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USC’s new president says whoever is in charge of the football team will have “impeccable integrity.” If Clay Helton is let go, how will the Trojans operate with the president’s credo?
The Kings knock off the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 behind a dynamic offensive effort a year after coach Todd McLellan was fired as Edmonton coach.
UCLA cannot deflect Hofstra in a 88-78 loss which is the first loss under new Bruins coack Mick Cronin.
The goggles that Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma wore to protect his eye abrasion while taking extra shots after practice will become part of his gear.
Rams receiver Brandin Cooks, who suffered two concussions this season and four in the last 21 months, said he never considered stepping away from football.
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Justin Flowe is the top linebacker recruit in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, and many believe he is the best Southern California linebacker prospect in more than a decade.
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The Texans grabbed the lead in the AFC South with a victory over the Colts on Thursday night in Houston.
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The Ducks couldn’t protect a 4-0 lead over the Panthers and were left stunned in Sunrise, Fla. on Thursday night.
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When USC and UCLA play at the Coliseum on Saturday, there won’t be many NFL scouts there to observe the draft-eligible players for both teams.
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The game of the week in college football is No. 8 Penn State trying to hand No. 2 Ohio State its first loss. But it’s not the only game worth watching in Week 13.
Times Voices
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Seeing Paul George and Kawhi Leonard play together was a thrill. But to beat the Celtics, the Clippers needed Patrick Beverley to be at his absolute Patrick Beverley-est.
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Eric Weddle calls the Rams’ equipment managers the “heartbeat” of the team. Sam Farmer provides a look at how the Rams’ equipment staff prepares for a game.
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No NBA subject is too taboo for Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on the video podcast “All the Smoke,” including Jackson’s role in “Malice at the Palace.”
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Imagine what Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will look like on the court together after they become accustomed to playing with each other and their Clippers teammates.
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The Paradise High football team’s title aspirations are in jeopardy after players are suspended by the CIF for running onto the field during a scuffle.
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American football won’t overtake soccer as Mexico’s most popular pastime, but it’s a part of the culture. And people here wear Chargers jerseys.
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Rams and Chargers
Rams’ Eric Weddle has such great ties to Ravens that safety would not think of divulging trade secrets as his new team prepares for “Monday Night Football.”
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says he’s “evaluating everything” amid the team’s 4-7 season, but stresses that Philip Rivers remains the starting quarterback.
Rams’ revamped offensive line was regarded as a potential weak link, an inexperienced group facing dire straits. Instead, it handled the Bears’ front with aplomb.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters says his first game against a Rams team that traded him away last month won’t serve as a source of extra motivation.
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The Lakers’ stellar defense has played a big role in the team’s hot start, but they showcased their explosiveness on offense against the Thunder on Tuesday.
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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is expected to play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite sustaining an eye abrasion in Tuesday’s win.
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Rob Gronkowski, Venus Williams and James Corden dance with the Laker Girls during halftime at Staples Center. How’d they do?
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If the Clippers’ win Wednesday over Boston represented something of a floor in the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard union, it led others to wonder about a ceiling.
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It’s been a long road, but the Clippers finally got both their stars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George together on the court in a scrappy victory over the Celtics in overtime.
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For the first time, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are expected to be on the court together for the Clippers tonight against the Boston Celtics.
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Lou Williams scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Clippers.
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College football Week 13 picks: USC won’t be surprised by UCLA like the Trojans were a season ago at the Rose Bowl. In the game of the day, take Ohio State over Penn State.
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In a move designed to answer Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for change, the California Horse Racing Board announced on Thursday a series of proposals in an effort to improve safety and public perception.
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Wataru “Wat” Misaka, the first player of Japanese descent to play in the league that was the predecessor to the NBA, has died.
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Court hearing is postponed as ineligible player tries to reverse Southern Section ruling.
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Six leading ticket and event companies were asked to provide documents explaining how customers can have a fair chance to buy tickets at face value.
