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The All-Star guard scores 41 points and LeBron James adds 28 in a 105-93 victory in Game 6 to advance to Eastern Conference finals.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 28 and Miami finished off the Indiana Pacers, sending the Heat back to the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 28 and Miami finished off the Indiana Pacers, sending the Heat back to the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Alonzo Garcia of the Tigers improves his record to 12-0 and lowers his ERA to 0.69 with a 2-0 victory over Birmingham in a City Section Division I quarterfinal.
A high school baseball season that began in March with Lucas Giolito of Studio City Harvard-Westlake throwing a 100-mph fastball is ending in May with sophomore right-hander Alonzo Garcia of San Fernando throwing a 77-mph fastball that is baffling City Section hitters.
A high school baseball season that began in March with Lucas Giolito of Studio City Harvard-Westlake throwing a 100-mph fastball is ending in May with sophomore right-hander Alonzo Garcia of San Fernando throwing a 77-mph fastball that is baffling City Section hitters.
Seimone Augustus helps Minnesota rally in the second half as the Sparks suffer their first loss of the season.
MINNEAPOLIS — Seimone Augustus scored 25 points to rally the Minnesota Lynx from nine points down in the second half in a 92-84 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.
MINNEAPOLIS — Seimone Augustus scored 25 points to rally the Minnesota Lynx from nine points down in the second half in a 92-84 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.
The hiring of Darryl Sutter, the rise of two rookies and the acquisition of Jeff Carter turned the Los Angeles Kings' season into something special.
The Kings were five points out of a playoff spot and stood a wobbly 11th in the Western Conference on Dec. 22, the day Darryl Sutter made his debut as their coach.
The Kings were five points out of a playoff spot and stood a wobbly 11th in the Western Conference on Dec. 22, the day Darryl Sutter made his debut as their coach.
Having three lefties like Clayton Kershaw, Ted Lilly and Chris Capuano in one starting rotation is rare, though the Dodgers have been blessed with similar combinations in the past.
The world is stacked against them, an unspoken prejudice against the poor left-hander.
The world is stacked against them, an unspoken prejudice against the poor left-hander.
Lakers don't have many good options, but they could make moves for Al Harrington, Dwight Howard, Raymond Felton, Beno Udrih or Trevor Ariza.
The Lakers cleaned out their lockers after another early playoff ricochet, but I'm still working.
The Lakers cleaned out their lockers after another early playoff ricochet, but I'm still working.
Rumors are 'pure fiction,' says managing partner Hal Steinbrenner.
The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale.
The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale.
The teams will play a season-ending series to determine the conference champion for the first time since 2008. The Pac-12 and West Coast Conference titles also will be decided this weekend.
Seems like old times.
Seems like old times.
It's the first oval race of the year on the circuit, and a new car makes it difficult to predict what will happen. Even the drivers are unsure about what could be the hottest race ever.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 will be run for the 96th time Sunday, but several things will be different about the venerable race this year.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 will be run for the 96th time Sunday, but several things will be different about the venerable race this year.
USOC Chairman Larry Probst ignored calls to step down in 2009, then worked to end revenue-sharing feud with the IOC. His success restores U.S. hopes of winning a bid to host Games again.
When historians of such things seek the moment the U.S. Olympic Committee found a way to forge the agreement Thursday that put the U.S. back in the game as a potential Olympic Games host, they need look no further than Oct. 7, 2009.
When historians of such things seek the moment the U.S. Olympic Committee found a way to forge the agreement Thursday that put the U.S. back in the game as a potential Olympic Games host, they need look no further than Oct. 7, 2009.
Join staff writer Mike Bresnahan for a discussion about the Lakers season, all the highs and the lows, at noon today.
Join staff writer Mike Bresnahan for a discussion about the Lakers season, all the highs and the lows, at noon today.
Join staff writer Mike Bresnahan for a discussion about the Lakers season, all the highs and the lows, at noon today.
With the Kings' playoff run stirring up hockey fever locally, Stan Kasten says Dodger Stadium could accommodate an NHL Winter Classic game.
— As hockey fever grips Los Angeles, Dodgers President Stan Kasten said he plans to explore whether the Kings could play in an NHL Winter Classic game at Dodger Stadium.
— As hockey fever grips Los Angeles, Dodgers President Stan Kasten said he plans to explore whether the Kings could play in an NHL Winter Classic game at Dodger Stadium.
Doug O'Neill, trainer of I'll Have Another, will appear before the California Horse Racing Board, accused of illegally treating a horse.
The fate of trainer Doug O'Neill, charged by California Horse Racing Board enforcement officials with a substance abuse violation involving one of his horses, will be addressed Thursday morning at a board meeting at Hollywood Park.
The fate of trainer Doug O'Neill, charged by California Horse Racing Board enforcement officials with a substance abuse violation involving one of his horses, will be addressed Thursday morning at a board meeting at Hollywood Park.
San Jose rallies from a two-goal deficit over the final 18 minutes as the Galaxy posts their sixth consecutive loss.
