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The Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 106-93, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Orlando, Fla., to win the NBA championship on Sunday.
The Lakers’ latest championship team features LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But the biggest star was the memory of Kobe Bryant, columnist Bill Plaschke writes.
Photos from the Lakers’ championship win over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
For Alex Smith’s father, Doug, it was emotional and inspiring to see his son play quarterback Sunday for the first time since his gruesome leg injury.
The Rams defeat the Washington Football Team 30-10 to remain perfect against NFC East teams this season.
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The Lakers won their 17th NBA Championship Friday night. Tell us what you’ll remember most about the 2020 season.
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Game 1 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves will be the first MLB game with a significant number of fans in attendance in 2020.
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Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 30-10 victory over Washington on Sunday.
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The NFL was looking to move the minimum amount of games to accommodate the postponement of Broncos-Patriots. The solution was to essentially redraw the Chargers’ schedule.
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Aaron Donald and the Rams’ defense harassed Alex Smith and Washington, but the veteran quarterback’s return from a career-threatening broken leg wasn’t lost on the Rams.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is carted off the field after sustaining a serious ankle injury against the New York Giants on Sunday.
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The Lakers’ latest championship team features LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But the biggest star was the memory of Kobe Bryant, columnist Bill Plaschke writes.
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The Miami Heat staved off elimination from the NBA Finals on Friday with a 111-108 defeat of the Los Angeles Lakers in another gutty effort led by Jimmy Butler.
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The Lakers squandered a prime opportunity to put away the Miami Heat and secure the NBA title in Game 5. Is an NBA Finals nightmare brewing for Lakers?
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The Dodgers stampeded over the Padres in the National League Division Series, but Kenley Jansen and Joe Kelly haven’t been reliable late in games.
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The Lakers have experienced a lot in a decade since their last NBA title. Is tonight the night they finally win the franchise’s 17th championship?
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Only time will tell if Cody Bellinger’s catch during the Dodgers’ 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS becomes legend, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
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A Corona charter school and athletic training facility seemingly defied Riverside County regulations by hosting a summer camp that drew hundreds of people.
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Here are the answers to how the NFL plans to reschedule games that are being postponed because of the coronavirus.
The Lakers captured their 17th championship in franchise history with a 106-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.
The Lakers’ Danny Green has had to face backlash and negativity on social media as a result of his shooting struggles during the NBA Finals.
The Lakers will get a second shot at winning the NBA title Sunday when they play a Miami team that, according to its coach, has demonstrated it belongs in the Finals.
Duncan Robinson played a vital role in lifting the Miami Heat to a win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers. Who else will be a surprise standout?
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Like the Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves are unbeaten in the playoffs entering the NL Championship Series, but L.A. is better in nearly every category.
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A shaky Kenley Jansen shouldn’t prevent the Dodgers from a World Series title. The 2017 Astros, 2018 Red Sox and 2019 Nationals proved a closer wasn’t required.
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Learning from past playoff failures, the Dodgers strike out less and do more with the bat than hit homers. Star addition Mookie Betts is a catalyst.
Rams safeties John Johnson and Jordan Fuller are looking forward to playing on the field that their idol, Sean Taylor, once patrolled with Washington.
Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is fined $15,625 by the NFL for his role in a postgame altercation with New York Giants receiver Golden Tate last week.
Morgan Fox and Darious Williams are quickly establishing themselves as key components for a Rams team looking to shut down Washington on Sunday.
Rams safety John Johnson is looking forward to playing in Washington this week. Unfortunately, no family or friends will be allowed to attend the game.
Rams’ Jalen Ramsey does not want to talk about the Giants incident with Golden Tate. The two scuffled after the game and had to be separated.
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The Chargers’ off week has been moved from mid-November to Week 6, which begins immediately after their game Monday in New Orleans.
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Now that he’s the unquestioned starter at quarterback for the Chargers, Justin Herbert thinks he’ll play at a higher level. The Chargers play in New Orleans on Monday.
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The defense had been one of the high points of the Chargers’ season before Tom Brady led the Buccaneers on a scoring spree in Week 4.
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Chargers’ Anthony Lynn said Tyrod Taylor would not lose his starting quarterback spot to injury, but Thursday the coach named rookie Justin Herbert the starter.
UCLA and USC
Plenty of new players will be expected to play a big role in UCLA’s linebacker corps this season. Are they up to the challenge?
Chip Kelly knows UCLA’s success weighs heavily upon the defense improving significantly this season. What changes have the Bruins made to address the issue?
USC opens training camp ready after the coronavirus shutdown eager to address depth issues at offensive line and linebacker after injuries to key players.
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson believes a month of practice before the Bruins’ opener against Colorado gives them plenty of time to be ready.
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Dodgers rout the Padres, 12-3, to sweep the NLDS and advance to the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.
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The Lakers’ latest championship team features LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But the biggest star was the memory of Kobe Bryant, columnist Bill Plaschke writes.
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The Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 106-93, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Orlando, Fla., to win the NBA championship.
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The Lakers’ Danny Green has had to face backlash and negativity on social media as a result of his shooting struggles during the NBA Finals.
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The Lakers won their 17th NBA Championship Friday night. Tell us what you’ll remember most about the 2020 season.
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The Los Angeles Lakers play the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Here is what you need to know about the game time and how to watch on TV.
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Following in the tradition of Lucas Giolito, Max Fried and Jack Flaherty, Harvard-Westlake has two more pitchers to watch.
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CIF executive director Ron Nocetti said state must provide way to play high school sports.
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Valencia coach Larry Muir joins Times preps columnist Eric Sondheimer and local sports broadcaster Randy Rosenbloom to discuss high school football.
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Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom talk about Southern California high school football with Valencia coach Larry Muir.
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A 50-meter Myrtha pool gives Crespi aquatic teams a boost. The Robinson Family Aquatics Center also will be used for athletes’ rehabilitation and conditioning.
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The Galaxy’s game at Colorado on Saturday has been postponed after a player on the Rapids tested positive for COVID-19.
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What soccer to watch on television. With Europe’s major leagues pausing for the FIFA international break, the focus in club soccer will change to the women’s game.
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The Portland Timbers rout the Galaxy 6-3 on Wednesday in Carson.
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Teenage goalkeeper Aaron Cervantes of Chino Hills is on his way to Rangers of the Scottish Premier League on a transfer from Orange County Soccer Club of the second-tier USL Championship.
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Lawrence Frank gets 10 of 29 first-place votes from his peers for NBA executive of the year after a season when the Clippers made numerous bold moves.
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Within hours of agreeing to exit as coach of the Clippers, Doc Rivers had teams wanting to meet immediately. The 76ers won because of star power and title hopes.
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Doc Rivers, who left the Clippers earlier this week after their disappointing exit in the playoffs, has agreed to coach the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Doc Rivers’ success can be measured by his influence outside of the locker room and in the real world, but he failed to win the big games when needed, columnist Helene Elliott writes.
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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 council votes 5-2 to sell the stadium and surrounding land to Angels owner Arte Moreno in a deal designed to keep the team in town through 2050.
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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.
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The Kings added nine players in the draft and traded for a former lottery pick, moves they hope continue their rebuild into a postseason contender.
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Quinton Byfield, who became the NHL’s highest-drafted Black player when the Kings selected him second overall, saw few players like himself growing up.
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Canadian center Quinton Byfield, considered one of the top prospects in this year’s NHL draft class, was selected No. 2 overall by the Kings on Tuesday.
