L.A. Times - Sports

Lakers have something extra in reserve to rout Hornets

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Continuing to thrive despite the absence of injured Bynum and Gasol, Lakers get a big night from their bench, and DJ Mbenga's first career double-double, in 104-88 victory that pushes record to 6-1.

Continuing to thrive despite the absence of injured Bynum and Gasol, Lakers get a big night from their bench, and DJ Mbenga's first career double-double, in 104-88 victory that pushes record to 6-1.

Hornets have lost their sting

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

They were close to the top two seasons ago, now they look like a lottery team.

They were close to the top two seasons ago, now they look like a lottery team.

Colts, Patriots and Saints bend but don't break

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

They are pushed by opponents but show their mettle and respond with second-half rallies to win.

They are pushed by opponents but show their mettle and respond with second-half rallies to win.

Chris Dufresne: Season is more inevitable than incredible

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Unless something amazing happens, it looks like Florida/Alabama vs. Texas for the BCS title.

The season seems stuck in third gear. It has been good, but not great -- more interesting than compelling.

Matt Barkley's struggles don't worry Pete Carroll

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Quarterback has passed for only 161 yards in the last six quarters but the coach says he is not concerned.

Matt Barkley is 7-1 as USC's starting quarterback, a heady accomplishment for any player, especially a freshman.

Bill Dwyre: Breeders' Cup should make itself at home here

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Santa Anita showed what it can do the last two years and should be considered for the permanent site of horse racing's world championships.

For 26 years, one of the jewels of horse racing has wandered the country like a nomad. Now, it is time to find a permanent home for the Breeders' Cup.

Helene Elliott: Luck has little to do with Luc Robitaille's success

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Robitaille, whose 668 goals and 1,394 points are NHL records for left wings, Monday takes his rightful place in the Hockey Hall of Fame. His journey began with modest expectations but great heart.

Luc Robitaille was never the fastest skater or most purely gifted player on the ice at any level he played. For a while, he wasn't even the most prolific scorer.

Jerry Crowe: Former NBA tough guy Tom Meschery a man of rhyme, reason

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The forward known as the 'Mad Russian' in the 1960s and early '70s is a poet and novelist, a former English teacher and a member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.

When art professor Melanie Marchant started dating former NBA player Tom Meschery a few years ago, male friends weren't shy about sharing their thoughts on her new man.

Galaxy advances by beating Chivas USA, 1-0

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Landon Donovan's penalty kick on foul by Yamith Cuesta is the difference; Galaxy moves on to meet Houston on Friday as Chivas copes with first-round elimination for fourth year in a row.

It was an emotional Sunday evening, with feelings running high in both Major League Soccer locker rooms -- joy in one and despair in the other.

Clippers' list of injuries just keeps growing

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Gordon, the team's second-leading scorer, has a sore groin and is classified as doubtful for tonight's game.

Just what the Clippers don't want to see when Chris Paul is lurking around the corner and an oh-so-modest goal of .500 is within reach: