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GREG BEACHAM

GREG BEACHAM

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LeBron James to miss Lakers' key showdown with Minnesota due to flu-like symptoms

LeBron James is sitting out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ meeting with Minnesota due to flu-like symptoms

LeBron James to miss Lakers' key showdown with Minnesota due to flu-like symptoms
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USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star

When O.J. Simpson's death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgement of it

USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star
Sports

LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago

The Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks

LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani passes Hideki Matsui for most MLB homers by a Japanese-born player

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken Hideki Matsui’s record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani passes Hideki Matsui for most MLB homers by a Japanese-born player
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Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy

Reggie Bush says the return of his Heisman Trophy is the biggest step yet in his fight against the NCAA to restore his reputation and his records from his incredible career at Southern California

Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy
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Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
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LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
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Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' pivotal Game 5 vs Mavericks

Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 of the Los Angeles Clippers’ tight first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night due to right knee inflammation

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' pivotal Game 5 vs Mavericks
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Former MVP Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus. The Angels hope he can return this season

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining the three-time AL MVP indefinitely

Former MVP Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus. The Angels hope he can return this season
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Mike Trout's sublime talent defined his first decade in baseball. Injuries are the story now

Mike Trout still might be the greatest baseball player produced by his generation, but the torn meniscus in his left knee is his fourth major injury in the past four seasons

Mike Trout's sublime talent defined his first decade in baseball. Injuries are the story now
Sports|US

Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers

Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 and a 3-2 lead in the first-round series

Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers
Sports

The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after just two seasons in charge

The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit
Sports

Tyson Fury meets Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia

After Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk finally meet in the ring this weekend, boxing should have its first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly a quarter-century

Tyson Fury meets Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
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Shohei Ohtani's first walk-off hit for the Dodgers caps an eventful week for the superstar slugger

Shohei Ohtani’s first walk-off hit for the Los Angeles Dodgers was also his first game-ending hit in the majors in nearly four years

Shohei Ohtani's first walk-off hit for the Dodgers caps an eventful week for the superstar slugger
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson's health episode

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after the 57-year-old Tyson fell ill on a flight last weekend

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson's health episode
News|Sports

Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBron

The Los Angeles Lakers’ reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin Ham

Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBron
Entertainment|News|Sports

Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search

The Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world already knowing their first choice turned them down

Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search
Europe|News|Sports|US|World

McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone plans on defending her title in the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics, and has scratched from the 200 and 400-meter flat races that she had originally signed up for

McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials
News|Sports

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says
Sports

Their podcast is over. New Lakers coach JJ Redick still hopes to create great content with LeBron

The Los Angeles Lakers have formally introduced JJ Redick as their next head coach

Their podcast is over. New Lakers coach JJ Redick still hopes to create great content with LeBron
Americas|Sports

Brazil held to 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in a stunner to open Copa America group play

Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in its Copa America group play opener

Brazil held to 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in a stunner to open Copa America group play
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next

Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the team drafted James’ oldest son, Bronny

The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next
Celebrity|News|Sports

Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father

Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft

Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
Sports

Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals

Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalty kicks after the teams played to a scoreless draw

Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals
Sports

Cal Raleigh homers from each side of the plate for the 2nd time in 3 days, Mariners rout Angels 11-0

Cal Raleigh homered from each side of the plate for the second time in three days, and J

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