Bug going around Dodgers catches up to Manny RamirezLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez is not feeling well. The suspended slugging outfielder has apparently caught a bug that’s been going around the Los Angeles Dodgers. Angels’ Torii Hunter out of the lineup after slamming into outfield wall Monday nightSAN FRANCISCO — Center fielder Torii Hunter was held out of the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup Tuesday night, a day after he bruised his ribs crashing into the outfield wall. Kobe Bryant to visit Conan O’Brien on ‘Tonight Show’UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Kobe Bryant is going to visit the “Tonight Show” with Conan O’Brien on Wednesday. Former USC, NFL player George Belotti dies at 74LOS ANGELES — George Belotti, a three-year football letterman at Southern California in the mid-1950s who was a member of the American Football League’s first championship team, has died. He was 74. Private donors will cover some of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory paradeLOS ANGELES — A half-dozen private donors will pay at least some of the estimated $1 million in city costs for the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory parade. Power surge: Angels hit 4 home runs to beat Giants 9-7SAN FRANCISCO — Erick Aybar and Bobby Abreu hit back-to-back homers, John Lackey ended a four-start winless stretch and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 9-7 on Monday night for their fourth straight victory. Another basketball recruit is released from USC commitmentLOS ANGELES — Forward Derrick Williams has requested and been granted a release from his basketball letter of intent to play at Southern California. Unruly partiers leave windows smashed, officers hurt in downtown celebration of Lakers’ titleLOS ANGELES — Downtown celebrations after the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship win turned ugly as darkness fell, with some throwing rocks and bottles that left five police officers with minor injuries. Police say 5 officers have minor injuries in postgame Laker championship celebrationsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say five officers were hit by debris and had minor injuries in downtown celebrations that followed the Lakers’ championship victory over the Orlando Magic. LAPD: 5 officers have minor injuries following celebration of Lakers’ NBA championshipLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say five officers were hit by debris and had minor injuries in downtown celebrations following the Lakers’ championship victory over the Orlando Magic. City of Los Angeles and Lakers to split bill for championship parade, rally at ColiseumLOS ANGELES — The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will get their victory parade, but they’ll have to help pay for it. Police break up crowds of rowdy fans celebrating Lakers’ title outside Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging at least one police cruiser, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires in the street, police said. Police seek to control rowdy fans celebrating Lakers title in streets outside Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging at least one police cruiser, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires. Police seek to control rowdy Lakers fans in streets outside Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — Members of a crowd celebrating the Lakers’ NBA championship damaged at least one police cruiser and were setting bonfires in the street Sunday night, according to police. Los Angeles Lakers win NBA championshipLOS ANGELES - The long, gruelling journey for Los Angeles was over Sunday as the Lakers reclaimed the NBA championship in a 99-86 victory over Orlando Magic. Ronaldo cares two hoots if mega move makes him a hate figureLOS ANGELES - Star Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he cares two hoots about those who think his 80 million pound transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid will make him a hate figure. Movsisyan, Borchers lead Salt Lake to 2-0 win, ending Galaxy’s 10-game unbeaten streakCARSON, Calif. — Yura Movsisyan and Nat Borchers scored to lead Real Salt Lake to a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday night, ending the Galaxy’s 10-game unbeaten streak. UCLA’s Jrue Holiday to remain in NBA draft, hire an agentLOS ANGELES — UCLA guard Jrue Holiday has decided to remain in the NBA draft and will hire an agent, which makes him ineligible to return to the Bruins. California Dreaming: Howard still believes Magic can rally over Lakers in finalsORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard has his bags packed. Hunter, Morales go deep to help Los Angeles Angels beat San Diego Padres 11-6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Scioscia wasn’t kidding when he said things are going to change around the Angels’ clubhouse. USC officials go online to discuss twin NCAA investigations involving football, basketballLOS ANGELES — Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett and another senior administrator have gone online to discuss twin NCAA investigations involving the Trojans’ football and basketball programs. UCLA to play Mississippi State in John Wooden Classic doubleheaderANAHEIM, Calif. — UCLA will play Mississippi State in the 16th annual John R. Wooden Classic on Dec. 12, the Bruins’ seventh consecutive appearance in the doubleheader named for their former coach. Kevin Correia stifles Dodgers on three days’ rest in Padres’ 3-1 winLOS ANGELES — Kevin Correia retired his final 15 batters during a sterling six-inning performance on three days’ rest, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Wednesday night. Major League Baseball to Dodgers: Manny’s visit a no-noLOS ANGELES — There will be no more visits by Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ clubhouse during media access periods for the remainder of his 50-game suspension. Mike Tyson gets married for third timeLOS ANGELES - Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson married girlfriend Lakiha Spicer over the weekend, just two weeks after the tragic death of his four-year-old daughter Exodus, according to US media reports Tuesday. Tim Floyd resigns as USC hoops coach amid allegations he paid for OJ Mayo to play for TrojansLOS ANGELES — Tim Floyd took Southern California’s basketball program from also-ran status to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. Now he’s gone, having suddenly resigned amid allegations that he paid to have O.J. Mayo delivered to the Trojans. Ethier hits two of Dodgers’ four homers to beat Padres 6-4LOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier homered his first two times up, Matt Kemp hit a go-ahead shot, and Orlando Hudson also went deep against Chris Young to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Edson Buddle scores in 13th minute to give Galaxy 1-0 win over Herediano in exhibitionCARSON, Calif. — Edson Buddle scored in the 13th minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica’s Club Sport Herediano in an exhibition Tuesday night. Nice catch: New Jersey high school OF Mike Trout celebrates pick with family at draftSECAUCUS, N.J. — Mike Trout and his family drove more than two hours to attend baseball’s amateur draft. Magic shoot finals-record 75 percent, lead Lakers 59-54 at halftime of Game 3ORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis made two 3-pointers late in the second quarter, and the Orlando Magic shot an NBA finals-record 75 percent from the field in the first half to take a 59-54 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 on Tuesday night. Tim Floyd resigns as USC basketball coach after allegations of cash paid to land O.J. MayoLOS ANGELES — Tim Floyd suddenly resigned as basketball coach at Southern California on Tuesday following allegations that he gave $1,000 in cash to a man who helped steer former star player O.J. Mayo to the Trojans. Manny Ramirez visits with Los Angeles Dodgers before home gameLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez visited his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates before their game against San Diego on Tuesday night, popping into the clubhouse before a home game for the first time since his suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy. Ducks sign RW Mike Brown to 2-year contract extensionLOS ANGELES — The Anaheim Ducks signed right wing Mike Brown to a two-year contract extension on Monday, allowing the team to keep a reliable penalty killer. ‘Hangover’ takes down ‘Up’ for top box-office spot in rare reversal of weekend rankingsLOS ANGELES — Hollywood had a bigger hangover this weekend than expected. Kobe Bryant scores 29 and Lakers take 2-0 NBA finals lead thanks to last-second Magic missLOS ANGELES — As purple and gold confetti tumbled from above and Jack, Denzel and the usually laid-back L.A. crowd roared, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers headed off on their final road trip this season. |