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The Rams proved they’re contenders for the NFC West title by slowing down one of the NFL’s top offenses in a 23-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
The Justin Herbert vs. Tua Tagovailoa duel never materializes, but special-teams miscues cost the Chargers in a 29-21 loss at Miami as a sour streak continues.
After a whirlwind week and a late schedule change, UCLA makes a strong showing on offense behind Dorian Thompson-Robinson to defeat California 34-10.
After tying the Masters scoring record through 54 holes, Dustin Johnson earned his maiden win at Augusta after becoming the first to finish at 20 under.
The Lakers are close to finalizing a deal to trade guard Danny Green and the No. 28 overall draft pick for Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schröder.
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IOC President Thomas Bach says participants and fans at next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics are likely to face COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
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Offensive wiz Sean McVay was supposed to take the Rams offense to new places with Jared Goff, but expectations haven’t been in touch with reality.
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Positive coronavirus tests among players on Utah’s roster forced it to cancel its game Saturday, but Clay Helton is hopeful USC will play the Utes.
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The Chargers’ miscues on special teams, including a punt that was blocked, did nothing to help their chances in Sunday’s 29-21 loss to the Dolphins.
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A lot of matters have gone wrong for the Chargers in this strange year, so seems coach Anthony Lynn should get a chance to right this sinking ship.
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Darious Williams got plenty of air time and out-shined Jalen Ramsey with his two interceptions in the Rams’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
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A lot of matters have gone wrong for the Chargers in this strange year, so seems coach Anthony Lynn should get a chance to right this sinking ship.
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Offensive wiz Sean McVay was supposed to take the Rams offense to new places with Jared Goff, but expectations haven’t been in touch with reality.
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Last week brought fresh rumors of a DeMar DeRozan trade to the Lakers. Whatever the analytics might say, it’s time to bring the Compton kid home.
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USC was fortunate to beat Arizona, but at least the Trojans are playing and coach Clay Helton is keeping things in perspective during the pandemic.
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Kim Ng is the Miami Marlins’ general manager, making the longtime baseball executive the first woman and first Asian American to hold the position in MLB.
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Mookie Betts did not win this year’s MVP, but his leading the Dodgers to their first World Series title in 32 years shows he deserved it, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
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A massive celebration after the Notre Dame-Clemson game was a potential super-spreader event, but experts say it could shed light on the coronavirus.
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As Larry Scott approaches the end of his contract, some see the Pac-12 commissioner as a leader who has struggled to build meaningful relationships.
Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 23-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Breaking down the key matchups for Sunday’s game between the Rams and the visiting Seattle Seahawks.
The roles have switched, the Seahawks riding their offense and the Rams relying on defense, but the matchup is still key to supremacy in the NFC West.
Seattle second-year wide receiver DK Metcalf keeps improving, so Rams are happy to have star cornerback Jalen Ramsey on their side to cover matters.
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Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 29-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
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Breaking down the key matchups for Sunday’s game between the Chargers and the host Miami Dolphins.
UCLA and USC
Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrated his birthday weekend with a vintage performance in UCLA’s 34-10 victory over California.
Despite having little time to prepare for California’s offense under new coordinator Bill Musgrave, UCLA leans on lessons learned last week to win.
Kedon Slovis passed for 325 yards and led USC to another comeback victory, but he admits he wasn’t at his best and vows to fix his throwing mechanics.
USC flirted with disaster for a second consecutive week before earning a comeback victory, this time prevailing 34-30 in the last minute at Arizona.
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Former Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda has been admitted to the hospital, the team announced Sunday. The 93-year-old is in intensive care.
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The Dodgers plucked Jake McGee off the MLB scrap pile and his fastball, and career, came to life. Now a free agent, the future is unclear.
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Alex Wood’s return to the Dodgers was not as triumphant as he had hoped — until that final appearance in Game 6 of the World Series against the Rays.
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Staples Center won’t have any fans for Lakers and Clippers games in the upcoming 2020-2021 regular season until further notice.
