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Right fielder has been in Texas since mid-May while dealing with the arrest of his 17-year-old son on a sexual assault charge.
OAKLAND — Right fielder Torii Hunter , on the restricted list since May 14 while he deals with the arrest of his 17-year-old son, will probably rejoin the team early next week, Manager Mike Scioscia said.
OAKLAND — Right fielder Torii Hunter , on the restricted list since May 14 while he deals with the arrest of his 17-year-old son, will probably rejoin the team early next week, Manager Mike Scioscia said.
Roster should look familiar, but it's not set in stone.
Listen to what Chris Paul offered as a key step for the Clippers to improve next season after a successful 2011-12 campaign.
Listen to what Chris Paul offered as a key step for the Clippers to improve next season after a successful 2011-12 campaign.
Ramirez might not be ready to play for Oakland by then, though.
Manny Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension for a positive drug test ends.
Manny Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension for a positive drug test ends.
In the filing in U.S. District Court, the league is accused of installing a secret salary cap in the uncapped 2010 season and is seeking monetary damages. The NFL says the 'claims are totally unfounded.'
The NFL Players Assn. has accused the NFL of putting a secret salary cap in place in the uncapped 2010 season — a violation of antitrust laws — and is seeking monetary damages that could climb into the billions.
The NFL Players Assn. has accused the NFL of putting a secret salary cap in place in the uncapped 2010 season — a violation of antitrust laws — and is seeking monetary damages that could climb into the billions.
The ex-Bruin files a $10-million suit for a story that portrayed him as a bully who mistreated UCLA teammates. The filing includes declarations from ex-teammates disputing allegations in the story.
Former UCLA basketball player Reeves Nelson filed a $10-million defamation lawsuit against Sports Illustrated on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Former UCLA basketball player Reeves Nelson filed a $10-million defamation lawsuit against Sports Illustrated on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Callaspo hits a two-run double in the 11th inning to push the Angels to victory. Jered Weaver holds Oakland to three hits over eight innings.
OAKLAND - For the 11th time since 2010, Angels ace Jered Weaver threw at least seven innings and allowed one earned run or less, only to receive a loss or no-decision.
OAKLAND - For the 11th time since 2010, Angels ace Jered Weaver threw at least seven innings and allowed one earned run or less, only to receive a loss or no-decision.
Days after sounding indifferent on whether he'd be secured to a long-term deal, Bynum declares he wants to stay following Wednesday's exit interview.
Days after sounding indifferent on whether he'd be secured to a long-term deal, Bynum declares he wants to stay following Wednesday's exit interview.
Days after sounding indifferent on whether he'd be secured to a long-term deal, Bynum declares he wants to stay following Wednesday's exit interview.
The Times is pleased to have the Green Bay Packers wide receiver as a guest-blogger. Driver, a Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowl player, was named the winner of the competition this week.
The Times is pleased to have the Green Bay Packers wide receiver as a guest-blogger. Driver, a Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowl player, was named the winner of the competition this week.
The Times is pleased to have the Green Bay Packers wide receiver as a guest-blogger. Driver, a Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowl player, was named the winner of the competition this week.
Their Game 5 victory gives the Kings eight straight road wins during the playoffs, an NHL record. 'We like being the underdog, being in the other guy's barn, getting booed,' Drew Doughty says.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Kings got to the Stanley Cup finals by doing what they have done best the last six weeks — winning on the road.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Kings got to the Stanley Cup finals by doing what they have done best the last six weeks — winning on the road.
Miami rolls at home to take 3-2 lead in Eastern Conference semifinals. Indiana may have lost more than game, as forwards Danny Granger and David West are injured. Game 6 is Thursday in Indianapolis.
MIAMI — Miami took a big step forward. Indiana lost two forwards.
MIAMI — Miami took a big step forward. Indiana lost two forwards.
Kendrick's average has dropped as his strikeout percentage has increased at an alarming rate.
OAKLAND — Several big league veterans, including Torii Hunter , were convinced Howie Kendrick would win a batting title some day after the Angels second baseman hit .285 as a rookie in 2006, .322 in 2007 and .306 in 2008.
OAKLAND — Several big league veterans, including Torii Hunter , were convinced Howie Kendrick would win a batting title some day after the Angels second baseman hit .285 as a rookie in 2006, .322 in 2007 and .306 in 2008.
Infielder drives in the tying and go-ahead runs with a double in the ninth inning, giving him three runs batted in to help L.A. overcome an early deficit.
PHOENIX — Those were quite the exciting games Tuesday, two rowdy Arizona crowds on the edge of their seats and at the top of their lungs in creating a hostile environment for the visiting team from Los Angeles.
PHOENIX — Those were quite the exciting games Tuesday, two rowdy Arizona crowds on the edge of their seats and at the top of their lungs in creating a hostile environment for the visiting team from Los Angeles.
Win over Phoenix puts Kings in Stanley Cup finals, which was always the goal, even during a ragged season when they barely made playoffs. Just winning West isn't enough—they're not touching that one.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Clarence Campbell bowl, awarded to the champion of the NHL's Western Conference, is not what the Kings dreamed of lifting or kissing or winning this season.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Clarence Campbell bowl, awarded to the champion of the NHL's Western Conference, is not what the Kings dreamed of lifting or kissing or winning this season.
