNBA draft on Thursday, and the Sparks will have options to consider with the 10th pick.
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Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves, Ryan Getzlaf scored and the Anaheim Ducks completed a two-game sweep of the San Jose Sharks with a 4-1 win.
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The Vegas Golden Knights beat the L.A. Kings 6-2 on Wednesday night at Staples Center.
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Anthony Joya, who has signed with Cal State Fullterson, has allowed no hits this season for Banning.
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Chicago White Sox’s Carlos Rodon threw a no-hitter against Cleveland after losing perfect game on hit batter in 9th.
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Basketball, volleyball, wrestling can be held in LAUSD gyms starting Monday.
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Observations from the Angels’ 6-1 loss to the Royals, including the effects of injuries and José Rojas’ first major league hit.
Times Voices
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Kobe Bryant’s 60-point farewell game started with a clumsy effort and five missed shots. Then it happened. He turned Mamba and it was lights out.
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Hideki Matsuyama’s Masters triumph made him a symbol of the Tohoku region’s recovery and Japanese athletes’ success in popular sports.
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East teams primed to challenge for the Stanley Cup were among the teams that stood out at NHL trade deadline, but the Kings also made notable moves.
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The Dodgers haven’t retired Fernando Valenzuela’s number, but his impact on baseball, especially among Latinos in L.A., makes him Hall of Fame worthy.
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Giddy Dodgers fans pounced on the chance to finally savor last season’s World Series win, cheering on the team during its home-opening win Friday.
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Fernando Valenzuela became a star pitcher with the Dodgers in 1981, igniting Fernandomania and giving Mexican Americans a hero still revered today.
“Fernandomania @ 40” is a multi-episode documentary series that examines star pitcher Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on the Dodgers, Major League Baseball and the Latino community in Los Angeles 40 years ago.
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UCLA’s basketball team provided more compelling stories than any beat writer could have imagined. An inside look at the Bruins’ run to the Final Four.
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Soccer-wise, Carli Lloyd did not have a happy 2020. However, the year turned out to be one of her best once she reunited with her family from which she was estranged.
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NBA All-Star and Kobe Bryant fan DeMar DeRozan, who hails from the Southland, remembers the monumental night the Lakers legend played his final game.
Lakers and Clippers
Alex Caruso delivered when needed off the bench during the Lakers’ win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
Frank Vogel was mourning a mentor and friend as he coached the Lakers past the Hornets 101-93 on Tuesday in Charlotte to finish 4-3 on a challenging road trip.
The Clippers beat the Indiana Pacers 126-115 on Tuesday in Indianapolis to extend winning streak to six.
In a video interview with ‘Legends of Sport,’ the late Kobe Bryant discussed the night he dropped 60 points on the Utah Jazz, then retired after 20 years.
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Homers by Turner and McKinstry and three strikeouts in the ninth by Jansen lead Dodgers to 4-2 win over Rockies.
A slightly better throw to first might have delivered a no-hitter to Trevor Bauer in his first start in Chavez Ravine as a Dodger.
After missing four games with a back injury, Mookie Betts returns and hits a solo home run in the Dodgers’ 7-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
This year’s baseball postseason could be the first to feature all three Southern California teams: the Dodgers, Angels and San Diego Padres.
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The Angels lose to the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on a final play Tuesday when the ball ‘literally did not bounce our way,’ as manager Joe Maddon put it.
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The Angels beat the Royals 10-3 on Monday in Kansas City.
UCLA and USC
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UCLA is No. 1 in the 2021-22 CBS Sports preseason top 25 basketball rankings, portending another fun season after an unexpected run to the Final Four.
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Memphis guard Boogie Ellis announces he will transfer to USC. He will help fill the void after Tahj Eaddy declared for the NBA draft last week.
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Starting Friday, UCLA could allow a limited number of team guests to attend outdoor spring sporting events as a result of updated pandemic guidelines.
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Anthony Stolarz made a career-high 45 saves for his third career shutout and the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-0 on Monday.
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The Vegas Golden Knights beat the L.A. Kings 4-2 on Monday at Staples Center.
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The Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
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Lakers fans should expect extensive safety changes, including a ban on all bags, for games at Staples Center.
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NBA All-Star and Kobe Bryant fan DeMar DeRozan, who hails from the Southland, remembers the monumental night the Lakers legend played his final game.
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Five years ago Tuesday, Kobe Bryant closed out his Hall of Fame career with a 60-point performance. A look back at the magical moments of that game.
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The Angels lose to the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on a final play Tuesday when the ball ‘literally did not bounce our way,’ as manager Joe Maddon put it.
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City Section football games are canceled and the baseball finals won’t take place at Dodger Stadium. It’s the players who are shortchanged.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland
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High school softball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school baseball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland.
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Trinity League coaches offer insights into St. John Bosco vs. Mater Dei
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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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Two days after Conor McGregor canceled his bout with Dustin Poirier, the UFC said the fight is on for a full house at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Cleveland Indians first baseman Yu Chang shared some racist tweets he received after making a costly error in Monday night’s game in Chicago.
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Tanner Warady throws two-hitter to help Santa Margarita improve to 8-2
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Sixteen-year-old Joshua Koo of Cerritos won the Toyota Tour Cup event in Palm Desert with a 10-under par 62 in the last round.
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The L.A. Convention Center will play host to the Sparks’ first 11 home games because Staples Center is overrun with delayed NBA and NHL games.
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Los Alamitos remains No. 1 in Southland softball rankings from CalHiSports.com.
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High school baseball: Monday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school softball: Monday’s results across the Southland.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Monday’s results from across the Southland.
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Lakers legend Magic Johnson, trainer Gary Vitti and executive John Black recall Kobe Bryant’s magical 60-point game in his farewell performance.
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Galaxy’s Sebastian Lletget apologized for using a homophobic slur popular at Mexican national team games in a video posted on Instagram.
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The Galaxy continued their roster overhaul Thursday, adding versatile forward Kevin Cabral on a transfer from a French club.
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As part of MLS’ Since ’96 collaboration with Mitchell & Ness, the Galaxy released jackets, shirts and hats inspired by its inaugural season.
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U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe said athletes and sports leagues have to take action on political issues that ‘make the world a better place.’
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New Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had thumb surgery
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How Rams safety Taylor Rapp is getting involved with the NFT (non-fungible token) movement to support Chinese Americans, who have been facing adversity nationwide.
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The Rams have lost center Austin Blythe to the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. Can Brian Allen step in to become the starter?
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With 17-game NFL season approved, Rams get a road game against the Ravens for the extra game. The preseason is cut to three games.
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Coach Brandon Staley talked about the Chargers needs at cornerback and offensive tackle, but would not say what position they might target with the No. 13 pick of the NFL draft.
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The Chargers figured they had a 10-year starter when they drafted Forrest Lamp in 2017, but injuries ruined his stay and now he has agreed to a deal with the Buffalo Bills.
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Chargers are still looking for a starting left offensive tackle, a starting cornerback and depth along both lines. All this as the Spanos family quarrels over selling team.
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Billionaire Jeff Bezos has had his eyes on NFL ownership for a while now and the Chargers could be a fit.
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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.
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Regardless of the Biden administration’s intention, the debate over boycotting the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing isn’t going away.
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Former NBA star Grant Hill will replace retiring USA Basketball men’s national team director Jerry Colangelo after the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Amid a national rise in hate crimes against Asians, Olympic hero Chloe Kim posted a screenshot of a racist direct message sent to her on social media.
