Juzang's 23 points helps No. 9 UCLA fend off Colorado 71-65
— UCLA coach Mick Cronin foresaw Colorado's comeback, warning his ninth-ranked Bruins they'd better not let up if they wanted an easy tuneup for next week's showdown against No. 3 Arizona.
Los Angeles teams
NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2022?
We stacked NFL franchises from those in need of a teardown to those that just need a few tweaks. What are each eliminated team's outlook and offseason priorities?
Lakers' Davis upgraded to questionable vs. Heat
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis could return from a 16-game absence vs. the Miami Heat on Sunday after being upgraded to questionable.
Peterson helps No. 16 USC beat Utah 79-67
— Drew Peterson felt like he couldn’t miss.
USC pulls away late as Agbonkpolo throws down alley-oop (0:18)
Game plan keys for Sunday's NFL divisional-round matchups: How each team could win
How can each team win Sunday and move on to the conference championships? We outlined keys to victory, players to watch and more.
NFL divisional-round guide: Picks, bold predictions and matchups to know for Sunday's games
What to watch for in every divisional-round game. Bold predictions. Key stats to know. Matchups to watch. And, of course, final score picks for all four games.
Westbrook 'turned page' with strong game in win
Russell Westbrook responded to getting benched against the Pacers on Wednesday with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals in a win Friday over the Magic.
Chargers, Brandon Staley feel they're heading in right direction despite missing playoffs
Staley caught some heat for his aggressiveness on fourth down, but the Chargers players and brass feel that mentality will pay dividends next season.
Westbrook responds from poor performance with double-double vs. Magic (2:02)
Grant's 2 goals lead Anaheim Ducks' 5-1 rout of Tampa Bay
— Derek Grant scored two goals, John Gibson made 32 saves and the Anaheim Ducks emphatically snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.
Nicolas Deslauriers scores on an empty net to extend the Ducks lead (0:45)
Stephen A.: We all knew Cowboys wouldn't win a playoff game (2:20)
James scores 29, plays center as Lakers rally past Magic
— LeBron James scored 29 points and played exclusively at center in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit and beat the Orlando Magic 116-105 on Friday night.
Monk and LeBron connect on gorgeous reverse alley-oop (0:26)
Jackson completes Clippers' rally past 76ers for 102-101 win
— The 76ers lost the lead — and then their cool.
Former Oregon RB Dye transfers to USC Trojans
The USC Trojans have added former Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye via the transfer portal.
Rams rule out LT Whitworth, S Rapp vs. Bucs
The Los Angeles Rams are ruling out left tackle Andrew Whitworth and safety Taylor Rapp for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Sean McVay said Friday.
Ducks coach Eakins tests positive for COVID-19
Anaheim Ducks coach Dallas Eakins will not be behind the bench for Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning after testing positive for COVID-19. Assistant coach Mike Stothers will run things in Eakins' absence.
FiveThirtyEight: The Rams Are A Matchup Nightmare For The Buccaneers
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The making of Cooper Kupp: Rams receiver credits wife's inspiration for superstar turn
Kupp's triple-crown season was the result of years of hard work with his wife, who has become the best teammate the Rams receiver could have asked for.
Stephen A.: Westbrook needs to accept that he can't shoot (1:51)
Ninkovich is worried for Tom Brady against the Rams' D (2:00)
Hour 4: HOF Hour
The guys welcome in Pro Football HOF member Ronnie Lott to preview the Divisional Weekend of the NFL Playoffs before going across the NBA landscape with ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski and more.
Hour 2: Four Downs
The guys look closely at the matchup between the Buccaneers and Rams and wonder if Sunday could actually be Tom Brady's last game. They also welcome in ESPN Football Analyst Harry Douglas before going through Four Downs and more.
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NBA: 2021-22 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 36 | 9 | .800 | - | W6 |
| Golden State | 33 | 13 | .717 | 3.5 | W1 |
| LA Lakers | 23 | 23 | .500 | 13.5 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 23 | 24 | .489 | 14 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 18 | 30 | .375 | 19.5 | L3 |
MLB: 2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 107 | 55 | .660 | - | W1 |
| LA Dodgers | 106 | 56 | .654 | 1 | W7 |
| San Diego | 79 | 83 | .488 | 28 | L1 |
| Colorado | 74 | 87 | .460 | 32.5 | L2 |
| Arizona | 52 | 110 | .321 | 55 | W2 |