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Longtime manager Lasorda has 'mild' heart attack
NEW YORK (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers say longtime manager Tom Lasorda has been hospitalized after having what the team called a "mild" heart attack.
Shults, Williams help Oklahoma reach championship series
The last time Oklahoma junior catcher Jessica Shults represented her school in a championship game, she walked away without a title.
College golf: Notable year comes to end for Cal's Max Homa
Not only was 2011-12 the most successful golf season of Max Homa's career. It was also one of the best ever recorded for his college team, the University of California, Berkeley. On Saturday, the semifinal round of the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship, it came to an end after Cal's narrow 3-2 loss in match play to the University of Alabama at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. Valencia graduate and Cal junior Homa ...
College golf: Max Homa, Cal advance to NCAA Semifinals
The week began with a field of 30 teams and 156 players at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship.
Donovan hat trick leads US over Scotland 5-1
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Apparently, the desire still burns in Landon Donovan. Days after wondering publicly how much longer he will have the hunger to play at an elite level, Donovan scored his first international hat trick in five years, leading the Americans over Scotland 5-1 in an exhibition game Saturday night. As the Americans began a stretch of five games in 18 days, Donovan returned to the U.S. national team following an eight-month absence. ...
Swimming: Locals leave mark
The Santa Clarita Masters Swimming club finished a successful first day of the Southern Pacific Masters Swimming Short Course Yard Regional Championship Meet at its home Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in third place among the 40 swim clubs present.
Swimming: Adults hit the water in regional
The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center will host the U.S. Masters Southwest Zone and Southern Pacific Masters Association Short Course Yards Regional Championship Meet today and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. both days.
Alison Lee misses cut at LPGA major
Valencia High junior Alison Lee missed the cut Friday after two rounds of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Ranch Mirage.
Soccer: Blue Heat announce roster moves
The Santa Clarita Blue Heat - the city's third season semi-pro women's soccer franchise - announced the return of Portuguese national team captain Edite Fernandes on Monday.
Around the SCV: Change, honors and an ending
The competition will look different next season for most of the Trinity Classical Academy athletic teams.
Valencia grad Moore makes Team Great Britain
Valencia High graduate Amy Moore had made the 2012 Great Britain national softball team. Moore, a junior catcher for University of the Pacific, is one of 16 players chosen to represent Great Britain. The 2009 Valencia High graduate and starting catcher for the 2007 national championship Vikings team will join Team Great Britain after the conclusion of her junior year with Pacific. Great Britain will compete at the Canadian Cup in Vancouver this summer. That ...
Around the SCV: Respect for two Hart guys, COC hockey
The Hart baseball program will honor the late Mike Gaber on Saturday during its annual alumni game.
Alex Pacheco: Chasing the dream
Like most kids, Alex Pacheco would wake up in the morning, head off to school and return home.
Valencia's Alison Lee wins ANNIKA Invitational
Valencia High junior Alison Lee won the prestigious ANNIKA Invitational golf event on Monday in Reunion, Fla.
Jordan Taylor: Olympics that should have been
In 2020, Valencia High graduate Jordan Taylor will be 31 years old. "Uh, yeah, I can't envision playing softball then," Taylor said. "I don't now if my arm could hold up." But if Taylor wants to be an Olympian, she would have to wait that long - at least. Last Wednesday, the strikeout queen of the Santa Clarita Valley was named to the 2012 USA Softball Women's National Team for the second consecutive year. Had ...
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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 ...
NHL: Carter's late goal lifts Kings over Oilers 3-1
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Jeff Carter scored the go-ahead goal with 49.6 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Los Angeles Kings over the EdmontonOilers 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Oscar Pistorius: Lover caught in tragedy or killer?
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Oscar Pistorius portrayed himself as a lover caught in tragedy, wielding a pistol and frightened as he stood only on his stumps, then killed his girlfriend after mistaking her for an intruder on Valentine's Day.
