2012 NBA Mock Draft

We all know Anthony Davis is going No. 1, but who will be picked second and what will Houston do with its three first-round picks?

L. T. Calls It Quits: LaDainian Tomlinson Retires As A Charger

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Senior Sports Editor

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Tomlinson leaves the NFL as one of the greatest backs in league history.

2012 NBA Finals: Two Games In, Storylines Between The Heat And Thunder

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What narratives drive the Finals?

UEFA Euro 2012 Group Stage Day 1: Poland Draws Greece; Russia Rolls Over Czech Republic

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Senior Sports Editor

Andrei Arshavin (Wikimedia Commons/soccer.ru)

The tourney starts.

Still Playing At 40? Manny Ramirez, His Legacy And His Run Back To The Major Leagues

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Manny Ramírez (Will Robinson)

The 19-year veteran needs work before return to MLB.

U.S. Handed 4-1 Defeat By Neymar And Brazil

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Shaky American defense allows Brazil to dominate.

U.S. Crushes Scotland 5-1 Behind Landon Donovan Hat Trick

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Senior Sports Editor

Also: Michael Bradley erases any doubt that he is a key to the national team.

Orlando Magic Choose The Indecisive Dwight Howard, Fire Stan Van Gundy

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SVG’s (finally) gone. But what lies ahead for the troubled Magic and Howard?

Lakers Beat Nuggets In Game 7, Will Play Thunder In Round 2

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The Lakers end Denver's playoff aspirations after a Game 7 win Saturday night.

Junior Seau's Death Reminds Us (Again) That Athletes Are Human

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Junior Seau (Creative Commons/Dave Sizer)

The former star LB's suicide reinforces that athletes are normal people, too.

Bruce Springsteen Rocks First Night At L.A. Sports Arena

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Staff Writer

The Boss proves he still has it, wowing L.A. crowd.

2012 NBA Playoffs First Round Preview: Western Conference

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See how the first round action out West will shake up.

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Part Two

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Defense is a priority in Day One's last half at Radio City Music Hall.

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Part One

Radio City Music Hall, home of the NFL Draft (Creative Commons/NamedAngel)

Clearly, Luck goes 1 and Griffin III goes 2. But who will be called next Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall?

2012 NBA Playoffs Forecast

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Associate Sports Editor

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As the season winds down, check which teams can steal a spot and which will dropout.

USC Football Notebook: 2012 Spring Game Recap

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VIDEO: Lane Kiffin, Isiah Wiley and Khaled Holmes talk about Spring Practice.

Maloofs, Sacramento Kings Need To Move On

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Associate Sports Editor

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The best option for all parties involved would be for the Maloofs to sell the team.

USC Spring Notebook: NCAA Clears Josh Shaw For 2012 Season

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T.J. McDonald (Neon Tommy)

VIDEO: Kiffin; McDonald

USC Football Spring Notebook: Camp Winds Down

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De'Von Flournoy (Neon Tommy)

VIDEO: Kiffin; Flournoy

DeMarcus Cousins: The Sacramento Kings' Chance Back To NBA Relevancy

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DeMarcus Cousins (Wikimedia Commons/Game Face)

The young Sactown F/C can be one of the game's best bigs.

USC Football Spring Notebook: Madden Hurt; Walker Left Tackle Leader

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Tre Madden (13) (Neon Tommy)

VIDEO: Kiffin; Telfer

Jerry West Visits USC

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The Laker legend stops into USC's Sports Business class.

Magic Johnson's Group To Purchase Dodgers

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The Hall of Famer will be the new face of the storied LA team.

USC Football Spring Notebook: Defense Continues To Dominate

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George Uko and the defense (Neon Tommy)

VIDEO: Lane Kiffin; Nickell Robey; D.J. Morgan

Denver Broncos Had To Sign Peyton Manning, Ditch Tim Tebow

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Controversy aside, John Elway and the front office had no other choice.

Manning To Sign With Broncos

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Denver wins the Manning sweepstakes, will shop Tebow.

NCAA Tournament Round Of 32, Day 1: Just As Planned

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All of the early high seeds advanced to the Sweet 16.

2012 NFL Free Agency Preview

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Associate Sports Editor

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Check out the top FAs in this year's class.

USC Football Spring Notebook: Lee Shines

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Marqise Lee (Neon Tommy)

The sophomore receiver was Thursday's MVP.

Kings, NBA In Anaheim Would Have Failed

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Associate Sports Editor

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The Kings moving down south would have been a losing situation.

REPORT: Colts, Peyton Manning To Part Ways

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Peyton Manning (Creative Commons/Jeffrey Beall)

The four-time MVP will not return with Indy next year.

Zack Jerome: His Arrogance And His Fight

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Associate Sports Editor

A profile of the Lost Angeles blogger and his impact on USC.

Sacramento Kings, City, NBA Agree On Arena Deal

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Associate Sports Editor

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Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson led the charge to keep the Kings in town.

Jeremy Lin And Russell Westbrook: One And The Same

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The New York sensation and the Oklahoma City star are quite similar.

J.R. Smith A Great Signing For The Knicks

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Associate Sports Editor

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New York picked up a key player in Smith.

The Clint Dempsey Experiment: An American In The EPL

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Associate Sports Editor

Will the footballer's success pave the way for more Americans in England?

New York Giants' Defense Brought Championship-Level Pressure

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Associate Sports Editor

How Big Blue's D turned it around in the playoffs.

Super Bowl XLVI: Things You May Have Missed

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Associate Sports Editor

Four keys to the Giants' victory.

Giants-Patriots Super Bowl Then And Now: Defensive Lineup

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Associate Sports Editor

Defense loomed large on the result of the last Giants-Pats Super Bowl.

Giants-Patriots Super Bowl Then And Now: Offensive Lineup

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Associate Sports Editor

How the two teams have changed since their Super Bowl matchup four years ago.