Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao sounded like a fighter on his way out and a politician on his way up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao sounded like a fighter on his way out and a politician on his way up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao sounded like a fighter on his way out and a politician on his way up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao sounded like a fighter on his way out and a politician on his way up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactive

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Jared Goff will start the Los Angeles Rams' playoff game at Green Bay on Saturday, and John Wolford will be inactive.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brockers, Donald back together on Rams' D-line for playoffs

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Michael Brockers' time away from the Los Angeles Rams was tough on both the defensive tackle and his teammates and coaches, who all rely on their veteran leader for much more than his prowess on the field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brockers, Donald back together on Rams' D-line for playoffs

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Michael Brockers' time away from the Los Angeles Rams was tough on both the defensive tackle and his teammates and coaches, who all rely on their veteran leader for much more than his prowess on the field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams rookie RB Akers heating up on way to chilly Green Bay

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Akers grew up in Mississippi, and his football journey has taken him to Tallahassee and Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams rookie RB Akers heating up on way to chilly Green Bay

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Akers grew up in Mississippi, and his football journey has taken him to Tallahassee and Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LA Rams show progress, promise in gritty road playoff win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a team that doesn't know who its starting quarterback will be this weekend when it faces the NFC's top-seeded club in sub-freezing temperatures, the Los Angeles Rams actually are in pretty good shape.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LA Rams show progress, promise in gritty road playoff win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a team that doesn't know who its starting quarterback will be this weekend when it faces the NFC's top-seeded club in sub-freezing temperatures, the Los Angeles Rams actually are in pretty good shape.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

McVay: Rams expect Aaron Donald to play vs Packers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to play for the Rams on Saturday in Green Bay after injuring his ribs in Los Angeles' playoff victory at Seattle.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

McVay: Rams expect Aaron Donald to play vs Packers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to play for the Rams on Saturday in Green Bay after injuring his ribs in Los Angeles' playoff victory at Seattle.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LeBron gets 28, Lakers hold off Bulls 117-115 without Davis

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of two injured starters for a 117-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LeBron gets 28, Lakers hold off Bulls 117-115 without Davis

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of two injured starters for a 117-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams not naming starting QB for playoff showdown in Seattle

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have endured 2 1/2 straight seasons of mostly declining offensive performance. The only significant addition to their offensive roster over that stretch is Cam Akers, their rookie running back who didn't crack the NFL's top 30 in yards.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams not naming starting QB for playoff showdown in Seattle

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have endured 2 1/2 straight seasons of mostly declining offensive performance. The only significant addition to their offensive roster over that stretch is Cam Akers, their rookie running back who didn't crack the NFL's top 30 in yards.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitworth hopes return will boost Rams' struggling offense

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Whitworth put his surgically repaired knee through seven weeks of tough rehabilitation starting in mid-November because he believed the Los Angeles Rams would be fighting for a championship if he could get back in time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitworth hopes return will boost Rams' struggling offense

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Whitworth put his surgically repaired knee through seven weeks of tough rehabilitation starting in mid-November because he believed the Los Angeles Rams would be fighting for a championship if he could get back in time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loom

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brandon Staley doesn't have a lot of time to reflect on his stunning success in his first season as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, and he doesn't particularly want it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loom

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brandon Staley doesn't have a lot of time to reflect on his stunning success in his first season as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, and he doesn't particularly want it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LA Galaxy hire MLS Cup winner Greg Vanney as head coach

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy hired Greg Vanney as their head coach on Tuesday, hoping to establish stability and continuity under a respected MLS Cup winner after a chaotic four-year stretch for the five-time league champions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GM Murray believes it's time Anaheim Ducks 'start to climb'

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks spent nearly two decades in regular playoff contention, so it's only natural for even such a successful franchise to hit tough times eventually.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams defense is NFL's best, but offense required in playoffs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' defense is undeniably the best in the NFL. Rookie coordinator Brandon Staley's group allowed the fewest points, total yards, yards passing, touchdown passes and first downs in the league this season while carrying a mediocre offense to 10 wins and a postseason …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams defense is NFL's best, but offense required in playoffs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' defense is undeniably the best in the NFL. Rookie coordinator Brandon Staley's group allowed the fewest points, total yards, yards passing, touchdown passes and first downs in the league this season while carrying a mediocre offense to 10 wins and a postseason …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wolford, defense lead Rams past Arizona 18-7, into playoffs

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — John Wolford's NFL debut started with an interception on his first throw. It ended with the inexperienced quarterback fearlessly leading the Los Angeles Rams back to the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wolford, defense lead Rams past Arizona 18-7, into playoffs

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — John Wolford's NFL debut started with an interception on his first throw. It ended with the inexperienced quarterback fearlessly leading the Los Angeles Rams back to the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams LB Leonard Floyd has abdominal pain, goes to hospital

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd has gone to a hospital after feeling abdominal pain shortly before practice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams LB Leonard Floyd has abdominal pain, goes to hospital

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd has gone to a hospital after feeling abdominal pain shortly before practice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlight

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rusher and receiver in a season finale that could keep them out of the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams staggering to finish with multiple late-season woes

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Until the past three weeks, the Los Angeles Rams' season was on a remarkably calm, straight path during perhaps the wildest year in NFL history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams staggering to finish with multiple late-season woes

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Until the past three weeks, the Los Angeles Rams' season was on a remarkably calm, straight path during perhaps the wildest year in NFL history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlight

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rusher and receiver in a season finale that could keep them out of the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although John Wolford always believed he could be an NFL quarterback, he hadn't done much in his first three seasons at Wake Forest to persuade anybody else.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although John Wolford always believed he could be an NFL quarterback, he hadn't done much in his first three seasons at Wake Forest to persuade anybody else.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Struggling offense puts LA Rams on brink of missing playoffs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' sputtering offense is the biggest culprit in their slide from the top of the NFC West to the brink of missing the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jared Goff to miss Rams' season finale after thumb surgery

