UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel still pondering choice to replace injured QB Kevin PrinceLOS ANGELES — After getting a major road win at Tennessee and losing his quarterback to injury in one wild weekend, UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel wanted to catch his breath before deciding on a replacement. Blake Griffin cleared to participate in Clippers’ workoutsLOS ANGELES — No. 1 NBA draft pick Blake Griffin has been cleared to work out with the Los Angeles Clippers after hurting his shoulder during the summer league. Beckham, Donovan to face a disciplinary probe
Penny pitches seven sharp innings to beat former Dodgers team, Uribe adds two-run homerSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny kept his emotions in check and pitched seven strong innings to beat his former club, Juan Uribe hit a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants avoided a sweep by rival Los Angeles with a 7-2 victory over the first-place Dodgers on Sunday. Torii Hunter’s tiebreaking homer in 7th leads Angels to 3-2 win over White SoxANAHEIM, Calif. — Torii Hunter hit a tiebreaking home run leading off the seventh inning against Mark Buehrle, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday. UCLA QB Kevin Prince out 3-4 weeks after breaking jaw late in win over TennesseeLOS ANGELES — UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince will be out three to four weeks after his jaw was broken late in the Bruins’ victory at Tennessee. Jack Kramer, tennis champion and promoter, dies in Los Angeles at 88LOS ANGELES — Jack Kramer, a tennis champion in the 1940s and ’50s and a promoter of the sport for more 60 years, died at his home in Los Angeles, his family said. He was 88. Cunningham leads FC Dallas to 6-3 rout of GalaxyCARSON, Calif. — Jeff Cunningham had two goals and two assists to lead FC Dallas to a 6-3 rout of the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night. Martin’s three-run homer carries first-place Dodgers past rival Giants 9-1SAN FRANCISCO — Russell Martin hit a three-run homer, Vicente Padilla pitched six strong innings and singled in a run and the Los Angeles Dodgers topped their win total from 2008 with a 9-1 victory over the sinking San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. College Football Today—Florida quarterback Tim Tebow came back from a concussion suffered two weeks ago and completed 11 of 16 passes for 134 yards with an interception, and ran for 38 yards on 17 carries in a 13-3 win over LSU. UCLA takes advantage of Tennessee miscues, wins 19-15 on the roadKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UCLA stopped Tennessee’s Montario Hardesty on fourth-and-2 in the closing minutes and the Bruins made it two in a row against the Volunteers with a 19-15 victory Saturday. Torrealba’s three-run double in ninth lifts Rockies over Padres 4-1SAN DIEGO — Yorvit Torrealba hit a three-run double in the ninth inning off closer Heath Bell to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Blake, Kuroda lead first-place Dodgers past rival Giants 10-3SAN FRANCISCO — Hiroki Kuroda is back in his groove and Casey Blake, too. That does a whole lot for the Dodgers’ confidence during the stretch run. Shawne ‘Lights Out’ Merriman ready to flip the switch back on for BoltsSAN DIEGO — The lights are coming back on for the star outside linebacker known as “Lights Out.” John Lackey throws 5-hitter, Torii Hunter hits 2-run homer as Angels beat Mariners 3-0ANAHEIM, Calif. — They dress side by side in the clubhouse when the Los Angeles Angels are at home — John Lackey, Scott Kazmir and Jered Weaver. The trio of pitchers appeared be playing their own version of “Can You Top This?” during a three-game sweep of Seattle. USC’s Matt Barkley about to take his first freshman test at Ohio StateLOS ANGELES — Matt Barkley did nothing special for his 19th birthday this week. He attended class at Southern California, went to football practice, and visited with his parents when they drove over to campus from Orange County. Hundreds of cyclists join Lance Armstrong for bike ride in LA’s Griffith ParkLOS ANGELES — Lance Armstrong has finished an hour-long bike ride that attracted several hundred cyclists to Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Morales’ 3-run double, Weaver’s latest strong start lead Angels past Mariners 6-3ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kendry Morales hit an early three-run double and Jered Weaver pitched well into the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ fifth victory in six games, 6-3 over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Michael Phelps contract with Speedo extended through 2013LOS ANGELES — Speedo is extending its contract with swimming superstar Michael Phelps through 2013. Aybar’s RBI single in 10th pushes Angels past Mariners 3-2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Erick Aybar’s two-out single drove home Bobby Abreu in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels overcame All-Star closer Brian Fuentes’ latest blown save for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Tila Tequila’s attorney: NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman’s description of altercation is ’spin’LOS ANGELES — Tila Tequila’s attorney on Tuesday called San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman’s explanation of an altercation with the reality star that led to his arrest “spin” and predicted it would be discredited. Leslie nets 18 points, Quinn adds 15 in Sparks’ 76-68 win over Silver StarsLOS ANGELES — Lisa Leslie scored 18 points and Noelle Quinn had 15 points as the Los Angeles Sparks secured a WNBA Western Conference playoff spot by rallying for a 76-68 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Tuesday night. Family mourns UC San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting head during practiceLOS ANGELES — The University of California San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting his head during practice followed family tradition by becoming a pole vaulter and died doing what he loved, his sister said Monday. Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw to miss next start after running into outfield wall during BPPHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was scratched from his scheduled Friday start after bruising his right shoulder during pregame warmups before Sunday’s game. Kevin Kouzmanoff drives in 3 runs, Adrian Gonzalez homers in Padres’ 4-3 win over DodgersLOS ANGELES — Adrian Gonzalez and Heath Bell can only do so much for the San Diego Padres. Andre Ethier homers to help Dodgers to 7-4 victory over Padres; Wolf gets win No. 100LOS ANGELES — There are quite a few pitchers who have more wins, better ERAs — and better run support — than Randy Wolf. Prince, defense lead the way as UCLA beats San Diego St. 33-14LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When Arkansas faced Missouri State four years ago, the Razorbacks rushed for nearly 500 yards. Freshman QB Matt Barkley looks good, RBs look better in No. 4 USC’s 56-3 win over SJSULOS ANGELES — Matt Barkley passed for 233 yards after a slow start to his Southern California debut, and the No. 4 Trojans’ fleet of tailbacks ran for six touchdowns in a 56-3 victory over San Jose State on Saturday. LeBlanc, Padres beat Dodgers 2-0LOS ANGELES — Rookie Wade LeBlanc pitched two-hit ball over six innings, and the San Diego Padres scratched out a pair of early runs against the luckless Clayton Kershaw to beat Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 on Friday night. Garland beats former team as Dodgers top D’Backs 4-2LOS ANGELES — Jon Garland, facing the team that traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers just three days earlier, retired his last 14 batters and Manny Ramirez homered to lead the NL West leaders to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night and a split of the four-game series. USC linebacker Luthur Brown reinstated, available to play in openerLOS ANGELES — Southern California linebacker Luthur Brown has been fully reinstated and will be available to play in Saturday’s season opener against San Jose State. Allen’s 2-run homer highlights Diamondbacks’ 4-1 win over DodgersLOS ANGELES — Brandon Allen’s two-run homer highlighted a four-run fifth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks went on to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Allen’s 2-run homer highlights Diamondbacks’ 4-0 win over DodgersLOS ANGELES — Brandon Allen’s two-run homer highlighted a four-run fifth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks went on to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Andre Ethier’s bases-loaded walk leads Dodgers to 4-3 win over DiamondbacksLOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp homered for the fourth consecutive game and Andre Ethier drew a bases-loaded walk that forced in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Dream rally to knock off Sparks 84-79LOS ANGELES — Iziane Castro Marques scored 12 of her 27 points in the final 2:38, and the Atlanta Dream rallied for an 84-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night. |