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Kenley Jansen and the Dodgers were one out away from taking a commanding lead in the World Series. Instead, the unfathomable has happened, Bill Plaschke writes.
From the series against the Brewers through the NLDS against the Padres and NLCS against the Braves and into the World Series, the Dodgers rack up two-out RBIs.
Suspended USC receiver Munir McClain will hold a news conference to call for his reinstatement after he was questioned for receiving unemployment benefits.
Tyronn Lue has a ‘Midas touch’ with people, a likability that has won over high school friends and NBA power brokers. Honesty is the source of his magnetism.
When the Rams host the Chicago Bears on Monday night, outside linebacker Leonard Floyd faces the team that drafted him in 2016 and cut him after last season.
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No, this isn’t old news. Think of our neighbors to the north.
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The Dodgers thought reliever Kenley Jansen was back on track, but he wobbled and Tampa Bay pounced for a wild win in Game 4 of the World Series.
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Photos from Game 4 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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After so many playoff heartbreaks, Clayton Kershaw will try to tilt back the World Series for the Dodgers after their shocking loss to the Rays in Game 4.
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The Dodgers made a costly error on Brett Phillips’ two-out single in the ninth inning, allowing two runs to score for an 8-7 Rays win that ties the World Series at two games each.
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Corey Seager’s remarkable postseason continued in Game 4 of the World Series, with the Dodgers shortstop recording four hits in an 8-7 loss to the Rays.
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After so many playoff heartbreaks, Clayton Kershaw will try to tilt back the World Series for the Dodgers after their shocking loss to the Rays in Game 4.
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By tying in low ratings to athletes making political statements in a question to President Trump, Brett Favre did nothing to help push equality.
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Walker Buehler, Corey Seager and the rest of the Dodgers proved they are World Series favorites in an impressive Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who’s been a scapegoat for the team’s failures to win the World Series, is making the right moves and about to become a hero.
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Chargers rookie Kenneth Murray Jr. has shown promising flashes while filling in a role as one of the defensive leaders in absence of injured defensive star Derwin James.
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The Tampa Bay Rays, fueled by Brandon Lowe’s slump-busting Game 2 performance, underscored that this World Series won’t be a walkover for the Dodgers.
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The 2020 MLB postseason has showcased two things: Mookie Betts is a generational star and Red Sox fans will never forgive his trade to the Dodgers.
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A series-by-series look at each of the 20 World Series the Dodgers franchise has played in before this week’s showdown with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi has wowed World Series spectators with his a Gumby-like ability to twist and contort his body to make plays.
The Rays have used a quirky four-man outfield against Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, Will Smith and Mookie Betts, but the Dodgers are pretty much ignoring it.
The Dodgers lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 in Game 4 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The series is tied 2-2.
Center fielder Cody Bellinger will be the Dodgers’ designated hitter in Game 4 after experiencing back tightness. AJ Pollock will play in center field.
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When Khalil Mack was at a contract impasse with the Oakland Raiders, the Rams tried to make a deal for the edge rusher before the Chicago Bears came up with the winning offer.
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Jared Goff has learning experiences of playing against Bears vaunted defense, but admits every game is a test no matter what.
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The Chicago Bears shut down the high-powered Rams offense two seasons ago, leading to L.A. rethinking approach. Now the meet again Monday.
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The Chargers look for reasons to stay positive as they seek their first victory at SoFi Stadium when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert might seem a bit introverted, but not once he has a football in hand and teammates to lead, says coach Anthony Lynn
UCLA and USC
A one-year eligibility extension approved by the NCAA and a potential transfer rule could leave college football rosters in flux for a few seasons.
The Bruins’ and Trojans’ women’s basketball teams know they play in one of the nation’s toughest conferences. They hope that prepares them for the postseason.
In July, coach Andy Enfield’s players had to work out on tennis courts because of the pandemic. He says the Trojans are behind, but “no one’s going to care.”
Starters Olaijah Griffin and Chris Steele hope to thrive in the system installed by new cornerbacks coach Donte Williams.
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Lakers’ Danny Green joins campaign to change perception of Black people by breaking the sterotypes we see in advertising and media.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope accepts his place as a Lakers role player; his importance to the NBA champions makes his re-signing imperative.
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The Lakers enter the offseason waiting for Anthony Davis to likely opt out of his contract, while other players are free agents or hold player options.
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Kenley Jansen and the Dodgers were one out away from taking a commanding lead in the World Series. Instead, the unfathomable has happened.
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The Dodgers made a costly error on Brett Phillips’ two-out single in the ninth inning, allowing two runs to score for an 8-7 Rays win that ties the World Series at two games each.
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The Dodgers thought reliever Kenley Jansen was back on track, but he wobbled and Tampa Bay pounced for a wild win in Game 4 of the World Series.
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The Rays have used a quirky four-man outfield against Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, Will Smith and Mookie Betts, but the Dodgers are pretty much ignoring it.
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Receiver Munir McClain, who got money from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, was suspended and his family says they weren’t given an answer as to why.
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Wide receiver and defensive end Arlis Boardingham of Birmingham joins Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom to discuss high school football.
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Special guest Arlis Boardingham of Birmingham High joins Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom to discuss high school football in Southern California.
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With no passing competitions in off season due to the coronavirus, high school quarterbacks enter the winter season with much to prove.
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St. Francis coach Jim Bonds is battling cancer, and it’s time to bring forth the stories, memories, laughs and tears.
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Can a rivalry retain its fervor if the teams meet more often than the local Kiwanis club? The Galaxy and LAFC will find out Sunday in 2020’s fourth El Tráfico.
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Barcelona set to play Real Madrid in “El Clásico” — La Liga’s Super Bowl — and USA’s Sergiño Dest is in the mix for Barcelona.
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Angel City Football Club will be the name of L.A.'s NWSL team. Its group of owner-investors now includes tennis legend Billie Jean King and her partner Ilana Kloss.
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The Galaxy defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday to end their six-game losing streak, but coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto job remains in peril.
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New Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has never shied away from acknowledging Doc Rivers’ mentorship but acknowleges his style is influenced by other coaches as well.
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The Clippers introduced Tyronn Lue as their new coach on Wednesday. Here are 10 things we learned from Lue, owner Steve Ballmer and executive Lawrence Frank.
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The Clippers finalized Tyronn Lue’s five-year contract and officially announced his hiring Tuesday. He will be introduced to the media on Wednesday.
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The Clippers have reached an agreement with Tyronn Lue to be their next coach. Details of a five-year contract are still being finalized.
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A federal grand jury in Texas has indicted former Angels employee Eric Kay on two counts in the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
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A city-commissioned appraisal valued the property at up to $500 million. The sale price was $150 million in cash and another $170 million in credits.
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Angels team President John Carpino and manager Joe Maddon outlined what owner Arte Moreno is seeking in a general manager to succeed the fired Billy Eppler.
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Up to 11,500 tickets will be sold for National League Championship Series and World Series games played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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The NHL has postponed the 2021 editions of its Winter Classic and All-Star Weekend, citing “ongoing uncertainty resulting from the coronavirus.”
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Mike “Doc” Emrick, NBC’s longtime voice of NHL coverage, announced Monday he is retiring from broadcasting after 50 years of covering the sport.
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Quinton Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick by the Kings in the 2020 NHL draft, has signed his rookie contract with the team.
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Shattenkirk will join the Ducks after helping the Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup this season. As expected, the Kings passed on signing anyone.
