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A torn ACL derailed JT Daniels’ promising career at USC, but he didn’t let adversity block his rise to the top of a crowded quarterback room at Georgia.
USC’s game against Colorado on Saturday is canceled because Trojans do not have the minimum number of players available in a specific position group.
UCLA linebacker Caleb Johnson has earned a reputation for ruthless efficiency, something he developed during his playing days at Fullerton College.
Rams linebacker Troy Reeder will start Sunday in place of Micah Kiser, who was put on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury at Tampa Bay.
Major League Baseball may decide to recognize the statistics of players from Negro Leagues, which could knock some iconic white players down the lists.
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Joey Bosa admitted that he was disappointed in himself against the New York Jets and feels that he sets the tone for the Chargers defense.
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The Washington Football Team rolled past the Dallas Cowboys 41-16 while the Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions 41-25 on Thanksgiving.
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Recaps and scores of today’s top 25 men’s college basketball teams in action.
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The return of the U.S. women’s team from a long break against the Netherlands highlights the top soccer action from Europe on TV this weekend.
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Fans filed past the coffin of soccer icon Diego Maradona on Thursday, some confronting police who tried to maintain order at Argentina’s presidential mansion.
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Players on the U.S. women’s national team haven’t played together since March, and the team is eager to get back on the pitch for Friday’s match.
Times Voices
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The impulsiveness and childishness that made Diego Maradona wreak havoc on the field also made him the most dominant and joyous player of his generation, perhaps ever, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff has the potential to be among the greatest NFL quarterbacks as he continues to improve his quickness, columnist LZ Granderson writes.
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USC quarterback Kedon Slovis’ performance against Utah won’t stop persistent questions about why his throws don’t have the zip they did last season.
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UCLA falls 38-35 at No. 11 Oregon, but at least the short-handed Bruins knew what they wanted to do and they had the talent to do it under Chip Kelly.
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Chargers’ Joey Bosa talks about his two weeks in concussion protocol. He has no recollection of the play that knocked him out of a game on Nov. 1.
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Time is growing short for the NHL to meet its target of launching the 2020-21 season on Jan. 1, and the list of obstacles is growing longer.
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Eric Stevens knew early on his wife was tough. Now as the former Rams player battles ALS, Amanda Stevens fights for access to experimental treatments.
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The Dodgers should have the payroll wiggle room to add players this offseason and not surpass the competitive balance tax threshold.
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Trent Dilfer, Steve Young, Rich Gannon and Matt Hasselbeck break down what makes Tom Brady arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history.
Aaron Donald hopes to be productive again on the defense when the Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
The Rams head into their Week 12 contest against the 49ers with the trio of Jared Goff, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp spearheading a strong passing attack.
Andrew Whitworth dubs it “the night of rookies” as Jordan Fuller, Van Jefferson and Cam Akers play pivotal roles in Rams’ 27-24 win over the Bucs.
Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Monday.
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The Chargers removed special teams coordinator George Stewart from his role on Wednesday after penalties and blocked punts took their toll.
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Chargers coach Anthony Lynn admits the Jets defense won the trenches and kept his team from establishing any kind of rushing attack.
UCLA and USC
UCLA opened the season flat in a 73-58 loss to San Diego State.
USC freshman Evan Mobley shows skills in his debut that made him top recruit as the Trojans get a 95-87 overtime win over Cal Baptist.
The sophomore quarterback hasn’t played at the level he did in 2019, but his private coach says his arm and mechanics are fine. Besides, the Trojans are 3-0.
The linebacker entered the transfer portal after his family’s relationship with USC and coach Clay Helton soured. His brother, Munir, has yet to enter the portal.
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Lakers and Clippers
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The Clippers’ first moves of free agency became official late Wednesday after the team announced the contracts of forwards Marcus Morris, Patrick Patterson and Serge Ibaka.
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New Lakers center Marc Gasol talks about why he’s a good fit with LeBron James and the Lakers. It’s his defense, passing and high IQ for starters.
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Former Golden State guard Ky Bowman is closing in on a deal to join the Clippers, a person with knowledge of the situation says.
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Dodgers star Justin Turner is a free agent, and the Dodgers are expected to explore other options at third base such as a trade for Nolan Arenado.
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The Dodgers moved outfielder Zach Reks and pitchers Gerardo Carrillo, Andre Jackson and Edwin Uceta to the 40-man roster, shielding them from the Rule 5 draft.
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Mike Bolsinger, who blames the Astros for his inability to find a pitching job, wants to ask Jim Crane about Jeff Luhnow’s lawsuit in a deposition.
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Thanksgiving is traditionally the earliest start of the year for most tracks. And, Del Mar is sticking to that with an 11 a.m. first post.
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Recaps and scores of today’s Pac-12 men’s basketball teams in action.
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Recaps and scores of today’s top 25 men’s college basketball teams in action.
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Freshman Amaya Oliver led the USC women’s basketball team to an 85-55 win over Loyola Marymount in the season opener while UCLA’s game against Cal State Fullerton was postponed.
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USC says a second football player has tested positive for the coronavirus and five others are in quarantine. The game Saturday against Colorado is still scheduled.
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Liam Clark, the brother of former UCLA gymnast Mercedez Sanchez, inspired the team’s childhood cancer awareness meet last season. He died Monday.
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It’s been a team effort for the Rivera family, navigating life after Ron was diagnosed in August with squamous-cell cancer detected in a lymph node.
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High school football players can sign up and upload videos to the Rams’ virtual combine, where they may be viewed by college recruiters.
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A coronavirus outbreak among Baltimore Ravens personnel prompts the NFL to postpone the team’s Thanksgiving night game with the Steelers until Sunday.
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Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for the coronavirus and will not be on the sideline for Saturday’s game against rival Auburn.
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Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup but was tormented by drug abuse and illness in his later years, has died at 60.
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USC’s game against Colorado on Saturday is canceled because Trojans do not have the minimum number of players available in a specific position group.
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A torn ACL derailed JT Daniels’ promising career at USC, but he didn’t let adversity block his rise to the top of a crowded quarterback room at Georgia.
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UCLA opened the season flat in a 73-58 loss to San Diego State.
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Joey Bosa admitted that he was disappointed in himself against the New York Jets and feels that he sets the tone for the Chargers defense.
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Fans filed past the coffin of soccer icon Diego Maradona on Thursday, some confronting police who tried to maintain order at Argentina’s presidential mansion.
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Hall of Fame coach Bill Redell joins Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom to discuss Southern California high school football on Friday Night Live.
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Longtime high school football coach Bill Redell talks turkey with Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom.
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William S. Hart Union High School District makes the decision to cancel nonleague football games.
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Sophomore basketball star JuJu Watkins of Windward receives national attention.
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High school sports for 2020-21 in California remain in limbo during COVID-19 pandemic. Full practices are set to begin Dec. 14 with games soon to follow.
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LAFC loses to Seattle in the playoffs for the second consecutive year after Carlos Vela misses a penalty kick and a goal is disallowed upon review.
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Nashville becomes the first expansion team to win two MLS Cup games after defeating Toronto FC in an upset 1-0.
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Christian Torres is used to exceeding expectations, and the 16-year-old is eager to make his mark with LAFC in the MLS Cup playoffs versus Seattle.
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Goalkeeper Tim Melia stops three penalty kicks to help Sporting Kansas City defeat the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS Cup playoffs.
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The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act will strengthen American law enforcement’s ability to deal with widespread international doping conspiracies has passed the Senate and awaits the president’s signature.
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Coleman, the reigning 100-meter champion at the world championships, was punished for missing a string of random doping tests.
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The coronavirus shutdown left Vincent Zhou wondering what would come next in his career, but the decorated figure skater is motivated for Skate America.
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The LA28 Olympic organizing committee is off to a promising start in its quest to keep cost overruns in check, but many unpredictable challenges await.
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Major League Baseball is quietly reaching out to fans to learn what would make them feel safe at the ballpark amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Angels added top prospects Brandon Marsh and Chris Rodriguez to their 40-man roster to protect them from being taken in the Rule 5 draft.
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New Angels GM Perry Minasian won’t bring a mastery of crisis management or trade-deadline steals, but his resume testifies to his love of baseball and ethics, writes columnist Helene Elliott.
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Perry Minasian was introduced as the Angels’ new general manager, and he will have at least $194 million in payroll to build a playoff contender.
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The Kings and Ducks each released new alternate jerseys Monday as part of the NHL’s leaguewide “Reverse Retro” reveal.
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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.