Dustin Penner's overtime goal beats Phoenix, 4-3, as Kings continue perfect postseason away from Staples Center.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - There was the celebratory group hug taking place by the glass, followed by a loud chorus of boos and then objects being tossed on the ice by some fans.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - There was the celebratory group hug taking place by the glass, followed by a loud chorus of boos and then objects being tossed on the ice by some fans.
Wilson and reliever Ernesto Frieri combine to hold Oakland to one hit and Albert Pujols hits his third home run in seven days.
OAKLAND — Albert Pujols doesn't need to watch hours of video to know why so many of his at-bats -- 58 of 174 (33%) to be exact -- have resulted in ground-ball outs to the shortstop or third baseman.
OAKLAND — Albert Pujols doesn't need to watch hours of video to know why so many of his at-bats -- 58 of 174 (33%) to be exact -- have resulted in ground-ball outs to the shortstop or third baseman.
The utility infielder, who was playing in the minors last week, doubles in the winning run in the ninth.
This is how it's become for the Dodgers, who can't possibly do anything these days but win: Even when their happy little script takes an unexpected detour, they still manage to find a way to win.
This is how it's become for the Dodgers, who can't possibly do anything these days but win: Even when their happy little script takes an unexpected detour, they still manage to find a way to win.
Dustin Penner scores the winning goal in overtime as the Kings defeat the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-3, in Game 5 and advance to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 1993.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dustin Penner sent the Kings into the Stanley Cup finals and sent Phoenix fans into a tizzy.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dustin Penner sent the Kings into the Stanley Cup finals and sent Phoenix fans into a tizzy.
Outfielder says he won't play 'what-ifs and whatnots' on whether the club will offer him an extension. General Manager Ned Colletti has said he would like to re-sign Ethier.
PHOENIX — Andre Ethier said Tuesday he does not plan to impose a deadline on negotiations on the contract extension that could keep him out of free agency.
PHOENIX — Andre Ethier said Tuesday he does not plan to impose a deadline on negotiations on the contract extension that could keep him out of free agency.
'I still want those guys to turn it around,' says the former hitting coach, dismissed after 12-plus years with the team. He says he worked hard and knows it wasn't Mike Scioscia's decision.
OAKLAND — Mickey Hatcher knows he has plenty of critics; they came out in full force on Internet message boards and radio call-in shows every time the Angels went into a prolonged offensive slump.
OAKLAND — Mickey Hatcher knows he has plenty of critics; they came out in full force on Internet message boards and radio call-in shows every time the Angels went into a prolonged offensive slump.
Owners vote to make knee and thigh pads mandatory, but players say the decision should be collectively negotiated.
By the 2013 season, all NFL players will be required to wear knee and thigh pads.
By the 2013 season, all NFL players will be required to wear knee and thigh pads.
Kobe Bryant changes his format and will have a longer session with Mitch Kupchak and Mike Brown.
Ramon Sessions, Jordan Hill and Devin Ebanks are all potential free agents in July, with the Lakers showing varying degrees of interest in them.
Ramon Sessions, Jordan Hill and Devin Ebanks are all potential free agents in July, with the Lakers showing varying degrees of interest in them.
Saunders, who is enrolled in MLS' substance abuse and behavioral health program, has not yet been cleared to play. He says he is not being treated for drug or alcohol abuse, but for personal issues.
Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders, who left the team a month ago to enroll in Major League Soccer's substance abuse and behavioral health program, was back on the training field Tuesday. But it's unclear how long it will be before he can play again.
Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders, who left the team a month ago to enroll in Major League Soccer's substance abuse and behavioral health program, was back on the training field Tuesday. But it's unclear how long it will be before he can play again.
Mary Killman and Maria Koroleva will represent the U.S. in duet synchronized swimming. The onetime rivals are now roommates working on developing unity in motion.
Mary Killman and Maria Koroleva were synchronized swimming rivals when they began the sport, competing against each other on Northern California club teams.
Mary Killman and Maria Koroleva were synchronized swimming rivals when they began the sport, competing against each other on Northern California club teams.
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office declined Tuesday to file felony charges against four men arrested after a brawl outside Dodger Stadium.
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office declined Tuesday to file felony charges against four men arrested after a brawl outside Dodger Stadium.
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office declined Tuesday to file felony charges against four men arrested after a brawl outside Dodger Stadium.
Brian McNamee, the former baseball trainer who says he injected the 11-time All-Star pitcher with performance-enhancing substances, is allowed to name three other players for whom he says he provided or helped provide human growth hormone.
WASHINGTON -- Brian McNamee finally got to name names in front of the jury. Andy Pettitte. Chuck Knoblauch. Mike Stanton. Roger Clemens' accuser also apologized for the medical condition that caused him to take frequent breaks. He came across as a sympathy figure in the final moments of some 26 hours on the stand, a small counterweight to three days of brutal cross-examination.
WASHINGTON -- Brian McNamee finally got to name names in front of the jury. Andy Pettitte. Chuck Knoblauch. Mike Stanton. Roger Clemens' accuser also apologized for the medical condition that caused him to take frequent breaks. He came across as a sympathy figure in the final moments of some 26 hours on the stand, a small counterweight to three days of brutal cross-examination.
