LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Toronto Raptors 132-131 in a thrilling NBA clash on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot during the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers overcame a scary injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton before beating the in-form Boston Celtics, 133-131, on Monday, Jan. 8, in the NBA. Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday, Jan. 7, clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers -- one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Amir...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies surged past the floundering Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 5, drilling 23 three-pointers to hand LeBron James and company their fourth straight NBA defeat, 127-113. Marcus Smart of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts as he is fouled on his drive to the basket...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum combined for 51 points as the New Orleans Pelicans upset the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 in the NBA on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat dunks past LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers as Max...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers introduced prized Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday, Dec. 27, hours after confirming they had inked him to a 12-year deal worth a reported $325 million. New Los Angeles Dodger Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, speaks during his...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics used a hot start and a strong finish to put away the Los Angeles Lakers, 126-115, on Monday, Dec. 25, in a Christmas clash of storied NBA franchises. Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics blocks a shot by LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Rams took control in the NFL's NFC playoff race on Thursday, Dec. 21, fending off a late New Orleans rally for a 30-22 victory over the Saints. Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams looks to throw a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Coveted Japanese right-handed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has agreed to a 12-year, $325-million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Times and other US media outlets reported on Thursday, Dec. 21. Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Team Japan pitches in the eighth inning...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Minnesota on Thursday, Dec. 21, with tendinitis in his left ankle, the club announced. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) The 38-year-old power forward delivered 25 points, 10 rebounds and...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Brandon Staley was fired as coach of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers by team owner Dean Spanos on Friday, Dec. 15, hours after the club suffered a humiliating 63-21 loss at Las Vegas. Head coach Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on in the fourth quarter of a game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- French sensation Victor Wembanyama came out on top in his first tussle with NBA superstar LeBron James on Friday, Dec. 15, as the San Antonio Spurs snapped their 18-game losing streak with a 129-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs...
