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Becky Hammon, the Spurs assistant who became the first woman to coach an NBA team in a regular-season game, is a gym rat who paid her dues as a player in college, during a stellar WNBA career and at the international level, columnist Helene Elliott writes.
Dominique Darius is facing a “win-win” situation in short term with the UCLA women’s basketball team as she makes the quick jump from high school.
LeBron James becomes the first player to score at least 10 points in 1,000 consecutive NBA games in the Lakers’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
The NHL’s COVID-19 protocols presents challenges for the Kings and Ducks as both teams look to bounce back from disappointing seasons.
Patrick Beverley and Damian Lillard engaged in some feuding on social media last season, but the two took it down a notch in the Clippers’ 128-105 win.
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Kawhi Leonard wore a mask that led his Los Angeles Clippers teammates to dub him ‘Leatherface’ during Wednesday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Becky Hammon becomes the first woman to coach during an NBA game during the Lakers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs. Here’s what else we learned.
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John Wolford heads into his first NFL game on Sunday looking to push the Rams into the postseason and prove that sports dreams can come true.
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Today, we look at half of our Eclipse Award selections.
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Becky Hammon took over head-coaching responsibilities for the San Antonio Spurs against the Lakers on Wednesday after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected.
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Rams quarterback John Wolford says he’s ready to make his NFL debut Sunday, but he likely won’t have receiver Cooper Kupp at his disposal vs. the Cardinals.
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John Wolford heads into his first NFL game on Sunday looking to push the Rams into the postseason and prove that sports dreams can come true.
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The NHL’s COVID-19 protocols presents challenges for the Kings and Ducks as both teams look to bounce back from disappointing seasons.
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Jared Goff’s performance against the Seattle Seahawks underlined how difficult it will be for the Rams to accomplish anything great with Goff at QB.
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The Chargers’ performance against the Broncos wasn’t always pretty, but Justin Herbert and the rest of the team is finally showing what they can achieve.
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2020 should have been the greatest year for sports fans with the Lakers and Dodgers winning titles, but Kobe Bryant’s death and the coronavirus changed that.
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Dennis Schroder looks like a solid fit with the Lakers, but he reportedly turned down an initial contract extension offer and won’t come cheap.
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The NBA bubble in Orlando offered a refuge for the players and the league amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ended with the Lakers winning a championship.
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The “We Are United” movement showed unpaid college athletes without a union could speak up for themselves and be heard while asked to play during a pandemic.
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A timeline looking back at the triumph, tragedy and push for change in the sports world in 2020.
Lakers and Clippers
On their first trip since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the Lakers decided to play it safe by not holding a shoot-around before playing San Antonio.
Clippers center Ivica Zubac had a big game in a 124-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and plenty on his mind after an earthquake in Croatia.
The Clippers bounced back from a 51-point loss to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-101 on Tuesday night at Staples Center.
All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard will miss the Clippers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night while recovering from the injury to his mouth.
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The Rams announce Tuesday that leading receiver Cooper Kupp has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
With Darrell Henderson and Cam Akers nursing injuries, Malcolm Brown will be the Rams’ lone experienced running back in a must-win game against Arizona.
Rick Neuheisel coached John Wolford in the Alliance of American Football and swears the backup quarterback will come through for the Rams in season finale against Arizona.
Rams QB Jared Goff had surgery on his right thumb and will not play Sunday. John Wolford, who has never taken an NFL regular-season snap, will start.
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Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is expecting a tough game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday even though Patrick Mahomes won’t be starting.
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With Keenan Allen out, Mike Williams took on the Chargers’ role as receiver turned defender vs. a Hail Mary and it worked. He intercepted the pass.
UCLA and USC
Obi Eboh joined several Bruins teammates in capitalizing on NCAA rules that have granted players an additional season of eligibility amid the pandemic.
The UCLA men’s basketball team is looking forward to Thursday’s game against Utah after their last game against Oregon was postponed because of COVID-19.
USC safety Talanoa Hufanga, the Pac-12 defensive player of the year, announces he’ll go to the NFL. He was the Trojans’ first All-American since 2017.
Vic Lepisto, the tenacious captain of the 1967 UCLA football team that was ranked No. 1 in the country, died on Monday from complications of COVID-19. He was 75.
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2020 began with the Dodgers grumbling about the Astros’ sign-stealing but turned positive with the acquisition of Mookie Betts and an overdue World Series title.
