‘Don’t move … improve’: Can L.A.’s newest star revive a storied women’s basketball program?

‘Don’t move … improve’: Can L.A.’s newest star revive a storied women’s basketball program?

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins’ hands didn’t feel quite right. They were tingling in a way that seemed unnatural, and when she looked down at them, though they were physically there (all 10 fingers — check; perfectly manicured nails — check) they didn’t feel like her hands. Not the hands that made her the No….

Nneka Ogwumike tells Sparks she is leaving after 12 seasons

Nneka Ogwumike tells Sparks she is leaving after 12 seasons

Nneka Ogwumike was the cornerstone of Curt Miller‘s rebuild but after one year, the former most valuable player is planning her exit. Ogwumike, an unrestricted free agent, told the Sparks she intends to leave after 12 seasons with the franchise that drafted her first overall in 2012, a person close to the situation who is…

Yu shoots 8-under 64 for a 1-shot lead over Cantlay, Hisatsune at the Farmers Insurance Open

Yu shoots 8-under 64 for a 1-shot lead over Cantlay, Hisatsune at the Farmers Insurance Open

SAN DIEGO – Kevin Yu of Taiwan shot a bogey-free, 8-under 64 on the North Course at Torrey Pines to take a one-shot lead over Patrick Cantlay and Ryo Hisatsune in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Wednesday. The eight lowest scores came on the North Course, which generally plays a few…

Chargers to hire Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh as their new coach

Chargers to hire Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh as their new coach

The Chargers made one of the most notable additions in their franchise’s 65-year history by hiring Jim Harbaugh as coach Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly. Having won a collegiate national title at Michigan this month, Harbaugh now takes over a team fronted by quarterback Justin…

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title, AP sources say

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title, AP sources say

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Jim Harbaugh will be the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving Michigan after capping his ninth season as coach of college football’s winningest program with the school’s first national championship since 1997, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on…

AFC title game means a reunion for John Harbaugh and Andy Reid, who coached together in Philadelphia

AFC title game means a reunion for John Harbaugh and Andy Reid, who coached together in Philadelphia

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – John Harbaugh once defeated his own brother in a Super Bowl, so going up against someone he used to work with may not be all that emotional. Still, there’s plenty of respect between the Baltimore coach and his counterpart this weekend: Kansas City’s Andy Reid. “Obviously, it’s a big deal in…

As much as the Chiefs love Arrowhead Stadium, they relish playing the spoiler on the road

As much as the Chiefs love Arrowhead Stadium, they relish playing the spoiler on the road

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Isiah Pacheco had just spent four quarters dodging the Buffalo Bills, and churning his way for nearly 100 yards rushing and a touchdown, when he was finally able to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs advancing to another AFC championship game. He did it while dodging some snowballs from the fans. That…

As Lakers flounder, Clippers remain ‘in a really good rhythm’

As Lakers flounder, Clippers remain ‘in a really good rhythm’

While the Lakers continue to flutter around .500, while fans rip coach Darvin Ham’s lineups and rotations and demand his head — or a season-saving trade, or both — the Clippers quietly and smoothly keep winning. Once past the difficulties of adjusting to James Harden’s early-season arrival, they’ve been content to let the drama simmer…

Lakers vs. Clippers takeaways: Jarred Vanderbilt’s rebounding a promising sign

Lakers vs. Clippers takeaways: Jarred Vanderbilt’s rebounding a promising sign

Perhaps the clearest sign that Jarred Vanderbilt is starting to round into form was his work on the offensive glass for the Lakers. Vanderbilt has been at his best for the Lakers when he is active, flying around and being a force on defense, and that was pretty much what the Lakers got from him…

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