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For Clayton Kershaw, the look of devastation from previous postseasons was replaced by an occasional smile following the Dodgers’ Game 5 win over the Rays, columnist Dylan Hernández writes.
With the opportunity to win their first World Series in 32 years on the line, the Dodgers will start Tony Gonsolin in Game 6 of the World Series.
The Rays credited the baseball gods for their victory over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, but those otherworldly forces deserted them in Game 5.
Munir McClain, the suspended USC wide receiver at the center of a federal probe, held a news conference. ‘I believe that I did everything right,’ he said.
Chargers’ Justin Herbert joined Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow as the only rookie quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns and run for a score in one game.
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Vin Scully, like most other Dodgers followers, watches the World Series from home and wonders what’s taking his favorite team so long to win it.
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Miami assistant Dan Craig, ex-Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson and former Cleveland assistant Larry Drew have committed to join the Clippers as assistants.
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Lisa Baird staged two successful and safe tournaments during a global pandemic within her first months as commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League.
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UCLA has not reported a positive COVID-19 test in its athletic community since Oct. 2, but it needs opponents to ward off the disease as well.
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UCLA lost two games from its basketball schedule after ESPN canceled the Wooden Legacy event at its Wide World of Sports property in Orlando, Fla.
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Spokesman Thom Simmons said the CIF is working with the governor’s office on guidelines to play football.
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After 31 long years, the Dodgers are on the verge of finally putting seemingly countless October failures behind them in exchange for World Series glory.
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The Rays credited the baseball gods for their victory over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, but those otherworldly forces deserted them in Game 5.
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For Clayton Kershaw, the look of devastation from previous postseasons was replaced by an occasional smile following the Dodgers’ Game 5 win over the Rays.
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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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A soft liner by the Rays’ Brett Phillips, who hadn’t had a hit since Sept. 24, set off a chain of events that beat the Dodgers in World Series Game 4.
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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 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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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.
Joc Pederson was nearly traded away by the Dodgers before the season even started, but he’s lived up to his “Joctober” nickname in the World Series.
Max Muncy’s shouting coupled with some quick baseball instincts by Clayton Kershaw prevented the Rays’ Manuel Margot from stealing home in Game 5.
Behind a strong outing from Clayton Kershaw and three relievers, the Dodgers defeated the Rays to take a three-games-to-two lead in the World Series.
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Photos from Game 5 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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The Rams look to get back on the winning track against a five-win Chicago Bears team led by former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles.
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When the Rams take on the Chicago Bears on Monday night, it’ll be a reunion for defensive coordinator Brandon Staley and the Bears’ defense.
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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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Chargers receiver Jalen Guyton has eight receptions for 258 yards and three touchdowns this season. That’s an average of 32.3 yards per catch.
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Beleaguered Chargers kicker Michael Badgley made two of three field goal attempts against Jacksonville but missed an extra point for the second straight week.
UCLA and USC
Chase Artopoeus and Chase Griffin, two redshirt freshmen from Ivy League schools, are battling for UCLA’s No. 2 QB spot behind Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
Suspended USC receiver Munir McClain will hold a news conference to call for his reinstatement after he was questioned for receiving unemployment benefits.
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.
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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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Dodgers defeat the Rays, 4-2, to move one win away from the World Series title
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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a torn left knee ligament during Sunday’s 37-34 win at Cincinnati.
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Michael Klyce, The Times coach of the year in 2018 after guiding Locke to the City Section Division II championship, said Monday he has resigned.
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Dodgers defeat Rays in Game 5 of World Series
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Santa Anita had a meeting with no racing or training fatalities, the first time that has happened in recent memory.
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The Chargers’ defense relinquished a double-digit lead for the third straight game, causing concern for coach Anthony Lynn.
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Despite growing up in Long Beach and playing for UCLA, Patrick Cantlay never played at Sherwood Country Club. He won the Zozo Championship there on Sunday.
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Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 39-29 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.
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Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert set a franchise record at his position with 66 rushing yards during a 39-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He accounted for four touchdowns.
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LAFC moves into fourth place in the Western Conference with a 2-0 victory over a Galaxy team limited to 10 players for most of the match.
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Dodgers catcher Will Smith takes responsibility for missing the ball when he tried to rush a tag on Randy Arozarena in the Rays’ Game 4 World Series win.
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Vin Scully, like most other Dodgers followers, watches the World Series from home and wonders what’s taking his favorite team so long to win it.
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Dodgers catcher Will Smith takes responsibility for missing the ball when he tried to rush a tag on Randy Arozarena in the Rays’ Game 4 World Series win.
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Munir McClain, the suspended USC wide receiver at the center of a federal probe, held a news conference. ‘I believe that I did everything right,’ he said.
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After 31 long years, the Dodgers are on the verge of finally putting seemingly countless October failures behind them in exchange for World Series glory.
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With the opportunity to win their first World Series in 32 years on the line, the Dodgers will start Tony Gonsolin in Game 6 of the World Series.
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State health and safety guidelines need to be updated for high school football to proceed as scheduled in California.
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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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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.
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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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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.
