Pete Carroll says freshman QB Matt Barkley to start for No. 12 USC against Washington StateLOS ANGELES — Southern California coach Pete Carroll says freshman quarterback Matt Barkley probably will start for the 12th-ranked Trojans against Washington State on Saturday. Taurasi scores 28 points in Phoenix’s 103-94 victory over Sparks in Game 1 of West finalsLOS ANGELES — Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and the Phoenix Mercury hit 14 3-pointers to hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 103-94 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Western Conference finals. Burnett, Yankees’ bullpen escape multiple jams in series-clinching 3-2 win over AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — A.J. Burnett struck out 11 in just his second win since July, and the New York Yankees won a series at Anaheim for the first time since May 2004 with a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday. Jogging, nutrition and lifting, oh my! Heavyweight Arreola finally takes training seriouslyLOS ANGELES — While Chris Arreola sweated through his new workout regimen at a sweltering gym in a grimy corner of the San Fernando Valley, it finally dawned on him: He had become the top American heavyweight prospect in spite of himself. Yankees thinking big after clinching postseason return with rocky 6-5 win over AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees were in no position to celebrate when the Texas Rangers’ loss to Oakland clinched New York’s return to the postseason. Brett Gardner and his teammates were too busy blowing a five-run lead over the Angels at the time. Yankees blow big lead, rally to beat Angels 6-5 after clinching playoff berthANAHEIM, Calif. — Brett Gardner scored the tiebreaking run on Alex Rodriguez’s sacrifice fly in the ninth, and the New York Yankees celebrated clinching their 14th playoff appearance in 15 seasons Tuesday night with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Actual people physically gather in Los Angeles to talk Twitter at site’s first conferenceLOS ANGELES — Twitter was a trending topic Tuesday — and not just on Twitter. Trojans hoping to get help from Barkley, Mays in rebound from upset lossLOS ANGELES — This is one football drill Pete Carroll doesn’t relish perfecting. Sparks’ Leslie looking forward to challenging Phoenix in WNBA’s Western Conference finalsLOS ANGELES — Lisa Leslie got her wish when it comes to the Los Angeles Sparks’ opponent in the Western Conference finals. Joe Saunders pitches into 9th inning, Angels win 5-2 to keep Yankees’ playoff plans on holdANAHEIM, Calif. — Joe Saunders pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels prevented the Yankees from wrapping up a playoff spot, beating New York 5-2 on Monday night in a matchup of division leaders. Artest: Fans can point fingers at me if Lakers don’t repeat as NBA champsSAN DIEGO — Pardon Ron Artest if he’s a bit geographically challenged and had no idea that San Diego has a big league baseball team, even though he was wearing a Padres cap. Beckham rues missing his best chance for hat-trick against TorontoLOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has insisted that he should have scored a hat-trick during their Major League Soccer (MLS) game against Toronto on Saturday night. Oops, it happened again: Britney concert, title fight forces WNBA to shift more playoffsLOS ANGELES — Oops, it happened again. Dodgers beat Lincecum and Giants 6-2 to go 30 game over .500 for first time in 24 yearsLOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier hit a go-ahead two-run homer off Tim Lincecum, Ronnie Belliard added a two-run single against the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday to go 30 games over .500 for the first time in almost 24 years. Kevin Craft passes for 186 yards, touchdown to lead UCLA past Kansas State 23-9PASADENA, Calif. — Kevin Craft made the most of a second opportunity Saturday night, passing for 186 yards and a touchdown to lead unbeaten UCLA to a 23-9 victory over Kansas State. Another post-Buckeyes flop: Washington stuns Barkley-less, No. 3 USC 16-13 on late field goalSEATTLE — Southern California’s Stafon Johnson stayed face down on the turf. Jubilant Washington players and fans stepped over him, on their way to a riotous purple party that stretched from goal line to goal line. Belliard hits grand slam; Kemp, Loney, DeWitt homer in Dodgers’ 12-1 win over GiantsLOS ANGELES — Ronnie Belliard hit a grand slam, Matt Kemp and James Loney added back-to-back drives off former teammate Brad Penny