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The student newspapers at UCLA and USC are collaborating on an all-football preview issue ahead of the game between the Bruins and Trojans on Saturday.
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Many bets are at stake with the UCLA-USC showdown, including preseason over/under bets made on each team’s “Regular Season Win” total.
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If he beats Luis Ortiz on Saturday, Deontay Wilder should get a Tyson Fury rematch and an eventual meeting with the Anthony Johsua-Andy Ruiz winner.
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“I definitely want to entertain it, but I want to be good at it,” Carli Lloyd says of kicking for an NFL team.
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Gambling tips going into Week 12 of the NFL season include taking the Rams against the favored Ravens and their MVP-candidate quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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The goggles that Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma wore to protect his eye abrasion while taking extra shots after practice will become part of his gear.
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USC’s new president says whoever is in charge of the football team will have “impeccable integrity.” If Clay Helton is let go, how will the Trojans operate with the president’s credo?
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No NBA subject is too taboo for Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on the video podcast “All the Smoke,” including Jackson’s role in “Malice at the Palace.”
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UCLA cannot deflect Hofstra in a 88-78 loss which is the first loss under new Bruins coack Mick Cronin.
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Rob Gronkowski, Venus Williams and James Corden dance with the Laker Girls during halftime at Staples Center. How’d they do?
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A look at two of the top high school football playoff games in the Southland on Friday: St. John Bosco vs. Corona Centennial and Birmingham vs. San Pedro.
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Southern Section cross-country finals will be at Riverside City, and City Section finals at Pierce College.
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It’s USC vs. UCLA on Saturday, which means Southern California high school football coaches have plenty to say about the rivalry game.
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Charging call on Washington Prep with 1.3 seconds left prevents Generals from beating Taft
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Eric Sondheimer tells the story of a loyal senior who stuck it out and now has the Pilots in the City Section Open Division semifinals.
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Baseball
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The Dodgers added three prospects to 40-man roster and the Angels added two to theirs, thereby ensuring the players can’t be taken in next month’s Rule 5 draft.
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The Angels face a Dec. 31 deadline to opt out of its stadium lease or remain bound to it through 2029, but one councilman suggested the deadline might not be that firm.
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Kenley Jansen doesn’t believe Astros’ sign-stealing cost the Dodgers the 2017 World Series, but he agrees with Rob Manfred: Cheaters must be severely punished.
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Players on the team say they stole signs the year they won the World Series.
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The Kings are grooming what they hope is part of their future roster in the American Hockey League. They’re avoiding the temptation of rushing prospects to the NHL.
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The Kings fail to score on a couple of power play opportunities in a 3-0 loss to the Arizona Coyotes that ends their three-game winning streak.
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Washington’s Garnet Hathaway is ejected for spitting during a heated brawl in the Ducks’ 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
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Derek Grant notched his first career hat trick and Ryan Getzlaf added a goal and an assist in the Ducks’ 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
USC & UCLA
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USC’s John Houston has been a stalwart on defense while Christian Rector has endured a much more frustrating year heading into showdown with UCLA.
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For UCLA’s players, the university’s longstanding rivalry with USC offers a game that “kids dream about.” Chip Kelly knows exactly what that means.
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UCLA is 4-0 on the season, but their assist-to-turnover ratio is bothering coach Mick Cronin.
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Chad Morton’s guarantee of a USC victory against UCLA in 1999 came true after his remarkable performance ended the Bruins’ eight-game winning streak in the rivalry.
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Soccer games to watch on Saturday.
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Banc of California Stadium in L.A. will host the 2020 Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
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Major League Soccer is bringing its annual mid-summer all-star game to Los Angeles next season, when the league’s top players will be matched against a team of all-stars from Mexico’s Liga MX.
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John Herdman can’t take all the credit for soccer’s growing popularity among children in Canada, but if his national team qualifies for the World Cup, maybe he should.
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