GLENDALE, Ariz. – When Dustin May struck out Oscar Gonzalez to end the first inning of Sunday’s Cactus League game between the Dodgers and San Diego Padres, the tall redhead spun off the mound, raised his hands to the sky and then buried his face in his hat as he walked to the dugout. It…
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LOS ANGELES — The USC women’s basketball team celebrated senior day on Sunday, honoring five players who were instrumental in elevating a program from obscurity to national powerhouse. Forward Kiki Iriafen, guard Talia von Oelhoffen, forward Rayah Marshall, Center Clarice Akunwafo and guard Dominique Darius each walked on the court accompanied by family members before…
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LOS ANGELES — Between celebrating Bill Walton’s memory and UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin earning his 500th career win, history loomed over Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. UCLA honored the late Walton with video tributes and a halftime ceremony; and Cronin achieved his personal milestone. Both of those moments will be etched in UCLA lore.…
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THE GAME: The Angels scored a run in the first and then nothing else till the ninth in a 14-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark. PITCHING REPORT: LHP Reid Detmers gave up two runs in two innings. He allowed three hits in the first inning, but then pitched a 1-2-3…
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PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 23: Brian Campbell of the United States poses with the trophy on the 18th hole after putting in to win during the second playoff hole of the final round of the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld 2025 at Vidanta Vallarta on February 23, 2025 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Photo by Orlando…
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INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton had 29 points and 12 assists for his 16th double-double of the season, Aaron Nesmith scored a season-high 19, and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 129-111 on Sunday. Haliburton scored 17 points in the third quarter, when the Pacers (32-23) took a 101-83 lead. The All-Star point guard…
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LOS ANGELES – Mick Cronin, at 53, is now the youngest college basketball coach to reach 500 victories. In his mind, that and five bucks might get you a tall latte if you drink the stuff. His coaching legacy means little to him. And after Sunday’s brutal slog of a game, a 69-61 UCLA victory…
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Freshman Dylan Harper scored 25 points to guide Rutgers to a 95-85 victory over USC on Sunday night. Harper made 9 of 13 shots with four 3-pointers and all three of his free throws for the Scarlet Knights (14-14, 7-10 Big Ten Conference), who have won two straight following a three-game slide.…
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The UCLA gymnastics team remained unbeaten in the Big Ten with a 197.550-196.850 win at No. 15 Michigan on Sunday. The No. 2 Bruins (9-2, 6-0 in the Big Ten) used scores on floor exercise and balance beam in the last two rotations to take the victory in front of a crowd of more than…
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When her 20-year-old grandson comes upon hard times, Barbara takes him in. But her generosity backfires. Thinking she’s snooping, Erik becomes physically abusive when he finds her cleaning his room. Soon he starts demanding money, issuing implied threats to force trips to the bank. Barbara’s friends are concerned but powerless to intervene. This vignette of…
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