Beckham to return to Galaxy next monthLOS ANGELES - England international David Beckham will soon be returning to Los Angeles from Italy to rejoin Galaxy. National League CapsulesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. Lakers move into NBA finals consumed by quest for redemptionLOS ANGELES — It’s going to be Orlando, not Boston, in the NBA finals. Even though the opponent is different, the Los Angeles Lakers are still consumed with redeeming themselves after last year’s abject failure. Buddle’s late goal extends Galaxy’s unbeaten run to 10CARSON, Calif. — Edson Buddle scored in the 87th minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-1 tie with the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. Lakers knock off Nuggets, return to NBA finalsLOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers knocked off the Denver Nuggets, and punched a return ticket to the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals. Jason Vargas pitched 6 1-3 innings, helps Mariners beat Angels 5-2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jason Vargas pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Seattle Mariners’ anemic offense got to John Lackey early in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Kenyan and Russian win LA marathonLOS ANGELES - Wesley Korir of Kenya and Tatiana Petrova of Russia won the Los Angeles Marathon Monday, with Korir setting a new record in the men’s group for the annual event. |