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In a minor move, the Dodgers acquired left-handed relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies while sending infielder Dillon Paulson to the Rays.
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The San Diego Padres sent four prospects to Tampa Bay for left-hander Blake Snell and signed Korean star infielder Ha-Seong Kim. Yu Darvish was acquired next.
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Wisconsin defeated Wake Forest 42-28 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Wednesday, but the Badgers broke the winner’s trophy while celebrating in the locker room.
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Tiz the Law, the 3-year-old colt that won the Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes, has been retired and will start a career as a stallion next month.
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Major League Soccer invoked a force majeure clause in the collective bargaining agreement it reached with the players in June, citing the impact of COVID-19.
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Greg Vanney, who took Toronto FC to an MLS title in 2017, is expected to become the Galaxy manager next week. Talks to keep Cristian Pavón continue.
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Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel signs with Fan Controlled Football, a startup league that lets fans call plays, design rosters and more.
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Ranking the top 10 moments for the USC men’s basketball team in 2020.
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Ranking the top 10 moments for the Kings and Ducks in 2020.
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Ranking the top moments for the UCLA and USC women’s basketball teams in 2020.
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Ranking the top 10 moments for the UCLA football team in 2020.
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Ranking the top 10 moments for the USC football team in 2020.
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John Wolford heads into his first NFL game on Sunday looking to push the Rams into the postseason and prove that sports dreams can come true.
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Becky Hammon becomes the first woman to coach during an NBA game during the Lakers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs. Here’s what else we learned.
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Spurs assistant Becky Hammon was prepared when she became the first woman to serve as an NBA head coach after Gregg Popovich was ejected against the Lakers.
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LeBron James becomes the first player to score at least 10 points in 1,000 consecutive NBA games in the Lakers’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Patrick Beverley and Damian Lillard engaged in some feuding on social media last season, but the two took it down a notch in the Clippers’ 128-105 win.
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More than 14 inches of snow in Big Bear make the high school football field a picturesque winter wonderland.
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Welcome to the era of the Girl Dad, where fathers who were once successful athletes are going all-in trying to help their daughters achieve similar success.
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AJ Duffy will leave Rancho Verde High and his father, coach Pete Duffy, because of the uncertainty of playing a football season in California this spring.
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After more than 40 years of playing tournaments during Christmas, coach Ed Azzam adjusts to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom are joined by Wilmington Banning football coach Raymond Grajeda.
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The Orange County Soccer Club has agreed to terms with former Real Madrid prospect Eero Markkanen.
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The English Premier League will be in the spotlight on Boxing Day, with Chelsea vs. Arsenal set to offer the best holiday soccer.
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Tigres score in the 84th minute to outlast LAFC 2-1 in the CONCACAF Champions League final on Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.
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LAFC has already accomplished much in its short history, but the team can bolster its “different” identity with a CONCACAF finals victory over Tigres.
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With coronavirus vaccines expected to become more available in the spring, U.S. athletes may need them to be allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Russia can’t use its name, flag or anthem at the next two Olympics. The decision in the doping case has drawn mixed reactions around the world.
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A decision is expected Thursday on Russia’s appeal of a four-year ban for doping that may keep it out of the Tokyo Olympics next summer.
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The USOPC says U.S. athletes can raise a fist or kneel in protest on the medals stand. The International Olympic Committee has a rule against demonstrations.
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A mostly atrocious Angels 2020 season nevertheless had several moments worth savoring. Of course, many involved Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Anthony Rendon.
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Howie Kendrick, who played most of his major league career with the Angels before going on to play for the Dodgers and help the Washington Nationals win the World Series, has retired.
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In a videoconference, Angels manager Joe Maddon said outfielder Jo Adell, 21, could use more developmental time in the minor leagues after a tough 2020.
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Major League Baseball announces it will recognize the Negro Leagues as a major league, with their records and statistics becoming part of MLB history.
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Goalie Ryan Miller is returning to the Ducks with a one-year, $1 million contract.
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The Kings and Ducks will play eight times during a season that will be dramatically altered because of the pandemic. Teams will only play division opponents.
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The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to a 56-game season beginning on Jan. 13. It will feature the Kings and Ducks playing in a re-formed West division.
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The NHL and its players association reached a tentative agreement on terms to begin the 2020-21 season, with a targeted date of Jan. 13 to start a 56-game season.
