Scioscia protests 1st inning call in Angels' loss

CHICAGO (AP) - Mike Scioscia contends that a first-inning call by the umpires changed the course of the Los Angeles Angels' extra-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Triathlon - Kevin Mather: Greatness Found

Ironically, not being able to use his legs has worked to Kevin Mather's advantage in many ways.

Local Olympians: Hart graduate Anthony Ervin finishes fifth in 50-meter final

Hart graduate Anthony Ervin got off to a poor start in the 50-meter freestyle and finished fifth with a 21.78 in the event final on Friday in London.

Local Olympians: Santa Clarita Valley resident Allyson Felix opens her Olympic schedule with ease

LONDON (AP) - Well, that sure was fast. Expectations that the London Olympics track meet would be filled with good times were quickly confirmed on Day 1, with seven sprinters running women's 100-meter heats in 11 seconds or better Friday night, led by the 10.83 turned in by world champion Carmelita Jeter of the U.S. That came hours after Britain's Jessica Ennis got things started in front of a rowdy crowd at the morning ...

Olympic volleyball: Smith's US wins Beijing rematch against Brazil

LONDON (AP) - The United States had a rather simple plan for Brazil. "Right now. Tonight. Each set. Each point," coach Alan Knipe said. Captain Clay Stanley scored 19 points and the U.S. men's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 at the London Olympics on Thursday in a preliminary-round rematch of the Beijing final. Saugus High graduate David Smith accumulated no statistics for Team USA in the win. The 23-25, 27-25, 25-19, 25-17 victory extends the ...

Phelps back on top, beats Lochte in 200 IM

LONDON (AP) - Michael Phelps spent the day thinking about all the things he's doing for the final time at the pool. It turns out that included one last win over Ryan Lochte.

Adrian, Schmitt dole out heartache to Aussies

LONDON (AP) - Nathan Adrian took out the Missile by a fingertip. Then Allison Schmitt dealt more heartache to the team from Down Under.

American Leyva rallies for bronze in men's all-around

LONDON (AP) - Olympic medal on the line, Danell Leyva tried to find his center. Somewhere inside O2 Arena, his mother, Maria Gonzalez, knew he wouldn't have to look too far. Her boy enjoys being main attraction. Always has. "He loves the show," Gonzalez said. Leyva certainly knows how to put one on. The flashy 20-year-old shook off the jitters to deliver a rollicking high bar routine Wednesday night to rally for a bronze ...

Volleyball: Foothill Invitational on the horizon

The city of Santa Clarita has partnered with the Los Angeles Volleyball Academy (LAVA) to present the first annual Foothill Invitational High School Summer Tournament the weekend of August 10-12.

MLB: Miley silences Dodgers in D-Backs' 8-2 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Paul Goldschmidt homered in the first inning for the second straight game, Miguel Montero added a three-run shot and rookie Wade Miley pitched eight dominant innings for the Arizona Diamondbacks in an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Olympics TV guide for Monday

Today NBC 1 a.m. NBCSN - LIVE: women's basketball, United States vs. Angola; women's beach volleyball, China vs. Switzerland; women's volleyball: Serbia vs. South Korea, Italy vs. Japan; equestrian, eventing cross country; SAME-DAY TAPE: boxing; men's archery, individual; LIVE: men's field hockey, South Korea vs. New Zealand; DELAYED TAPE: men's shooting, 10m air rifle Gold Medal final; badminton, at London 1 a.m. NBC BASKETBALL - Women's: United States vs. Angola, Russia ...

MLB: Kershaw and Dodgers complete sweep of Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw put together another dominant performance at AT&T Park.

USA softball: A new perspective

It was certainly a summer of ups and downs for Hart High graduate Jessica Shults - but that doesn't mean she'd trade it for anything else.

Olympic basketball: US team could get tough test from France in opener

LONDON (AP) - As the world watched the queen, David Beckham and what seemed like all of England take part in the Olympic opening ceremonies, Mike Krzyzewski stayed in.

Baseball: Game raises money for kids

An 11-year-old youth baseball team has set out to make a difference that goes beyond the game of baseball.

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

OTTAWA (AP) - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.

Angels' Vargas goes 7 scoreless against Chisox

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jason Vargas kept throwing strikes and catcher Chris Iannetta kept taking his walks - a winning formula for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

ATLANTA (AP) - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.

Santa Clarita Valley's Castaic Lake shines on national stage

The USA Swimming Open Water National Championships concluded Sunday with the men's and women's 5K races at lower Castaic Lake.

Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness

BALTIMORE (AP) - Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.

MLB: Dodgers slammed in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly said too many walks and too many errors gave the Atlanta Braves far too much help.

A guide to the Preakness

BALTIMORE (AP) - All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8. In the Preakness, Orb will be facing five horses he defeated in the Derby and three who did not run in the race.

United States titles won at Castaic Lake

Christine Jennings and Alex Meyer were the big winners at the USA Swimming Open Water National Championships on Friday at lower Castaic Lake.

Grizzlies edge Thunder to reach 1st West final

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night.

Heat oust Bulls from NBA playoffs

MIAMI (AP) - Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heatlocker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee.

Open Water Championships coming to Santa Clarita Valley's Castaic Lake

NCAA softball tournament takes on Santa Clarita flavor

Sagan takes Stage 3 of Tour of California

SANTA CLARITA (AP) - Peter Sagan of Slovakia sprinted to the Stage 3 win and Colombian Janier Acevedo maintained the race lead Tuesday as strong winds replaced the heat at the Tour of California.

Tiger Woods wins Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.

Marlins send Dodgers to 8th loss in a row, 5-4

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Derek Dietrich tied the game with his first major league home run, Juan Pierre singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins dealt the Los AngelesDodgers their eighth straight loss, 5-4 on Friday night.