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Photos: Dodgers rip Giants in NLDS Game 4 at Dodger Stadium - L.A. Focus News
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 in Game 4 of the National League Division Series Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, forcing a deciding Game 5 on Thursday in San Francisco. Here are the images from the game: Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers gets congratulations from Albert
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Washington Football Team to Retire Sean Taylor’s Number
The Washington Football Team on Sunday will officially retire the #21 jersey of the late Sean Taylor during a ceremony at FedEx Field with his family in attendance. The post Washington Football Team to Retire Sean Taylor's Number appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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I’ve Been Faking My Way Through Sports For Years
"No one really wants to talk about sports. They just want to show you what they know."
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Lakers may be cautious with LeBron James’ return with playoff fate nearly decided - L.A. Focus News
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks up a the scoreboard during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is defended by Anthony Davis #3 of the Los
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Jared Goff packs ‘sourness’ for Lions’ trip to face Rams - L.A. Focus News
THOUSAND OAKS — When Jared Goff returns to SoFi Stadium to play against the Rams for the first time on Sunday, his new jersey will feature more than the Detroit Lions' Honolulu blue, silver, black and white markings. 'Of course, you have the chip on your shoulder,' Goff said Wednesday in
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USC stumbles into bye week with first home loss to Utah in over a century - L.A. Focus News
Wide receiver Drake London #15 of the USC Trojans goes up for a pass comes down out of bounds against the Utah Utes in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 9, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Wide
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Pick-six helps Oaks Christian football top Westlake - L.A. Focus News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. WESTLAKE VILLAGE - The ball hit Joseph Marsh's hands with an audible thud. The Oaks Christian linebacker reached up, picked off Westlake Hunt and returned the ball nearly 90 yards for a touchdown within 30
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ALCS: Framber Valdez, Astros dominate Red Sox for 3-2 series lead - L.A. Focus News
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Framber Valdez lost his perfect game in the fifth inning and then bounced the next pitch off the batter’s leg. Astros manager Dusty Baker headed for the mound. “It was surprising more than anything,” Valdez said, noting that a visit from the manager usually
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'Bachelor' Matt James Is Seeing Final Rose Recipient With Racist Past
James, the first Black "Bachelor," broke up with Rachael Kirkconnell after troubling social media posts emerged.
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LeBron James shines, but Lakers underwhelm in preseason finale - L.A. Focus News
One heart-gripping moment put things in perspective: In the third quarter of Thursday night’s preseason game against the host Sacramento Kings, Lakers star LeBron James limped off the court, massaging his calf. In the span of a TV timeout, the 36-year-old four-time league MVP went from inflaming
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Biden’s declaration: America’s democracy ‘is rising anew’ - The Sacramento Observer
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and JOSH BOAK | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared that “America is rising anew” as he called for an expansion of federal programs […] The post Biden’s declaration: America’s democracy ‘is rising anew’ appeared first on The Sacrame
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Coronavirus hospitalizations decline again in LA County; 1,056 new COVID-19 cases posted - L.A. Focus News
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continues to fall, declining from 670 on Saturday to 656, according to state figures released Sunday, Oct. 10. The number of those patients in intensive care remained the same at 202. It was the 36th time in the past 41 days that
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Salute, King! Bomani Jones To Host New Late Night ‘Game Theory’ Series For HBO [Details]
The upcoming show will “break down timely issues playing out in the world of sports,” HBO said in a statement.
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The 2021 Oscars Will Almost Certainly Be The Lowest-Rated Oscars Ever — And That’s OK
The 93rd Academy Awards are finally here, ending the longest, strangest awards season in recent history.