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Goff will miss the Los Angeles Rams' regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lillard, Trent shoot Blazers past champion Lakers, 115-107

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half, and CJ McCollum had 20 points and 11 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers' 115-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lillard, Trent shoot Blazers past champion Lakers, 115-107

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half, and CJ McCollum had 20 points and 11 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers' 115-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jared Goff to miss Rams' season finale after thumb surgery

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Goff will miss the Los Angeles Rams' regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Struggling offense puts LA Rams on brink of missing playoffs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' sputtering offense is the biggest culprit in their slide from the top of the NFC West to the brink of missing the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kuzma leads AD-less Lakers' 127-91 thrashing of Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points in the first half while starting in Anthony Davis' place, and LeBron James added 18 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kuzma leads AD-less Lakers' 127-91 thrashing of Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points in the first half while starting in Anthony Davis' place, and LeBron James added 18 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LeBron becomes No. 2 Xmas scorer, Lakers top Mavs 138-115

BOSTON (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 28 points and LeBron James had 22 while becoming the second-leading Christmas scorer in NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LeBron becomes No. 2 Xmas scorer, Lakers top Mavs 138-115

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When LeBron James checked the stat sheet as he left the Staples Center court after his latest high-scoring Christmas victory, he realized the Lakers had scored 138 points with a mere 22 from him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams not bothered by only 2 Pro Bowl nods for No. 1 defense

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have the NFL's No. 1 total defense, its No. 1 pass defense and its No. 2 rushing defense. Aaron Donald's group is second in the NFL in sacks and third-down conversion percentage, third in points allowed and fifth in takeaways.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rams not bothered by only 2 Pro Bowl nods for No. 1 defense

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have the NFL's No. 1 total defense, its No. 1 pass defense and its No. 2 rushing defense. Aaron Donald's group is second in the NFL in sacks and third-down conversion percentage, third in points allowed and fifth in takeaways.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

George scores 33, Clippers beat Lakers 116-109 on ring night

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the Los Angeles Lakers got their championship rings, the Los Angeles Clippers gave a performance that showed this retooled team is determined to contend for its own jewelry several months from now.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lakers get championship rings with empty arena, full hearts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night in an empty arena that still felt filled with warmth from their families, friends and millions of fans worldwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

George scores 33, Clippers beat Lakers 116-109 on ring night

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the Los Angeles Lakers got their championship rings, the Los Angeles Clippers gave a performance that showed this retooled team is determined to contend for its own jewelry several months from now.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

George's 33 sends Clippers past Lakers 116-109 on ring night

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 26 of his 33 points in the second half, Kawhi Leonard added 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied past the Los Angeles Lakers on the NBA champions' ring ceremony night for a 116-109 victory Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lakers get championship rings with empty arena, full hearts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night in an empty arena that still felt filled with warmth from their families, friends and millions of fans worldwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LA Rams embarrassed, uncertain after loss to winless Jets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For really the first time since Sean McVay arrived four years ago, the Los Angeles Rams are the laughingstocks of the NFL.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LA Rams embarrassed, uncertain after loss to winless Jets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For really the first time since Sean McVay arrived four years ago, the Los Angeles Rams are the laughingstocks of the NFL.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Alabama to meet Notre Dame in relocated CFP semifinal game

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Alabama will face No. 4 Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal originally scheduled to serve as the 107th Rose Bowl.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Kuzma gets 3-year, $40M extension with Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forward Kyle Kuzma has agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension to remain with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, a person familiar with the deal said Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sam Darnold and the New York Jets could have been forgiven for forgetting the victory formation, yet everybody knew where to stand when they got the chance at SoFi Stadium.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sam Darnold and the New York Jets could have been forgiven for forgetting the victory formation, yet everybody knew where to stand when they got the chance at SoFi Stadium.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Kuzma gets 3-year, $40M extension with Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forward Kyle Kuzma has agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension to remain with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, a person familiar with the deal said Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Alabama to meet Notre Dame in relocated CFP semifinal game

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Alabama will face No. 4 Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal originally scheduled to serve as the 107th Rose Bowl.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oregon holds off USC late, grabs Pac-12 title with 31-24 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon didn't win its Pac-12 division, and it only got into the championship game because Washington had to drop out. The Ducks hadn't won a game in nearly a month before they took the Coliseum field Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oregon holds off USC late, grabs Pac-12 title with 31-24 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon didn't win its Pac-12 division, and it only got into the championship game because Washington had to drop out. The Ducks hadn't won a game in nearly a month before they took the Coliseum field Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Darnold comes home with winless Jets to face vaunted Rams D

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — While Sam Darnold is back home on the West Coast this weekend, he'll undoubtedly think back to the days when he was a college superstar bound for NFL success, not a beleaguered pro quarterback trying to hang on to his job with a winless team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Darnold comes home with winless Jets to face vaunted Rams D

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — While Sam Darnold is back home on the West Coast this weekend, he'll undoubtedly think back to the days when he was a college superstar bound for NFL success, not a beleaguered pro quarterback trying to hang on to his job with a winless team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

No. 13 USC faces daunting Oregon Ducks in Pac-12 title game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 13 Southern California's reward for being the only unbeaten team in the Pac-12 is a championship game that's just as weird as the rest of this college football season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Alex Claudio, Angels agree to $1,125,000, 1-year deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander Alex Claudio agreed to a one-year, $1,125,000 contract Wednesday with the Los Angeles Angels, adding the sidearm reliever to their bullpen makeover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Rams rookie coordinator Staley is hot NFL coaching candidate

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley has only been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for 13 games, and everybody already knows he could be on his way up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

