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Local Olympians: SCV's Felix, Demus both advance in Monday sprints
LONDON (AP) - Both women with local ties advanced in their respective sprints on Monday in Olympic Stadium.
Local Olympians: Men's volleyball clinches top seed with win over Tunisia
LONDON (AP) - David McKienzie scored 17 points and the defending champion U.S. men's volleyball team clinched a top tournament seed at the London Olympics on Monday with a win over Tunisia.
Local Olympians: Demus qualifies for 400M hurdles final
College of the Canyons volunteer assistant track coach Lashinda Demus qualified for Wednesday's final in the 400-meter hurdles on Monday at the 2012 London Olympics.
Local Olympians: COC assistant track coach Lashinda Demus is back on the track
Click here to watch Lashinda Demus race live.
Local Olympians: Saugus graduate David Smith, US volleyball face Tunisia
Click here to watch the men's volleyball team face Tunisia at Noon.
Ramirez singles to give Dodgers 7-6 win over Cubs
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hanley Ramirez lined an RBI single over a drawn-in infield in the ninth inning, and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a seesaw 7-6 victory on Sunday.
Local Olympian: College of the Canyons' volunteer coach Lashinda Demus qualifies for semis
Lashinda Demus, a volunteer assistant track and field coach at College of the Canyons ran a 54.60 second 400-meter hurdles race today in London to qualify for the semifinals.
MLB: Pujols powers Halos
CHICAGO (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels finally won a battle of the bullpens. Albert Pujols homered again and Howie Kendrick hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning Saturday night that sent the Angels to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Alberto Callaspo doubled off Matt Thornton (4-7) with two outs in the 10th and scored on Kendrick's single. The Angels bullpen had taken the loss in three consecutive ...
MLB: Dodger duo does the job
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Matt Kemp homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Saturday night to keep Chris Volstad winless in his last 21 starts.
Local Olympians: SCV's Felix finishes fifth in 100m final
LONDON (AP) - Of course, the gold medal stays in Jamaica. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wouldn't have it any other way.
Olympics: Phelps finishes career in grand fashion
LONDON (AP) - The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into retirement the only way imaginable - with another gold medal.
Local Olympians: U.S. men's volleyball loses to Russia
LONDON (AP) - The U.S. men's volleyball team learned there's no relaxing against the Russians.
Local Olympians: Santa Clarita Valley resident Allyson Felix to compete in 100-meter semis
Click here to watch Santa Clarita Valley resident Allyson Felix race in the 100-meter semifinals today at 11:35 a.m.
Local Olympians: Saugus graduate Davis Smith, USA volleyball take on Russia
Click here to watch David Smith and the United States men's volleyball team compete against Russian in their fourth match of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Billingsley wins 3rd straight for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chad Billingsley won his third straight start since coming off the disabled list, batterymate A.J. Ellis hit two solo homers and had an RBI single, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
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Palmieri's hat trick leads Ducks over Predators
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Kyle Palmieri ended a 10-game goal drought with his first NHL hat trick, Viktor Fasth made 20 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-1 Wednesday night for their seventh straight home victory.
AP Source: 49ers to send Smith to KC
Alex Smith is headed to Kansas City, the first major acquisition by the Chiefs since Andy Reid took over as coach.
Clippers blow out Bobcats 106-84
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Blake Griffin scored 24 points, keying a decisive second-quarter burst that put the Clippers in command, and Los Angeles beat the Charlotte Bobcats 106-84 on Tuesday night to improve to 23-6 at home.
Mbakwe, Minnesota take down No. 1 Indiana 77-73
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Trevor Mbakwe had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help Minnesota take down No. 1 Indiana 77-73 on Tuesday night, the seventh time the top-ranked team in The Associated Press' poll has lost a game this season.
UCLA jumps to big lead, rolls past USC 75-59
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jordan Adams scored 20 points, four others scored at least 10 points and UCLA never trailed in a 75-59 victory over USC on Sunday.
Jimmie Johnson wins 2nd Daytona 500; Danica Patrick finishes eighth
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson.
Kings beat Avalanche 4-1 for 3rd straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After a sluggish start to the lockout-delayed season, the Los Angeles Kings appear to be rounding into playoff form - particularly on defense.
NHL: Kings pour it on Avalanche
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dustin Brown and Jeff Carter scored first-period goals, Trevor Lewis added his first career short-handed goal, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Saturday for their third straight victory.
Danica Patrick brings new eyes to Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star.
NBA: Spurs beat Clippers 116-90 for 5th straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tony Parker scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs led all the way in beating the Los Angeles Clippers 116-90 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory and first over the Clippers this season.
Around the SCV: Local grads grab notice
Canyon High graduate Alysia Montano was named the USA Track and Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.
Lakers owner Jerry Buss remembered at service
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Magic Johnson considered himself to be the adopted son of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Shaquille O'Neal hailed Buss for his foresight, while Kobe Bryant cited Buss' ability to convince people to believe in him. Jerry West remembered a party-loving Buss who never went to bed, making it easy to be the first one at work in the ...
