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San Diego rallies from a six-run deficit to send the Dodgers to their third loss in the four-game series between the NL West titans.
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández continues his stellar start to the 2021 season, scoring three goals in the Galaxy’s 3-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Shohei Ohtani’s tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning pushed the Angels to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Opting out of the 2020 season gave Kristi Toliver a new perspective on the game and her career, and she’s eager to apply those lessons with the Sparks.
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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Former Raiders defensive back Mike Davis, who made a game-clinching interception in the playoffs against the Browns more than 40 years ago, dies at 65.
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Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith outlasted Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel to win the PGA Zurich Classic in a playoff.
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Brad Keselowski led just one lap, the last one, to win an action-packed race that featured 35 lead changes at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.
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Sierra Canyon takes over the No. 1 spot in the boys’ high school basketball rankings behind Shy Odom and Amari Bailey.
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UCLA’s Demetric Felton and Osa Odighizuwa are small for their positions but can pin their draft chances on athleticism that could translate well in the NFL.
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The players are friends and the rivalry runs deep between boys’ volleyball powerhouses Loyola and Mira Costa. This time, the Cubs prevailed.
Times Voices
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LeBron James found himself at the center of a maelstrom again with a tweet that has emboldened foes to play the ‘stick to sports’ card.
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The San Diego Padres turned past perceptions upside down in Friday night’s victory over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
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The final score was Dallas 115, Lakers 110, but only columnist Bill Plaschke writes that only one score mattered Thursday night: Anthony Davis 1, Achilles 0.
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It’s fair to wonder whether the Dodgers will break out of their slump anytime soon. While the Padres are still in town would be a good time to do it.
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“I thought I was really fortunate to play on a team with such a kind person.” Yu Darvish discusses being booed by fans and being supported by Justin Turner, Clayton Kerhsaw
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The Dodgers might have taken two of three games in their series with the Padres, but it’s clear they can ill afford to take San Diego lightly.
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Beneath its polished exterior, the NFL draft can often be a confusing time for team executives and players. Here are some amusing stories from past drafts.
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Terrence Clarke built a network of admirers before he died in a car accident in L.A. Said one: ‘If you had a bad day, that dude would smile, and you’re good.’
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A report that Lakers fan Vivian Flores went missing Sunday unlocked a wormhole of catfishing possibilities that pulled Markieff Morris and Kevin Durant into its maw.
Lakers and Clippers
The Lakers are trying to keep Andre Drummond, Montrezl Harrell and Marc Gasol “sharp” with playing time, which sometimes means one of them rides the bench. Here are five takeaways from Saturday’s loss.
The Lakers wasted a 17-point lead in Anthony Davis’ second game back and fell 108-93 to the Mavericks, who moved to within 1½ games of fifth-place L.A.
Jeanie Buss listed her top five Lakers and caused some commotion with her picks.
In 2016, LeBron James tweeted that Kendrick Lamar should release his untitled songs, and he did. James just posted a ‘dying need’ for more new music.
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Dodgers lose three of four to San Diego as bullpen can’t hold lead.
Kenley Jansen recorded a four-out save and the Dodgers’ offense showed life in a 5-4 win over the Padres as the L.A. crowd took on a more familiar look.
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice — 22 years after his dad hit two grand slams in an inning against the Dodgers — as San Diego beat L.A. 6-1 on Friday.
Closer Mark Melancon almost helped the Atlanta Braves knock off the Dodgers last year, and this year’s he’s trying again with the San Diego Padres.
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Dylan Bundy takes the mound for an Angels team desperately looking to avoid being swept by the Houston Astros on Sunday.
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With star outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) out of the lineup for a second straight game, the Angels were routed and fell under .500 on the season at 9-10.
UCLA and USC
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USC defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay announced on Twitter he is entering the transfer portal after three years with the Trojans.
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With almost all UCLA starters returning, hope springs again in Westwood. Here’s what to watch for during UCLA’s spring practices that start Friday.
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Gary Cunningham, a senior captain of the 1961-62 UCLA team, noted the similarities between this season’s Bruins and his edition nearly 60 years ago.
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Phil Kessel had a goal and an assist, Darcy Kuemper stopped 26 shots and the Arizona Coyotes defeated the host Kings 4-0 on Saturday night.
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Chandler Stephenson had two first-period goals for the Vegas Golden Knights, who cruised to their team-record ninth straight win, 5-1 over the Ducks.
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Ten former USC Song Girls describe a toxic culture that includes former coach Lori Nelson rebuking women for their eating habits, personal appearance and sex lives.
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The Lakers are trying to keep Andre Drummond, Montrezl Harrell and Marc Gasol “sharp” with playing time, which sometimes means one of them rides the bench. Here are five takeaways from Saturday’s loss.
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LeBron James found himself at the center of a maelstrom again with a tweet that has emboldened foes to play the ‘stick to sports’ card.
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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.
More Coverage
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A report that Lakers fan Vivian Flores went missing Sunday unlocked a wormhole of catfishing possibilities that pulled Markieff Morris and Kevin Durant into its maw.
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Javier “Chicharito” Hernández continues his stellar start to the 2021 season, scoring three goals in the Galaxy’s 3-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Saturday’s results
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High school softball: Saturday’s results
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High school baseball: Saturday’s results
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Basketball players within the L.A. Unified School District are practicing on outside courts while waiting for approval to use indoor gymnasium courts.
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A series of factors have kept Austin Ekeler from posting huge numbers, but there’s no denying his importance to the Chargers’ offense.
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The Rams have a bunch of young, but talented, running backs, so even if the sign a veteran free agent they still could be looking for help in the NFL draft.
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Javier “Chicharito” Hernández struggled throughout the 2020 season and vowed to come out strong for the Galaxy in 2021. So far, he’s delivered.
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Let’s check in on a few of the Kentucky Derby horses.
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Brooke Henderson, who was four strokes behind the leader entering Saturday, rallied to win the HUGEL Air Premia LA Open for her 10th LPGA Tour title.
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Loyola rallies after losing first set to Mira Costa in boys’ volleyball.
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LAFC scores just 85 seconds into the match but struggles to keep up the momentum in a 1-1 draw against the visiting Seattle Sounders.
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Birmingham prevails 7-6 over San Pedro on a walk-off bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning Saturday.
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Letters from readers to the Los Angeles Times Sports department for April 25.
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Angels general manager Perry Minasian says it’s too early to make clear judgments on his team’s split record 18 games in, but he sees bright spots.
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Luke Turner scores 18 points to lead Santa Margarita’s 65-56 basketball win over JSerra.
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Arsenal fans protested against Stan Kroenke, who also owns the Rams, outside Emirates Stadium before an English Premier League match against Everton.
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MLS suspends Galaxy’s Sebastian Lletget for two games after review of his use of a homophobic slur in video posted on social media.
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LAFC’s Carlos Vela and Diego Ross have started just four MLS games together in the last 18 months. That number is unlikely to change Saturday afternoon vs. the Seattle Sounders.
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The U.S. will open the Tokyo Olympics against rival Sweden as the Americans try to win the World Cup and Olympic gold back to back.
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A big key in the Rams offseason was to re-sign linebacker Leonard Floyd, who had his best season in 2020. Now the Rams will be examining linebacker depth in the draft.
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The Rams enter the NFL draft having some kicking competitions, a long snapper competition and punt return questions.
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The battle over the swankiest NFL draft location apparently has begun between Rams coach Sean McVay and Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury.
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The Rams are without some key defensive line contributors from last season and don’t have much depth beyond the starters, so the team will be mining the draft for help.
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The Chargers are counting on Uchenna Nwosu to be their edge rusher opposite star linebacker Joey Bosa.
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The Chargers had a pitiful season on special teams in 2020, so there is not a safe job under a new coaching staff as the NFL draft approaches.
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As the Chargers switch their defense to a hybrid 3-4, new coach Brandon Staley can picture Jerry Tillery being a key ingredient in the middle of the defensive line.
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The Chargers signed three linemen to solidify their offense but still need a starting left tackle as the NFL draft approaches.
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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.
