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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Here's a how-to guide for attending a game at Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium is opening up to fans for the first time in two years. Here's how to attend a game with new protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Saturday, March 6, 2021
Nicolas Batum's story of redemption aligns with that of the Clippers

Nciolas Batum was deemed dispensable by Charlotte after his career-worst 12th season in the NBA. He was drawn to the Clippers because of their similar arc.

Monday, November 23, 2020
Can Rams quarterback Jared Goff win big games like Tom Brady? The jury is still out

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.

Rams defensive coordinator eager to scheme against Tom Brady

Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is looking forward to the challenge of trying to stop Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.

Rams vs. Buccaneers matchups: Will defense keep Tom Brady in check?

Coming off their big divisional win against the Seattle Seahawks, the Rams look to keep up their winning ways against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
How the Lakers won the franchise's 17th NBA title

A timeline of how the Lakers reached the NBA Finals and then won the franchise's NBA-record-tying 17th title.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Young arms will be key for Padres in NLDS against Dodgers

Whether Mike Clevinger throws another pitch for the San Diego Padres this postseason is open to question but the Padres' bullpen will get heavy use against the Dodgers.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
10 photos that give you a look at SoFi Stadium

Photos of SoFi Stadium show the indoor-outdoor stadium in Inglewood that is the new home of the Rams and Chargers.

Thursday, August 6, 2020
Kenley Jansen considers himself 'a complete pitcher' after adjusting to velocity drop

With Blake Treinen throwing 98 mph, Kenley Jansen’s status as the Dodgers’ closer depends on his ability to adapt, columnist Dylan Hernández writes.

Dodgers prospect Connor Joe eager to resume career after beating cancer

Dodgers minor leaguer Connor Joe beat testicular cancer this summer after learning he had the disease during spring training.

Sunday, July 26, 2020
WNBA roundup: Sky go on late run to defeat Aces

Allie Quigley hit a critical 3-pointer in the closing seconds to help the Chicago Sky defeat the Las Vegas Aces in the season opener for both teams.

Thursday, May 28, 2020
Chris Erskine: This is goodbye, but before I go, some thanks are in order

Like a Cher farewell tour, my goodbye has gone on and on. But this is it. Time to say thanks to my readers, editors and, most of all, my family.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
How hockey, surfing and soap made one college student a natural role model

Instead of merely imagining a science project, Hogan Peters used his experience with making all-natural board wax to create bars of soap instead.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Ontario Reign's Boko Imama issues statement on racial-slur incident

Two days after having a racial slur directed his way in an American League Hockey game, Kings minor league player Boko Imama issued a statement regarding the situation.

Monday, November 11, 2019
Former NBA player Rex Chapman rebounds to social media star after opioid battle

Rex Chapman went from playing in the NBA to battling an opioid addiction to stealing from an Apple Store. He's found new life and purpose on social media.

Friday, November 8, 2019
Montreal Canadiens hockey holds a special mystique among players, fans and the city

The Montreal Canadiens' glory days created a special bond between the team and fans that continues to live on despite the team's lack of success in recent years.

Sunday, September 22, 2019
Sebastian Vettel wins Singapore Grand Prix to end Formula One drought

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel took advantage of an early pit stop to end a 13-month Formula One drought with win at Singapore Grand Prix.

Thursday, September 12, 2019
Finding the right fit can often be the hardest part of the recruiting process

Every prospect wants to play at the highest level of college football, but that isn’t always the reality.

Friday, August 30, 2019
How Holocaust survivors, immigrants and a soap opera star formed a soccer powerhouse

Maccabee Los Angeles materialized virtually overnight in 1971, won five U.S. Open Cup championships, then disappeared just as suddenly 11 years later.

Monday, July 15, 2019
Dave Roberts looks to keep Dodgers’ momentum going in second half

Dave Roberts raised his arms to applaud the clinic unfolding before him.

Thursday, March 28, 2019
High school baseball: Wednesday's scores

BASEBALL Adelanto 4, Silverado 1 Alemany 5, Loyola 3 Anaheim Canyon 6, Don Lugo 0 Animo De La Hoya 20, Camino Nuevo 1 Arroyo 5, Pasadena Marshall 2 Barstow 1, Bonita 0 Bishop Amat 8, El Modena 3...

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
NBA players who’ve been traded have a helping hand when it comes to moving

As the Uber moved from downtown Boston to the suburbs, Garrett Temple sat in a passenger seat, running an errand he never expected.

T.J. Dillashaw relinquishes UFC bantamweight belt after positive drug test
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Column One: By detailing the horrific events of her gang rape, one woman fights to end sexual violence on college campuses
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Fan was killed by foul ball last August at Dodger Stadium

A woman struck by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last August died four days later as the result of bleeding in her brain, according to a Los Angeles County coroner’s report.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Chargers were hoping to face Nathan Peterman again (five interceptions), but Bills rookie Josh Allen gets the starting nod

For 31 NFL teams, it was big news that Buffalo’s starting quarterback Sunday will be Josh Allen.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Two former UCLA basketball stars die tragically, leaving questions behind

Billy Knight seemed quieter than usual the last time he spoke with his younger brother Eric.

Friday, June 15, 2018
Do you believe in Magic? Kawhi Leonard could be the first major step in Lakers' renovation

This is it, Magic. You’re up. What was proposed in this column space two months ago can now happen.

Sunday, June 10, 2018
Golf: Dustin Johnson reclaims No. 1 with big victory at St. Jude Classic

Dustin Johnson emphatically reclaimed the No. 1 ranking Sunday, holing out for eagle from 170 yards on the final hole for a six-stroke victory in the St.

Thursday, January 11, 2018
Stars realigning under CIF rule change that allows students to switch schools for athletic reasons

All-star teams are being assembled. Players are joining former teammates from their club-team days.

Friday, January 5, 2018
Racing! You won’t believe what’s on Peter Eurton’s bucket list
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
What's next for U.S. soccer after not qualifying for World Cup?

The analysis and second-guessing began before the U.S. national team had even left the tiny stadium in central Trinidad that forever will be linked to one of the most epic failures in American...

Thursday, September 21, 2017
Disgraced ex-Patriots player Aaron Hernandez found to have CTE and early brain atrophy

Five months after Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in a prison cell with a bedsheet while serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, the former New England Patriots tight end has been...

Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Colin Kaepernick tweets Stockholm Syndrome definition after Michael Vick advises him to get a haircut

Recently retired NFL quarterback Michael Vick has some advice for Colin Kaepernick, who is still looking for a job after opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers in March.

Thursday, March 16, 2017
Ducks tough out wins the way Coach Randy Carlyle envisioned

Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle knew his team wouldn’t be lighting up the scoreboard when he returned to Anaheim before this season.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Dodgers cruise past Rockies, 14-3

The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 14-3, on Tuesday giving them a 3-1 record in Catcus League play.

Saturday, November 26, 2016
After $1 billion in player spending, Dodgers under MLB mandate to cut debt

The Dodgers, who have spent more than a billion dollars on player payroll in the first four seasons of Guggenheim Baseball Management, face a mandate to reduce debt in order to conform to Major...

Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Vin Scully to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Friday, September 2, 2016
Colin Kaepernick kneels during national anthem while former Green Beret Nate Boyer stands beside him
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Mike Garrett accused of sexual harassment by Cal State L.A. associate athletic director

A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court late Monday alleged that Mike Garrett, the former USC athletic director, sexually harassed female employees at Cal State Los Angeles before he...

Saturday, July 23, 2016
Brandt Snedeker is tied with amateur Jared du Toit at Canadian Open

Brandt Snedeker overpowered the par-five 18th hole Saturday in the Canadian Open to take a one-stroke lead over Canadian amateur Jared du Toit.

Monday, May 2, 2016
South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan begs for forgiveness and an Olympic berth on international TV

It's not often you see a world-class athlete with four Olympic medals on his resume drop to his knees and beg on international television.

Saturday, March 5, 2016
Scott Muckey, former longtime Crespi baseball coach, has died

Scott Muckey, one of the most influential high school baseball coaches in the San Fernando Valley during a 28-year run at Encino Crespi, has died, the school announced on Saturday morning.

Sunday, February 28, 2016
Unable to rebuild with Chris Paul, the Lakers crumbled

"Basketball reasons." Few other phrases irk Lakers fans like that one.

Saturday, January 16, 2016
Here's the dirt on the NBA's dirtiest players

When Cleveland's Matthew Dellavedova rolled onto the right ankle of Atlanta's Kyle Korver while diving for a loose ball during a game in last season's Eastern Conference playoffs, it led to an...

Friday, October 9, 2015
Kings GM Dean Lombardi emotionally tells of Mike Richards' 'destructive spiral'

In an emotional, poignant reaction on the day of the resolution of the Mike Richards contract saga, Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi called what happened to Richards "a tragedy" and said he was...

Thursday, September 24, 2015
Arizona State mascot sends fan to hospital

USC will have to watch out Saturday for Arizona State on the football field, and Sparky, the Sun Devils mascot, on the sideline.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015
American Pharoah vs. Secretariat: Breeders' Cup Classic is legacy race

When they go to the gate for the Breeders' Cup Classic on Oct. 31 at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., it will have taken 42 years for horse racing to get its best shot at Secretariat's legacy.

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Jarring book about rape is must-read for those involved in college football

Football is about to begin. Coaches are handing out playbooks.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Russia, Qatar officials express confidence in World Cup bids

Russian officials are confident FIFA President Sepp Blatter's resignation will not affect the country's plans to host the 2018 World Cup.

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