No. 13 USC RB Malepeai unlikely to play in Pac-12 title game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leading rusher Vavae Malepeai is unlikely to play for No. 13 Southern California in the Pac-12 championship game against Oregon on Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Rams rookie coordinator Staley is hot NFL coaching candidate

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley has only been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for 13 games, and everybody already knows he could be on his way up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Alex Claudio, Angels agree to $1,125,000, 1-year deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander Alex Claudio agreed to a one-year, $1,125,000 contract Wednesday with the Los Angeles Angels, adding the sidearm reliever to their bullpen makeover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

No. 13 USC RB Malepeai unlikely to play in Pac-12 title game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leading rusher Vavae Malepeai is unlikely to play for No. 13 Southern California in the Pac-12 championship game against Oregon on Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Angels sign left-handed reliever Alex Claudio to 1-year deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander Alex Claudio agreed to a one-year, $1.125 million contract Wednesday with the Los Angeles Angels, adding the sidearm reliever to their bullpen makeover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Lakers' motivation for repeat: Do it again for LA's fans

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to do it all again because they would love to do it right this time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Lakers' motivation for repeat: Do it again for LA's fans

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to do it all again because they would love to do it right this time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

No. 13 USC rolls with unpredictable Pac-12 title week

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 13 Southern California's reward for completing a perfect regular season last weekend was the opportunity to host the Pac-12 championship game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

No. 13 USC rolls with unpredictable Pac-12 title week

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 13 Southern California's reward for completing a perfect regular season last weekend was the opportunity to host the Pac-12 championship game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Hilton, Taylor lead Colts' 44-27 rout of fading Raiders

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Frank Reich found himself regularly amazed while he watched everything his Indianapolis Colts accomplished in their first trip to Sin City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Hilton, Taylor lead Colts' 44-27 rout of fading Raiders

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Frank Reich found himself regularly amazed while he watched everything his Indianapolis Colts accomplished in their first trip to Sin City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Akers' breakout game on ground bodes well for Rams' future

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Akers appears ready to provide the rushing brilliance that the Los Angeles Rams have been mostly missing since midway through their Super Bowl season two years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Akers' breakout game on ground bodes well for Rams' future

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Akers appears ready to provide the rushing brilliance that the Los Angeles Rams have been mostly missing since midway through their Super Bowl season two years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With rookie Cam Akers running wild for the Rams and his defensive teammates thoroughly stifling the Patriots, Los Angeles got a tiny measure of payback for its Super Bowl embarrassment two years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With rookie Cam Akers running wild for the Rams and his defensive teammates thoroughly stifling the Patriots, Los Angeles got a tiny measure of payback for its Super Bowl embarrassment two years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Ahead of rematch, Rams' Super Bowl loss to Pats still stings

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Less than two years ago, Sean McVay became the youngest head coach to lead his team to the Super Bowl. The big game was played in his hometown, and the Los Angeles Rams' opponents were led by one of his coaching idols.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After LeBron James emerged from the longest season in NBA history with a fourth championship ring, he returned home and planned the first Christmas family vacation of his adult life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis and Amon-Ra St. Brown kept grinding in practice while No. 16 Southern California waited two weeks and then two more days to get back on the field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams' offense finally steps up in Arizona, keeps LA rolling

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everybody around the Rams realizes Los Angeles' superb defense has been much better than its inconsistent offense for most of their successful season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After LeBron James emerged from the longest season in NBA history with a fourth championship ring, he returned home and planned the first Christmas family vacation of his adult life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams' offense finally steps up in Arizona, keeps LA rolling

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everybody around the Rams realizes Los Angeles' superb defense has been much better than its inconsistent offense for most of their successful season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds in trade

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Noé Ramirez and a player to be named or cash Monday in the first trade of the week of baseball's winter meetings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis and Amon-Ra St. Brown kept grinding in practice while No. 16 Southern California waited two weeks and then two more days to get back on the field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis and Amon-Ra St. Brown kept grinding in practice while No. 16 Southern California waited two weeks and then two more days to get back on the field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Vogel: Lakers 'have to be even better' to repeat as champs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the longest season and the shortest offseason in NBA history, the champion Los Angeles Lakers are back at work with two content superstars, a younger lineup around them — and a steady confidence they can do it all again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Vogel: Lakers 'have to be even better' to repeat as champs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the longest season and the shortest offseason in NBA history, the champion Los Angeles Lakers are back at work with two content superstars, a younger lineup around them — and a steady confidence they can do it all again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

No. 17 USC gets back to work with Sunday visit from Wash St

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 17 Southern California had largely managed to avoid coronavirus-related problems within its football program until last week, when an ill-timed outbreak cost the Trojans a game and a chance to make a national impression.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Vogel: Lakers 'have to be even better' to repeat as champs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the longest season and the shortest offseason in NBA history, the champion Los Angeles Lakers are back at work with two content superstars, a younger lineup around them — and a steady confidence they can do it all again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Anthony Davis agrees to 5-year deal to return to Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis finalized a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

No. 17 USC gets back to work with Sunday visit from Wash St

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 17 Southern California had largely managed to avoid coronavirus-related problems within its football program until last week, when an ill-timed outbreak cost the Trojans a game and a chance to make a national impression.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Anthony Davis agrees to 5-year deal to return to Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis finalized a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

No. 17 USC gets back to work with Sunday visit from Wash St

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 17 Southern California had largely managed to avoid coronavirus-related problems within its football program until last week, when an ill-timed outbreak cost the Trojans a game and a chance to make a national impression.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Agent: Anthony Davis inking 5-year deal to return to Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is finalizing a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams QB Goff on McVay's criticism: "He's absolutely right"

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff didn't get offended last weekend when Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay called out the quarterback over his recent spate of turnovers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Agent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Angels acquire SS José Iglesias from Orioles for 2 prospects