and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the San Francisco Giants 12-1 on Saturday. Another post-Buckeyes flop: Huskies stun Barkley-less, No. 3 USC 16-13 on late field goalSEATTLE — Southern California’s Stafon Johnson stayed face down on the turf. Jubilant Washington players and fans stepped over him, on their way to a riotous purple party that stretched from goal line to goal line. Another post-Buckeyes flop: Washington shocks Barkley-less, No. 3 USC 16-13SEATTLE — Southern California’s Stafon Johnson stayed face down on the turf. Jubilant Washington players and fans stepped over him, on their way to a riotous purple party that stretched from goal line to goal line. Giants ride 3 home runs to beat Dodgers 8-4 and close ground on Rockies in NL wild-card raceLOS ANGELES — The Giants outhomered the Dodgers and when it came to pitching, San Francisco’s bullpen was better, too. Giants beat Dodgers 8-4 to close ground on Colorado in NL wild-card raceLOS ANGELES — The Giants outhomered the Dodgers and when it came to pitching, San Francisco’s bullpen was better, too. Velez, Sandoval, Rowand homer in Giants’ 8-4 win over DodgersLOS ANGELES — The San Francisco Giants just keep hanging around, figuring it’s not too late to salvage the NL West wild card race. Ticketmaster introduces system to trade its ‘paperless’ tickets, cutting out scalpersLOS ANGELES — Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. has developed a new way to resell tickets that shuts out the brokers and scalpers it has long scorned. Thompson scores 16 points, Sparks beat Storm 70-63 in playoff openerLOS ANGELES — Tina Thompson hit a key 3-pointer with 5:44 remaining and the Los Angeles Sparks went on to a 70-63 victory over the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series Wednesday night. Kemp, Belliard homer, Dodgers beat Pirates 3-1 to complete 3-game sweepLOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, Ronnie Belliard added a solo shot and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Fab freshman Barkley, Forcier play with SoCal cool and have look of rising starsNEW YORK — Matt Barkley and Tate Forcier are freshmen standouts but in college football today, you can hardly call them precocious. High praise: USC’s Pete Carroll has nothing but raves for Washington’s Jake LockerSouthern California coach Pete Carroll is sure full of praise for opposing quarterbacks these days. Ethier’s 2-run homer gives Dodgers 5-4 victory over Pirates in 13 inningsLOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning — his major league-leading sixth walkoff hit of the season — giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. USC QB Matt Barkley still can’t throw with bruised shoulder; S Taylor Mays also ailingLOS ANGELES — Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley is still unable to throw in practice, increasing the possibility the freshman won’t start the No. 3 Trojans’ upcoming game at Washington. UCLA suspends 4 players for Kansas State gameLOS ANGELES — UCLA has suspended four football players for violating team rules, sidelining them for Saturday’s home game against Kansas State. Tim Lincecum pitches 7 innings to help Giants gain on wild-card leading Rockies with 9-1 winSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum put the San Francisco coaching staff at ease early and slowed Colorado’s late-season run. Andre Ethier’s homer, Manny Ramirez’s RBI double push Dodgers past Pirates 6-2LOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier hit a tiebreaking homer, Manny Ramirez had an early RBI double and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened their penultimate regular-season homestand with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Dodgers activate right-handed reliever Guillermo Mota from disabled listLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have activated right-handed reliever Guillermo Mota from the disabled list. Mark Teixeira leads Yankees over Angels 5-3 in possible postseason previewNEW YORK — Mark Teixeira hit a two-run triple on a play that caused Angels center fielder Torii Hunter to lose a shoe, then doubled to start the go-ahead rally in the eighth inning that led the New York Yankees over Los Angeles 5-3 Monday night in a possible playoff preview. USC’s Carroll says QB Matt Barkley, S Taylor Mays will practice with minor injuriesLOS ANGELES — Southern California coach Pete Carroll says quarterback Matt Barkley and safety Taylor Mays both will practice this week despite minor injuries. |
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