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GAME 6 UPDATE
L.A. fends off a quick start in the second half by Utah and leads, 80-66, late in the third quarter.
BILL DWYRE
If he crushes the competition, as expected, and rushes on to the Triple Crown, he'll help racing wipe away images of injuries and drugs. >>
WNBA
The Sparks duo is among the WNBA's most anticipated, bringing together the 2008 No. 1 overall draft pick and the league's three-time most valuable player for the season opener at Phoenix. >>
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Former Harvard-Westlake standout is granted his release so he can be closer to home because of family health concerns. UCLA and USC are expected to be interested in the 6-9 power forward. >>
JURISPRUDENCE
Former Olympic track gold medalist receives punishment for writing bad checks. He has another trial pending in Virginia where he is accused of selling heroin. >>
TRACK AND FIELD
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules that South African Oscar Pistorius is eligible to race against able-bodied athletes, overturning a ban by the International Association of Athletics Federations. >>
LAKERS REPORT
Coach Phil Jackson expresses confidence in his team -- and Kobe Bryant's back -- as Los Angeles hopes to buck the trend and win a semifinal game on the road. >>
HORSE RACING
Now Gayego is the main competition for the Kentucky Derby winner as Big Brown bids for the Triple Crown. >>
HORSE RACING
None of the horses in a weak field appear capable of challenging the Kentucky Derby winner. But being a heavy favorite at Pimlico is no guarantee of success. >>
SOCCER DAILY
After finishing with the best records in MLS last season, things have changed a bit so far in 2008 but there's still plenty to play for Saturday. >>
HORSE RACING
The $100,000 Will Rogers at one mile on the turf and the $75,000 Desert Stormer at six furlongs are featured races. >>
HORSE RACING / INSIDER TRADING
The Grade II at Pimlico is part of an all stakes pick four and the most significant of the three races preceding the second jewel of the Triple Crown. >>
HORSE RACING / LOS ALAMITOS
She enters the $340,150 race as the fastest qualifier. >>
MARK HEISLER / ON THE NBA
Salt Lake City, home to a well-run Jazz organization, is a place that has created some bad memories for L.A. >>
NBA PLAYOFFS
Lakers have a chance to clinch the series on the road. Phil Jackson says Kobe Bryant 'seems to be OK.' >>
DODGERS 7, MILWAUKEE 2
Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent and Gary Bennett hit home runs in six-run inning that breaks open a 0-0 game. Chad Billingsley holds Brewers to one run and three hits in seven-plus innings. >>
WHITE SOX 4, ANGELS 3
Angels closer, not working in his usual save situation, gives up winning run in the ninth inning. >>
NBA PLAYOFFS
They became mutual fans after playing together on the USA team in the Olympic qualifying tournament. >>
HORSE RACING
Many believe synthetic tracks can reduce injuries and deaths among horses. Others say dirt tracks, if properly maintained, are better for the sport. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Mono County hopes the park-like facility will lure anglers from Southern California. >>
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Louis Johnson, who has accused the basketball star of accepting cash and gifts while at USC, will cooperate as NCAA investigates the matter, his attorney said. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
Drug scandals have put a cloud over the sport. Attendance at Sunday's meet in Carson will be something of a referendum. >>
SOCCER DAILY
And it could lead to Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former national coach of England and current top man of Manchester City. >>
SAM FARMER / ON THE NFL
Senator might have an agenda, but he could also be right. >>
SWIMMING
Evan Morgenstein of Premier Management Group said his firm will no longer work with company that included swimmer in its lawsuit against Speedo. >>
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' VOLLEYBALL
Legendary Karch Kiraly is now helping his sons and their St. Margaret's teammates advance in playoffs. >>
NBA PLAYOFFS
Times staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends before Lakers playoff games. >>
UCLA BASKETBALL
His family indicates that an official announcement could come soon. >>
BASEBALL
The teams will play three games at Anaheim this weekend. The Angels have an edge in the series. >>
DODGERS REPORT
The backup catcher, who didn't know he was going to start until 15 minutes before the game with Brewers, hits a three-run homer and drives in four. >>
ANGELS REPORT
His kick at Tim Belcher in 1999 still gets replayed, and now he's back with the Dodgers. >>
BILL DWYRE
The sport has no central power to provide leadership on issues such as horse safety and track surfaces. >>
HORSE RACING
Autopsy results are reviewed for filly who died after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. >>
MORNING BRIEFING
Forget players flashing gang signs, referees betting on games and conspiracy theories that have playoff outcomes predetermined. NBA Commissioner David Stern wants to stamp out fires. >>
NEWSWIRE
The analyst for Turner Network Television says he plans to make restitution to Wynn Las Vegas. >>
AROUND THE NBA
A separated shoulder suffered in the Game 5 loss to Boston will sideline the Cleveland guard for an estimated one to two weeks. >>
NBA PLAYOFFS
After a 99-80 victory over the Hornets, San Antonio must now win the decisive game in New Orleans on Monday to keep its NBA title defense alive. >>
HORSE RACING
The jockey, who will be aboard Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown on Saturday, now says he plans to end his career in the East -- or perhaps France. >>
HORSE RACING
A look at the 13-horse field for Saturday's race. >>
SOUND AND VISION
'This is a worthy topic,' says Bob Costas, who will moderate a panel, as part of the Preakness coverage, on the scrutiny the industry has received since Kentucky Derby tragedy. >>
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Philadelphia jumps out to a 3-0 lead and then hangs on for Game 4 victory. >>
COMMENTARY
Caroline Hatton's 'The Night Olympic Team' is an essential in-depth look at drug cheating in sports. >>
NL GAME OF THE DAY
PHOENIX -- Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner Thursday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies, 8-5. >>
NL RESULTS
Houston rallies from a 6-0 deficit to take three of four from San Francisco. >>
AL GAME OF THE DAY
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Music blared in the Tampa Bay clubhouse and four large, flat-screen televisions mounted around a column in the middle of the room were tuned to the same in-house channel displaying the American League East standings. >>
AL RESULTS
Kansas City has won all six meetings between the teams this season. >>
MINOR LEAGUE SPOTLIGHT
Southern California has produced more than its share of major league players. In this space, we'll take a look at how Southland players are faring in the minors. This week: the double-A Southern Leagu >>
MOTOR SPORTS / GEARING UP
What's happening in motor sports heading into this weekend: >>
BEHIND THE LINES
Wagering Internet sites offer imaginative crossover proposition wagers, such as one involving Preakness hopeful Big Brown and Lakers' Kobe Bryant. >>
HORSE RACING / INSIDER TRADING
Gelding is one of eight scheduled to run in the El Segundo Stakes at Hollywood Park. >>
HORSE RACING / LOS ALAMITOS
Navarro replaces Puglisi as the 4-year-old Gilded Time gelding steps up in class. >>
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
The USC recruit and his mid 90s-mph fastball overpower Huntington Beach Edison, 9-3, in the first round of the Southern Section-Toyota Division I playoffs. >>
PRO BASKETBALL
Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised today to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA star faced criminal charges. >>
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