From a pastor's son to NFL draft guru: The unlikely rise of Daniel Jeremiah
<p>How NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah went from being a television production assistant to one of the most influential and respected NFL draft analysts.</p>
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'Why is Philly calling me?' USC's Makai Lemon was on the phone with another team when Eagles swooped in
<p>Former USC receiver Makai Lemon was on the phone with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he learned the Philadelphia Eagles had traded up in the NFL draft to pick him a spot earlier.</p>
Rare Kobe Bryant rookie trading card 'at the top of every wish list' sells for record sum
<p>A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.</p>
'We're right there.' Frustrated Kings on the brink of another first-round playoff exit
<p>The Kings have given the Colorado Avalanche a battle but are on the verge of going out in the first round for the fifth straight season.</p>
Cancer left him blind. When his son was diagnosed, ex-USC long snapper found Trojans had his back again
<p>Former USC long snapper Jake Olson lost both eyes to a rare childhood cancer. His son was born with the same condition and is now 'cancer-free' with 'excellent vision.'</p>
Prep talk: Former San Fernando Valley tennis players lead Mission College to state title
<p>Women's players from Kennedy, Sylmar, Granada Hills and Birmingham high schools help Mission College win state championship</p>
Swanson: Lakers' JJ Redick makes a case that he's the right coach for the playoffs
<p>In his second season at the helm, he's proving he can make the adjustments necessary to beat Houston in a first-round playoff series.</p>
California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low as war strangles oil supplies
<p>The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.</p>
LA28 da a conocer las condiciones para la segunda tanda de venta de entradas para los Juegos Olímpicos
<p>A pesar de las críticas por los precios elevados y las comisiones, LA28 afirma haber vendido más de 4 millones de entradas en su primera puesta a la venta. La próxima venta comenzará en agosto.</p>
Kings lose again to Avalanche, who take commanding 3-0 series lead
<p>Colorado defeats the Kings 4-2 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.</p>
High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores
<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Thursday's games.</p>
Chargers bolster their pass rushing ranks by drafting Akheem Mesidor at No. 22
<p>In the wake of Odafe Oweh leaving in free agency, the Chargers got their much-needed replacement, selecting Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at No. 22.</p>
Rams take Ty Simpson as their Matthew Stafford heir apparent at QB in draft stunner
<p>The Rams select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as the team looks at its future at the position beyond reigning MVP Matthew Stafford.</p>
Prep sports roundup: Sylmar takes three-game lead in Valley Mission League baseball
<p>Sylmar pitchers didn't give up any runs this week in two-game sweep of Sun Valley Poly.</p>
Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns
<p>A former executive sues Live Nation, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after he raised a concerns over the company's financial misconduct.</p>
Defending champion UCLA women's basketball lands top transfer, continues roster overhaul
<p>Former Iowa State forward Addy Brown announced Thursday she is committing to UCLA, giving the rebuilding Bruins arguably the top player in the portal.</p>
Tyler Glasnow throws eight scoreless innings to help Dodgers salvage finale vs. Giants
<p>Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow has another strong start to lift the Dodgers to a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, striking out nine and allowing one hit.</p>
James Pearce Jr. enters program that could drop charges from domestic dispute involving Rickea Jackson
<p>Falcons' James Pearce Jr. will enter a six-month pretrial intervention program that should result in dismissal of charges related to an incident with former Sparks forward Rickea Jackson.</p>
Eric Reibe rejected UConn to solve USC's recurring problem: Finding a real big man
<p>Eric Musselman has struggled to find a standout big man for USC, but the Trojans hope Connecticut transfer Eric Reibe can finally deliver results for them.</p>
Senate committee kills bill mandating insurance coverage for wildfire safe homes
<p>A California Senate committee killed a bill that would have required insurers to offer coverage to homes that have been improved to reduce wildfire risks.</p>