• Threat of suspensions for Rajon Rondo, Brandon Ingram looms over Lakers practice

    Threat of suspensions for Rajon Rondo, Brandon Ingram looms over Lakers practice
    EL SEGUNDO – The afternoon after both players were ejected from the Lakers’ loss to the Houston Rockets, both Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram ran through team practice as usual.
    When the media was ushered into the training facility, Rondo could be seen talking to coach Luke Walton and other staff members in the corner of the gym near the weight room, while Ingram practiced his free throw shooting.
    Taken out of context, it could’ve seemed like a very normal day. But the Lakers ar
  • Lakers’ Brandon Ingram suspended four games by NBA, Rajon Rondo three for fight with Houston Rockets

    Lakers’ Brandon Ingram suspended four games by NBA, Rajon Rondo three for fight with Houston Rockets
    EL SEGUNDO – The afternoon after both players were ejected from the Lakers’ loss to the Houston Rockets, both Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram ran through team practice as usual.
    When the media was ushered into the training facility, Rondo could be seen talking to coach Luke Walton and other staff members in the corner of the gym near the weight room, while Ingram practiced his free throw shooting.
    Taken out of context, it could’ve seemed like a very normal day. But the Lakers we
  • L.A. vs. Boston? This World Series is new, but city rivalry is real

    L.A. vs. Boston? This World Series is new, but city rivalry is real
    Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton walks back to his position after the Boston Red Sox scored six runs on three home runs during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    Workers prepare the field the day before game three of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Keith Birm
  • The FPPC finally lowers the boom

    The FPPC finally lowers the boom
    This column has, over the last several years, exposed multiple examples of government entities using taxpayer dollars for political advocacy, a practice that is clearly illegal under both state and federal law.  The free speech clauses of the federal and state Constitutions prohibit the use of governmentally compelled monetary contributions (including taxes) to support or oppose political campaigns since “Such contributions are a form of speech, and compelled speech offends the First
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  • Georgia police officer killed in shooting was from Orange County, Bellflower

    Georgia police officer killed in shooting was from Orange County, Bellflower
    A manhunt is underway in the Atlanta area for the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old police officer who got his start as a teenage explorer with the Orange Police Department.
    Antwan Toney, a Gwinnett County officer, previously lived in Bellflower and grew up in Orange and Tustin. He was shot on Saturday, Oct. 20 during a traffic stop in Lilburn, Georgia, about 20 miles outside of Atlanta.
    Toney worked for the Gwinnett County department for three years, police said, his first official job in law enf
  • Georgia police officer killed in shooting was from Orange, Bellflower

    Georgia police officer killed in shooting was from Orange, Bellflower
    A manhunt is underway in the Atlanta area for the fatal shooting of a police officer with Southern California ties.
    Antwan Toney, a Gwinnett County officer who previously lived in Bellflower and had been a police explorer with the Orange Police Department, was shot on Saturday, Oct. 20 during a traffic stop.
    Toney, 30, worked for the Gwinnett County police department for three years, his first official job in law enforcement, Gwinnett police said.
    At around 2:32 p.m. on Saturday, officers respon
  • Georgia police officer killed in shooting was from Bellflower

    Georgia police officer killed in shooting was from Bellflower
    A manhunt is underway in the Atlanta area for the fatal shooting of a police officer with Southern California ties.
    Police in Gwinnett County, Ga. said on Twitter that Officer Antwan Toney, originally from Bellflower, was shot Saturday, Oct. 20 during a traffic stop.
    Toney, 30, worked for the Gwinnett County police department for three years, his first job in law enforcement, officials said in a written statement.
    At around 2:32 p.m. on Saturday, several police cars pulled over a “suspicio
  • Live updates: Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers

    Live updates: Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers
    The Los Angeles Rams travel to the Bay Area to play the 49ers, looking to improve to 7-0 and strengthen their grip on first place in the NFC West. Rich Hammond is reporting from Santa Clara. Follow along for updates before, during and after the game.
    Week 7 NFL scoreboard | Who has the edge?
    Viewing from a mobile device? Click here. Sound UP!
    "They're going to get our best today." @marquisegoodwinhttps://embed.scribblelive.com/js/jwflvplayer/player-licensed.swf #LAvsSF» gora.ms/G8jtpz http
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  • Road diets are starving small businesses

