After a seismic 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California Friday night, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George seemingly ignited an aftershock just hours later, once the news broke out in the NBA.
In her second start this season, guard Riquna Williams scored a team-high 19 points and the Los Angeles Sparks went on to route the Chicago Sky 94-69 at Staples Center on Sunday.
Amanda Zahui B. scored a career-high 37 points, Kia Nurse added 26 to propel the New York Liberty to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on Saturday night.
Kevin Durant scored 33 points and Klay Thompson added 32 in route to the Warriors taking a commanding 3-1 series lead, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 113-105 on Sunday in the first-round of the NBA playoffs.
Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major title drought and completed one of sport’s greatest comebacks at the Masters
Patrick Beverley crossed over and immediately sent Bojan Bogdanovic to the floor while sinking an uncontested floater for the L.A. Clippers who looked to move up in playoff contention.
Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers joked post game and said he “thought he’d try something new” by getting ejected. Rivers argued across the scorer’s table with Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen and both coaches were tossed in a third quarter that saw L.A. have their highest-scoring quarter of the season, rallying back for a 128-121 victory at Staples Center on Friday Night. The controversy took place when Montrezl Harrell was called for an offensive foul for trying to set a screen for Lou Williams. Boylen was livid when Ryan Arcidiacono was drilled by the shoulders of Harrell, on a
Patrick Beverly and Montrezl Harrell cheered in joy and poured water on Lou Williams moments after the final buzzer had sounded at Staples Center.
The Los Angeles Clippers returned to Staples Center after a six-game Grammy’s road trip over 11 days just before All-Star break. Looking to move up in the Western Conference Standings, the Clippers went on to route the Phoenix Suns 134-107 Wednesday night, extending the Suns losing streak to 15 consecutive losses.
The UCLA Bruins took the floor looking to get a split in the crosstown rivalry against Southern California and Jaylen Hands was all for getting revenge against the Trojans.
USC senior Aliyah Mazyck had a season-high 26 points, including five three-pointers, Minyon Moore added 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to give Southern California a 72-67 victory over crosstown rivals UCLA at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday.
Quarterback Tom Brady threw for 344 yards and a touchdown and Sony Michel ran for 129 yards and had three touchdowns in the New England Patriots triumph 41-28 victory over the Chargers in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium.
The Los Angeles Clippers’ intensity fell to match the aggressive play of the Philadelphia 76ers on New Year’s Day. Jimmy Butler and Avery Bradley shoved each other after fighting for a rebound and were immediately hit with double technical fouls that led to both players being ejected with 7:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. By that time, the 76ers (24-14) were already clinging onto a 15-point advantage and then Joel Embiid returned to the floor to hand the Clippers (21-16) a 119-113 loss Tuesday night at Staples Center. Embiid recorded his NBA-leading 32nd double-double of the season with 28 points
A 27-point lead for Los Angeles evaporated late in the game, forcing Clippers coach Doc Rivers to put back in his closing unit.
For the sixth time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Chargers finished the regular season with a 12-4 record. Los Angeles forced a season-high four turnovers in their 23-9 victory over the Denver Broncos Sunday at Mile High Stadium, a place they haven’t won in since 2013.