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Clippers' offense steps up to end Orlando's winning streak
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The Clippers build a 19-point lead in the third quarter and come away with a victory over the Magic at Intuit Dome.
USC bench helps power Trojans to win over San José State at Galen Center
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USC got a 28-point lift from its bench, helping the Trojans earn a 82-68 win over San José State Wednesday night at Galen Center.
Prep basketball roundup: Defending state girls champion Etiwanda cruises in opening win
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Despite missing three players, Etiwanda opens with a victory over Corona Centennial in girls basketball.
Three-sport star Alina Argueta leads Banning to City Section flag football finals
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Alina Argueta throws four touchdown passes to lead Banning over Eagle Rock in the City Section flag football semifinals.
High school flag football: City Section semifinal results
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CIF City Section semifinal results for flag football.
Gardena Serra press box damaged by early morning fire
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Firefighters limit damage to press box structure during Wednesday morning fire at Gardena Serra. Classes were canceled.
'Did anybody watch him?' Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA's attention
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Dalton Knecht was once ignored by NBA teams with draft picks ahead of the Lakers. Now he's a hot-shooting rookie who has earned the NBA's attention.
After a suffocating couple of seasons, Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins finds wide-open spaces
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Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins is having a strong year as he prepares to face his old team, the Baltimore Ravens.
Snubbed by USC, UCLA coach DeShaun Foster is always driven to win rivalry game
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UCLA coach DeShaun Foster had a big debut game against rival USC as a player, scoring four rushing touchdowns against the Trojans at the Rose Bowl.
Prep talk: Simmons brothers are finally Heritage Christian teammates
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Senior Tae Simmons and freshman Eli Simmons have played many games against each and now love being on same team. They had highlight moments in opener.
From Harvard to high-scorer: Kings' Alex Laferriere acing his start to season
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Alex Laferriere took a somewhat unusual path to the NHL, choosing to play in the Ivy League at Harvard for onetime Kings and Ducks forward Ted Donato.
Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row
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Dalton Knecht can't seem to miss from three-point range and scores 37 points as the Lakers defeat the Utah Jazz.
Prep basketball roundup: Alijah Arenas vs. Tajh Ariza brings out James Harden to watch
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Chatsworth wins basketball matchup 58-56 against Westchester before packed crowd that includes James Harden.
High school boys' water polo: Southern California Regional playoff results
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High school boys' water polo: Southern California Regional playoff results.
Sparks hire current University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill head coaching job
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The Sparks have hired Lynne Roberts, who has spent the past 18 seasons as a Division I head coach, their new head coach. She replaces Curt Miller.
Analysis: Dodgers to meet with Juan Soto, signaling more big spending is possible
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The Dodgers are already well on their way to paying luxury tax penalties for a fifth consecutive year. But the Dodgers are not facing typical financial restraints either.
Prep talk: Weston Port, Noah Mikhail show you can stay home and be noticed
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Star linebackers at San Juan Hills and Bonita stayed for four years at local schools and earned scholarships.
'The smarter one usually comes over here': UCLA's DeShaun Foster throws jabs at USC
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UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster isn't afraid to provide some bulletin board material for USC ahead of Saturday's crosstown rivalry game.
Rejuvenated Gabriel Pec embracing his 'freedom to play soccer' with Galaxy
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The signing of forward Gabriel Pec has proved to be a vital part of the Galaxy's transformation into an MLS Cup contender after an eight-win season.