LA Times: Sports
Lakers are back in front with 111-104 win
The Lakers were helpless for a few days in Utah, bringing back two losses and a highly publicized case of back spasms before rediscovering themselves at home.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Kobe Bryant's role is limited, but other Lakers step into spotlight
A sore back limits the Lakers star, but Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom rise to the occasion, and others step up their play too as they defeat Jazz to take 3-2 series lead.Kobe's back?
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Juan Pierre's two-run double lifts Dodgers
MILWAUKEE -- The ninth inning started with the third base umpire throwing the ball down to second for the Milwaukee Brewers and ended with the Dodgers' flu-ridden closer celebrating on the mound.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Lackey's return is spoiled
All those good vibes generated by John Lackey's superb 2008 debut disappeared in the span of four batters -- and all of 15 Scot Shields pitches -- in the eighth inning Wednesday night.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Like it or not, it is just another feel-good night
A review of Laker playoff game No. 9 -- nine wins to go.15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Even a limited Kobe Bryant is good enough for Lakers
In the bad news for the Utah Jazz, Kobe Bryant put the uniform on Wednesday night.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Ex-USC player O.J. Mayo denies he accepted improper benefits
Calling the accusations against him "a publicity stunt," O.J. Mayo on Wednesday emphatically denied allegations that he accepted cash and gifts in violation of NCAA rules and said his accuser might be striking back after he severed ties between them.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Lawsuit escalates swim fight
The battle between high-tech swimsuit manufacturers TYR and Speedo has escalated in a significant way, moving from the pool deck to the legal arena.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Justine Henin's enigmatic career never seemed quite right
Salient reactions to the headline included "Huh?" or "What?" or "Has too much wine affected my eyesight?" Justine Henin retiring at 25? At No. 1 in the world?
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Ducks owner Samueli's woes don't compare with McNall's
The owner of a Southern California-based NHL team is accused of fraud in a long-playing scheme, news that might ring a bell for anyone who watched Bruce McNall bamboozle banks and plunder the Kings' treasury before he was forced to sell up and spend four years making wallets in federal correctional facilities.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Google News: California Sports
Overall California football state championship game is approved - Petaluma Ar...
Overall California football state championship game is approved
Petaluma Argus-Courier, CA - 2 hours ago
The California Interscholastic Federation, which recently approved increasing its state football games to five divisions, has determined the format for the ...
15 May 2008 at 4:29am
Football: Five bowl games, but only one that really matters - Los Angeles Times
Football: Five bowl games, but only one that really matters
Los Angeles Times, CA - May 13, 2008
That game will match the best team in Northern California, regardless of enrollment, against its counterpart from Southern California. ...
CIF Releases Football Enrollment Cutoffs CalHiSports.com (subscription)
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13 May 2008 at 5:26pm
California in Brief - Los Angeles Times
California in Brief
Los Angeles Times, CA - 4 hours ago
The two suspects, both members of the Soboba tribe, were found near a football field. They were killed after an hourlong firefight involving nine deputies. ...
15 May 2008 at 2:05am
New San Jose State University president vows to fight budget cuts - San Jose ...
New San Jose State University president vows to fight budget cuts
San Jose Mercury News, USA - 3 hours ago
Selected from three finalists by the California State University board of trustees on Wednesday, the 63-year-old Whitmore has been a popular and personable ...
15 May 2008 at 3:35am
West Valley rolls over Bearcats to advance to Northern California ... - San J...
West Valley rolls over Bearcats to advance to Northern California ...
San Jose Mercury News, USA - May 13, 2008
By Dick Sparrer The Santa Rosa baseball players had to feel pretty good about themselves heading into the Northern California playoffs. ...
13 May 2008 at 7:20pm
Knights' Wilson sets on Stillman - Oakland Tribune
Knights' Wilson sets on Stillman
Oakland Tribune, CA - 2 hours ago
By Jimmy Durkin, STAFF WRITER OAKLAND ? There was clearly a lot of talent on the Castlemont High girls basketball team this year. ...
15 May 2008 at 4:46am
Southern California tribal members are angry after two latest ... - Los Angel...
Southern California tribal members are angry after two latest ...
Los Angeles Times, CA - May 14, 2008
The two tribal members, 36-year-old Joseph Arres and an unidentified woman, eventually were killed near a football field. The bodies lay where they fell ...
14 May 2008 at 2:00am
Pain is worth gain for Stanislaus baseball star Belotti - Modesto Bee
Pain is worth gain for Stanislaus baseball star Belotti
Modesto Bee, CA - 2 hours ago
He transferred to Sacramento State, thinking he might play for the Hornets, but injured his right shoulder playing a "friendly" game of pick-up football ...
15 May 2008 at 3:55am
Football star's future on appeal - Press-Enterprise
Football star's future on appeal
Press-Enterprise, CA - May 13, 2008
It's difficult to evaluate Dash's chances of earning a college scholarship offer if he doesn't play for the next two years because few Southern California ...
Dash: Unwitting pawn in an adults' game San Bernardino Sun
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14 May 2008 at 1:35am
Do we vote or strike over Prop. 98? - Los Angeles Times
Do we vote or strike over Prop. 98?
Los Angeles Times, CA - 7 hours ago
An entire Spanish pro soccer team just went out on strike. California voters should hit the picket lines too. We vote, again, on June 3. ...
14 May 2008 at 11:16pm
ESPN: NBA News
Adande: Jazz find the Lakers slightly out of tune
Kobe and the Lakers have reason to be nervous for the first time in these playoffs, J.A. Adande writes.14 May 2008 at 2:39pm
Windhorst: Cavs aim to ride LeBron momentum in Game 5
LeBron James and the Cavs have had an excellent recent history of Game 5s on the road. They'll be banking in Boston, Brian Windhorst writes.14 May 2008 at 2:49pm
Carlisle vows to pick up pace of Mavericks' offense
Rick Carlisle is ready to let Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks run. And run. And run some more.15 May 2008 at 2:36am
Celtics' turnaround nets top exec award for Ainge
Danny Ainge, who engineered the trades for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen that helped the Boston Celtics post the biggest turnaround in league history, was given the Sporting News NBA Executive of the Year award before Wednesday night's playoff game.14 May 2008 at 8:02pm
Marbury says he's prepping for D'Antoni's offense
Stephon Marbury attended Mike D'Antoni's introductory news conference at the Garden on Tuesday, but what remains to be seen is how Marbury fits in D'Antoni's plans.14 May 2008 at 8:23pm
Former Bulls coach Boylan joins Skiles' Bucks staff
Former Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylan and former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson were two of four assistants hired Wednesday by Milwaukee Bucks head coach Scott Skiles.14 May 2008 at 2:02pm
Rockets' Yao 'saddened' by earthquake in China
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming said he was "saddened" by news of Monday's massive earthquake in China, calling it a "dark and emotional" time for his country.14 May 2008 at 5:37pm
Racial slur could be difference in Williams' retrial
An appeals court panel grilled a prosecutor Wednesday in Jayson Williams' manslaughter case about why the circumstances surrounding a racial slur used by an investigator shouldn't be divulged to the former NBA star's defense team.14 May 2008 at 5:49pm
Billups feels better but doesn't play in Game 5 win
Chauncey Billups will not play for the Pistons on Tuesday night.14 May 2008 at 1:22am
Horry breaks Kareem's playoff appearance record
Robert Horry set the NBA record for playoff appearances on Tuesday.13 May 2008 at 10:20pm
ESPN: MLB News
Crasnick: Starting 9
"Starting 9" focuses on players whose on-field routines through the years have irritated opponents, rival fans and occasionally even teammates.14 May 2008 at 8:10pm
Sabathia tosses 5-hit shutout, fans 11 in Tribe win
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Rookie called up after kneecap KO's 2nd Reds SS
The Cincinnati Reds called up rookie infielder Paul Janish to replace injured shortstop Jeff Keppinger.14 May 2008 at 10:20pm
Broken fingernail lands BoSox's Buchholz on DL
Clay Buchholz was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken nail on his right middle finger.14 May 2008 at 5:11pm
Brewers 9th-inning meltdown yields Dodgers' win
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Yanks respond to Hank's criticism with win vs. Rays
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Mets' Martinez throws 4 innings in simulated game
Pedro Martinez threw 55 pitches Wednesday during a simulated game in Florida, the latest step in his recuperation from a hamstring injury.14 May 2008 at 9:43pm
Glavine solid, gets first win with Braves since 2002
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Cubs agree to deal with ex-Padres OF Edmonds
Jim Edmonds wasn't out of work long. The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with the 37-year-old outfielder on Wednesday, five days after he was released by the San Diego Padres.14 May 2008 at 11:29pm
Report: Cards' Molina to be fined, not suspended
Yadier Molina will reportedly be fined but not suspended for his ejection on Monday.14 May 2008 at 11:45pm
ESPN:NFL News
Walker: Rejuvenated Lewis is man with a plan
Ray Lewis is working harder than ever to bring Baltimore back to prominence. He's also preparing for his life after football, writes James Walker.14 May 2008 at 10:19am
Specter calls for independent inquiry into Spygate
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.14 May 2008 at 10:40pm
Fifth suspect, 16, charged in Sean Taylor slaying
Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor.15 May 2008 at 12:19am
Ex-center Whitley found dead in his Texas trailer
Former NFL center Curtis Whitley has been found dead in his trailer home in West Texas.14 May 2008 at 1:49pm
Winslow's absence felt as Browns open practices
Kellen Winslow wouldn't be practicing anyway, but his absence from the Cleveland Browns' organized team activities this week is notable.14 May 2008 at 7:10pm
Reports: Urlacher may skip mandatory workouts
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will reportedly skip mandatory minicamp to protest his contract.14 May 2008 at 1:31am
Browns OL Bentley could return at June minicamp
Browns center LeCharles Bentley is expected to make his long-awaited comeback to the team during June's mandatory veteran minicamp, coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday.14 May 2008 at 1:40pm
Waived by Bills, Everett free to seek disability pay
Bills tight end Kevin Everett, who is walking again after suffering a life-threatening spinal cord injury last season, was placed on the team's waived/failed physical list Tuesday, freeing him to pursue long-term disability benefits from the NFL.13 May 2008 at 5:48pm
Report: Harrison denies role in shooting to Colts
Marvin Harrison told the Colts that he was not involved in a shooting his gun has been linked to.13 May 2008 at 9:48am
Seahawks' Tatupu arrested for drunken driving
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested during the weekend for investigation of drunken driving.13 May 2008 at 7:47pm
ESPN: College Football
Ex-LSU star Perrilloux transfers to Jacksonville St.
Troubled ex-LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux won't have to wait long to play again.14 May 2008 at 8:11pm
USC signs new 25-year lease with Coliseum
Southern California has signed a new 25-year lease that will keep the Trojans' football team in the Los Angeles Coliseum and include improvements in the stadium.14 May 2008 at 6:30pm
Big Ten to vote on taking 2-week recruiting break
The Big Ten is championing a proposal that schools take two weeks off from recruiting.14 May 2008 at 8:32pm
Rodriguez says W. Va. officials pressed him to sign
Former WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez says Gov. Joe Manchin and three members of the university's board of governors pressured him into signing a new contract before the start of the 2007 season with a buyout clause he didn't want.14 May 2008 at 11:00am
ACC to end partnership with Humanitarian Bowl
Beginning in 2009, the ACC will no longer partner with the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho, league commissioner John Swofford said.14 May 2008 at 1:09pm
Eight is enough: ACC nixes plan for ninth game
Athletic directors of the Atlantic Coast Conference have decided to nix the possibility of adding a ninth conference game to the schedule, according to several people who attended a closed-door meeting involving the league's football coaches and ADs.13 May 2008 at 6:10pm
Murray State QB pleads guilty to reduced charge
A judge reduced a felony charge to a misdemeanor against Murray State quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt, who pushed a campus police officer and took his ticket book.14 May 2008 at 11:33am
Florida football player Patchan shot in the shoulder
University of Florida defensive lineman Matt Patchan is recovering after being shot in the shoulder while at a Tampa area-park.12 May 2008 at 3:45pm
UCF cornerback injured in Baton Rouge shooting
Central Florida cornerback Johnell Neal was injured during a shooting in his hometown of Baton Rouge, La.9 May 2008 at 5:43pm
UF safety allegedly used dead woman's credit card
Florida safety Jamar Hornsby has been released on his own recognizance after turning himself in Friday for using the credit card of a woman killed six months ago in an accident that also killed one of his teammates.9 May 2008 at 7:24pm
ESPN: College Basketball
Glockner: Mid-majors navigate 'uncharted waters'
Testing the waters may be a smart decision for players with NBA aspirations, but it leaves their programs in limbo, a situation that is especially detrimental to the mid-majors of the college hoops world, writes Andy Glockner.14 May 2008 at 12:20pm
Katz: Academic issues for one-and-dones too
Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.13 May 2008 at 1:22pm
Report: Mayo's high school will get to keep titles
O.J. Mayo's high school can keep its titles.15 May 2008 at 12:08am
Duquesne's Mensah joins James, enters NBA draft
Kojo Mensah, a junior guard who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his final season of eligibility to enter the NBA draft.13 May 2008 at 12:21pm
IU thinks its sanctions in Sampson case enough
Indiana said its sanctions are enough in the case of Kelvin Sampson.13 May 2008 at 7:08am
Panel suggests change to NCAA goaltending rule
An NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the backboard could not be touched, regardless of whether it is on an upward or downward flight.12 May 2008 at 3:52pm
Rankin, former UCLA star during WWII, dead at 84
Bill Rankin, a basketball star at UCLA during World War II and after, has died after a long fight with Parkinson's disease. He was 84.12 May 2008 at 8:55pm
Circumstances of Hoosier's departure irk Crean
Indiana coach Tom Crean on Thursday characterized Eli Holman's transfer to Detroit as "an orchestration," according to The Indianapolis Star.10 May 2008 at 5:30pm
Huggins is released from hospital after airport fall
Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement.8 May 2008 at 11:43pm
Moore, Beatty dismissed from George Washington
Junior forward Cheyenne Moore and freshman guard Miles Beatty have been dismissed from the George Washington men's basketball program, the school announced Wednesday.7 May 2008 at 7:04pm
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