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>
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'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>
Steve Ballmer blasts Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg's bid for leniency ahead of sentencing
<p>Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg submitted letters asking a judge for a light sentence in his fraud case. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer countered with a different message.</p>
Could Italy replace Iran in this summer's World Cup? Here's how much leeway FIFA has
<p>The Trump administration is pushing FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the World Cup. But how feasible is it to do that this close to the start of the tournament?</p>