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Kobe Bryant was a much-hyped teenager when he made his Lakers debut Nov. 3, 1996. He missed the only shot he took but would soon become a Lakers legend.
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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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USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter saw positives from the team’s scoreless draw vs. Wales, but he wants to see more shots and some scoring vs. Panama on Monday.
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Kyler Murray connects with DeAndre Hopkins on a 43-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass in the final seconds of the Cardinals’ 32-30 win over the Bills.
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James L. (Jim) Perzik, the longtime legal counsel of Dr. Jerry Buss and the Lakers, died on Wednesday from complications of COVID 19. He was 91.
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Tiger Woods finishes with a 10 on the par-three 12th hole at Augusta National during the final round of the Masters on Sunday.
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Chino Hills’ LaMelo Ball and Onyeka Okongwu are expected to be lottery picks during the NBA draft on Wednesday.
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins the Turkish Grand Prix to claim his seventh Formula One drivers championship, tying Michael Schumacher’s record.
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Herminia Hall passes on her football knowledge to Fullerton players as their new tight ends coach.
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Our Kentucky correspondent argues for why Swiss Skydiver should win Horse of the Year.
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Dustin Johnson fired a seven-under-par 65 on Saturday for a four-stroke lead going into the final round of the Masters, where he’ll try to slam the door Sunday.
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Golf players and officials hope that allowing fans to bet on player performances and tournaments, like the Masters, will help drive engagement.
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The Lakers are close to finalizing a deal to trade guard Danny Green and the No. 28 overall draft pick for Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schröder.
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Former Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda has been admitted to the hospital, the team announced Sunday. The 93-year-old is in intensive care.
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Last week brought fresh rumors of a DeMar DeRozan trade to the Lakers. Whatever the analytics might say, it’s time to bring the Compton kid home.
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The Rams proved they’re contenders for the NFC West title by slowing down one of the NFL’s top offenses in a 23-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
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Chino Hills’ LaMelo Ball and Onyeka Okongwu are expected to be lottery picks during the NBA draft on Wednesday.
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Dorsey quarterback Josh Coleman is this week’s guest as Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom discuss Southern California high school football.
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Dorsey quarterback Josh Coleman joins Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom to discuss high school football in Southern California.
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Entering the ninth month of COVID-19 restrictions, Chris Giron continues to prepare for the day when he and his teammates can play football again.
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Lots celebrations around Southern California on early signing day for high school seniors
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Six-foot-five girls’ basketball standout Clarice Akunwafo will sign with the Trojans on early signing day.
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Despite drawing a scoreless tie with Wales, the USMNT offered a glimpse of a bright future and probably present too.
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The Manchester derby on Saturday will match national team stars Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle of Manchester City against Christen Press and Tobin Heath of league-leading Manchester United.
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Galaxy front office says team needs a complete overhaul of the club’s culture and a return to the philosophies that saw them win three MLS Cups in four seasons under Bruce Arena.
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The U.S. men’s national soccer team features 22 players, including Christian Pulisic, from top European clubs.
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The Clippers might use one of their best resources, cash, to move up in the draft and acquire a point guard. They have interviewed three West Coast players.
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Former NBA star Chauncey Billups will join longtime friend Tyronn Lue on the Clippers’ coaching staff in a first-time collaboration between the two.
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Former NBA standout Chauncey Billups is finalizing a contract to join Tyronn Lue’s Clippers coaching staff, which also will include Larry Drew.
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Rex Kalamian, a Clippers assistant for the past two seasons, is joining Sacramento as an assistant on coach Luke Walton’s bench.
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The trial of former Angels employee Eric Kay in connection with pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death is delayed until next year.
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Perry Minasian, the man named as the new general manager of the Angels, may not be the baseball operations leader fans expected, but here’s why the Angels made the hire.
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The Angels on Thursday chose Perry Minasian, a baseball executive with more than 30 years in the sport, as their new general manager.
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The Angels’ search for a general manager is down to two candidates and the team could name a new lead baseball operations executive by Thursday, said a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to comment publicly.
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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.
