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Editorial: Bernie Sanders changed the Democratic Party for the better. Now it's his job to help defeat Trump

Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.




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Editorial: States are on their own to fend off this pandemic. That may be a good thing

Who needs the federal government when you have the world's fifth-largest economy taking charge?




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Editorial: We were caught flat-footed by COVID-19. How can we do better?

The coronavirus outbreak is exposing weaknesses in our planning for such disasters, and offers a chance to rethink how we do many things.




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Editorial: 'Bedlam' shows us what we've done to our mental health system

Psychiatrist Kenneth Rosenberg's film brings together many strands of American dysfunction: mental healthcare, incarceration, homelessness, policing, race. It provides few answers but helps us ask the right questions.




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Editorial: Is pro wrestling 'essential'? It is in Florida. And that's the way it has to be

The definition of "essential" necessarily varies by jurisdiction, and those definitions necessarily are controversial and subject to dispute.




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Editorial: This California town has the coronavirus testing program we all need. We should be thankful they do

Don't hate Bolinas, California for having the means to undertake a mass testing program. Thank them for doing the rest of us a favor.




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Editorial: When will it actually be safe to go to the beach again?

The crazy quilt of closures and the ad hoc reopenings we're seeing are not going to work for California.




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Editorial: Does the U.S. Constitution guarantee kids the right to be taught how to read? It should

A federal appeals court rules that a state's failure to teach kids their ABCs denies students their rights under the U.S. Constitution.




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Clippers' Patrick Beverley, Lakers' Dwight Howard to compete in All-Star contests

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been invited to participate in the Skills Challenge and Lakers center Dwight Howard will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest.




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Marcus Morris has been at center of Lakers' and Clippers' trade talks with Knicks

Both the Lakers and Clippers have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks for forward Marcus Morris, but will a deal be made before the deadline?




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Clippers shake off slow start and make 24 three-pointers to beat Heat

The Clippers shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 128-111.




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Elliott: Clippers' best-case scenario: Add Marcus Morris, keep Landry Shamet

The Clippers added another scoring dimension by acquiring Knicks forward Marcus Morris and accomplished it with a minimum of disruption.




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All-Star homecoming for Anthony Davis, Patrick Beverley

Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had a chance to visit their old haunts in Chicago, which last hosted the All-Star game in 1988.




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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and almost-Laker Kawhi Leonard show what might have been

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard were all wearing the same uniform, Frank Vogel coaching on the sidelines and thought of what might have been.




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Markazi: Kawhi Leonard at forefront of new generation of stars mentored by Kobe Bryant

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was one of several NBA stars who developed a close relationship with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who took pride in helping players.




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Lakers-Clippers game postponed by Kobe Bryant's death has been rescheduled for April 9

Nearly one month after the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA announced the Lakers and Clippers will play a rescheduled game on April 9.




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How Staples Center will transform from Kobe Bryant memorial to NBA game in just hours

Monday's schedule of events at Staples Center will begin with the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial and end with a Clippers game. In between comes plenty of work.




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Best Game Ever: Paul George punctuated playoff win with devastating dunk

Paul George was in his third season in the NBA when he led the Indiana Pacers to a win over LeBron James' Miami Heat in Game 2 of the conference finals.




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Clippers give Warriors a beatdown in quieter than normal setting

The Clippers rout the Golden State Warriors 131-107 in front of a light crowd possibly due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Analysis: With Clippers' momentum derailed, can team still be a contender?

The Clippers spent two years building a contender around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Can they still compete for a title if the NBA season resumes?




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Clippers' Patrick Beverley favorite to win NBA 2K Players Tournament

One round into the 16-team, ESPN-televised tournament, 14th-seeded Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is the betting favorite to win.




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Clippers could be a picture of health if NBA season resumes

From stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to reserves Reggie Jackson and newcomer Joakim Noah, health is expected to be a strength for the Clippers.




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Clippers' Patrick Beverley is himself again in 'NBA2K' tournament quarterfinal win

Clippers teammates Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell stay alive in the "NBA2K" charity tournament.




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'NBA 2K' Players Tournament could be more than one-time event

Positive initial feedback from the "NBA 2K" Players Tournament suggests it could be a viable alternative moving forward, organizers said.




