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MLB: Dodgers still in it
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Chris Capuano won for the first in eight starts and the Los Angeles Dodgers inched closer in the wild-card race, beating the San Diego Padres 8-4 on Thursday night.
MLB: Kemp's 4 hits power Dodgers past Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Matt Kemp had four hits, falling a triple shy of the cycle, and four RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers used a rare offensive outburst to beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 Wednesday to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
MLB: Dodgers beat Reds, keep pace for wild card
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Dodgers know that their latest win has to be the start of something spectacular.
MLB: Weaver wins 19th, Angels close in wild-card race
ANAHEIM (AP) - The way things are going for the Los Angeles Angels, it's difficult for Jered Weaver to focus on the fact that he is one victory away from his first 20-win season in the majors.
L.A. loses 6-0 to Reds, falls back in race
CINCINNATI (AP) - Hanley Ramirez hit a 99 mph fastball right to the second baseman, starting a double play that produced the final out and started the Cincinnati Reds' celebration.
UCLA falls short against Oregon State 27-20
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Playing in his fourth collegiate game, Brett Hundley came up with the finest performance statistically for a UCLA quarterback in almost seven years.
No. 13 USC rebounds with 27-9 win over California
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matt Barkley knew he wasn't exactly polishing his personal credentials while Southern California grinded out a win with its dominant defense and a steady running game.
MLB: Dodgers still in the hunt
CINCINNATI (AP) - Down to his final strike, Matt Kemp gave the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers a little hope.
Books: Author takes unique view of Packers
It's a long way from Green Bay. But it goes to show you how wide the Packers' appeal is that you get a Santa Clarita Valley resident writing a book about the one of sports' most storied franchises. Yet author William Povletich, a Wisconsin native who has lived in the SCV since 1995, has written the book, "Green Bay Packers - Trials, Triumphs, and Tradition," which is available for purchase now. Povletich will be signing ...
MLB: Dodgers beat Nationals 7-6 for split of twin bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Matt Kemp scored a phantom run early, then hit a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning - right after Washington rallied with a six-run eighth - and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers grabbed a 7-6 victory Wednesday night for a doubleheader split that prevented the Nationals from sewing up a playoff berth.
MLB: Angels smack Rangers 11-3, stay in playoff chase
ANAHEIM (AP) - Jered Weaver earned his 100th victory, Chris Iannetta had a two-run single and scored on a wild pitch during a crazy eight-run rally in the fourth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels moved up in the AL playoff race with an 11-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Audio: Author and SCV resident William Povletich
Santa Clarita Valley resident and Wisconsin native William Povletich will sign copies of his book, "Green Bay Packers - Trials, Triumphs, and Tradition on Saturday at Barnes and Noble in Valencia.
MLB: Cardinals beat Dodgers with 3-run 12th
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jon Jay hit a go-ahead RBI double during a three-run 12th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals split of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, beating them 5-2 on Sunday and regaining undisputed possession of the second NL wild card spot.
MLB: Trumbo, Haren lead Angels past Royals, 4-3
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Los Angeles bullpen had no room for error the final 3 1-3 innings Sunday. The Angels also have no margin for error in the final 15 games of the season if they hope to make the playoffs.
MLB: Dodgers pull out win over Cardinals with 2-run 9th
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Luis Cruz and the Los Angeles Dodgers are showing the kind of spunk and tenacity that hasn't been seen around Chavez Ravine for quite a while, and now the playoffs aren't such a far-fetched possibility after all. Far from it.
Articles by Section - General
Anaheim Ducks end skid with win over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) - Sheldon Souray scored with 2:08 left in regulation to break a tie, Jonas Hiller made 25 saves and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Friday to end a four-game losing streak.
Two former WWE performers to headline event at Valencia High; uncle of ‘The Rock’ also to wrestle
Santa Clarita Valley wrestling fans, get ready for some body slams, suplexes and high-flying moves off the top rope.
Tiger back on top in golf
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods is back to No. 1 in the world with a game that looks as good as ever.
Ben Howland out as UCLA head coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) - UCLA fired Ben Howland on Sunday night after 10 seasons as Bruins coach that included three Final Four appearances, but culminated with another early-round exit from the NCAA tournament.
No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast advances to Sweet 16
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Florida Gulf Coast went from shocking the college basketball world to downright impressing it. And the Eagles were smiling the whole time.
No. 13 seed La Salle beats No. 4 K-State
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jerrell Wright made three foul shots in the final 30 seconds, and No. 13 seed La Salle survived after blowing an 18-point halftime lead to beat fourth-seeded Kansas State 63-61 on Friday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Harvard pulls upset of opening day, downing New Mexico in NCAA tournament
Jagr, Whitney help Stars beat Kings 2-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Forty-somethings Jaromir Jagr and Ray Whitney scored 4:22 apart in the third period, lifting Dallas to a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night for the Stars' fourth straight win at Staples Center.
Clippers hand 76ers 14th road loss in row, 101-72
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chris Paul scored 19 points, Caron Butler added 14 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-72 on Wednesday, bouncing back on the second night of back-to-back games.