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Dodgers lose in 11 innings after Dustin May suffers arm injury - L.A. Focus News
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts talks to starting pitcher Dustin May after May was injured during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Milwaukee. May left the game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Story of Rams’ win over Seahawks had a late twist - L.A. Focus News
The Rams damaged more than the Seahawks’ hopes of repeating as NFC West champions when they won a bruising game, 26-17, Thursday night in Seattle. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is expected to miss about six weeks after having surgery Friday to repair a finger on his passing hand, which he
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Double trouble: Red Sox bounce TB in 13 after odd wall call - L.A. Focus News
By JIMMY GOLEN BOSTON (AP) — Saved a bizarre bounce and an obscure ruling, the Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 6-4 Sunday night on a walk-off, two-run homer by Christian Vázquez in the 13th inning to move one victory from eliminating the 100-win Rays from the AL Division Series. The wild-card Red Sox
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Paradise Jam Comes Back Home to the U.S. Virgin Islands
Executive Director, Nels Hawkinson wished the process of returning the popular collegiate tournament back its place of origin was as simple as closing his eyes, clicking his heels together and reciting the popular phrase. Instead he and his staff are facing the reality of multiple challenges head
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With Trevor Ariza out, Lakers poised to lean on their size - L.A. Focus News
The Lakers opted for size this offseason, signing both Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan as traditional centers. With the injury to Trevor Ariza announced Wednesday night, it looks like they’ll be using them. Ariza, 36, will be sidelined at least eight weeks after his ankle surgery, leaving the
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Medina Spirit wins over the horse racing world, including his record-setting trainer - L.A. Focus News
Amid a hail of torn-up tickets at Churchill Downs Saturday, the skeptics came around. The last one was the toughest. “It was like he was telling me, ‘I’m better than you think I am,’’’ Bob Baffert said. “He was right. He is a hell of a lot better.” Not since Mr. Ed has a horse
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Sean McVay says Rams fans will welcome Jared Goff - L.A. Focus News
Sean McVay says he expects L.A. fans to greet Jared Goff warmly at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, when the Detroit Lions come to face the Rams and quarterbacks Goff and Matthew Stafford face their former teams. “I think he’ll be received well,” McVay said Monday as the Rams switched gears from their 38-11
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ALCS: Red Sox slam Astros again for 2-1 series lead - L.A. Focus News
The Red Sox's Kyle Schwarber tosses his bat after hitting a grand slam against the Houston Astros during the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night in Boston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) The Boston Red Sox's Kyle Schwarber hits a grand slam home run
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Biden to pitch sweeping ‘family plan’ in speech to Congress - The Sacramento Observer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitcha $1.8 trillion investmentin children, families and education […] The post Biden to pitch sweeping ‘family plan’ in speech to Congress appeared first
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UVI Launches Upcoming Basketball Season with Media Day Presser
After the COVID-19 pandemic dashed hopes last year for school sports, University of the Virgin Islands coaches Alfonzo Duncan and Niki Collins spoke Monday about the upcoming launch of the Bucs’ basketball season, which kicks off Oct. 29.
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Lakers take another hit as Dennis Schröder enters NBA’s COVID-19 protocols - L.A. Focus News
It is coldly fitting for a season where the Lakers haven’t been able to align their forces all at once that, just as it seemed things were coming together, they would lose yet another critical piece. There was an air of weariness for coach Frank Vogel before Sunday’s game against the Toronto
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Rams need ‘group effort’ to replace Darious Williams - L.A. Focus News
THOUSAND OAKS — It’s another week and another change in the Rams’ defensive secondary. When safety John Johnson and cornerback Troy Hill left as free agents in the offseason, they were replaced by safety Jordan Fuller and cornerback David Long. Then Long struggled in the first few games, and he was
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NFL Player Jalen Hurts Teams Up With NFLPA, FedEx For HBCU Scholarship Initiative
NFL player Jalen Hurts has joined forces with the National Football League Players Association and FedEx for the creation of an HBCU scholarship initiative.
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Clippers fall at home to New York Knicks - L.A. Focus News
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High school football: All of the scores from Thursday’s games - L.A. Focus News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores from Thursday's CIF-SS and L.A. City Section high school football games. THURSAY'S RESULTS CIF-SS BASELINE LEAGUE Chino Hills 37, Damien 36 BIG 4 LEAGUE Segerstrom 14, Katella 7 CAMINO REAL LEAGUE
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LeBron James misses potential game-winner, Lakers lose in his return - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James might be stronger and heal faster than the common man, but after a 20-game layoff, some things will just take time. There was not quite enough in his legs to hit a game-winning 3-point attempt in the last seconds of a 110-106 loss to the short-handed Sacramento
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