    Road diets are starving small businesses
    We’re all suckers for a new diet. Despite the body acceptance movement, in California, “thin is still in.”
    We’ve tried them all, Atkins, the Zone, South Beach, paleo, vegan, Mediterranean, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem and flat-out starvation. We’ve froze our fat, sucked it out, cut it off and even did sit-ups.
    Yes, sit-ups.
    We’ve gone gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, low carb, high fiber, low cholesterol, high protein, low salt; up and down, u
  • Jake Muzzin: Kings need to find their ‘love for the game’

    Jake Muzzin: Kings need to find their ‘love for the game’
    A locker room full of long faces after a Kings game is becoming a regular thing. None was longer than that of  defenseman Jake Muzzin’s following the team’s fourth consecutive loss on Saturday afternoon – 5-1 to the Buffalo Sabres at Staples Center.
    The Kings have been outscored 21-5 during the losing streak.
    Sign up for Home Turf and get exclusive stories every SoCal sports fan must read, sent daily. Subscribe here.
    “We have to find that passion, the love for t
  • Damon Albarn and Gorillaz curate and headline a terrific day of music at Demon Dayz Festival

    Damon Albarn and Gorillaz curate and headline a terrific day of music at Demon Dayz Festival
    Damon Albarn of the band Gorillaz performs during the Demon Dayz Festival at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena on Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
    Damon Albarn of the band Gorillaz performs during the Demon Dayz Festival at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena on Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsDamon Albarn of the band Gorillaz performs during the Demon Dayz Festival at the Pi
  • How Gorillaz infused East LA, Mexican culture into Demon Dayz Festival

    How Gorillaz infused East LA, Mexican culture into Demon Dayz Festival
    British band Gorillaz hosted their first Demon Dayz Festival in the United States this weekend, and they chose as their venue Pico Rivera Sports Arena.
    That’s not even in the major metropolitan area of downtown Los Angeles. Nowhere near the popular festival site Exposition Park. The band didn’t even go with another major, probably better known city like New York. They chose Pico Rivera.
    And, most likely in celebration of the locale — Pico Rivera sits right next to East LA and W
  • Whicker: Take the Red Sox in a longer, tougher World Series than most expect

    Whicker: Take the Red Sox in a longer, tougher World Series than most expect
    BOSTON — Now the Dodgers head for the birthplace of the Tea Party, the American Revolution, and Beat L.A.
    Strangely, the chant was born of hopelessness, with nobody from L.A. anywhere near Boston.
    The Celtics were getting spanked by Philadelphia in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on a Sunday afternoon. The Lakers had already won the West. The fans re-prioritized their loathing. In unison, and without apparent rehearsal, the Garden rocked with “Beat L.A., Beat L.A.”
    That
  • Important lessons from a local charter school

    Important lessons from a local charter school
    Once again, only half of California’s students met or exceeded 2018 statewide testing standards in English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and fewer than 40 percent in math. Gaps among ethnic, racial and income groups remained wide, growing wider for some. The results were especially stark for Latino students, with only 26.64 percent meeting or exceeding the math standard; only 39.16 percent met or exceeded the ELA standard. The academic growth in Latino students’ scores exceeded that o
  • Fans and survivors celebrate life, talk about awareness at the We Can Survive breast cancer benefit at the Hollywood Bowl

    Fans and survivors celebrate life, talk about awareness at the We Can Survive breast cancer benefit at the Hollywood Bowl
    Hundreds of music fans gathered outside the gates of the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to picnic, pose for photos, laugh and dance hours before the big-name musical talent slated for AMP 97.1/FM’s 6th Annual We Can Survive breast cancer benefit concert hit the iconic clam shell stage.
    They dressed up in pink T-shirts, wore pink wigs or dyed pink streaks into their hair in honor of breast cancer awareness month and tailgated by blasting music on their phones from the e
  • Angels pick Brad Ausmus to take over as next manager

    Angels pick Brad Ausmus to take over as next manager
    The Angels have hired Brad Ausmus as their first new manager in 19 years, replacing franchise icon Mike Scioscia, the club announced on Sunday.
    The 17th manager in Angels history, Ausmus will be introduced in a press conference on Monday at Angel Stadium.
    Scioscia, whose 10-year contract concluded this year, announced he would not return following the end of the regular season.
    “Over the past few weeks, our baseball operations personnel sat down with numerous highly-qualified and impressiv
  • Chargers stop Tennessee Titans’ late 2-point try to get 20-19 victory in London

    Chargers stop Tennessee Titans’ late 2-point try to get 20-19 victory in London
    Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against Tennessee Titans at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
    Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84), right, is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) during the first half of an NFL football game at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)SoundThe gallery wi
  • Commercial real estate: Catch the first wave, there may not be another!

