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Granderson: NBA shouldn't be jumping to front of the line for COVID-19 testing

By getting tested for the coronavirus, the Lakers and NBA teams are doing what most of us would do. If we could.




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Anthony Davis tries to stay busy — and informed — during NBA shutdown

Catching up with the Lakers All-Star forward and what it's been like for him during the quarantine and continuing suspension of play.




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LeBron James gets his wish with new Michael Jordan documentary series release date

LeBron James celebrates a report that ESPN will announce an April 19 debut for the 10-part Michael Jordan docuseries "The Last Dance."




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Vanessa Bryant shares Instagram post on Kobe's farewell anniversary

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram on Monday, the fourth anniversary of Kobe's 60-point farewell game, to share some heart-wrenching thoughts about late husband.




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Lakers and Sparks championship games to be featured on ESPN

Lakers games from the 2009 and 2010 NBA Finals as well as Sparks games from the 2016 WNBA Finals will be rebroadcast on ESPN this week.




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Plaschke: LeBron James goes from shunned to beloved in L.A., a remarkable image makeover

Lakers star LeBron James was overwhelmingly voted as the favorite local athlete in a new survey, only a year after he was booed in Staples Center.




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Vanessa Bryant wishes Kobe a happy 19th wedding anniversary on Instagram

Vanessa Bryant celebrated the anniversary of her wedding to her late husband Kobe by posting a photo and a heartfelt message on Instagram.




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Plaschke: Magical Lakers season could vanish not only without a title, but without a trace

LeBron James and Anthony Davis enjoyed a magical season together. In a summer lost to the coronavirus, no team loses more than the Lakers.




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Amid coronavirus shutdown, NBA hasn't given up on salvaging the regular season

The NBA continues to review its options for resuming play, and that includes some form of finishing the regular season ahead of the playoffs.




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LeBron James heads list of those with most to lose if NBA is shut down by coronavirus

If the NBA doesn't come back this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, here are the five biggest losers, starting with LeBron James




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Coronavirus is prompting young adults to move home with mom and dad. But should they?

As the coronavirus pandemic become grimmer, young people are considering moving home with their parents and extended family. But that presents risks.




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Forget puzzles: Model-car building should be your next shutdown activity

Model-car building is one of the old-school hobbies enjoying a resurgence during the pandemic lockdown. Haven't done that in a while? Here's where to find a kit and what to look for.




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A short history of the victory garden, or how to get through the COVID-19 crisis by planting your own food

How to create your own victory garden in the coronavirus era




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How to safely shop for edible plants during a pandemic: With planning and patience

Many small nurseries have closed to visitors due to coronavirus, but you can still safely shop for plants online with a little planning and lots of patience, since most nurseries are working with reduced staff to get your orders ready for pickup.




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Should kids wear face masks? We asked a pediatrician

A pediatrician offers tips on how to help kids understand the need for face masks due to COVID-19.




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Two years ago, she competed on 'The Voice.' Now she's the star of a coronavirus block party

A former contestant on "The Voice" leads a weekly performance in her Upland cul-de-sac where neighbors connect to get through the pandemic together.




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Onyeka Okongwu puts on a show in USC's victory over Oregon State

Freshman forward Onyeka Okongwu scored 18 points and threw down several highlight-reel dunks in USC's 75-55 win at Oregon State.




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USC loses to No. 20 Colorado and misses a shot at first place in Pac-12

The Trojans' offensive struggles continued as they fell 78-57 to the No. 20 Buffaloes at Galen Center and missed a shot at first place in the Pac-12.




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USC makes late push against No. 23 Arizona, but falls short in Tucson

Nico Mannion scored 20 points, Zeke Nnaji and Josh Green each added 18 and No. 23 Arizona held on for an 85-80 win over USC on Thursday night.




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Despite rough week, USC keeps tournament hopes alive with win over Washington

The situation practically begged for the young and inconsistent Trojans to fall apart. But instead, USC beat Washington, the Pac-12's last-place team 62-56.




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USC takes advantage of Arizona's cold shooting to get key win

Onyeka Onkongwu scored 11 points, including a three-quarters court shot, and grabbed 10 rebounds as USC gave its NCAA Tournament hopes a boost with a 57-48 victory over Arizona.




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Freshmen Alissa Pili and Endyia Rogers lift USC women's basketball team past Utah

Alissa Pili scored 29 points and Endyia Rogers contributed 18 as the USC women's basketball team defeated Utah 69-66 at Galen Center.




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Review: HBO Sports' 'Women of Troy' shows how Cheryl Miller-led USC basketball helped ignite the sport

If you're looking to watch a basketball story of empowerment or want to start off March Madness right, then HBO Sports' upcoming 'Women of Troy' is a must see.




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USC's Alissa Pili chosen Pac-12 freshman of the year

USC's Alissa Pili was named Pac-12 freshman of the year Tuesday while UCLA's Michaela Onyenwere and Japreece Dean were selected along with Pili to the 15-player All-Pac-12 first team.




