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 LA Times: Sports





Kobe Bryant to the rescue again
After another sluggish L.A. effort, Bryant makes his sixth game-winning shot of the season to end Lakers' three-game losing streak.

After another sluggish L.A. effort, Bryant makes his sixth game-winning shot of the season to end Lakers' three-game losing streak.



10 Mar 2010 at 1:33am


Hideki Matsui has quite a following
The Japanese media keeps an eye on everything the new Angels’ slugger does, waiting for him to slip up, literally.

The Japanese media keeps an eye on everything the new Angels’ slugger does, waiting for him to slip up, literally.



10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am





Losing Mike Dunleavy feels like addition by subtraction for Clippers
Severing ties with the general manager, who gave up his coaching duties last month, opens up a world of possibilities for the star-crossed franchise, almost all of them good.

Severing ties with the general manager, who gave up his coaching duties last month, opens up a world of possibilities for the star-crossed franchise, almost all of them good.



10 Mar 2010 at 1:08am





Few players were more exciting than Willie Davis
Text messages from press row …

Willie Davis was not the best player ever to wear a Dodgers uniform, but he ranked among the most exciting. …



10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am





It could be one-and-done for Pac-10 on Selection Sunday
The conference, accustomed to getting at least half its teams into the NCAA tournament, is so far down this season, it is expected to get no more than two bids, and perhaps only one.

The Pacific 10 Conference's basketball resume includes the first NCAA champion (Oregon), a dynasty that may never be duplicated ( UCLA) and a team that has the longest active streak for appearing in the NCAA tournament (Arizona).



10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am


UCLA's Reeves Nelson will play in tournament opener
Freshman forward who had surgery on partially torn retina checks with family before rejoining lineup. Bruins will face Arizona.

UCLA has lost three of its last four games and six of its last eight, so the Bruins could use any kind of boost heading into their first game of the Pacific Life Pac-10 tournament on Thursday against Arizona.



10 Mar 2010 at 12:12am


A rough start for Dodgers relievers Jonathan Broxton and George Sherrill
The closer and setup man combine to give up four runs in 1 2/3 innings in their spring debuts, but neither appears concerned.

Reporting from Phoenix



10 Mar 2010 at 12:13am





Frank McCourt says estranged wife doesn’t need spousal support pending trial
Dodgers owner says Jamie McCourt can maintain her lifestyle by selling or renting property and tapping $11 million in liquid assets. She is seeking $988,845 in monthly living expenses.

Frank McCourt says he should not be obligated to support his estranged wife during their divorce proceedings, claiming in a court filing Tuesday that Jamie McCourt can maintain her lifestyle and pay her legal fees without any contribution from him.



10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am


Clijsters balancing work and family life pretty well
The defending U.S. Open champion, playing Wednesday at Indian Wells, finds a way to succeed on the tour and smell the roses as wife and mother.

This isn't the life of most top-ranked pro athletes. But it is Kim Clijsters' life and it is working.



10 Mar 2010 at 12:42am





Clippers fire Mike Dunleavy
The team severs ties with the general manager, who had stepped down from coaching duties last month.

Welcome to two-stage firing ... Clippers' style.



10 Mar 2010 at 1:31am


 Google News: California Sports


Boys' basketball: Who does Snoop Dogg root for? - Los Angeles Times (blog)

Boys' basketball: Who does Snoop Dogg root for?
Los Angeles Times (blog)
Snoop, aka Calvin Broadus, attended Poly but also has a special affinity for Crenshaw because nine Cougars football players from the team that advanced to a ...
'Rabbits run over CougarsLong Beach Press-Telegram
Boys' basketball: Long Beach Poly cruises to 87-62 winLos Angeles Times (blog)
Boys' basketball: Poly on top of Crenshaw, 61-44Los Angeles Times (blog)
Los Angeles Times (blog)
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9 Mar 2010 at 6:11pm


Briefs: CSM baseball team wins twice, moves up to No. 1 in NorCal - San Jose ...

Briefs: CSM baseball team wins twice, moves up to No. 1 in NorCal
San Jose Mercury News
The College of San Mateo baseball team moved up to No. 1 in the Northern California rankings after beating previously top-ranked Chabot 5-1 Saturday. ...


10 Mar 2010 at 2:19am


Southern California high school basketball regionals begin Tuesday - Los Ange...

Southern California high school basketball regionals begin Tuesday
Los Angeles Times
In boys' action, Los Angeles Loyola plays Woodland Hills Taft, while Long Beach Poly faces Los Angeles Crenshaw. The top girls' game is Etiwanda against ...

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8 Mar 2010 at 9:49pm


Taft holds off Loyola in first round of Southern California regional - Los An...

