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The 36-year-old Lakers star expressed his total disdain Monday night toward the “narrative” that his minutes should be cut or he should take games off.
Chris Weiland, a member of UCLA’s cross country and track and field teams, has been dismissed for using racist, homophobic and sexist language.
Albert Pujols’ wife writes on Instagram this will be his final season, then edits it to say it’s the last year of his 10-year, $240 million Angels deal.
StubHub has listed 20 Dodgers tickets for the April 9 home opener against the Washington Nationals on sale at prices ranging from $1,450 to $9,000.
Vanessa Bryant criticized rapper Meek Mill, calling his reported lyrics referencing the late Kobe Bryant ‘extremely insensitive and disrespectful.’
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Pau Gasol, who won two NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, announced Tuesday he is rejoining FC Barcelona, the team with which he started his career.
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Readers vote Mike Scioscia’s NLCS homer as the 25th greatest moment in Dodgers history.
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14 of the team’s original investor/owners are former women’s national team players, who know what a team needs to succeed.
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The Chargers want to keep free agent tight end Hunter Henry, and he’s interested in staying. But the team would take a significant financial hit.
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Safety John Johnson and linebacker Leonard Floyd had sensational seasons in the Rams’ No. 1 ranked defense, but it’s going to take a lot of cash in order to keep them.
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The Lakers lose in overtime, 127-124, against a 10-17 Washington Wizards team.
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Novak Djokovic won his third straight Australian Open title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-2.
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USC’s disappointing loss to Arizona once again shows how important it is for Andy Enfield to find a way to stop the annual cycle of crashing and burning.
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Naomi Osaka improved to 4-0 in Grand Slam finals, pulling away in what initially was a tight contest to beat Jennifer Brady at the Australian Open.
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Dodgers’ signing of Trevor Bauer could signal a changing of the guard after this season, when Clayton Kershaw, Kenley Jansen and Corey Seager become free agents.
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Paul Annacone aims to help revive U.S. men’s tennis as a new member of the player development staff of the Southern California section of the U.S. Tennis Assn.
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Jennifer Brady knew years ago that Naomi Osaka would be dominant force in the world of tennis. Now she faces Osaka in the Australian Open final.
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UCLA junior gymnast Margzetta Frazier turned in a career-best performance in Friday’s loss at Utah after receiving a call from pop star Janet Jackson.
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Over three decades, the versatile Michael Yamaki has kept Riviera Country Club’s golfing paradise on course.
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Much of the excitement Jeff Gordon experienced during his NASCAR driving career has been replicated in the broadcast booth while covering races.
Lakers and Clippers
The Lakers will waive guard Quinn Cook before his contract becomes guaranteed, a source says. Multiple people call a DeMarcus Cousins return unlikely.
The Lakers looked lost without Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder, giving up a 17-point lead before falling to the Washington Wizards in overtime for their third consecutive loss.
Five takeaways from the Clippers’ 112-108 loss to the Nets on Sunday evening, when Brooklyn’s Bruce Brown was the best supporting player.
Paul George had the hot hand when he was pulled from the game Sunday because of a minutes restriction, and the Clippers fell 112-108 to Brooklyn.
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UCLA and USC
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Following a disappointing loss to Arizona on Saturday, Tahj Eaddy helps lead No. 19 USC to a 72-58 victory over Oregon.
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The Pac-12 announced scheduling adjustments Monday that included UCLA taking on Oregon on March 3.
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After managing to tie the score late in the fourth quarter, the UCLA women’s basketball team struggled to keep Oregon State at bay in 71-64 upset.
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The Ducks jump out to a 3-0 lead early in the second period, but can’t hold back Christian Dvorak and the Arizona Coyotes from rallying in 4-3 loss.
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Dustin Brown scored two goals and Jonathan Quick earned his 54th career shutout as the L.A. Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-0.
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Julio Urías’ father recently got a tattoo celebrating his son’s performance for the Dodgers in the World Series win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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It’s tough for MLB teams to repeat as World Series champions, but the Dodgers want to win another one so they can celebrate it more with fans.
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Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler says he changed his offseason regimen to avoid the slow start he experienced each of the last two years.
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Kevin Carberry, an assistant coach at Stanford the last three seasons, is expected to replace Aaron Kromer as the Rams’ offensive line coach.