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USC freshman Onyeka Okongwu snubbed from Pac-12 freshman of the year award

USC's Onyeka Okongwu was not named the conference's freshman of the year. Instead the honor went to Arizona's Zeke Nnaji.




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USC's Jonah Mathews enjoyed his one shining moment in March, but he wanted more

When USC guard Jonah Mathews beat UCLA with a last-second shot, he hoped it would be the start of a magical March run. Instead, it was the final game of his career.




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Her record-breaking USC career cut short, Louise Hansson holds on to her Olympic hope

Louise Hansson's swimming career at USC ended when the NCAA canceled its championships over the coronavirus. She's hoping the Olympics still will happen.




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USC freshman Kyle Sturdivant is entering the NCAA transfer portal

Kyle Sturdivant is entering the NCAA transfer portal after having to mourn the death of his father in the middle of his freshman season at USC.




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The Check-In: USC's McClain brothers find some good during coronavirus shutdown

Abdul-Malik and Munir McClain, who play football at USC, are living a new normal during the pandemic. It's virtual classrooms and virtual lessons from coaches.




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USC basketball adds transfer in former Long Beach State standout Joshua Morgan

Long Beach State center Joshua Morgan will become the fourth basketball player to transfer to USC since the end of the season.




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USC, king of producing NFL draft picks, had a historically poor showing this year

USC's lead in all-time NFL draft picks is down to one over Notre Dame after only two Trojans, Michael Pittman Jr. and Austin Jackson, were selected.




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Column: The Supreme Court played partisan politics in Wisconsin. It could unleash a political apocalypse in November

The court's slapdash intervention didn't serve the Constitution, just the GOP's chances in one election. Sound familiar?




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Op-Ed: Coronavirus pandemic hoarding pushed me to give up toilet paper

I'm running low on toilet paper, thanks to hoarding in response to the coronavirus outbreak. I'm not worried, because I'm done with TP for good.




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Op-Ed: What role should Trump play in the coronavirus crisis? Good presidents are comforters-in-chief

Since FDR, presidents have taken on the role of comforter-in-chief in moments of national crisis.




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Column: The shaming of Anthony Fauci at Trump's news conference from hell

Anthony Fauci, our national truth-teller, spoke plainly before he was forced to make a retraction by a president more comfortable with lies.




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Op-Ed: Sheltering in place with lemons, guavas and a tiny backyard crucifix

I've been doing my part to keep an eye on my older neighbors, which helps calm my own feelings of fear and helplessness.




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Column: This man masterminded my friend Daniel Pearl's abduction in 2002. He shouldn't be set free

Pearl's beheading opened the door to more violence against journalists. Those who abducted him should remain in prison.




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Column: How Trump and his enablers are pushing politics deep into pandemic policy

The Justice Department weighed in on a social distancing case in Mississippi to strike a blow for Trump's side in the coronavirus culture wars.




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Column: Reversing the shutdown is scary, but we have to start revising it

Proposing rational modifications to quarantine measures is not like denying science or saying Jesus is your vaccine.




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Op-Ed: She was my cheerleader and my mentor. Then she was hospitalized with COVID-19

When I came home from college because of the coronavirus outbreak, my eighth-grade English teacher, my mentor, postponed a meeting with me. She had a fever and a cough.




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Op-Ed: The Hollywood sign is a public treasure, and no one should have to pay to use its image

For years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been asking people to pay to use the image of the Hollywood sign — which it doesn't own or control.




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Column: What it would take to keep L.A. traffic from returning to soul-crushing levels

Angelenos spend an average of 103 hours a year stuck in traffic. Is it possible to keep our roads the way they are now?




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Column: Why did Trump push disinfectant as a cure for the coronavirus? He listens to quacks

Turns out a range of charlatans out there are peddling industrial bleach as a cure-all.




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Angels appear one starter short as spring training begins for pitchers and catchers

The Angels nixed a trade that would have brought in Ross Stripling and Joc Pederson. They have enough offense, but could use more pitching.




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One-time phenom pitcher Dylan Bundy gets a fresh start with the Angels

Former first-round pick Dylan Bundy has battled injuries and declining velocity, but he's no longer in the AL East and the Angels hope his best years are ahead.




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Shohei Ohtani enjoying his newfound freedom behind the wheel

Angels star Shohei Ohtani picked up a new skill in the offseason, obtaining his California driver's license in November.




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Julio Teheran begins anew in fresh start with the Angels

Julio Teheran parted ways with the Braves, who had helped develop him since he was 16 in Colombia. The 29-year-old starts over with the Angels this spring.




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Prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh help Angels win exhibition opener

Angels prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh show fans a glimpse of the team's future in exhibition win over Colorado Rockies.




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Angels prospect Brandon Marsh sidelined with an elbow injury

Outfielder Brandon Marsh, the Angels' No. 2 prospect, will be out several weeks with a strained left elbow. He hurt it while attempting a diving catch.




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Newcomer Dylan Bundy sharp in his first spring start with the Angels

Dylan Bundy, acquired by the Angels in an offseason trade with the Baltimore Orioles, struck out four in two innings of his first Cactus League start.