LeBron splits the defense for another and-1 (0:25)
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LeBron makes this and-1 look easy (0:20)
The King is back! LeBron emphatically drops the hammer (0:23)
KCP and AD connect in transition (0:25)
LeBron makes return from ankle injury vs. Indy
LeBron James, who had missed the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, returned Saturday against the Pacers.
Rays send veteran reliever Strickland to Angels
The Tampa Bay Rays traded right-handed relief pitcher Hunter Strickland to the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Rapper J. Cole shouts out Westbrook and Morant in new album
The 36-year-old rapper released an album full of NBA references while preparing to suit up in the Basketball Africa League.
Experts debate: The NFL draft's under-the-radar fantasy values
Our panel weighs in on the draft's biggest questions, including making their picks for the best rookies in Year 1.
Los Angeles Chargers second-rounder Asante Samuel Jr.'s inherited inspiration goes beyond famous father
Samuel Jr. is known as the son of a former Pro Bowler, but the way his mother handled a brain tumor was a prime inspiration to get him to where he is.
Roberts: Dodgers' Pollock (hamstring) likely to IL
Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock is likely headed for the injured list after straining his left hamstring in Friday night's win over the Marlins.
Kershaw fans 11, Dodgers top Miami 9-6 for 3rd straight win
— Max Muncy hit a three-run homer during the Dodgers’ eight-run second inning, and Clayton Kershaw racked up a season-high 11 strikeouts in Los Angeles' 9-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.
Ogunbowale's hesitation move leads to and-1 (0:26)
Dodgers unload for 8 runs in the 2nd (1:28)
Top-pick Collier makes her debut, Wings beat new-look Sparks
— Allisha Gray scored 23 points, No. 1 overall pick Charli Collier had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Dallas beat the new-look Los Angeles Sparks 94-71 on Friday night for coach Vickie Johnson's first victory with the Wings.
LeBron still iffy as Lakers try to figure out roster
LeBron James, sidelined the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, and Anthony Davis (groin) is listed as probable.
Ohtani (fatigue) has Tuesday start pushed back
Shohei Ohtani's scheduled start on Tuesday against Cleveland is being pushed back one to three days due to general fatigue.
Kobe's daughter Natalia honors her dad by wearing his HOF jacket (1:12)
NBA playoff watch: Sixers nab East's top seed; Wizards clinch play-in spot
The Wizards stayed alive for the No. 9 seed out East, while Philly clinched home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Rockets get 122-115 win with Clippers resting stars
— Kelly Olynyk scored 20 points and fell a rebound shy of a triple-double as the Houston Rockets snapped a seven-game skid with a 122-115 victory over a Los Angeles Clippers team that rested several starters Friday night.
NBA world shows support for WNBA opening day
Tweets from the NBA world poured in as players showed support for the WNBA's opening night.
Rondo goes 1-on-1 to beat halftime buzzer (0:22)
Ohtani goes opposite field over the Green Monster (0:31)
Dalbec hits 2-run shot as Red Sox rally past Angels 4-3
— Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec each hit a two-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Friday night.
Kobe exhibit set for unveiling at Basketball HOF
A special exhibit honoring Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was created through a collaboration of Vanessa Bryant and the trading card company Panini, among others.
How Kobe would have embraced his Hall of Fame induction (1:02)
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NBA: 2020-21 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 49 | 21 | .700 | - | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 47 | 24 | .662 | 2.5 | L1 |
| LA Lakers | 40 | 30 | .571 | 9 | W3 |
| Golden State | 38 | 33 | .535 | 11.5 | W5 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 40 | .437 | 18.5 | L2 |
MLB: 2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 23 | 15 | .605 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 22 | 17 | .564 | 1.5 | W1 |
| LA Dodgers | 21 | 17 | .553 | 2 | W3 |
| Arizona | 17 | 22 | .436 | 6.5 | L3 |
| Colorado | 15 | 24 | .385 | 8.5 | W3 |