Viking makes the cut at Open

By Signal Staff and wire services Valencia's Alison Lee knew scoreboard watching wasn't going to help her make the cut at the U.S. Women's Open - she just needed to concentrate on how she played, one hole at a time. And that's just what she did. Lee ended the third day of the tournament at 5-over, landing right on the cut line to qualify for the weekend. "I knew I had to play like yesterday ...

Dodgers get to Miley, beat D-Backs 4-1

PHOENIX (AP) - Scott Van Slyke and Elian Herrera hit solo home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers sent Arizona to its sixth straight loss with a 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday night.

Pro soccer: Unlucky ending

Just as it seemed that the Santa Clarita Blue Heat were on the verge of ending their three-game winless streak, a costly own goal tied the game 1-1 letting the Colorado Rush escape with a tie Wednesday at Valencia High School.

Dodgers beat Reds 4-1 to regain NL West lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Aaron Harang was rolling along against his former team, feeling good and pitching with the lead. So when Don Mattingly came out to the mound, Harang did his best to dissuade his manager from pulling him.

College baseball: Vincej named top college shortstop

Saugus High graduate and Pepperdine baseball player Zach Vincej is the nation's top collegiate shortstop.

Cruz and Dodgers beat Cueto, Reds 3-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Luis Cruz doubled home the go-ahead run in his second game with the Dodgers and stole home on the next pitch, leading Los Angeles to a 3-1 victory over Johnny Cueto and the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Weaver, Angels blank Indians 3-0

CLEVELAND (AP) - Jered Weaver was surrounded. There were baserunners at every corner and trouble everywhere he looked.

College baseball: Vincej named nation's top shortstop

Saugus High graduate and Pepperdine baseball player Zach Vincej is the nation's top collegiate shortstop.

Felix gets final spot in 100 for Olympics

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Jeneba Tarmoh conceded the final Olympic spot in the 100 meters rather than race against training partner and Santa Clarita Valley resident Allyson Felix.

Pro soccer: No stopping the slide

Coming off a difficult five-game roadtrip, the Santa Clarita Blue Heat didn't get the kind of homecoming it sought on Sunday.

Dodgers' Kershaw beats error-prone Mets 8-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) - At the rate the Los Angeles Dodgers were scoring runs during the past week, Clayton Kershaw didn't mind taking them any way he could get them Sunday night.

LA Kings agree to 10-year extension with goalie Quick

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Goalie Jonathan Quick has agreed to a 10-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.

Angels rout Orioles 13-1 for 2-game sweep

BALTIMORE (AP) - Torii Hunter homered and scored four runs, Jered Weaver pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-1 Wednesday night for a two-game sweep.

Dodgers' bats struggle again in loss to Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tim Lincecum threw his 167-pound body in front of the plate to save a run. He pounded the strike zone like the Lincecum of old. More than anything, he pitched the San Francisco Giants into first place while winning again at last.

Angels beat Dodgers to claim season Freeway Series

ANAHEIM (AP) - The largest combined crowd in Angel Stadium history attended the three-game Freeway Series, with Angels and Dodgers fans sharing rows and alternating chants throughout a boisterous weekend.

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursday night.

Angels hit 4 HRs, beat Royals 5-4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Joe Blanton got some backing from the Angels' bats and bullpen, and finally got his first win of the season.

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursday night.

LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1

MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.

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