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran shortstop José Iglesias from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in a trade for minor league right-handers Garrett Stallings and Jean Pinto.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams QB Goff on McVay's criticism: "He's absolutely right"

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff didn't get offended last weekend when Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay called out the quarterback over his recent spate of turnovers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Agent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Angels acquire SS José Iglesias from Orioles for 2 prospects

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran shortstop José Iglesias from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in a trade for minor league right-handers Garrett Stallings and Jean Pinto.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Jared Goff's turnovers endangering Rams' hopes of contention

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just when the Los Angeles Rams appeared to be solidifying into a Super Bowl contender, another loss to their toughest opponent exposed a major crack in their foundation that's been growing for a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Jared Goff's turnovers endangering Rams' hopes of contention

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just when the Los Angeles Rams appeared to be solidifying into a Super Bowl contender, another loss to their toughest opponent exposed a major crack in their foundation that's been growing for a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Unsettled 49ers rally to hand Rams first SoFi loss, 23-20

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have no idea where they'll be living, practicing or playing next week, thanks to new coronavirus restrictions issued in Santa Clara County while the team was on its flight to Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Unsettled 49ers rally to hand Rams first SoFi loss, 23-20

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have no idea where they'll be living, practicing or playing next week, thanks to new coronavirus restrictions issued in Santa Clara County while the team was on its flight to Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Gould hits FG at gun, 49ers hand Rams first SoFi loss, 23-20

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Robbie Gould made a 42-yard field goal as time expired, and the San Francisco 49ers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 23-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, sweeping their season series for the second straight year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Surging Rams still wary after 3 straight losses to Niners

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams returned from their bye week this month and promptly jumped into first place in the NFC West with impressive wins over conference elites Seattle and Tampa Bay.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams put leading tackler Micah Kiser on injured reserve

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams placed leading tackler Micah Kiser on injured reserve Thursday, but coach Sean McVay says the injury is not season-ending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams put leading tackler Micah Kiser on injured reserve

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams placed leading tackler Micah Kiser on injured reserve Thursday, but coach Sean McVay says the injury is not season-ending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams' Donald still fighting after 2 games without a tackle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald just played two consecutive football games without making a tackle for the first time in his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams' Donald still fighting after 2 games without a tackle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald just played two consecutive football games without making a tackle for the first time in his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams deserve spot among NFC's top contenders down stretch

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams celebrated their gritty win Monday night in Tampa Bay with style, going crazy in the locker room with a party so exuberant and so joyously profane that the team's social media pros
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Los Angeles Lakers sign veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Los Angeles Lakers sign veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Los Angels Lakers sign veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams deserve spot among NFC's top contenders down stretch

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams celebrated their gritty win Monday night in Tampa Bay with style, going crazy in the locker room with a party so exuberant and so joyously profane that the team's social media pros
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Montrezl Harrell: Lakers wanted me more than Clippers did

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Montrezl Harrell did not make the trip lightly when he moved down the Staples Center hallway last weekend to join the Los Angeles Lakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Montrezl Harrell: Lakers wanted me more than Clippers did

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Montrezl Harrell did not make the trip lightly when he moved down the Staples Center hallway last weekend to join the Los Angeles Lakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Mahomes hits Kelce in last minute, Chiefs edge Raiders 35-31

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even after Jason Witten's touchdown put the Las Vegas Raiders ahead with 1:43 to play, the mood on the Kansas City Chiefs' sideline was calm and cool.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Raiders RT Sam Young, Chiefs WR Watkins among inactives

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Right tackle Sam Young is inactive for the Las Vegas Raiders in their AFC West showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Mahomes hits Kelce in last minute, Chiefs edge Raiders 35-31

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even after Jason Witten's touchdown put the Las Vegas Raiders ahead with 1:43 to play, the mood on the Kansas City Chiefs' sideline was calm and cool.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Raiders RT Sam Young, Chiefs WR Watkins among inactives

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Right tackle Sam Young is inactive for the Las Vegas Raiders in their AFC West showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams' first in-season COVID positive leaves McVay frustrated

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay was driving home from work Tuesday night when he got a phone call from Reggie Scott, the Los Angeles Rams' director of sports medicine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams' first in-season COVID positive leaves McVay frustrated

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay was driving home from work Tuesday night when he got a phone call from Reggie Scott, the Los Angeles Rams' director of sports medicine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Lakers have quiet draft night ahead of big roster decisions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Lakers made a pick, the NBA champions still essentially sat out draft night until it was over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Lakers have quiet draft night ahead of big roster decisions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Lakers made a pick, the NBA champions still essentially sat out draft night until it was over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams put LT Whitworth, S Rapp, K Forbath on injured reserve

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have placed 38-year-old left tackle Andrew Whitworth on injured reserve with injured ligaments in his left knee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

New GM Minasian: Angels can do 'really great things' soon

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Perry Minasian had never been interviewed for a general manager job before he joined the field of 40 candidates hoping to take over the Los Angeles Angels last month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

New GM Minasian: Angels can do 'really great things' soon

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Perry Minasian had never been interviewed for a general manager job before he joined the field of 40 candidates hoping to take over the Los Angeles Angels last month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams put LT Whitworth, S Rapp, K Forbath on injured reserve

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have placed 38-year-old left tackle Andrew Whitworth on injured reserve with injured ligaments in his left knee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams roll into 2nd half with offense showing progress

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Rams' schedule is much tougher in the second half of the season, they started down the backstretch with a victory that provides a map to Super Bowl contention.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Rams roll into 2nd half with offense showing progress

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Rams' schedule is much tougher in the second half of the season, they started down the backstretch with a victory that provides a map to Super Bowl contention.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Goff's passing, Williams' picks lead Rams past Seattle 23-16

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have been going up against Russell Wilson long enough to know they probably can't stop Seattle's quarterback entirely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Goff's passing, Williams' picks lead Rams past Seattle 23-16

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have been going up against Russell Wilson long enough to know they probably can't stop Seattle's quarterback entirely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams eye chance to catch 1st-place Seahawks with passing

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The chance to play against the NFL's worst pass defense should be a golden opportunity for Jared Goff and Sean McVay to get the Los Angeles Rams back into top form after a few stumbling weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Angels hire Braves' Perry Minasian as new general manager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Perry Minasian once served as a batboy for the Texas Rangers when they made road trips to Angel Stadium. He's headed back to Anaheim three decades later as the Los Angeles Angels' general manager.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams relying on Jared Goff to rebound against Seahawks

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff needed every day of the Los Angeles Rams' bye week to separate himself from one of the most disappointing games of his career.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams relying on Jared Goff to rebound against Seahawks

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff needed every day of the Los Angeles Rams' bye week to separate himself from one of the most disappointing games of his career.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams eye chance to catch 1st-place Seahawks with passing

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The chance to play against the NFL's worst pass defense should be a golden opportunity for Jared Goff and Sean McVay to get the Los Angeles Rams back into top form after a few stumbling weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Angels hire Braves' Perry Minasian as new general manager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Perry Minasian once served as a batboy for the Texas Rangers when they made road trips to Angel Stadium. He's headed back to Anaheim three decades later as the Los Angeles Angels' general manager.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No fans at champion Lakers' home games until further notice

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers won't have fans at Staples Center during the upcoming regular season until further notice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP source: Braves' Minasian is frontrunner to be Angels GM

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says the Los Angeles Angels are expected to choose their new general manager Thursday, and Atlanta Braves assistant GM Perry Minasian is the frontrunner.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Undrafted Rams CB Darious Williams earns job opposite Ramsey

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although Darious Williams' road to NFL success was unusually long and quite winding, the confident cornerback says he had no doubt where it would end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP source: Braves' Minasian is frontrunner to be Angels GM

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says the Los Angeles Angels are expected to choose their new general manager Thursday, and Atlanta Braves assistant GM Perry Minasian is the frontrunner.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Undrafted Rams CB Darious Williams earns job opposite Ramsey

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although Darious Williams' road to NFL success was unusually long and quite winding, the confident cornerback says he had no doubt where it would end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No fans at champion Lakers' home games until further notice

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers won't have fans at Staples Center during the upcoming regular season until further notice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP source: LA Angels narrow GM search to 5 candidates

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says the Los Angeles Angels have narrowed down a field of five candidates to be their next general manager.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP source: LA Angels narrow GM search to 5 candidates

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says the Los Angeles Angels have narrowed down a field of five candidates to be their next general manager.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Formerly high-scoring Rams now struggling to put up points

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Midway through Sean McVay's fourth season in charge of the Los Angeles Rams, his team's identity has flipped.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Formerly high-scoring Rams now struggling to put up points

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Midway through Sean McVay's fourth season in charge of the Los Angeles Rams, his team's identity has flipped.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Chargers bobble away another game in 6th gut-wrenching loss

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For maybe two blissful minutes after the final whistle, the Los Angeles Chargers actually thought they had something to celebrate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 20 USC rallies from 13 down late, stuns ASU 28-27

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the final three minutes of a game that began with Southern California's earliest kickoff in decades, the Trojans finally did a few things worth getting up early to see.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Chargers bobble away another game in 6th gut-wrenching loss

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For maybe two blissful minutes after the final whistle, the Los Angeles Chargers actually thought they had something to celebrate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 20 USC rallies from 13 down late, stuns ASU 28-27

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the final three minutes of a game that began with Southern California's earliest kickoff in decades, the Trojans finally did a few things worth getting up early to see.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 20 USC rallies from 13 down late, stuns ASU 28-27

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the final three minutes of a game that began with Southern California's earliest kickoff in decades, the Trojans finally did a few things worth getting up early to see.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Chicharito apologizes for his 'bad season' debut with Galaxy

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — From its slow start to its melancholy finish, Javier Hernández's first season with the LA Galaxy has been a major disappointment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Chicharito apologizes for his 'bad season' debut with Galaxy

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — From its slow start to its melancholy finish, Javier Hernández's first season with the LA Galaxy has been a major disappointment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Breakfast ball: No. 20 USC, Arizona State start season early

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In any other college football season, a kickoff shortly after 9 a.m. Pacific time in the venerable Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum probably would be a bizarre, contentious event inviting serious discussions about the sanctity of the game and the fan experience being bent to television's desires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams have built a dominant defense midway through season

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay’s offseason decision to ditch Wade Phillips in favor of a 37-year-old career assistant who had never been an NFL defensive coordinator seemed quite capable of burning the Los Angeles Rams with hubris.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams have built a dominant defense midway through season

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay’s offseason decision to ditch Wade Phillips in favor of a 37-year-old career assistant who had never been an NFL defensive coordinator seemed quite capable of burning the Los Angeles Rams with hubris.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Breakfast ball: No. 20 USC, Arizona State start season early

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In any other college football season, a kickoff shortly after 9 a.m. Pacific time in the venerable Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum probably would be a bizarre, contentious event inviting serious discussions about the sanctity of the game and the fan experience being bent to television's desires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Galaxy draw 1-1 with Sounders, eliminated from playoff race

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Javier “Chicharito” Hernández scored in the 78th minute, but the LA Galaxy were eliminated from playoff contention in the Western Conference despite their 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

USC QB Slovis adds muscle, maturity before sophomore season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis won't catch anybody by surprise the second time around at Southern California.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Galaxy draw 1-1 with Sounders, eliminated from playoff race

