Former Lakers player Michael Cooper, center, is mobbed by former Lakers coach Pat Riley, left, and former teammates Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Byron Scott, Vlade Divac and Kurt Rambis after his jersey was retired during a ceremony at halftime of a game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Former Lakers … [Read more...] about Michael Cooper says Lakers jersey retirement ‘more special’ than Hall of Fame induction
Kings shut out by Oilers for 2nd straight loss
EDMONTON, Alberta — Two of the NHL’s most consistent teams since Thanksgiving, the Kings and Edmonton Oilers added another chapter to their ongoing rivalry. Connor McDavid scored the game’s only goal and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Kings, 1-0, on Monday night for their second straight win. Stuart Skinner stopped 30 shots to earn his second shutout of the season and sixth of … [Read more...] about Kings shut out by Oilers for 2nd straight loss
James Harden’s big 3rd quarter helps Clippers rally past Heat
INGLEWOOD — With fires still burning around Los Angeles, the Clippers got back to work, putting distractions aside and focusing on the one thing the team could control: playing basketball. Yet, thoughts of the widespread devastation and loss of lives lingered Monday night at Intuit Dome. With the players standing on the sideline wearing “LA Strong” warm-up shirts, public … [Read more...] about James Harden’s big 3rd quarter helps Clippers rally past Heat
Rams represent L.A. in decisive playoff win in wake of wildfires
Rams running back Kyren Williams, left, stiff-arms Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard during the first half of their NFC wild-card playoff game on Monday night in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Rams head coach Sean McVay talks with running back Kyren Williams (23) before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Jan. … [Read more...] about Rams represent L.A. in decisive playoff win in wake of wildfires
Lakers blown out by Spurs in 1st game back after wildfire postponements
LOS ANGELES — Basketball has been the furthest thing from many people’s minds throughout Southern California in light of the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the area over the past week. But Lakers coach JJ Redick, whose rental home in Pacific Palisades was one of the structures lost to the Palisades Fire, hoped his team’s Monday night home game against the San Antonio Spurs, … [Read more...] about Lakers blown out by Spurs in 1st game back after wildfire postponements