    Commercial real estate: Catch the first wave, there may not be another!
    As a market cools, we begin to see a lack of activity on listings for sale and lease. What comes next? A transitioning period for pricing. You see, if an offering is priced at a crazy high level, the active buyers and tenants will simply wait until your pricing is more realistic.
    Generally, you’ll get a “first wave” of interest. If you’re fortunate, one of these first responders will submit an offer. Don’t be shocked if the proposal is well below your asking price!
  • Photos: Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans from London

    Photos: Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans from London
    Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against Tennessee Titans at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
    Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) blocks a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) during the first half of an NFL football game at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsL
  • Pedestrian hit by car in Garden Grove; police seek witnesses

    Pedestrian hit by car in Garden Grove; police seek witnesses
    GARDEN GROVE – Police are seeking anyone who saw a pedestrian struck by a car on Westminster Avenue early Sunday morning, Oct. 21.
    Garden Grove police officers dispatched to the scene just west of Euclid Street around 12:41 a.m. found the 72-year-old man had crossed northbound on Westminster Avenue in an area not marked as a crosswalk. He was hit by a black 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a 44-year-old man, Police Lt. Carl Whitney said.
    The pedestrian suffered from head and facial inju
  • No front license plate? Fix it or face a hefty fine

    No front license plate? Fix it or face a hefty fine
    According to my admittedly unscientific survey in numerous parking lots, people with expensive cars like to flaunt the law.
    That’s right. It appears the richer you are, the less you care about obeying law enforcement.
    Think I’m kidding? I’m not. Just check out for yourself the models of cars without front license plates.
    In case you like to pretend you didn’t know that a front license plate is required by law in the Golden State, guess what? Your scam is over.
    My buddies
  • Marine mammal agencies train in sedation by dart to rescue entangled sea lions

    Marine mammal agencies train in sedation by dart to rescue entangled sea lions
    Teams from centers along the California coast look for entangled marine life in Newport Harbor. (Photo courtesy of PMMC)Teams look for entangled marine life in Newport Harbor. (Photos courtesy of PMMC) SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsSix marine mammal rescue organizations partner to train remote darting entangled marine mammals. (Photo courtesy of PMMC)PMMC staff look for entangled sea lions in Newport Harbor. (Photo courtesy of PMMC)Team members cruise Newport Harbor looking for entangled
  • O.C. ‘Housewife’ Tamra Judge pays $2.025 million for Coto de Caza home

    O.C. ‘Housewife’ Tamra Judge pays $2.025 million for Coto de Caza home
    O.C. “Real Housewife” Tamra Judge and husband Eddie are officially Coto de Caza homeowners, closing sale on a six-bedroom residence in the guard-gated enclave for $2.025 million.
    The home was listed on Sept. 14 at $2.095 million. It last sold in June 2017 for $1.78 million, according to property records.
    The couple sold their five-bedroom house in Ladera Ranch for $1.75 million on Oct. 1. They bought the home in December 2017, but flipped it after Tamra decided it brought t
  • Dodgers-Red Sox 2018 World Series schedule, game times, TV listings

    Dodgers-Red Sox 2018 World Series schedule, game times, TV listings
    THE 2018 WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE
    (Times listed are scheduled first pitch.)
    Tuesday, Oct. 23, Game 1: Dodgers at Red Sox, 5:09 p.m.  | TV: FOX
    Wednesday, Oct. 24, Game 2: Dodgers at Red Sox, 5:09 p.m. | TV: FOX
    Friday, Oct. 26, Game 3: Red Sox at Dodgers, 5:09 p.m. | TV: FOX
    Saturday, Oct. 27: Game 4: Red Sox at Dodgers, 5:09 p.m. | TV: FOX
    Sunday, Oct. 28, Game 5*: Red Sox at Dodgers, 5:15 p.m. | TV: FOX
    Tuesday, Oct. 30, Game 6*: Dodgers at Red Sox, 5:09 p.m. | TV: FOX
    Wednesday, Oct. 31, Ga
  • Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday Oct. 21

    Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday Oct. 21
    Consensus box of picks come from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Sunday Oct. 21 at Santa Anita.
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  • UCLA game GIFs: Fans react to UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona

    UCLA game GIFs: Fans react to UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona
    UCLA committed 12 penalties and needed two two quarterbacks, but the Bruins held on for a 31-30 victory over Arizona to move into a four-team Pac-12 South logjam. Four teams in the division have two losses.
    Here is how fans reacted to Saturday’s win: pic.twitter.com/ArDsuUSu1G
    — Kerim (@UCLAKerim) October 21, 2018pic.twitter.com/vcLBOpag71
    — 12th Bruin (@12thbruin) October 21, 2018pic.twitter.com/ANJBsRC8lS
    — DjMischief (@dj_mischief) October 21, 2018pic.twitter.com/joVxA
  • Laguna Beach’s Ella Pachl defends title at The Marguerite tennis tournament

    Laguna Beach’s Ella Pachl defends title at The Marguerite tennis tournament
    Top-seeded Ella Pachl of Laguna Beach defeated Taylor Barnes of JSerra, 6-1, 6-1, to defend her singles title at The Marguerite girls tennis tournament in Mission Viejo on Saturday.
    Pachl didn’t drop a set at the growing tournament, which attracted 13 schools.
    Olivia Doehr and Peyton Westwood of La Jolla captured the doubles title.
  • Video: Joshua Kelley on his fourth straight 100-yard game

    Video: Joshua Kelley on his fourth straight 100-yard game
    Running back Joshua Kelley talks about overcoming a slow start to run for 100 yards for the fourth straight game, his impressions of Wilton Speight coming off the bench and Andre James playing after his father passed away on Monday.Related Articles UCLA game GIFs: Fans react to UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona Video: Darnay Holmes on his Sportscenter-worthy forced fumble Video: Wilton Speight happy, relieved to lead UCLA to win over Arizona Video: Chip Kelly on UCLA’s 31-30 win over Ari
  • Video: Darnay Holmes on his Sportscenter-worthy forced fumble

    Video: Darnay Holmes on his Sportscenter-worthy forced fumble
    Cornerback Darnay Holmes talks about his forced fumble and recovery that Chip Kelly said is a play that “you’ll see on ‘Sportscenter,’” and getting the Bruins back into the Pac-12 South race.Related Articles UCLA game GIFs: Fans react to UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona Video: Joshua Kelley on his fourth straight 100-yard game Video: Wilton Speight happy, relieved to lead UCLA to win over Arizona Video: Chip Kelly on UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona UCLA footb
  • Video: Wilton Speight happy, relieved to lead UCLA to win over Arizona

    Video: Wilton Speight happy, relieved to lead UCLA to win over Arizona
    Quarterback Wilton Speight talks about his emotions after helping UCLA to a 31-30 over Arizona after nursing a back injury early in the season and how he feels that the Bruins are back in the Pac-12 South race.Related Articles UCLA game GIFs: Fans react to UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona Video: Joshua Kelley on his fourth straight 100-yard game Video: Darnay Holmes on his Sportscenter-worthy forced fumble Video: Chip Kelly on UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona UCLA football turns to backup
  • Video: Chip Kelly on UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona

    Video: Chip Kelly on UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona
    Head coach Chip Kelly talks about how the Bruins held on to win against Arizona despite 12 penalties and how Wilton Speight did off the bench after coming in for an injured Dorian Thompson-Robinson.Related Articles UCLA game GIFs: Fans react to UCLA’s 31-30 win over Arizona Video: Joshua Kelley on his fourth straight 100-yard game Video: Darnay Holmes on his Sportscenter-worthy forced fumble Video: Wilton Speight happy, relieved to lead UCLA to win over Arizona UCLA football turns to backu
  • Laguna Beach, Newport Harbor capture boys water polo tournaments

    Laguna Beach, Newport Harbor capture boys water polo tournaments
    Laguna Beach boys water polo coach Rob Grayeli isn’t sure if his team will be Division 1 or Division 2 for the upcoming CIF-SS playoffs. The first-year coach does know one thing:
    “We’ll scare some people,” the former Costa Mesa star said. “I promise you that.”
    That’s because when the Breakers are on, they’re a tough matchup. They can shoot lights out, push the counterattack, play strong defense and two players who can draw exclusions almost at will
  • USC collapses in loss to Utah, losing control of Pac-12 South race

    USC collapses in loss to Utah, losing control of Pac-12 South race
    Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) eludes the tackle from Southern California defensive lineman Christian Rector (89) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
    Southern California quarterback JT Daniels (18) passes the ball against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsUtah quarterback Tyler H
  • UCLA football turns to backup QB Wilton Speight, wins second straight

    UCLA football turns to backup QB Wilton Speight, wins second straight
    UCLA Bruins quarterback Wilton Speight (3) greets Arizona Wildcats quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) after the Bruins 31-30 win at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
    UCLA Bruins wide receiver Demetric Felton (10) celebrates his third quarter touchdown at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsUCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (7
  • Ducks lean on John Gibson, but he can’t stop Golden Knights by himself in loss

    Ducks lean on John Gibson, but he can’t stop Golden Knights by himself in loss
    Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) blocks a shot against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
    Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) of Canada and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm of Sweden chase down the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsA
  • Los Alamitos pulls off stunning rally to beat Beckman in girls volleyball playoffs

    Los Alamitos pulls off stunning rally to beat Beckman in girls volleyball playoffs
    Los Alamitos’ Starr Williams spikes the ball against Beckman during the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 girls volleyball playoff game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Irvine.
    (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
    Beckman’s Jill Schneggenburger spikes the ball against Los Alamitos during the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2 girls volleyball playoff game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Irvine.
    (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery wil
  • Live updates from London: Chargers vs. Titans

    Live updates from London: Chargers vs. Titans
    The Los Angeles Chargers made the trip to London for a game against the Tennessee Titans but could be without running back Melvin Gordon, who is listed as questionable.
    Follow along for updates on Gordon and more.
    Viewing on a mobile device? Click here. "The @Chargersare a physical football team."What else did we learn in the 38-14 win over the Browns?I asked an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…First game with over 240 rushing yards as a team since 2008 ...#LACvsCLEQuick Observations &r
  • Fist fight between Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo mars LeBron James’ Lakers home debut

    Fist fight between Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo mars LeBron James’ Lakers home debut
    LOS ANGELES — Everyone knew Staples Center was ready to crackle with energy and electricity on Saturday night. But after the moment that made the entire sellout crowd stand up and gasp, one name rang out in a chant:
    “RON-DO. RON-DO. RON-DO.”
    Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo came to blows in an explosive fourth-quarter brawl, with both ejected along with Brandon Ingram after a fiery confrontation over officiating. In a video replay, Paul appeared to poke Rondo’s face, inciting t
  • Alexander: The LeBron Show causes latest commotion with Lakers

    Alexander: The LeBron Show causes latest commotion with Lakers
    LOS ANGELES — The NBA is better, and in fact L.A. sports is better, when the Lakers matter.
    Which doesn’t necessarily make it easier when you’re in the eye of the storm.
    The LeBron James Era in Los Angeles, which finally reached Staples Center for real Saturday night in a 124-115 home opener loss to Houston, could be considered Act V in the 59 entertaining years of this franchise’s existence in Southern California. There were Baylor, West and Wilt in the ’60s a
  • Photos: LeBron James makes home debut for Lakers, brawl breaks out

    Photos: LeBron James makes home debut for Lakers, brawl breaks out
    LeBron James made his home regular season debut with the Lakers on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. He arrived wearing a Dodgers hat as the Dogers played Game 7 of the NLCS. Live updates from LeBron’s debut. Here are the photos:
    Los Angeles Lakers’ Rajon Rondo (9) defends on Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    Lakers fans wearing LeBron James jerseys and t-shirts stand outsid
  • Rajon Rondo, Brandon Ingram and Chris Paul ejected after brawl during Lakers-Rockets game

    Rajon Rondo, Brandon Ingram and Chris Paul ejected after brawl during Lakers-Rockets game
    Players started to getting physical and a fight broke out between members of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets during in the final minutes of the 4th quarter.
    Both Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul were escorted back to the locker room after the guards took swings at one another.Chris Paul told our broadcast crew this all started because Rajon Rondo spit in his face. When the second replay cycles through you can see Chris wiping his face before he goes at Rondo. pic.twitter.com/2DxPjWdYCu
  • LAFC looks to keep home dominance going against Vancouver

    LAFC looks to keep home dominance going against Vancouver
    Through 16 league matches at the Banc of California Stadium, the Los Angeles Football Club has turned a cathedral into a fortress.
    With one home contest remaining in the regular season, the 22,000 seat venue has earned a reputation as one of the toughest arenas for opposing Major League Soccer teams. Of the 48 points up for grabs at the Banc thus far, LAFC has given away just nine.
    Leading into Sunday’s match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, LAFC has conceded 13 goals, trailed just once at
  • Kobe Bryant die-hards are coming around to the idea of a LeBron James-led Lakers

