L.A. Times - Sports

Red Bulls score in stoppage time to beat Galaxy

Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Tim Cahill heads home a free kick to give New York a 1-0 victory.

Tim Cahill heads home a free kick to give New York a 1-0 victory.

Dodgers stumble a little deeper, swept by Braves with 5-2 loss

By Steve Dilbeck — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:37:00 GMT

The bullpen allows four runs in the eighth inning to blow another one-run lead Sunday.

The bullpen allows four runs in the eighth inning to blow another one-run lead Sunday.

Jason Vargas brilliant as Angels walk past White Sox, 6-2

By Kevin Baxter — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:52:00 GMT

Vargas (3-3) gave up just three singles and a double to win his third straight decision.

Vargas (3-3) gave up just three singles and a double to win his third straight decision.

Jonathan Quick won't be fined or suspended for Game 3 tirade

By Helene Elliott — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:15:00 GMT

Kings goaltender drew a game misconduct for berating referees after the 2-1 overtime loss Saturday. Another misconduct is an automatic one-game suspension.

Kings goaltender drew a game misconduct for berating referees after the 2-1 overtime loss Saturday. Another misconduct is an automatic one-game suspension.

Spurs dominate Grizzlies in Game 1, 105-83

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:15:00 GMT

Spurs' Tony Parker finishes with 20 points and nine assists and Grizzlies' Zach Randolph is held to two points on 1-for-8 shooting.

Spurs' Tony Parker finishes with 20 points and nine assists and Grizzlies' Zach Randolph is held to two points on 1-for-8 shooting.

Tejay van Garderen wins his first Amgen Tour of California

By Diane Pucin — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:33:00 GMT

Peter Sagan takes the sprint title by edging Tyler Farrar to win the eighth and final stage.

Peter Sagan takes the sprint title by edging Tyler Farrar to win the eighth and final stage.

Red Wings rebound in Game 2 to defeat the Blackhawks, 4-1

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Detroit takes control in the second period to bounce back from a Game 1 drubbing and even the Western Conference semifinal series.

CHICAGO — In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.

Kings are left crying foul after 2-1 overtime loss to Sharks

Helene Elliott — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:44:00 GMT

L.A. players are irate about crucial penalties that give San Jose a big advantage in the third period in Game 3 of playoff series the Kings lead, 2-1.

L.A. players are irate about crucial penalties that give San Jose a big advantage in the third period in Game 3 of playoff series the Kings lead, 2-1.

Kings pay the penalty in 2-1 loss to Sharks

By Lisa Dillman — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:45:00 GMT

Sharks cut series deficit in half and end L.A. win streak as Logan Couture scores power-play goal 1:29 into overtime.

Sharks cut series deficit in half and end L.A. win streak as Logan Couture scores power-play goal 1:29 into overtime.

Oxbow's Preakness victory doesn't spoil anything

Bill Dwyre — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:42:00 GMT

Orb finishes fourth at Pimlico, but having Wayne Lukas and Gary Stevens back on center stage is good for the sport.

Orb finishes fourth at Pimlico, but having Wayne Lukas and Gary Stevens back on center stage is good for the sport.

Dodgers' Mattingly upbeat despite 3-1 loss to Braves

By Dylan Hernandez — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:24:00 GMT

After another loss, Dodgers' manager insists the team is capable of winning.

After another loss, Dodgers' manager insists the team is capable of winning.

NHL fines Sharks $100,000 after general manager's comments

By Helene Elliott and Lisa Dillman — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:46:00 GMT

Doug Wilson publicly criticized the league's decision to suspend San Jose forward Raffi Torres for an open-ice hit to the head of Kings center Jarret Stoll.

Serena Williams in another final; Federer and Nadal to face off

Wire reports — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:38:00 GMT

David Beckham has emotional send-off in his last home game in Paris.

A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth straight tournament.

Angels rally then have to hang on to beat White Sox, 12-9

By Mike DiGiovanna — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:07:00 GMT

Alberto Callaspo hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs for the Angels, who overcome a four-run lead and then let Chicago back in the game. Mark Trumbo also hits a home run for the Angels.

Dodgers bullpen falters once again in 3-1 loss to Braves

By Steve Dilbeck — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT

Chris Capuano turns in his finest outing of the season, but lack of run support and a shaky bullpen haunts the Dodgers again.

Preakness notes: A different kind of trainer helped Gary Stevens

By Don Markus and Jon Meoli — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:50:00 GMT

Hall of Fame Jockey came out of retirement last year after losing 25 pounds, thanks to a personal trainer in Washington.

BALTIMORE — Gary Stevens on Saturday became the oldest jockey to win the Preakness, and the Hall of Famer has Clark Masterson to thank.

Leopold Konig wins seventh stage of Tour of California

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:21:00 GMT

The Czech rider passes Janier Acevedo of Colombia with about 400 yards left atop Mt. Diablo. American Tejay van Garderen finishes third to keep his overall lead.

DANVILLE, Calif. — Leopold Konig of the Czech Republic won the seventh stage of the Tour of California in a mountaintop finish Saturday, and American Tejay van Garderen finished third to keep the overall lead for the third straight day.

Clayton Kershaw is a Dodgers star now but it almost didn't happen

By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:05:00 GMT

A lot had to go right for L.A. to get Kershaw with the No. 7 pick in 2006 draft — including just enough going wrong in his last high school start seen by scouts.

A lot had to go right for L.A. to get Kershaw with the No. 7 pick in 2006 draft — including just enough going wrong in his last high school start seen by scouts.

Giants' starting rotation suddenly lacking starpower

By Bill Shaikin — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:02:00 GMT

Madison Bumgarner is a standout, but Matt Cain has given up the most home runs in the majors and the days of stardom for Ryan Vogelsong, Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum appear to be over.

Giant vulnerability?

New year, same old Angels and Dodgers

T.J. Simers — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT

Neither team has done much winning the last few seasons, but their fans believe every season that a championship is in the making, only to be disappointed.

Neither team has done much winning the last few seasons, but their fans believe every season that a championship is in the making, only to be disappointed.

Orb's Triple Crown bid ends at Preakness, which is won by Oxbow

By Chris Korman — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:35:00 GMT

The Kentucky Derby winner finishes a distant fourth as Oxbow leads from start to finish. Itsmyluckyday is second and Mylute takes third.

The Kentucky Derby winner finishes a distant fourth as Oxbow leads from start to finish. Itsmyluckyday is second and Mylute takes third.

David Beckham's legacy: his game vs. his celebrity

By Kevin Baxter — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:50:00 GMT

The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.

The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.

New UCLA basketball Coach Steve Alford's honeymoon was very short

By Chris Foster — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:45:00 GMT

What seemed like a perfect match got mired in controversy the very day Steve Alford was introduced at UCLA. Now fans are skeptical, and he has his work cut out.

What seemed like a perfect match got mired in controversy the very day Steve Alford was introduced at UCLA. Now fans are skeptical, and he has his work cut out.

Raiders' D.J. Hayden is lucky to be alive

By Sam Farmer — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

If not for a series of fortunate events, the defensive back almost certainly would have died after suffering a freak injury during practice last November.

If not for a series of fortunate events, the defensive back almost certainly would have died after suffering a freak injury during practice last November.

Stakes are highest for Orb in Preakness

Bill Dwyre — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Derby winner is the only one in field of nine with a shot at ending 35-year Triple Crown drought.

Kentucky Derby winner is the only one in field of nine with a shot at ending 35-year Triple Crown drought.