Kobe, Lakers have Grizzlies' number

Kobe, Lakers have Grizzlies' number

Bryant scores 41 points for the third time in four games, leading short-handed Lakers to 114-98 victory despite the absence of Pau Gasol and...

 

Allen Iverson still has heart, but little else in Memphis

Iverson served in a reserve role Friday night as the Lakers, attempting five shots, making two, and scoring eight points in 21 minutes.

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Unwrap Hollywood

Unwrap Hollywood

See what studios have in their bags of holiday goodies.

What, no mousse?

What, no mousse?

Richard Metzger checks out a chocolate hair care line.

Academy & guild members

Academy & guild members

RSVP for free screenings of 'The Road' and other films.

Proclaim your love

Proclaim your love

The next best thing to shouting from the mountaintops.

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Lakers' Ron Artest responds to Charles Barkley's criticism

Lakers' Ron Artest responds to Charles Barkley's criticism

Artest takes exception to the TNT analyst's assertion that the veteran forward could become a distraction to the Lakers. The two have sparred verbally before.

Angels give GM Tony Reagins a long-term contract extension

Angels give GM Tony Reagins a long-term contract extension

While the teams he has shaped won the AL West the last two years, he still wants to build one thing: a World Series champion.

Ex-Trojans still in shock as USC attempts to rebound from loss

Ex-Trojans still in shock as USC attempts to rebound from loss

Last week's ambush at Oregon confounds former players, but history points to a USC win Saturday against Arizona State.

USC's Everson Griffen won't play against Arizona State

USC's Everson Griffen won't play against Arizona State

The junior defensive end, who leads the Pac-10 with eight sacks, is sidelined by a toe injury and does not travel with the Trojans for Saturday's game in Tempe, Ariz.

After losing five straight games, UCLA is hungry for a win

After losing five straight games, UCLA is hungry for a win

Coach Rick Neuheisel doesn't want the Bruins to become scared. 'You can't protect yourself from the pain. . . . You have to take the risk.'

Chris Dufresne's mailbag: Singing the Boise blues; counting Frog fans

Chris Dufresne's mailbag: Singing the Boise blues; counting Frog fans

The Times' college football writer takes time out (he gets two per half) each Friday during the season to answer questions on college football.

Kings penalty-killing unit finds success

Kings penalty-killing unit finds success

Opponents' power plays were shut down 24 of 27 times in the last eight games. Next up is the Predators. Meanwhile, Luc Robitaille prepares to be inducted.

Jockey Mike Smith says Breeders' Cup 'brings me to life'

Jockey Mike Smith says Breeders' Cup 'brings me to life'

The Hall of Fame member has won 12 races in the event during his career.

Trainer Bobby Frankel's private battle becomes public

Trainer Bobby Frankel's private battle becomes public

The Hall of Fame trainer has been quietly fighting cancer for about six months. The sport has guarded his privacy, but his battle is mentioned on national telecast.

Bad day for favorites, good day for U.S. horses at Breeders' Cup

Bad day for favorites, good day for U.S. horses at Breeders' Cup

U.S. horses lead The Times' Rider Cup competition with stronger performances than select European horses.

Tough day at the races for handicappers

Looking just at the Breeders' Cup races Friday, four of them had no winners and three had just one.

Colts lose key players from secondary

Colts lose key players from secondary

Bob Sanders and Marlin Jackson are put on injured reserve.

NFL injury report

NFL injury report

A look at the injury status of players heading into this week's games.

CIF to investigate possible rules violations in Dominguez High boys' basketball program

CIF to investigate possible rules violations in Dominguez High boys' basketball program

A Southern Section official says transcripts will be sought from the trial of former coach Russell Otis and a recent Compton school district investigation. 'The gravity of this is severe,' the officia

Crenshaw's defense dominates Dorsey in 44-7 win

Crenshaw's defense dominates Dorsey in 44-7 win

The Cougars held the Dons to three first downs in their quest to become the first L.A. City Section team to secure an invitation to a CIF state championship bowl game.

Roosevelt beats Garfield, 28-16

Roughriders turn around a 9-7 halftime deficit to score a victory in rivalry game.

How the top 25 fared

The Times' high school football rankings, how they fared, and next game on the schedule:

Boise State survives road scare, 45-35

Boise State survives road scare, 45-35

The defense buckles down late for the No. 5 Broncos in a victory at Louisiana Tech.

Diamondbacks exercise option on Brandon Webb

Diamondbacks exercise option on Brandon Webb

The pitcher, who missed most of last season because of an injury, will make $8.5 million.

Tiger Woods shares lead in Shanghai

Tiger Woods shares lead in Shanghai

He shoots another 67 and is tied with Nick Watney.

Kings' Kevin Martin will miss eight weeks

Kings' Kevin Martin will miss eight weeks

Sacramento's leading scorer decides to undergo surgery on his injured wrist.

LeBron James excels in New York

He leads Cavaliers over Knicks, 100-91.

Avalanche holds off Blackhawks to stay unbeaten at home

Colorado prevails, 4-3, in an eight-round shootout to move its home record to 6-0-0.

Up next for Clippers: Saturday vs. Memphis

Zach Randolph returns to face his team from last season.

Up next for Kings: Saturday vs. Nashville

Los Angeles is riding high with the league's fourth-highest standing point total.

Up next for Ducks: Saturday vs. Phoenix

Anaheim is 2-1-1 in its last four games after sinking to last in the Pacific Division, and get back defenseman James Wisniewski after a two-game suspension.