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At Canelo Álvarez’s gym in San Diego, he’s worked with trainer Eddy Reynoso to prep for Saturday’s fight against Billy Joe Saunders.
Will NBA prospects give up high school basketball and March Madness to play in Overtime Elite league, which plans to offer annual salary of $100,000?
After several attempts by the MLS to connect with its Mexican and Mexican American fanbase, the latest installment of El Tráfico has incredible potential.
Even before Albert Pujols played in his first major league game, Mark McGwire predicted that the younger slugger would be a Hall of Fame player.
Mookie Betts and Corey Seager have slumped badly at the top of the Dodgers’ lineup, one big reason the team has lost 13 of its last 17 games.
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The significance of Canelo-Saunders might be getting lost in the hype around other gimmicky fights, but the matchup still holds substantial weight.
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Five takeaways from the Clippers’ victory over the Lakers on Thursday night at Staples Center.
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The Dodgers and Lakers, fresh off winning titles, are two of the most highly-valued sports franchises in the world, according to a Forbes estimate.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Thursday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school softball: Thursday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school baseball: Thursday’s results from across the Southland.
Times Voices
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This latest chapter in the Lakers legacy of Anthony Davis will be written about how strongly he can carry a team, but he’s not playing like a giant.
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The significance of Canelo-Saunders might be getting lost in the hype around other gimmicky fights, but the matchup still holds substantial weight.
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The 2020 World Series champion Dodgers have suddenly, and strikingly, lost their way during an early part of the season when they should be cruising.
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Anze Kopitar became the 91st player in NHL history to score 1,000 points. It was fitting that he earned the milestone point on an assist.
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The intriguing possibility of a playoff meeting between the two Los Angeles teams is looming larger, but neither squad is looking ahead.
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Regardless of what LeBron James might say, the Lakers’ chances to repeat as NBA champions are over.
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Of the 23 times opponents have swung at Angels’ Shohei Ohtani’s splitter this season, 17 missed, five ended in foul balls, and one a weak groundball.
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UCLA softball star Maya Brady is proud to be Tom Brady’s niece and inherited her family’s fierce competitive edge, which is helping her make a name for herself with the Bruins.
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David Wagner became a quadriplegic while chasing a frisbee into a deceptive current at Redondo Beach. He discovered wheelchair tennis, and it became his calling.
Lakers and Clippers
Five takeaways from the Lakers’ loss to the Clippers on Thursday night, when they dropped into a tie with the Trail Blazers, who they play Friday.
Lakers forward Anthony Davis didn’t return to Thursday’s game against the Clippers because of back spasms, the team said.
The Clippers host the Lakers in the latest edition of the Hallway Series. What’s on the line Thursday night as Clippers get a boost with the return of Patrick Beverley.
Patrick Beverley returned from a 12-game injury absence and provided energy in limited minutes as the Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors 105-100.
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Follow along as the Dodgers look to put an ugly road trip behind them against the crosstown rival Angels at Angel Stadium.
Episode 3 explores the failed public housing idea that was used as the bait to lure the Dodgers away from Brooklyn in 1958 – leaving large swaths of displaced Angelenos resentful of the Dodgers for occupying the land at Chavez Ravine.
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is just as frustrated as the fans with a team that has lost 13 of its last 17 games.
A 2020 book examines the lives forever changed by the building of Dodger Stadium, which would be brought back into focus with the rise of Fernando Valenzuela.
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The Angels’ bullpen blew it again in the team’s 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday at Angel Stadium.
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Albert Pujols was the best player in baseball when the Angels signed him in 2011, but he couldn’t match his accomplishments from his St. Louis days.
UCLA and USC
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Former USC wide receiver Munir McClain has re-entered the NCAA transfer portal after being questioned in a federal probe looking into unemployment fraud.
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Malcolm Epps is the third Texas transfer to commit to USC since the end of last season, joining running back Keaontay Ingram and safety Xavien Alford.
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Four USC players were drafted Saturday, starting with defensive tackle Jay Tufele by Jacksonville. UCLA’s Demetric Felton was selected by Cleveland.
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Anze Kopitar had an assist to reach 1,000 career points, Gabriel Vilardi scored twice and the Kings eliminated the Arizona Coyotes from playoff contention with a 4-2 win.
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Troy Terry scored the shootout winner in the Ducks’ 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.
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In a surprise move, the Angels designate future Hall of Fame Albert Pujols for assignment.
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At Canelo Álvarez’s gym in San Diego, he’s worked with trainer Eddy Reynoso to prep for Saturday’s fight against Billy Joe Saunders.
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This latest chapter in the Lakers legacy of Anthony Davis will be written about how strongly he can carry a team, but he’s not playing like a giant.
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Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is just as frustrated as the fans with a team that has lost 13 of its last 17 games.
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Even before Albert Pujols played in his first major league game, Mark McGwire predicted that the younger slugger would be a Hall of Fame player.
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The 2020 World Series champion Dodgers have suddenly, and strikingly, lost their way during an early part of the season when they should be cruising.
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The Arcadia Invitational track and field meet is the unofficial state championship for California.
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Enrique Pineda scores two goals in Birmingham’s 2-2 tie with El Camino Real.
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High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Wednesday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school softball: Wednesday’s results from across the Southland.
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High school baseball: Wednesday’s results from across the Southland.
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The Dodgers’ team president discusses the current 4-13 slide.
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Medina Spirit is atop the Preakness rankings.
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Paul George had 24 points as the Clippers blew out the Lakers 118-94 on Thursday at Staples Center.
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Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, has been found dead near the Austin campus.
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Ahead of the Canelo-Saunders fight, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn’t know how to say DAZN. Here’s how the streaming service’s name is pronounced.
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Andrew Heaney takes the mound for the Angels at 6:38 p.m. Thursday in the finale of a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Anaheim.
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Albert Pujols was designated for assignment by the Angels. The future Hall of Famer was in the last season of a 10-year, $240-million contract.
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Grace Luderer, Woodland Hills Louisville star pitcher, is the granddaughter of Vin Scully.
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The Dodgers fall to the Chicago Cubs, 6-5, in extra innings
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The Dodgers lost to the Cubs 6-5 in 11 innings on Wednesday in Chicago.
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The Angels lose to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday at Angel Stadium.
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Brad Smith scored one goal and assisted on another and Raúl Ruidíaz scored twice as the Sounders stymied Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and the Galaxy.
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LAFC’s Corey Baird and the Houston Dynamo’s Tyler Pasher scored within a couple of minutes of each other in a 1-1 tie Saturday in Houston.
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Diego Rossi is expected to play Saturday for LAFC vs. Houston, but Carlos Vela won’t. Will the 2019 Golden Boot winner remain with team beyond 2021?
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The Galaxy add defender Séga Coulibaly to their roster while moving closer to a deal with forward Augustine Williams.
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The Rams succeeded in drafting an offensive playmaker to complement quarterback Matthew Stafford. What other needs did they fulfill in the NFL draft?
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On Day 3 of the NFL draft, the Rams got help on the defensive front with three picks, traded several lower-round picks, and also added receivers, a cornerback and a running back.
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The Rams selected Louisville wide receiver Tutu Atwell in the second round of the NFL draft Friday. They also traded a third-round pick to the 49ers for two fourth-round picks, then added a linebacker.
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Rams general manager Les Snead wouldn’t say if the team tried to trade for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this offseason.
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What we learned from the Chargers’ picks in the NFL draft: Aside from some glowing reviews, the team filled some holes and selected talent over need.
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The Chargers got the big prize they wanted in Round 1 of the NFL draft in Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater. After that, Chargers said it all came easy.
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The Chargers started Day 2 of the NFL draft by picking a potential starter on defense, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. out of Florida State.
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The L.A. Chargers addressed their most pressing roster need in the first round of the NFL draft, drafting Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.
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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.
