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While Domata Peko waited to see what would happen next with his NFL career, he joined Calabasas High as an assistant coach, Sam Farmer writes. Then, on Nov. 12, he signed with Ravens.
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will see Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on the court for the first time since he couldn’t get past the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals in May.
Honing the skills that made her a Women’s World Cup standout for Canada, Jessie Fleming has become an indispensable part of UCLA’s NCAA title push.
Edmonton Oilers’ star Connor McDavid has a special burden as the best player in the NHL trying to get his team to playoff glory, much like Mike Trout.
Fifty million dollars. That’s the site fee that landed the Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua title fight for Saudi Arabia, which has a history of human rights violations.
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USC and Pepperdine secure victories in the quarterfinals of the men’s NCAA water polo championships in Stockton. The Trojans play No. 1 Stanford on Saturday.
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College football Week 15 picks: Utah will state its case for a College Football Playoff spot with a victory over Oregon in the Pac-12 title game.
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Matt Moore hadn’t really thought about playing in the NFL again until Chiefs coach Andy Reid called him out of the blue after backup quarterback Chad Henne got hurt.
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Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley says better tackling and tighter pass coverage is needed so third and short turns into three and out.
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By retaining Clay Helton as football coach, USC President Carol L. Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn demonstrate they’re fine with mediocrity.
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By retaining Clay Helton as football coach, USC President Carol L. Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn demonstrate they’re fine with mediocrity.
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USC’s new athletic director Mike Bohn should have fired football coach Clay Helton. Instead, Bohn compounded the mistakes of Pat Haden and Lynn Swann.
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While Domata Peko waited to see what would happen next with his NFL career, he joined Calabasas High as an assistant coach. Then, on Nov. 12, he signed with Ravens.
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The Rams desperately need Jared Goff to perform like a franchise quarterback they are paying him to be.
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Instead of making a move to inspire the USC fanbase, athletic director Mike Bohn has opted to keep the football program mired in mediocrity.
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The Clippers were resourceful in their win over the Portland Trail Blazers, but their victory was even more impressive considering they’re still maturing.
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Rams and Chargers
Rams coach Sean McVay plans to utilize the same offensive strategy on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Chargers have a turnover ratio befitting a team in the midst of a disappointing 4-8 season that began with playoff expectations.
Rams must find a way to contain scrambling Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson if they hope to win their key NFC West game Sunday.
Melvin Gordon’s contract situation with the Chargers is murky heading into the final stretch of the regular season, but the running back hopes to stay in L.A.
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Former Spectrum SportsNet reporter Kelli Tennant files to have her lawsuit against Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton dismissed, four months after an NBA inquiry found insufficient evidence to support her claims.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has pushed through dark times and emerged better for it. With LeBron James go-to guy, Caldwell-Pope has learned to just play basketball again.
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The Lakers handled the Jazz on Wednesday in Utah as they added to their season-long run of dominant performances.
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Landry Shamet and Rodney McGruder are traveling with the Clippers on their six-game road trip with the intent of getting back on the court at some point.
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Montrezl Harrell scored 26 points, Paul George added 25 and the Clippers pulled away in the second half to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-97.
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Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony was named the NBA Western Conference player of the week after signing with Portland on Nov. 19 following a year-long exodus from the league.
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Clay Helton will return at the football coach for the USC Trojans.
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Los Alamitos will conduct what is essentially the last race meeting of the year-long California thoroughbred season when its seven-day meeting starts Friday.
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Soccer on TV this weekend: Bayern Munich faces an early-season test against Borussia Mönchengladbach; Manchester City and Manchester United face off in Premier League.
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Sports bettors in Las Vegas have been backing the Rams against the Seattle Seahawks. An opening line of Seattle -2.5 had dropped to pick-’em by late Wednesday.
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David Tuley offers some sports gambling tips going into Week 14 of the NFL season.
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The Galaxy will open the 2020 MLS season in Houston against the Dynamo on Feb. 29; LAFC hosts David Beckham’s Miami expansion team the next day.
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Armstead, St. Francis’ Bryson Reeves, Cathedral’s Nick Veloz honored as top players in Angelus League
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The San Francisco 49ers have suspended radio analyst Tim Ryan for one game for suggesting Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson gets an advantage from his “dark skin.”
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The Angels have reached a deal to keep the team in Anaheim through 2050 following the purchase of the stadium and surrounding parking lots for $325 million. So what happens next?
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The Kings had trouble keeping up with the Capitals and lost for the sixth time in their last 10 games.
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Sophomore scores 23 points in 72-54 victory over Santa Clarita before 1,550 at CSUN
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By retaining Clay Helton as football coach, USC President Carol L. Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn demonstrate they’re fine with mediocrity.
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Here are the teams most likely to hire Ron Rivera as their coach. Also, who is most likely to become the next coach of the Carolina Panthers?
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Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will see Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on the court for the first time since he couldn’t get past the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals in May.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has pushed through dark times and emerged better for it. With LeBron James go-to guy, Caldwell-Pope has learned to just play basketball again.
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USC’s new athletic director Mike Bohn should have fired football coach Clay Helton. Instead, Bohn compounded the mistakes of Pat Haden and Lynn Swann.
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Column on Birmingham sophomore WR-DE Arlis Boardingham.
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Sierra Canyon cruises in home opener over Granada Hills; King-Drew defeats El Camino Real
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CIF state Division 1-AA bowl game is set for Friday at Helix
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Dinwiddie makes seven threes in 99-58 win over Sylmar at Maranatha tournament
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Baseball
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The Angels acquired starting pitcher Dylan Bundy from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for four players from their minor league system.
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The Dodgers and the Angels have both met with star free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole as they explore options to improve their roster coming off another disappointing finish.
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The Angels-Anaheim deal keeps the team in town through 2050. A company affiliated with Angels owner Arte Moreno will buy the stadium and surrounding parking lots for $325 million.
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As the Angels and the city of Anaheim discuss how the team might turn the land surrounding Angel Stadium into an entertainment destination, the public will find out on Wednesday.
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Kings President Luc Robitaille knows it’s a mistake to compete with the Lakers and the Dodgers for fans, but he remains focused on making contact with his team’s supporters.
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Kings coach Todd McLellan says “the line between right and wrong is pretty clear” when it comes to what’s acceptable behavior for coaches toward players.
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Derek Grant scores two goals and goalie Ryan Miller makes 34 saves in the Ducks’ 4-2 victory over the rival Kings at Honda Center.
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Joakim Ryan and Nikolai Prokhorkin each scored and the Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
USC & UCLA
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Mike Bohn’s decision to retain Clay Helton was fully backed by USC President Carol L. Folt.
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While Prince Ali’s shinning moment might have come against Kentucky as he helped UCLA topple the No. 1 Wildcats in 2015, he’s focused on how he can help the Bruins win now.
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USC fans sure are a vocal bunch. Here’s a collection of some of the best tweets and letters sent to the sports editor.
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After a tumultuous offseason surrounding ex-coach Jovan Vavic, new USC men’s water polo coach Marko Pintaric has the Trojans on the verge of a 15th consecutive appearance in the NCAA title game.
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The logical next step for Mexican star Javier Hernandez might just be joining the MLS, specifically the Galaxy.
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Former U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann returns to the sidelines Saturday in Berlin while Marseille and Barcelona face big games.
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Unai Emery was fired by Arsenal after succeeding Arsene Wenger as manager of the Premier League club.
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The reaction of Malmo fans to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, their team’s greatest player, becoming a part-owner of Stockholm-based Hammarby has been vicious and relentless.
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