Here's one indication how far the Galaxy has fallen since winning the Major League Soccer Cup six months ago: Last year it led the league with 17 shutouts en route to the title. Wednesday it couldn't protect a two-goal lead for 18 minutes, losing to the San Jose Earthquakes, 3-2, at the Home Depot Center.
Here's one indication how far the Galaxy has fallen since winning the Major League Soccer Cup six months ago: Last year it led the league with 17 shutouts en route to the title. Wednesday it couldn't protect a two-goal lead for 18 minutes, losing to the San Jose Earthquakes, 3-2, at the Home Depot Center.
Watching Los Angeles Kings' run has been really great for Wayne GretzkyThu, 24 May 2012 06:05:00 GMT
The NHL legend says the Kings have been spectacular in reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since he led them there in 1993.
The voice on the phone was animated, a Kings fan talking about the team's run to the Stanley Cup Final with the passion typical of their loyal, long-suffering audience.
The voice on the phone was animated, a Kings fan talking about the team's run to the Stanley Cup Final with the passion typical of their loyal, long-suffering audience.
Ted Lilly has his worst game of the season as Dodgers' six-game winning streak ends.
PHOENIX — The hitting wasn't there. You could see that coming. The Dodgers had not thrown out a lineup without Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp all season.
PHOENIX — The hitting wasn't there. You could see that coming. The Dodgers had not thrown out a lineup without Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp all season.
Juan Pablo Angel scores for L.A.'s squad, but Kenny Cooper's goal is the equalizer for New York.
HARRISON, N.J. — Kenny Cooper scored in the 56th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-1 draw with Chivas USA on Wednesday night.
HARRISON, N.J. — Kenny Cooper scored in the 56th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-1 draw with Chivas USA on Wednesday night.
The Dodgers fall back to reality as their six-game winning streak comes to an end against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Meanwhile, back on the third rock from the sun the rest of us live on, the Dodgers lost. Lost big, lost like regular mortals and everything.
Meanwhile, back on the third rock from the sun the rest of us live on, the Dodgers lost. Lost big, lost like regular mortals and everything.
Young Mexican-born jockey, a virtual unknown a few months ago, has guided I'll Have Another to Kentucky Derby and Preakness victories but remains grounded and hasn't forgotten those who helped him along the way.
Wednesday was yet another day of wonder for Mario Gutierrez.
Wednesday was yet another day of wonder for Mario Gutierrez.
In the filing in U.S. District Court, the league is accused of installing a secret salary cap in the uncapped 2010 season and the union is seeking monetary damages. The NFL says the 'claims are totally unfounded.'
The NFL Players Assn. has accused the NFL of putting a secret salary cap in place in the uncapped 2010 season — a violation of antitrust laws — and is seeking monetary damages that could climb into the billions.
The NFL Players Assn. has accused the NFL of putting a secret salary cap in place in the uncapped 2010 season — a violation of antitrust laws — and is seeking monetary damages that could climb into the billions.
Manager Mike Scioscia hasn't declared the right-hander as the team's new closer, but it appears that the recent addition to the staff has assumed the role. Alberto Callaspo has a two-out, two-run double in the 11th inning.
OAKLAND — Mike Scioscia won't declare that Ernesto Frieri is his new closer — he'd still like the option of using veteran left-hander Scott Downs at the end of games — but the Angels manager's actions and Frieri's performance suggest the 26-year-old right-hander has assumed that key role.
OAKLAND — Mike Scioscia won't declare that Ernesto Frieri is his new closer — he'd still like the option of using veteran left-hander Scott Downs at the end of games — but the Angels manager's actions and Frieri's performance suggest the 26-year-old right-hander has assumed that key role.
Andrew Bynum's option will be picked up, but Pau Gasol doesn't get firm answers in his exit meeting.
Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol were in the Lakers' training facility on the same day, possibly for the last time.
Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol were in the Lakers' training facility on the same day, possibly for the last time.
Two-time NCAA champion is a gold-medal favorite heading into the 2012 London Games. His explosive technique has made the transition to the Olympic style of the sport easier.
DALLAS — If you're looking for quiet and unassuming, Jordan Burroughs might not be your man.
DALLAS — If you're looking for quiet and unassuming, Jordan Burroughs might not be your man.
After Penner's overtime goal in Phoenix sends the Kings to the Stanley Cup Final, he and his teammates are greeted by 4,000 fans at LAX. 'You couldn't see anything but people screaming and Kings jerseys,' Penner says.
Hint No. 1 that this was something big.
Hint No. 1 that this was something big.
Right fielder has been in Texas since mid-May while dealing with the arrest of his 17-year-old son on a sexual assault charge.
OAKLAND — Right fielder Torii Hunter , on the restricted list since May 14 while he deals with the arrest of his 17-year-old son, will probably rejoin the team early next week, Manager Mike Scioscia said.
OAKLAND — Right fielder Torii Hunter , on the restricted list since May 14 while he deals with the arrest of his 17-year-old son, will probably rejoin the team early next week, Manager Mike Scioscia said.