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Javier “Chicharito” Hernández scored in the 78th minute, but the LA Galaxy were eliminated from playoff contention in the Western Conference despite their 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

USC QB Slovis adds muscle, maturity before sophomore season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis won't catch anybody by surprise the second time around at Southern California.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

USC QB Slovis adds muscle, maturity before sophomore season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis won't catch anybody by surprise the second time around at Southern California.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Goff's clunker in Miami might show limits of Rams' ambitions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Goff started the regular season on a roll. As the Los Angeles Rams hit the midway point of the regular season, their franchise quarterback has fallen into a rut.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Goff's clunker in Miami might show limits of Rams' ambitions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Goff started the regular season on a roll. As the Los Angeles Rams hit the midway point of the regular season, their franchise quarterback has fallen into a rut.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New DT A'Shawn Robinson eager to be Rams' midseason addition

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Right before A'Shawn Robinson's first day of training camp with the Los Angeles Rams, the veteran defensive tackle swerved from the excitement of a fresh start to the uncertainty of a potentially serious medical problem.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New DT A'Shawn Robinson eager to be Rams' midseason addition

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Right before A'Shawn Robinson's first day of training camp with the Los Angeles Rams, the veteran defensive tackle swerved from the excitement of a fresh start to the uncertainty of a potentially serious medical problem.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mike Tyson, Roy Jones promise a fight in "exhibition" return

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. got permission from California's athletic commission to return to the boxing ring next month because their fight would be strictly an exhibition of their once-unparalleled skills.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California and the Pac-12 appeared to be on the way to spending 2020 without football until the Trojans got involved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams want to join Lakers, Dodgers on LA's championship run

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff texted congratulations to Cody Bellinger and Joc Pederson right after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series on Tuesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams want to join Lakers, Dodgers on LA's championship run

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff texted congratulations to Cody Bellinger and Joc Pederson right after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series on Tuesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California and the Pac-12 appeared to be on the way to spending 2020 without football until the Trojans got involved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams release rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after rough start

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have released rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after seven games with the team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Improving Rams buoyed by first victory over winning team

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' offense is producing at a steady rate, and their defense appears to be improving on its already strong start.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Improving Rams buoyed by first victory over winning team

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' offense is producing at a steady rate, and their defense appears to be improving on its already strong start.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams release rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after rough start

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have released rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after seven games with the team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams dominate matchup of tough defenses, beat Bears 24-10

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Rams could tell Leonard Floyd was playing with an uncommon fury against his old team, and the rest of the Los Angeles defense followed his lead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams dominate matchup of tough defenses, beat Bears 24-10

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Rams could tell Leonard Floyd was playing with an uncommon fury against his old team, and the rest of the Los Angeles defense followed his lead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Jaguars' 6th straight loss is a comprehensive disappointment

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are headed into their bye week with a six-game losing streak, a defense that can't stop anybody from scoring 30 points and an offense that flopped at one big moment after another at SoFi Stadium.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Jaguars' 6th straight loss is a comprehensive disappointment

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are headed into their bye week with a six-game losing streak, a defense that can't stop anybody from scoring 30 points and an offense that flopped at one big moment after another at SoFi Stadium.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams LB Leonard Floyd primed for reunion with Bears

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago Bears drafted Leonard Floyd with the ninth overall pick four years ago, envisioning him as a pass-rushing superstar who could anchor their defense for years to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams rookie RB Cam Akers eager to get ball back in his hands

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Cam Akers was the Los Angeles Rams' top pick in the 2020 draft, seemingly destined to succeed Todd Gurley as the centerpiece of coach Sean McVay's offense.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams rookie RB Cam Akers eager to get ball back in his hands

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Cam Akers was the Los Angeles Rams' top pick in the 2020 draft, seemingly destined to succeed Todd Gurley as the centerpiece of coach Sean McVay's offense.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bears, Rams hunting respect Monday despite strong starts

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago Bears don't get much respect for a 5-1 team. They can only win ugly, or so the conventional wisdom goes, and their luck is supposedly going to end when they meet an elite opponent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bears, Rams hunting respect Monday despite strong starts

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago Bears don't get much respect for a 5-1 team. They can only win ugly, or so the conventional wisdom goes, and their luck is supposedly going to end when they meet an elite opponent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams sign veteran K Forbath after rookie Sloman's struggles

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have signed veteran kicker Kai Forbath from the Chicago Bears' practice squad after a rocky start to the season for rookie Samuel Sloman.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams humbled by Niners; flaws exposed on both sides of ball

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay's Los Angeles Rams have always been a fairly resilient bunch that manage to rebound from setbacks with renewed passion and no lack of faith in their fundamental principles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rams humbled by Niners; flaws exposed on both sides of ball

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay's Los Angeles Rams have always been a fairly resilient bunch that manage to rebound from setbacks with renewed passion and no lack of faith in their fundamental principles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Say goodnight to the bad guys: Astros fall short in Game 7

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Houston Astros spent this odyssey of a season as baseball's biggest villains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fading Rays: Tampa Bay on brink of ALCS collapse vs Astros

SAN DIEGO (AP) — With three consecutive losses in the AL Championship Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of an extremely regrettable bit of baseball history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Say good night to the bad guys: Astros fall short in Game 7

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Houston Astros spent this odyssey of a season as baseball's biggest villains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Say good night to the bad guys: Astros fall short in Game 7

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Houston Astros spent this odyssey of a season as baseball's biggest villains.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fading Rays: Tampa Bay on brink of ALCS collapse vs Astros

SAN DIEGO (AP) — With three consecutive losses in the AL Championship Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of an extremely regrettable bit of baseball history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fading Rays: Tampa Bay on brink of ALCS collapse vs Astros

