USC opener is a Sark easy one for new coach

The swatch of cardinal flew down the sidelines, arms pumping, feet skipping, play card flapping. In Saturday's brilliant homecoming parade, Steve Sarkisian was the prettiest of floats. He hugged helmets, smacked shoulder pads, leaped into the thick...

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Trojans' kids are better than all right in season-opening win

Outstanding performances by USC freshmen abounded in the 52-13 season-opening victory over Fresno State on Saturday at the Coliseum. Receiver JuJu Smith and offensive linemen Toa Lobendahn and Damien Mama started for the Trojans and receiver/cornerback...

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Dodgers' offense shrivels in extra-inning loss, lead shrinks

SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers have spent the last five weeks in first place in the National League West, yet their lead remains uncomfortably small. In the wake of a 10-inning, 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Saturday night, the Dodgers'...

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Padres turn back Dodgers in extra innings again, 2-1 in 10th

KEY MOMENT: Jamey Wright gave up a leadoff single in the 10th inning to Will Venable, who stole second base. Venable scored the winning run on a single to center field by Alexi Amarista. ON THE MOUND: Zack Greinke limited the Padres to a run and four...

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IndyCar driver Mikhail Aleshin hurt in multi-car crash in Fontana

IndyCar rookie Mikhail Aleshin was injured Friday night in multiple-car crash during final practice for the IndyCar race Saturday night at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Aleshin was conscious and airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center "complaining...

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Federal judge strikes down key part of restrictive Texas abortion law

A federal judge late Friday struck down two provisions of a Texas law that has already forced the closure of half the state's abortion clinics, granting at least a temporary reprieve to nearly a dozen more facilities that would have otherwise gone out...

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Ryan Palmer takes lead at Deutsche Bank Championship with a 63

Ryan Palmer took only 21 putts Friday at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass., and birdied half of his holes. That gave him an eight-under-par 63 and a two-shot lead over Keegan Bradley after the opening round of the Deutsche Bank Championship. Palmer didn't...

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As always, Roger Federer owns the night at the U.S. Open

It was a near perfect Friday night in the bustling suburb of Flushing. The temperature was cool, but not chilly. The lights were blazing at Citi Field for a Mets home game and the No. 7 train was delivering hordes of people from Manhattan to the Willets...

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USC football: Cornerbacks will be in the spotlight

USC's secondary quickly went from seasoned to somewhat inexperienced in the wake of Josh Shaw's suspension. But the Trojans might benefit in the long run if young players take advantage of the opportunity in Saturday's season opener against Fresno State....

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USC football's fresh start quickly meets with controversy, distraction

This was supposed to be a back-to-the-business-of-football season for USC. NCAA penalties were in the past. Unpredictable Lane Kiffin was out as coach. Steve Sarkisian was ready to make his debut at the controls of a new-look, nationally ranked team....

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CiCi Bellis' teenage tennis success put in perspective by Pam Shriver

There was one especially understanding observer to the two-day CiCi Bellis sensation at the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Pam Shriver had been there, done that. Certainly, when 15-year-old Bellis of Atherton, Calif., lost in three sets Thursday night...

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Jordan Downs in Watts marks three years without a homicide

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Clayton Kershaw first to 16 wins as Dodgers beat Diamondbacks, 3-1

Sometimes they're not gems, they're just really, really good. Clayton Kershaw did not throw one of his best games of the season Wednesday night in Phoenix, at least by his lofty standards. But most pitchers would take a Kershaw performance off a couple...

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Galaxy coasts to 4-1 win over D.C. United

Alan Gordon scored in the second minute, Landon Donovan added another, and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat D.C. United 4-1 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles (12-5-7) won its third straight game for the first time this season, while D.C. United (13-8-4) lost...

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Market Basket's ousted CEO to buy out rivals and return

A beloved chief executive ousted from a New England supermarket chain will return to the company after a massive outpouring of support that included worker strikes and a shopper boycott. Arthur T. Demoulas will take control of Market Basket after an...

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Angels lean on pitching and power to beat Marlins, 6-1

Mike Trout tied a career high with his 30th home run, Gordon Beckham homered for the first time with his new club, and the Angels beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 Wednesday night. Hector Santiago ended a string of six consecutive no-decisions in a starting...

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Rick Neuheisel's recruiting created the foundation for UCLA's success

UCLA defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa was enjoying a beach day on Fourth of July, hanging out with quarterback Jerry Neuheisel, when he spotted the guy who brought him to Westwood. Jerry's father. Rick Neuheisel bounded over, flashing his ever-present...

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Questions arise about USC cornerback Josh Shaw's heroics

It was only two days ago that USC and much of the local media portrayed Josh Shaw as a hero. The college football player was credited with leaping from a second-floor balcony and, despite two injured ankles, crawling to rescue his young nephew from...

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Former federal cyber security official guilty of child porn charges

A former acting director of cyber security for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was convicted Tuesday of child pornography charges. Jurors in federal court in Nebraska convicted Timothy DeFoggi, 56, after a four-day trial. DeFoggi...

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Wade LeBlanc out of Angels rotation; Could Trevor Cahill join team?

The Angels have a big four-game series against the American League West-rival Oakland Athletics this weekend in Anaheim, and they're not sure who their starting pitcher will be for one of those games, on Saturday night. They know who it won't be, veteran...

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Michael Brown funeral: Mourners told to turn anger into action

When the Rev. Al Sharpton called on mourners at the funeral for Michael Brown to begin a nationwide drive for change, Camille Foster thrust her right hand high and leapt from the church pew to her feet. "Yes, sir! Yes, sir!" Foster, 22, belted out Monday...

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Emmys 2014: 'Breaking Bad' wins drama series award

"Breaking Bad" went out with a bang Monday night, winning a second straight Emmy for drama series for its highly acclaimed final season.  The AMC series had its finale on AMC back in September, when a record 10.3-million viewers tuned in to learn...

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Maria Sharapova wins first match at U.S. Open

Maria Sharapova followed up a flashy opening night ceremony on center court at the U.S. Open with some flashy tennis of her own Monday. Sharapova, a five-time major tournament winner, who is seeded No. 5 here, dropped behind in the first set, 4-2. Her...

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Court hears arguments on voters having to prove citizenship

One day before Arizona's primary election, the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver heard arguments Monday on the constitutionality of voters having to prove citizenship through a passport or birth certificate before they can register to vote....

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Monday's TV Highlights: 'Pete Rose: 25 Years in Exile' on ESPN

Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of Aug. 24 - 30, 2014 in PDF format This week's TV Movies SERIES America's Next Top Model The contestants face a challenge...

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Shared Belief takes Pacific Classic by 2 3/4 lengths at Del Mar

On a picturesque, weather-perfect Sunday afternoon at Del Mar, with a crowd of 28,290 roaring its approval, unbeaten Shared Belief proved he might be horse racing's next big star, accelerating when jockey Mike Smith asked on the final turn and pulling...

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'Live bravely, and with passion': Town remembers James Foley

For nearly 21 months after James Foley's capture in Syria in late 2012, his family held out hope for his safe return, keeping faith that they would never see a day like Sunday, with a Mass in his memory. After all, the courageous photojournalist seemed...

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