    Kobe Bryant die-hards are coming around to the idea of a LeBron James-led Lakers
    LOS ANGELES — The residents of Laker Nation got the memo, clearly. En masse, they showed up to Saturday’s home opener against the Houston Rockets wearing the same thing: Crisp, gold No. 23 Lakers jerseys.
    Sure, not everyone adhered to the new dress code. Amidst the sea of shining new No. 23s there bobbed a few other numerals: Nos. 0, 2, 14, 32, 34. But most of the fans bucking the trend wore – can you guess? – No. 24. Or No. 8.
    Who shows up to LeBron James’ home ope
  • Old foes, friends LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony meet again in Lakers’ home opener

    Old foes, friends LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony meet again in Lakers’ home opener
    LOS ANGELES — Across his career, LeBron James has often been able to play against one of his close friends in home openers.
    But on Saturday night, there was one distinct difference: Carmelo Anthony did not start.
    Drafted in the same year, James and Anthony have been not just counterparts for comparison through their careers, but have also become bonded through experiences on Team USA and time together in the offseason.
    “I mean, obviously, me and Melo’s been very good friends be
  • Watch as the Staples Center crowd reacts to the Dodgers’ NLCS Game 7 victory during Lakers-Rockets

    Watch as the Staples Center crowd reacts to the Dodgers’ NLCS Game 7 victory during Lakers-Rockets
    During a break in the action between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets, the fans at Staples Center could be heard cheering as they watch the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Milwaukee Brewers and advance to the World Series for a second consecutive year.When word reached Staples Center … pic.twitter.com/v8pMppAFMs
    — Jim Alexander (@Jim_Alexander) October 21, 2018
    . @STAPLESCenter getting the announcement the #Dodgers are headed back to the #WorldSeries for the second stra
  • Andre James starts for UCLA five days after father’s passing

    Andre James starts for UCLA five days after father’s passing
    Left tackle Andre James (77) protects quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (7) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. James is playing less than a week after his father, Marcus, died after a battle with cancer. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
    Left tackle Andre James warms up before the Arizona game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. James will play less that a week after his father, Marcus, died after a battle with cancer. (Photo by Scott Varley
  • St. Joseph volleyball rides senior leadership to win over Edison, trip to quarterfinals

    St. Joseph volleyball rides senior leadership to win over Edison, trip to quarterfinals
    LAKEWOOD — St. Joseph has been in several high-stakes situations in recent years. So when its second-round CIF-Southern Section Division 2 playoff game against Edison went to a fifth set, the Jesters didn’t panic.
    Instead, they rode a strong final set from senior Kara Green to take the match 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals. St. Joseph won on scores of 18-25, 25-21, 25-20, 17-25, 15-10.
    Green led the Jesters with 17 kills, but she really shined in the decisive set. Whether it was
  • Watch the Dodgers celebrate after NLCS Game 7, advance to World Series

    Watch the Dodgers celebrate after NLCS Game 7, advance to World Series
    For the first time in 102 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers (formerly known as the Brooklyn Robins in 1916) will play the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.
     Cody Bellinger of the #Dodgers is the #NLCS MVP.
    — Inside SoCal Sports (@InsideSoCalSpts) October 21, 2018
    Cody came up clutch. pic.twitter.com/ynSF78C5TD
    — MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2018
    The Dodgers pop bottles. pic.twitter.com/NyNEQZM86J
    — Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) October 21, 2018
    .@Cody_Bellinger talks with @alanna
  • The American Republic has lost adult supervision

    The American Republic has lost adult supervision
    The ship known as the American Republic sails on, but its crew made up of irresponsible and vicious children cast from “Lord of the Flies.” Prisoners of their own emotions, they increasingly seem impervious to the notion that their gyrations might topple their own vessel.
    To be sure, exhibit one of infantilism in politics starts at the White House. At a time when President Trump could be laying out a case for his bold economic and foreign policies, he chooses all too often to focus o
  • Min pin mix Cinco wants to be your snuggle buddy

    Min pin mix Cinco wants to be your snuggle buddy
    Breed: Miniature pinscher mix
    Age: 5 years
    Gender: Neutered male
    Size: 12 pounds
    Cinco’s story: Cinco is a spunky dude who makes everyone laugh. Some say he’s “bouncy,” but whatever you want to call him, he’s definitely full of energy and would benefit from an active life. He loves walking and hiking and will even use a treadmill. Despite all that action, Cinco’s favorite thing is snuggling with someone. He also loves to burrow under blankets and avail himself

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