SAN DIEGO (AP) — With three consecutive losses in the AL Championship Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of an extremely regrettable bit of baseball history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rays' offense stuck in neutral again as Astros force Game 6

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Except for an occasional homer, the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has fallen largely silent on the brink of the World Series.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rays' offense stuck in neutral again as Astros force Game 6

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Except for an occasional homer, the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has fallen largely silent on the brink of the World Series.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Arozarena shines again, but Rays can't finish Astros in ALCS

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Although Randy Arozarena is having an undeniably incredible postseason, he can’t always carry the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense all by himself.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Arozarena shines again, but Rays can't finish Astros in ALCS

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Although Randy Arozarena is having an undeniably incredible postseason, he can’t always carry the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense all by himself.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rams put starting rookie S Jordan Fuller on injured reserve

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have placed promising rookie safety Jordan Fuller on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Altuve's throwing yips hurt Astros again in Game 3 of ALCS

SAN DIEGO (AP) — José Altuve was the AL MVP in 2017 when his Houston Astros sometimes knew exactly what pitches were coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Altuve's throwing yips hurt Astros again in Game 3 of ALCS

SAN DIEGO (AP) — José Altuve was the AL MVP in 2017 when his Houston Astros sometimes knew exactly what pitches were coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rams put starting rookie S Jordan Fuller on injured reserve

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have placed promising rookie safety Jordan Fuller on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rams roll toward division play after sweeping NFC East

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' four-game sweep of the NFC East sometimes seemed like the preseason that NFL teams never got this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Altuve's 2 early throwing errors doom Astros in ALCS Game 2

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Whether they're in the field or at the plate, the Houston Astros are finding it tough to summon their usual postseason proficiency so far in the AL Championship Series.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Altuve's 2 early throwing errors doom Astros in ALCS Game 2

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Whether they're in the field or at the plate, the Houston Astros are finding it tough to summon their usual postseason proficiency so far in the AL Championship Series.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rams roll toward division play after sweeping NFC East

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' four-game sweep of the NFC East sometimes seemed like the preseason that NFL teams never got this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Astros' big bats go silent in ALCS opener loss to Tampa Bay

SAN DIEGO (AP) — After the Houston Astros bashed the ball all over Dodger Stadium for the past week, they found it a whole lot harder to slug when they moved a couple of hours down the coast for the AL Championship Series.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Astros' big bats go silent in ALCS opener loss to Tampa Bay

SAN DIEGO (AP) — After the Houston Astros bashed the ball all over Dodger Stadium for the past week, they found it a whole lot harder to slug when they moved a couple of hours down the coast for the AL Championship Series.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Yankees come up short again in Game 5 loss to Rays

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When the New York Yankees needed their star-studded lineup to produce runs in an elimination playoff game, they got three hits.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Yankees come up short again in Game 5 loss to Rays

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When the New York Yankees needed their star-studded lineup to produce runs in an elimination playoff game, they got three hits.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Sweet victory for Stanford

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

USC picked to win conference

LOS ANGELES - Southern California is eligible to win championships again, and the Pac-12 media expect the Trojans to reclaim their spot atop the league.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Source: Jamison will sign with Lakers

LOS ANGELES - Antawn Jamison is joining up with Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash to chase a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blood, sweat and goals

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Kings' 45-year Stanley Cup quest ended in a triumphant flurry of blood, sweat and power-play goals. After missing two chances to claim the title last week, the long-suffering Kings are NHL champions for the first time.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dos Santos stops Mir, keeps UFC heavyweight title

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cougars bow out quickly

LOS ANGELES — After Jared Cunningham dressed at Kobe Bryant’s locker in the Los Angeles Lakers’ dressing room, he went out and had his worst game of the season in Oregon State’s Pac-12 tournament opener.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

U.S. women boxers look ahead to China

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Teenage star, two favorites roll

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - Queen Underwood rolled into the winner's bracket finals with a 27-20 victory over lightweight Mikaela Mayer on Tuesday night in the second session of the first U.S. Olympic women's boxing team trials.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Women boxers see both sides of skirt issue

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - Tyrieshia Douglas would love to box in the Olympics wearing a short skirt.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Top women boxers compete in Spokane this week

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Badgers, Ducks to tangle

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Close, but not quite for Cougars

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Seahawks rally late in opener

SAN DIEGO - Tarvaris Jackson realizes he'll need a whole lot more practice and study before he can run the Seattle Seahawks' offense with even a fraction of the poise and precision Philip Rivers gives to the San Diego Chargers.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Seahawks learning on the job

Although Pete Carroll is an unabashed optimist who has attacked the Seahawks' post-lockout challenges with his usual can-do attitude, even Seattle's perpetually sunny coach realizes Tarvaris Jackson can't possibly be ready to run his offense after just a handful of practices.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Felix can't match Santana

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Felix Hernandez made only one significant mistake in the first six innings, and Mark Trumbo hit it about 471 feet into the fake rocks beyond center field at Angel Stadium.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's woes loom over conference

LOS ANGELES — Chip Kelly had several months to prepare for the questions he finally faced at Pac-12 media day. The Oregon coach claimed he’s eager to explain every aspect of the Ducks’ dealings with a Texas-based recruiting service.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Utah, Colorado officially arrive in Pac-12

LOS ANGELES - Utah coach Kyle Whittingham sat down in front of the Hollywood cameras with a comfortable smile. His polo shirt had the familiar feathered "U'' on the chest and the brand-new Pac-12 logo on the shoulder.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Trumbo's leadoff HR in 9th lifts Halos past M's

ANAHEIM, Calif. - David Pauley slumped disconsolately at his locker, struggling to reconcile the twists of the previous 20 minutes.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Angels' Weaver masters M's lineup

ANAHEIM, Calif. - After mowing down the AL's meekest offense in his final start before the All-Star game, Jered Weaver is cautiously optimistic his next start will be against the NL's biggest bats.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

B-elieve it!

