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LeBron James, Lakers criticize officiating after Game 2 loss to Nuggets

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James appeared to be especially flustered multiple times in the fourth quarter when he thought he was fouled on drives that weren’t called, adding to the frustration of blowing a 20-point lead.

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Kings can’t overcome slow start in Game 1 loss to Oilers

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Zach Hyman has three goals and an assist and Connor McDavid has five assists as Edmonton scores the first four goals of the game on its way to a 7-4 victory. Game 2 of the first-round playoff series is Wednesday night.

Nuggets stun Lakers in Game 2 on Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater

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Murray sinks a 15-foot step-back jumper as time expires and Denver wipes out a 20-point second-half deficit for a 101-99 win and a 2-0 lead in the first-round series, their 10th consecutive victory over the Lakers.

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Angels’ bats remain quiet as losing streak reaches 5 games

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The Angels did not score for 18 consecutive innings before getting on the board in the seventh inning of their 4-2 loss to the Orioles on Monday. Mike Trout and Taylor Ward, two of their hottest hitters earlier in the month, have both…

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Will Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood return for Game 3?

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Vanderbilt has been sidelined since early February because of a sprained right midfoot injury, but reports indicate that both he and Wood (knee surgery) could be in the lineup Thursday night.

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Inside Caleb Williams’ pre-draft process, from a Florida residency to USC’s Pro Day

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Williams has been training for weeks with QB trainer Will Hewlett in Florida, part of a highly-calculated pre-draft plan that hasn't involved hiring an agent.

Monday, Apr 22

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Clippers went to Ivica Zubac for strong start to Game 1 and the Dallas series

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The Mavericks didn’t have any answers for the Clippers center, who finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds and put Dallas in early foul trouble.

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Orange County softball Top 25: No. 1 Orange Lutheran, No. 2 Pacifica clinch league titles, April 22

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The Lancers and Mariners enter the final week of the regular season looking to keep their momentum for the playoffs.

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NFL draft: Chargers looking to upgrade offensive depth at all positions

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“When you look at what the goal (of the draft) is, it's to add depth and add great players at every position,” GM Joe Hortiz said.

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Will Rams buck conventional wisdom and go offense with first-round pick?

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Since hiring Sean McVay as head coach in 2017, the Rams have used their first selection in the draft on an offensive player six out of seven times.

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Rich Archbold: Kids enjoy roar of Grand Prix of Long Beach thanks to King Taco

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For the past 30 years, King Taco has provided 1,000 reserved-seat tickets to Boys & Girls Clubs members for the Grand Prix of Long Beach's final day.

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Swanson: Clippers have makings of great team – if only they add Kawhi Leonard

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Paul George, James Harden and a capable Clippers contingent can advance in the playoffs without Leonard, but to win a series against teams like the Timberwolves, Nuggets or Celtics, they will need the Klaw.

Clippers’ James Harden steps up in Kawhi Leonard’s absence in Game 1 win

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The future Hall of Famer scores a team-high 28 points to go with eight assists, helping the Clippers storm to a big first-half lead in their 109-97 victory over the Mavericks.

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Grand Prix of Long Beach: Newgarden unhappy with Herta after being bumped

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Herta, who finished second, wasn't penalized, but offered an apology to Newgarden after the race.

UCLA, Long Beach State are top seeds for NCAA men’s volleyball tournament

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The defending national champion Bruins (23-5) and host LBSU (25-2) will be heavy favorites to meet in the final when the eight-team event is held April 30-May 4 at Long Beach’s Walter Pyramid. UC Irvine is seeded fourth.

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Dodgers break out with home runs from Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages in rout of Mets

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Ohtani hits his 176th career home run, the most by a Japanese-born player in MLB, while Pages' three-run shot is his first. Tyler Glasnow strikes out 10 in eight innings as the Dodgers salvage the finale of a disappointing homestand with a…

Kawhi-less Clippers beat cold-shooting Mavericks in series opener

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James Harden has 28 points, Paul George adds 22 and Ivica Zubac has a 20-point double-double as the Clippers build a huge first-half lead on their way to a 109-97 win. Luka Doncic (33) and Kyrie Irving (31) lead Dallas.

Sunday, Apr 21

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NFL draft: Will the Chargers keep the fifth overall pick or trade it?

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“The whole, 'It's a fair trade, it's a wash.' I don't think that's a trade that we're interested in,” GM Joe Hortiz said.

Food truck operated by LBCC students dishes up banh mi at Grand Prix of Long Beach

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LBCC culinary arts students have spent Grand Prix weekend getting experience working in a food truck.

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Kings vs. Oilers: First-round scouting report, prediction

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For the third consecutive opening round of the playoffs, the Kings find themselves underdogs headed to Edmonton.

Angels shut out by Reds, hurt by Rengifo’s two-out error

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Soriano took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but costly error leads to three unearned runs and a loss.

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Strikeouts have been a big drag on Dodgers’ offense

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Going into Sunday's games, the Dodgers led the National League in strikeouts and led the majors in strikeouts with runners in scoring position.

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Scott Dixon wins thrilling Grand Prix of Long Beach in climax to three-day party

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The 49th Grand Prix of Long Beach will come to a close on Sunday, April 21. Here's what to expect.

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The King of the Beach returns to Grand Prix — and has been out on the track

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Al Unser Jr. won a record six Grand Prix of Long Beach titles. This weekend is the first time he's been back in five years.

59th annual Congressional Cup returns to Long Beach this week

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The Congressional Cup -- the granddaddy of match racing -- will also kick off the 2024 World Match Racing Tour.

From friendship bracelets to checkered outfits, women show off fandom at Grand Prix of Long Beach

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Female fans flocked to the Grand Prix of the Long Beach on Saturday for the first full day of festivities.

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Long Beach State tops UC Irvine for Big West men’s volleyball title

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LBSU defeats the Anteaters in four sets and is all but certain to be the No. 2 seed when it hosts the eight-team NCAA Championships from April 30-May 4 at the Walter Pyramid. UCI will likely receive an at-large berth.

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Denis Bouanga’s 2 goals help LAFC tie Red Bulls

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Bouanga rips a right-footer from the left corner of the penalty area into the back of the net in the fifth minute of stoppage time as LAFC twice rallies from behind to earn a point with a 2-2 tie.

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Ryan Garcia scores 3 knockdowns in wild upset of Devin Haney

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Garcia, whose seriousness about this fight had come into question, hands the WBC super lightweight champ and his former amateur rival his first loss, winning the bout by majority decision but not the title because he was over the weight…

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Lakers start strong but still can’t solve Nuggets in series opener

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Anthony Davis (32 points) and LeBron James (27) fuel the Lakers, but Nikola Jokic (32) and Denver take control with a 13-0 third-quarter run to beat them for the ninth consecutive time, 114-103. Game 2 is Monday night.