Taft holds off Loyola in first round of Southern California regional
Los Angeles Times
... Tuesday night following a hard-to-take 66-65 loss to Woodland Hills Taft in a Southern California Division I regional first-round boys' basketball game. ...
Boys' basketball: Taft has first-quarter leadLos Angeles Times (blog)
Taft's Gathers gets best of his former Loyola teammatesLos Angeles Daily News
Boys' basketball: Loyola came closeLos Angeles Times (blog)
Los Angeles Times (blog) -Los Angeles Times (blog)
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10 Mar 2010 at 1:31am


Prep Roundup: Mission Prep basketball teams knocked out - San Luis Obispo Tri...

San Luis Obispo Tribune

Prep Roundup: Mission Prep basketball teams knocked out
San Luis Obispo Tribune
By Tribune staff report The Mission Prep boys basketball team played ?near perfect? basketball in the first half of its Southern California Regional ...
Knights host state playoff openerSanta Maria Times
Royal FlushSanta Maria Times

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10 Mar 2010 at 2:47am


Girls' basketball: Summit 62, Ayala 49 - Los Angeles Times (blog)

Girls' basketball: Summit 62, Ayala 49
Los Angeles Times (blog)
Adrianne Thomas and Maiya Michel scored 16 points a piece to lift Summit to a 62-49 win in the first round of the Southern California Regional Division I ...


10 Mar 2010 at 12:27am


Pac-10 basketball: Cal's Randle wins player of the year honors - Los Angeles ...

Seattle Times

Pac-10 basketball: Cal's Randle wins player of the year honors
Los Angeles Times (blog)
California senior guard Jerome Randle has been named the Pacific 10 Conference's player of the year by a vote of the league's coaches, the league announced ...
Cal's Randle is Pac-10 Player of the YearSan Jose Mercury News

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8 Mar 2010 at 1:46pm


Girls' basketball: San Diego 43, Troy 42 - Los Angeles Times (blog)

Girls' basketball: San Diego 43, Troy 42
Los Angeles Times (blog)
... to lift San Diego to a 43-42 victory over Troy in the first round of the Southern California Regional Division I playoffs on Tuesday at San Diego High. ...


9 Mar 2010 at 11:53pm


Few players were more exciting than Willie Davis - Los Angeles Times

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Few players were more exciting than Willie Davis
Los Angeles Times
Ron Artest's short-lived blond hairdo brought to mind Dennis Rodman, who probably would be enshrined at the Basketball Hall of Fame if administrators in ...
Former Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis dies aged 69U.S. Daily

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9 Mar 2010 at 11:45pm


In college basketball, Pac-10 losses could be Big West's gain - Los Angeles T...

Los Angeles Times

In college basketball, Pac-10 losses could be Big West's gain
Los Angeles Times
UC Santa Barbara guard Orlando Johnson blocks a shot by California's Jerome Randle, the Pac-10 player of the year, during a nonconference game in December. ...
Cal seeded No. 1 in Pac-10 men's tourneyLos Angeles Wave Newspapers
Watching the Pac-10 lose the west?Bleacher Report
It could be one-and-done for Pac-10 on Selection SundayLos Angeles Times

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8 Mar 2010 at 11:37pm

 ESPN: NBA News


NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5
David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.
24 Nov 2009 at 10:23am
by David Thorpe


Rafer Alston says he's happy with decision to leave Miami Heat for family rea...
Rafer Alston is content with his decision to leave the Heat, because it wasn't about losing his starting job.
9 Mar 2010 at 9:23pm
by Ric Bucher


Mike Dunleavy out as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers
Mike Dunleavy was shocked that he was fired as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:51am
by Ramona Shelburne


Kobe's late jumper ends Lakers' 3-game slide
Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:58am
by Associated Press


Bucks ride late fourth-quarter rally past Celtics
Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds and the Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Celtics 86-84.
10 Mar 2010 at 12:19am
by Associated Press


MRI on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee shows no seriou...
An MRI taken on Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee has shown no serious problems.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:30pm
by Associated Press


Williams outshines Rose as Jazz defeat Bulls
Deron Williams finised with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists to lead the Jazz to a 132-108 victory over the Bulls.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:24pm
by Associated Press


Report: Allen Iverson facing alcohol, gambling problems
Multiple NBA sources say Allen Iverson is facing alcohol and gambling issues that have derailed his career and threaten his post-basketball well-being, according to a published report.
9 Mar 2010 at 7:32am
by ESPN.com news services


Phoenix Suns' Channing Frye, Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger suspended one game...
Channing Frye and Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday.
9 Mar 2010 at 7:36pm
by Associated Press


Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey to miss at least one more game
Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey will miss at least a second game after collapsing in Cleveland.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:10pm
by ESPN.com news services

 ESPN: MLB News


Jayson Stark: Washington Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg makes quite a fir...
Hyped phenom lives up to billing with electric spring training debut for Nationals
9 Mar 2010 at 7:36pm
by Jayson Stark


Joe Nathan of Minnesota Twins has torn elbow ligament
Twins reliever Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow, leaving the team without a proven closer less than a month from Opening Day, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.
9 Mar 2010 at 5:02pm
by Associated Press


Stephen Strasburg of Washington Nationals throws two scoreless innings in spr...
Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg has made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.
9 Mar 2010 at 7:13pm
by Associated Press


New York Yankees won't discuss extensions for Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and...
Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees won't alter their policy against contract extensions and will deal with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi after the season.
9 Mar 2010 at 7:10pm
by Associated Press


Santana struggles in return; Mets fall to Astros
Johan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2/3 innings, and the Astros beat the Mets 8-4.
9 Mar 2010 at 10:31pm
by Associated Press


New York Mets say Jose Reyes has thyroid issue; he says no
The Mets say Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid, but he says that's not the case.
9 Mar 2010 at 9:17pm
by ESPN.com news services


Milton Bradley said he was a prisoner in his own home while he was playing fo...
Milton Bradley said he was a prisoner in his own home while he was playing for the Chicago Cubs.
9 Mar 2010 at 10:46pm
by ESPNChicago.com


Hank Blalock agrees to minor league contract with Tampa Bay Rays
Two-time All-Star Hank Blalock has agreed to a minor league contract with the Rays.
9 Mar 2010 at 4:39pm
by Associated Press


Muhammad Ali visits San Francisco Giants' clubhouse
Muhammad Ali showed up in the San Francisco Giants' clubhouse as part of a campaign for his charity.
9 Mar 2010 at 6:10pm
by Associated Press


Alex Rodriguez of New York Yankees 'at ease' with relationship with Canadian ...
Alex Rodriguez says he is "at ease, no matter what" with his relationship with a Canadian sports doctor embroiled in a cross-border drug smuggling investigation involving human growth hormone and another drug.
9 Mar 2010 at 3:25pm
by Associated Press

 ESPN:NFL News


Cleveland Browns release former Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Anderson
The Browns released former Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Anderson one day after the acquiring Seneca Wallace in a trade with the Seahawks.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:39pm
by James Walker


Kansas City Chiefs sign ex-New York Jets RB Thomas Jones to deal
Kansas City signed running back Thomas Jones to a two-year deal worth $5 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
9 Mar 2010 at 10:31pm
by ESPN.com news services


Source: LaDainian Tomlinson schedules visit with Minnesota Vikings
LaDainian Tomlinson
9 Mar 2010 at 7:04pm
by ESPN.com news services


Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger accuser requests privacy, peace
Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault say she did the right thing by going to police, and they are asking for privacy.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:01pm
by Associated Press


Michael Vick wins award on day Philadelphia Eagles pick up option
Dozens of protesters lined up outside a banquet hall where Michael Vick received an award on the same day the Eagles exercised their option on him.
9 Mar 2010 at 6:44pm
by ESPN.com news services


Terrell Owens meeting with Cincinnati Bengals about joining WR corps
Terrell Owens is headed to Cincinnati to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.
9 Mar 2010 at 10:39pm
by Associated Press


Williams trial: Doctor says NFL didn't punish other players for doping tests
The medical overseer of the NFL's anti-steroid policy says other players tested positive for banned diuretics before two Vikings in 2008 -- but they were not punished.
9 Mar 2010 at 3:52pm
by Associated Press


Report: Tennessee Titans' Vince Young to get $4.25 million bonus
Vince Young will reportedly receive a $4.25 million roster bonus from the Titans on Wednesday.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:15pm
by ESPN.com news services


Former Patriot lineman Jarvis Green gets 4-year deal with Denver Broncos
Former Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green signed a four-year contract with Denver Tuesday, the Broncos confirmed Tuesday.
9 Mar 2010 at 5:24pm
by Mike Reiss


Source: Tennessee Titans sign LB Will Witherspoon for 3 years
The Tennessee Titans are finally on the board in free agency, landing former Rams and Eagles linebacker Will Witherspoon to a three-year deal worth $11 million ($5 million in the first year), a league source tells ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:14pm
by ESPN.com news services

 ESPN: College Football


All-America Team: ESPN.com's 2009 All-America Team
Mark Ingram and Toby Gerhart, the top two finishers in the Heisman race, lead ESPN.com's All-America team.
14 Jan 2010 at 2:17pm
by Ivan Maisel


BCS Championship: Mack Brown's personal liberation paved way to professional ...
Mack Brown finally won big when he quit wanting it so badly. The Texas coach realized there was more to life than simply trying to pile up accomplishments so high that even a deceased man could see them.


6 Jan 2010 at 9:20am
by Pat Forde


Notre Dame Fighting Irish athletic director: Conference expansions could end ...
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the possible expansion of the Big Ten could create changes in major college football that force the Fighting Irish to give up their football independence.
9 Mar 2010 at 2:48pm
by Associated Press


Texas A&M-Commerce football coach apologizes for supporting players' remo...
A Texas college football coach has apologized for applauding his players for removing campus newspapers from their racks because of a story about the program.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:33pm
by Associated Press


Texas Longhorns, Maryland Terrapins get reprieve on recruiting rule
The NCAA has given Texas and Maryland a one-year reprieve from a new rule that limits off-campus football recruiting by a coach designated as the head coach-in-waiting.
9 Mar 2010 at 6:46pm
by Associated Press


Utah Utes quarterback recruit Tyler Shreve says scholarship OK despite expulsion
A high school quarterback in Southern California said he still has a full scholarship offer from Utah despite being expelled after an altercation with his baseball coach.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:47am
by Graham Watson


Michigan Wolverines AD reiterates Rich Rodriguez's job as football coach is safe
Michigan athletic director David Brandon says there's nothing in the NCAA allegations hovering over the football team that has put coach Rich Rodriguez job status in question.
8 Mar 2010 at 4:52pm
by ESPN.com news services


Pinstripe Bowl coming to Yankee Stadium
The first Pinstripe Bowl will be played at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30 and will be televised by ESPN.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:09pm
by ESPN.com news services


Georgia Bulldogs QB Zach Mettenberger charged with underage drinking
A quarterback competing for the starting job at the University of Georgia has been released on bond after his arrest in south Georgia over the weekend on charges related to underage drinking.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:47am
by Associated Press


Michigan State Spartans receivers Mark Dell, B.J. Cunningham get probation, c...
Michigan State receivers Mark Dell and B.J. Cunningham were sentenced to 18 months probation and 150 hours of community service Monday for their roles in an on-campus assault in November.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:48am
by Adam Rittenberg

 ESPN: College Basketball


Dana O'Neil: The Big East tournament primer
The Big East tournament has arrived. Here's what you need to know about the teams that will be on the court at Madison Square Garden.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:23pm
by Dana O'Neil


Dana O'Neil: Pitt Panthers guard Jermaine Dixon counts his blessings despite ...
The things Pitt's Jermaine Dixon has -- not the things he has lost -- have made him into the man he is today.
4 Mar 2010 at 3:45pm
by Dana O'Neil


Report: Ernie Kent tells players he'll be out at Oregon
Oregon coach Ernie Kent reportedly told his players that he will not return next season.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:55pm
by ESPN.com news services


Butler runs streak to 20 in rout of Wright State
Shelvin Mack scored all 14 of his points in the first half, and Matt Howard had 14 points and nine rebounds to help No. 12 Butler rout second-seeded Wright State 70-45 in the Horizon League title game Tuesday night.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:26pm
by Associated Press


UConn routed by St. John's in Big East tourney
Sean Evans had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead St. John's to a 73-51 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday.
9 Mar 2010 at 10:07pm
by Associated Press


Chris Allen of Michigan State Spartans suspended indefinitely
Chris Allen has been indefinitely suspended from the Michigan State basketball team and will miss at least the team's Big Ten tournament opener.
9 Mar 2010 at 1:59pm
by Associated Press


NCAA: No decision made on tourney expansion
The NCAA's senior vice president says no decision has been made on whether to expand the men's basketball tournament.
9 Mar 2010 at 5:45pm
by Associated Press


White's shot sends N. Texas to Sun Belt title
Josh White's shot from near the free-throw line with 22 seconds remaining gave North Texas a 66-63 win over Troy on Tuesday night in the Sun Belt tournament championship game.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:15am
by Associated Press


Pac-10 shakes up Thursday's tourney schedule
The Pac-10 Conference has adjusted game times for the quarterfinal evening session of the men's tournament at Staples Center on Thursday.
9 Mar 2010 at 8:47pm
by Associated Press


Oakland captures Summit for 2nd NCAA berth
Derick Nelson scored a career-high 36 points and slow-starting Oakland, Mich., defeated IUPUI 76-64 in the Summit League championship game to advance to the NCAA tournament Tuesday night.
9 Mar 2010 at 11:45pm
by Associated Press

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