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - While the Boston Bruins beelined across the ice to mob him at the buzzer, Tim Thomas tapped both goalposts, sank to his knees and rubbed the ice in front of his empty goal.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Early goal barrage lifts Boston

BOSTON - The Boston Bruins put Roberto Luongo and the Stanley Cup back on the shelf.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bruins trail despite Thomas' stellar play

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Tim Thomas is giving a masterful performance in his net during the Stanley Cup finals. He's also doing an excellent job masking the frustration that must be coursing through him.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

No place like home

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Every other scoring tactic had failed over the last three games, so Vancouver defenseman Kevin Bieksa made something up. He deliberately put a shot wide of the net in Game 5, knowing Boston goalie Tim Thomas couldn't stop himself from reacting to it.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Jacket fits as Bruins romp again

BOSTON - The tattered, kitschy Bruins jacket has been moving around the Boston locker room for the past few months, going to the most valuable player in every victory.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bruins respond to Horton's injury

BOSTON - The Boston Bruins gingerly tapped their sticks on the ice while medical personnel wheeled Nathan Horton out of the hushed arena through the Zamboni tunnel, his neck fixed in a brace.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Burrows bites again

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - In a mere 11 seconds, Alex Burrows used the strengths of the Boston Bruins' two best defensive players against them.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

UConn survives late flurry by Arizona

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jim Calhoun could scarcely watch when the most improbable postseason run of his coaching life at Connecticut came down to an open 3-point attempt by Arizona's Jamelle Horne.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Purple reign

PASADENA, Calif. - When Tank Carder leaped with perfect timing and swatted Wisconsin's final pass to the turf, the TCU linebacker felt as if he got a boost from every player at every school that never even imagined playing in the Rose Bowl.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

TCU hopes to make history

PASADENA, Calif. - When the TCU Horned Frogs stepped off the team bus and got their first look at the Rose Bowl's impeccably manicured grass, any lingering thoughts of disrespect and disappointment evaporated.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Garrett out, Haden in as athletic director at USC

LOS ANGELES - Embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett will be replaced by Pat Haden next month, and the school will return its copy of Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy in its ongoing effort to repair its reputation after last month's severe NCAA sanctions.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

More of the same

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Erick Aybar and Bobby Abreu drove in three runs apiece, Joel Pineiro won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Angels returned from hosting the All-Star game with an 8-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Jackson to return for one final ride

LOS ANGELES - After just one relaxing week in Montana, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson decided he can handle another season of the NBA grind.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sweet 16th for Lakers

LOS ANGELES - Purple and gold confetti raining down upon him, Kobe Bryant hopped up on the scorer's table, shook his fists and extended five fingers.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

History at stake for Lakers, Celtics

LOS ANGELES - Even when Lamar Odom was a kid with limitless imagination growing up on New York's playground courts, he thinks he might have dismissed tonight's season finale as a bit too extravagant.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kobe gets some help

Lakers force Game 7
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

The Ray and Rajon show

LOS ANGELES - Somewhere during the second quarter in Game 2 of the NBA finals, Ray Allen slipped into that shooting zone only visited by real-life superstars and movie characters.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Tough enough

LOS ANGELES - Ron Artest and Paul Pierce went back-to-back with their elbows locked, both unwilling to yield even an inch underneath the hoop. The veteran forwards crashed to the court together and got up looking to rumble, earning double technical fouls.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lakers-Celtics making history

LOS ANGELES - Phil Jackson knows the story by heart, even if his players only seem interested in the last two chapters.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lakers hope for finals boost from Artest, Bynum

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Although Andrew Bynum didn't play in the 2008 NBA finals, he remembers how it all ended. Boston Celtics fans celebrated their clinching victory by throwing rocks and other projectiles at the Los Angeles Lakers' departing bus, also rocking it back and forth.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lakers halfway to another finals

LOS ANGELES - Whenever the Suns sent two defenders at Kobe Bryant, he coolly passed to an open teammate. When Phoenix loaded up down low against Pau Gasol, the Lakers picked them apart from the perimeter.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kobe gets 40, Lakers rout Suns

LOS ANGELES - Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hopkins outpoints Jones in rematch

LAS VEGAS - Bernard Hopkins won a brutal unanimous decision over Roy Jones Jr. in their long-delayed rematch Saturday night, emphatically avenging his loss in the famed champions' first fight nearly 17 years ago.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Xavier's size was too

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The size difference was striking even during pregame warmups, which began at an hour when most Xavier players would have been in bed back home in Cincinnati.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'X' marks end of the road

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Xavier's low-post tandem of Ta'Shia Phillips and Amber Harris was just too big, too tough and altogether too much for Gonzaga.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Gael-force defeat

LAS VEGAS - Omar Samhan practically floated down the Orleans Arena hallway with a net around his neck when Mickey McConnell rushed up from behind, jumped and joyously shoved his Saint Mary's teammate, nearly knocking him down.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Gray, Zags grit their teeth

LAS VEGAS - Steven Gray banged his shooting elbow on the Orleans Arena court hard enough to make the Gonzaga guard's coach think it was broken. A little later, two of his fingernails were bent back grotesquely.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sharks start over after record-setting season

SAN JOSE, Calif. - And just like that, the greatest regular season in San Jose Sharks history is an unspoken memory.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sharks start over after record-setting season

SAN JOSE, Calif. - And just like that, the greatest regular season in San Jose Sharks history is an unspoken memory.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sharks start over after record-setting season

SAN JOSE, Calif. - And just like that, the greatest regular season in San Jose Sharks history is an unspoken memory.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO