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The Dodgers’ World Series win has been marred by Justin Turner’s act of selfishness and disappointment, writes columnist Bill Plaschke.
MLB says Justin Turner ‘emphatically refused to comply’ with league security when he returned to the field after testing positive for the coronavirus.
An unnamed Chargers player who tested positive for COVID-19 is self-quarantining and will remain away from the team during contract tracing.
The Angels, seeking a new general manager, say goodbye to Tony La Russa, special advisor to the old GM, who was named manager of the Chicago White Sox.
Seven players on the Dodgers officially became free agents Wednesday. Here’s a breakdown of what those players accomplished this season.
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The Arizona Coyotes have renounced their rights to their top 2020 draft pick Mitchell Miller after learning more about his bullying of a Black classmate four years ago.
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College athletes will soon be able to capitalize on their name, image and likeness. In an attempt to get a jump on the competition, USC has created an in-house studio.
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Galaxy fires coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto
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LA84 Foundation supports youth sports in Southern California
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An adjusted Pac-12 basketball schedule was announced Thursday, with two USC games affected.
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Already a crucial figure in ending one long World Series drought, Dave Roberts and his steady cool exorcised the Dodgers’ demons — and some of his own.
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The Dodgers’ World Series win has been marred by Justin Turner’s act of selfishness and disappointment, writes columnist Bill Plaschke.
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MLB avoided a full-blown debacle when the World Series ended in six games. The positive coronavirus test for the Dodgers’ Justin Turner could have delayed a Game 7.
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Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash’s modern-baseball by-the-book decision to remove Black Snell in the sixth inning led to a Dodgers rally and then a title.
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A drought is over, the heavens have opened, and all over Los Angeles it’s raining blue. The Dodgers are World Series champions for the first time since 1988.
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Dodgers right-handed hitters Mookie Betts and Justin Turner are key to delivering a World Series title to a generation of fans who haven’t experienced one.
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As the centerpiece of a department facing a growing deficit, UCLA football has gorged itself on food spending that has no rival nationwide.
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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.
The coronavirus outbreak might prevent Dodgers fans from buying World Series championship merchandise in-person, but there’s plenty of demand online.
Who did Justin Turner interact with on the field after the World Series? The Dodgers infielder appeared, at some points, unconcerned about possibly spreading the virus.
Dodgers fans in Los Angeles and Texas celebrate the team’s first World Series title in 32 years following their triumph over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Dodgers’ World Series win sparked a lengthy on-field celebration. Justin Turner eventually joined his teammates, despite his positive coronavirus test.
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Complete coverage of the Lakers’ championship victory over the Miami Heat.
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After the Dodgers clinched Los Angeles’ second championship in 16 days, the Rams hear it from their local peers that it’s their turn to win it all.
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Rookie kicker Samuel Sloman is released by the Rams after having another field goal blocked Monday night. The team signed veteran kicker Kai Forbath last week.
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Rams punter Johnny Hekker dropped five punts deep in Chicago Bears territory, becoming a defensive weapon in a 24-10 victory Monday night.
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Former NFL quarterback standout Rich Gannon sees the physical abilities of Chargers’ Justin Herbert, but believes the rookie’s ability to think quickly is a difference-maker.
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Injuries afford opportunities for Chargers’ undrafted receivers Jalen Guyton and Tyron Johnson, and the speedsters are making the most of them.
UCLA and USC
UCLA defensive lineman Steven Mason has been suspended indefinitely after his arrest earlier this month on suspicion of felony domestic violence and child endangerment.
Shea Pitts won’t match his father when it comes to bowl bling, but the UCLA linebacker wants the Bruins to bring back a winning tradition.
In 2019, USC tight ends had 15 receptions — or just 4% of the Trojans’ total catches. New tight ends coach John David Baker hopes to change that.
Whatever confusion there is about Brian Norwood’s position, his goal is to help one of the nation’s worst passing defense units at UCLA.
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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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Major League Baseball in a statement said Justin Turner refused to adhere to rules when he returned to the field to celebrate the Dodgers winning the World Series
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Friday’s USL League One championship game was canceled after multiple individuals involved with the one of the teams tested positive for COVID-19.
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Are Spain’s top franchises, Real Madrid and Barcelona, undergoing a transformation or is this just a poor stretch for La Liga’s elite franchises?
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Health officials have warned that large gatherings celebrating the Dodgers’ and Lakers’ championship seasons are fueling a surge in coronavirus cases.
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LAFC secured a playoff birth with a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo coupled with a Galaxy loss to the Portland Timbers earlier.
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The Portland Timbers clinched a spot in the playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night.
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Los Alamitos had its 28th racing or fatality since the season started on Dec. 27 when quarter horse Hit It Up died on Wednesday morning.
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Kyle Busch won for the first time in 2020 to extend a 16-season streak when he won the NASCAR playoff race at Texas.
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The Dodgers’ World Series win has been marred by Justin Turner’s act of selfishness and disappointment, writes columnist Bill Plaschke.
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Seven players on the Dodgers officially became free agents Wednesday. Here’s a breakdown of what those players accomplished this season.
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College athletes will soon be able to capitalize on their name, image and likeness. In an attempt to get a jump on the competition, USC has created an in-house studio.
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MLB says Justin Turner ‘emphatically refused to comply’ with league security when he returned to the field after testing positive for the coronavirus.
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Who did Justin Turner interact with on the field after the World Series? The Dodgers infielder appeared, at some points, unconcerned about possibly spreading the virus.
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Jim Bonds, St. Francis football coach since 2000 and former UCLA quarterback, died of cancer Wednesday morning at 51.
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City Section football coaches are given an update from LAUSD’s Trent Cornelius on Monday about conditioning at school facilities
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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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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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State health and safety guidelines need to be updated for high school football to proceed as scheduled in California.
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Lisa Baird staged two successful and safe tournaments during a pandemic within her first months as commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League.
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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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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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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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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.