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Patrick Beverley abruptly walks out after losing in 'NBA 2K' Players Tournament

Clippers' Patrick Beverley quickly walks off camera after being swept by Phoenix's Deandre Ayton in "NBA 2K" Players Tournament. Devin Booker takes the title.




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Markazi: Patrick Beverley playing 'Call of Duty' and aiming to win the wait

In between 'NBA 2K' games and rounds of 'Call of Duty,' Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is focused on staying ready for the NBA's potential return.




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Markazi: How Staples Center officials hustled to put on Kobe Bryant's memorial

Lee Zeidman didn't know when Kobe Bryant's memorial would be but he knew there was only one place it should be held: Staples Center.




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WNBA lost a huge supporter in Kobe Bryant. Who will step up?

Kobe Bryant "walked the walk," as WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike said, in supporting women's sports, particularly basketball. Can his void be filled?




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Inside the ultra-competitive world of Kobe Bryant merchandise after his death

Hours after Kobe Bryant's death, speculators were registering domain names connected to the tragedy. Merchandise tied to the Lakers legend is in heavy demand.




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Deputies were ordered to delete Kobe Bryant crash photos to avoid discipline, sources say

In an attempt to keep the matter under wraps, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department quietly ordered deputies to delete any photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash scene after a citizen complained that a deputy was showing the gruesome images at a Norwalk bar, two public safety sources with knowledge of the events said.




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Best Game Ever: Anthony Davis had never been in a zone like this one

Anthony Davis never felt quite the way he did in a game four years ago, the kind of place that's almost indescribable, when he had 59 points and 20 rebounds.




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Vanessa Bryant 'devastated' by allegations that deputies shared Kobe crash photos

The Los Angeles Times first reported allegations that deputies were sharing graphic crash photos. Vanessa Bryant's lawyer has asked for an investigation.




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Markazi: Kobe Bryant's love for his family eclipsed any potential Lakers front-office role

Kobe Bryant was never really interested in pursuing a Lakers front-office role because he wanted to be involved in the lives of his wife and daughters.




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Markazi: Clippers, not the Celtics, have become Lakers' most-hated rival

The Clippers have surpassed the Celtics in terms of being the Lakers' biggest and most-hated rival in the eyes of some fans. The teams play again on Sunday.




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Plaschke: After being pushed around by Clippers, Lakers prove they can beat their rivals

LeBron James and the Lakers proved on Sunday that the team is capable of beating their crosstown rivals in the playoffs this season.




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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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Kobe Bryant towel sells for more than $33,000 at auction

The towel that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wore over his shoulders after playing in the final game of his NBA career sold for more than $30,000.




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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are part of the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.




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Plaschke: Kobe Bryant embraces us again as he heads to basketball's Hall of Fame

The sports world has stopped, but the late Kobe Bryant was with us again as he was chosen for entrance to the Hall of Fame.




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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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Kobe and Gianna Bryant honored to start WNBA draft

Kobe and Gianna Bryant honored during WNBA draft Friday. Gianna and two of her teammates that died in the helicopter crash with them were honorary draft picks.




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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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Some NBA teams will be allowed to open facilities in May for individual workouts

NBA teams in states with relaxed or no stay-at-home orders will be allowed to open their facilities beginning May 1, but only for individual workouts.




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Remembering Jerry West's 60-footer, Lakers heartbreak 50 years ago

It's been 50 years since Lakers great Jerry West made a 60-foot basket to send Game 3 of the NBA Finals into overtime. The Lakers lost that game and series.




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NBA postpones draft lottery and combine indefinitely because of coronavirus

As anticipated, the NBA suspended its draft lottery and combine indefinitely amid the ongoing coronavirus shutdown.




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Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan: cuando se pasó la antorcha

La historia de Kobe Bryant y Michael Jordan compartiendo la cancha por última vez el 28 de marzo de 2003, cuando el muchacho anotó 55 puntos y el "G.O.A.T." tuvo 23




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High schoolers: Be our guest at online prom by sending us some photos

Most high schoolers won't get a prom this year. But if school can happen online, so can prom. Send us your photos and let us help.




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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.