Copyright 2013 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 22:39:06 -0700 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:39:06 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Sharks-Edge-Kings-Despite-Richards-Goal-208439801.html Tue, 21 May 2013 22:05:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/kings10.jpg
The San Jose Sharks tied their series with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night, winning a 2-1 decision at HP Pavilion.

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LA had the NBA's second-best record at the end of December, but the Clippers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NFL-Chooses-Santa-Clara-san-francisco-49ers-for-Super-Bowl-L-208355101.html Tue, 21 May 2013 17:28:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/226*120/49erstadium.jpg
NFL owners on Tuesday picked Santa Clara over Miami to host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Dodgers-Matt-Kemp-Tornado-Oklahoma-Tornado-Donation-208345131.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:54:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/196*120/kemp-dodgers-catch-may20.jpg
The devastating tornado that killed at least 24 people, including nine children, hit close to home for the Dodgers' Matt Kemp.

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San Diego Chargers staff has decided to limit linebacker Manti Te'o’s access to the media until mid-June.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Clayton-Kershaw-Matt-Kemp-LA-Dodgers-Baseball-208290991.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:36:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/210*120/169144154.jpg
While Clayton Kershaw was throwing another gem, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier produced all three of the Dodgers' runs.

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The Dodgers start a three game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday and while all eyes typically fall on MVP outfielder Ryan Braun, one of the most important players of the series could be Japanese lef...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/news/sports/Marathon-Goddess-Julie-Weiss-Named-SoCal-Woman-of-the-Year/208182961 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:24 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/KNBC_000000006911063_722x406_30862915612.jpg
"Marathon Goddess" Julie Weiss' successful completion of 52 marathons in 52 weeks has earned her the title of "Woman of the Year" for California's 28th district. Weiss embarked on her challenge to rais...

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Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings was nominated for the NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award on Monday.

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The rain may have been coming down in Atlanta, but a storm is brewing in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers were swept by the Braves in embarrassing fashion.

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A YouTube video catches what appears to be a spontaneous act of coolness: Hyun-jin Ryu playing catch with a young fan in the bleachers.

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When the opposing team has the same number of home runs as the Dodgers have hits, things will not turn out well.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Couture-Lifts-Sharks-Past-Kings-208035301.html Sat, 18 May 2013 21:17:11 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/169024995.jpg
The San Jose Sharks scored twice on the power play, including one in overtime, to beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 Saturday night.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Doughty-Kopitar-Key-For-Kings-Game-3-208015951.html Sat, 18 May 2013 15:43:18 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/178*120/168752348_8.jpg
If the LA Kings want to take down Game 3, they are going to need to keep the San Jose Sharks from dictating the pace of the game.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Hats-Juleps-and-Horses-Scenes-From-the-Kentucky-Derby-206113061.html Sat, 18 May 2013 16:56:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/oxbow-wins-2-169012495.jpg
Celebrities and race fans alike arrived for the 138th Preakness Stakes race. Click to see scenes from the day - and from the Kentucky Derby.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Preakness-Stakes-Triple-Crown-Orb-208011941.html Sat, 18 May 2013 20:53:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/edt-AP473202924331.jpg
History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as...

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Justin Upton’s sixth-inning grand slam is burned into the minds of Dodgers fans after Friday's loss to the Braves.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Dwyane-Wade-Grants-Girls-Wish-Shows-Up-At-Her-Senior-Prom-207967201.html Sat, 18 May 2013 09:34:50 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Nicole+Muxo+with+Dwyane+Wade.jpg
The NBA superstar showed up at Nicole Muxo's prom on Friday.

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The Dodgers start a three-game series in Atlanta against the Braves on Friday for their third-straight series against an National League East opponent.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-All-Eyes-on-Orb-at-138th-Preakness-Stakes-207873501.html Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/edt-168044956_10.jpg
All eyes will be on Orb Saturday afternoon when the champion colt takes his post at the Preakness Stakes among eight competitors he's favored to beat. The colt's resounding victory at the Kentucky Derby, marked...

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Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested in New Jersey after state police responding to a 911 call found a loaded gun and marijuana in the SUV he was riding in early Friday, authorities said.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Eagles-Player-Unloads-on-IRS-Photo-Sign-Instagram-Stunt-207861571.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:02:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Evan+Mathis+IRS+Thumb.jpg
Eagles starting offensive lineman Evan Mathis has never strayed far from controversy even calling fans "idiots" for wanting former Eagles coach Andy Reid fired. This time Mathis’ anger was geared towards...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Kings-Stun-Sharks-Lewis-Scores-Late-207827961.html Thu, 16 May 2013 22:11:15 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/168910400.jpg
The Los Angeles Kings scored two goals in 22 seconds to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 and take a 2-0 series lead.

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The recent home stand showed signs of improvement for the struggling ball club.

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There is relief within the organization after he throws 83 pitches without injury.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Preakness-Post-Orb-Goldencents-Triple-Crown-207755481.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:01:04 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/edt-168045051_10.jpg
For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Then came the post-position draw. Suddenly things got very interesting. Orb's pursuit...

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A number of security policies will be in effect at this year's Preakness., including a ban on beverages in the infield.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-World-Wrestlers-to-Face-Off-in-Grand-Central-Terminal-207537521.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:09:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/wrestle-watch-AP529651263394.jpg
Wrestlers from the world's top teams -- Russia, the U.S. and Iran -- faced off in the iconic train station's Vanderbilt Hall for Rumble on the Rails, an event aimed at raising funds for a New York...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Orb-Trainer-Derby-Worth-the-Wait-207533661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/shug-orb.jpg
Shug McGaughey worked as a trainer for more than 30 years before finally saddling his first Kentucky Derby winner. It was worth the wait. Speaking at Pimlico Race Course, where he will seek to win the Preaknes...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/OJ-Simpson-Testimony-Robbery-Kidnapping-Conviction-207523991.html Wed, 15 May 2013 17:12:22 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/simpson-stand-las-vegas-hearing.jpg
O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in court that guns were never "a subject" during discussions leading up to a Las Vegas hotel room raid that led to the former NFL Hall of Famer's conviction and prison sentence.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Dodgers-Clayton-Kershaw-Amazes-Again-Shuts-Down-Nats-207496881.html Wed, 15 May 2013 00:08:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/193*120/168753438.jpg
In their second of three meetings, the Dodgers shut out the Washington Nationals 2-0 Tuesday night.

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Jonathan Quick stopped 35 shots for the Los Angeles Kings as they downed the San Jose Sharks 2-0 on Tuesday night.

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