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Aaron Kromer, the Rams’ offensive line coach since 2017 and run-game coordinator since 2018, is no longer part of the coach Sean McVay’s staff
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Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will put a new spin on well-tested defense depending upon roster changes.
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Angels superstar Mike Trout is greeted by the same question every spring. His answer: ‘The only way to change that is to get to the playoffs.’
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Seattle Mariners president and CEO Kevin Mather resigns after a video showed him expressing views on some players and team strategy.
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A video showing an interaction between New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and a high school football player garnered a lot of reaction over the weekend.
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The Sparks have re-signed 15-year veteran Seimone Augustus, who contributed 5.9 points while shooting 54.5% from three-point range last season.
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Supt. Austin Beutner announced that LAUSD will allow sports conditioning on campuses starting the week of March 1. Conditioning last took place in November.
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Kevin Mather, Seattle Mariners CEO and team president, has apologized for comments made during a recent online event.
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The Scripps National Spelling Bee, scrapped last year amid the pandemic, will return in a mostly virtual format. Youthful nerves will remain the same.
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California is on the verge of resuming many high school sports if COVID-19 cases continue to decline. That creates questions, and Eric Sondheimer has answers.
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Major League Baseball is slightly deadening the ball this season amid a six-year surge of home runs. Not surprisingly, pitchers and managers welcome the move.
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Julian Araujo, a 19-year-old Galaxy player, uses his soccer fortunes to give back to the people working in the fields of his hometown.
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Chris Weiland, a member of UCLA’s cross country and track and field teams, has been dismissed for using racist, homophobic and sexist language.
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StubHub has listed 20 Dodgers tickets for the April 9 home opener against the Washington Nationals on sale at prices ranging from $1,450 to $9,000.
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The Lakers will waive guard Quinn Cook before his contract becomes guaranteed, a source says. Multiple people call a DeMarcus Cousins return unlikely.
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Vanessa Bryant criticized rapper Meek Mill, calling his reported lyrics referencing the late Kobe Bryant ‘extremely insensitive and disrespectful.’
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UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis is a viral sensation, with a floor routine that tells a deeply personal story: “I know who I am as a woman and a Black woman at that.”
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Sierra Canyon and Paraclete have both lost starting quarterbacks as they try to prepare for what could be a five-game spring football season.
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La Mirada tight end Shaun Grayson shows off his UNLV gear on Friday Night Live with Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom.
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Shaun Grayson of La Mirada High School talks about high school football with Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom.
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Eric Sondheimer answers questions about how California’s updated coronavirus guidelines will impact the return of high school sports in the state.
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High school sports such as football and water polo will be allowed in California starting Feb. 26, with weekly testing in counties in more restrictive tiers.
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Christen Press and Megan Rapinoe each score for the USWNT in a 2-0 victory over Marta and Brazil at the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday.
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Recovered from injury and over retirement fears, Galaxy team captain Jonathan dos Santos is embracing leadership role.
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The Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool highlights soccer matches to watch this weekend.
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Rose Lavelle’s goal in the second half lifted the USWNT to a 1-0 sloppy win over Canada on Thursday in Orlando.
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Vincent Jackson, a standout wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was found dead in a Florida hotel room Monday.
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Mike Pouncey, the veteran center who played a key role in the Chargers’ 12-4 season in 2018, announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.
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Since quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton has left the Chargers after a successful season with Justin Herbert, Shane Day has been given the task of developing the young signal-caller.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year, said he will seek tips from Drew Brees and other veteran quarterbacks.
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The Angels believe that Jared Walsh could be the replacement for Albert Pujols at first base this season.
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After a kitchen accident partially derailed his final season with the Chicago Cubs, pitcher José Quintana is eager to get back on track with the Angels.
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Angels manager Joe Maddon said two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t have his usage regulated, and attention to pitching will take priority over hitting.
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Angels starter Andrew Heaney took a deep dive into advanced pitching analytics this offseason, purchasing a Rapsodo machine that measures just about everything.
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Mikaela Shiffrin became the first American to win six world championship skiing titles with her gold in the combined on Monday.
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It has been 60 years since the entire U.S figure skating team died in a plane crash in Belgium. For those who knew the skaters best, the loss remains vivid.
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The IOC called comments by Tokyo 2020 leader Yoshiro Mori ‘completely inappropriate,’ but he seems determined to stay on the job.
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As much money is at stake, the Summer Olympics in Tokyo have to be canceled, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
