The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting
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The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting

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Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here UCLA box score Big Ten standings AP women’s top 25 rankings RAMS From Gary Klein: The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and readying for a playoff push. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with a fifth-round victory over Britain’s Andy Holligan. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year-old NFL single-season scoring record on a 15-yard run in the first quarter of San Diego’s game against Kansas City. 2016 — Donnel Pumphrey breaks the NCAA career rushing record in his college finale, running for 115 yards and a touchdown in San Diego State’s 34-10 victory over Houston in the Las Vegas Bowl.

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Today in Sports - The Golden State Warriors’ NBA-record start ends at 24 wins
1 week, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - The Golden State Warriors’ NBA-record start ends at 24 wins

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Dec. 12 1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and give the Washington Redskins a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears for the NFL championship. 1953 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with a goal and two assists in …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28
1 week, 6 days ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28

Associated Press  

Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 1999 — Laffit Pincay Jr. guides Irish Nip …

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106
2 weeks ago

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jalen Green scored 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday night. Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 22 points off the bench, making a team-best five 3-pointers, and Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 12 rebounds. Amir Coffey sustained a right shoulder contusion in pre-game warmups …

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday night. Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and Brandin Podziemski grabbed 12 rebounds for the Warriors in the opening game of a home back-to-back. …

Today in Sports - Michael Jordan becomes the 10th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Today in Sports - Michael Jordan becomes the 10th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points

Associated Press  

Nov. 30 1941 — The Chicago Bears score 49 points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 49-13. 1991 — San Diego State’s Marshall Faulk becomes the first freshman to capture the national rushing and scoring titles after gaining 154 yards on 27 carries in a 39-12 loss to top-ranked Miami. 1996 — Michael Jordan becomes the 10th …

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas each scored 17 points for Washington, which lost leading scorer Kyle Kuzma to a left rib injury after he …

The Sports Report: Lakers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
1 month ago

The Sports Report: Lakers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

LA Times  

LeBron James has the ball knocked away by Mo Wagner, left, as Franz Wagner helps on defense in the first half. Could bring ‘life-changing money’ for Venice family Yankees star Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award in three seasons RAMS From Gary Klein: After the Rams hired Sean McVay in 2017, general manager Les Snead was eager to …

The Sports Report: Clippers hold off Steph Curry and the Warriors
1 month ago

The Sports Report: Clippers hold off Steph Curry and the Warriors

LA Times  

Warriors forward Draymond Green is guarded by James Harden in the second half. From Broderick Turner: The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers’ three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry bringing a high level of excitement to the Intuit Dome. The style of basketball Pat and the Lakers created in …

Paul George nails 6 3s, scores 28, Kawhi Leonard adds 27 points as Clippers beat Bulls 126-111
9 months, 1 week ago

Paul George nails 6 3s, scores 28, Kawhi Leonard adds 27 points as Clippers beat Bulls 126-111

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Whether he was burying his shots or moving the ball, Paul George seemed to make all the right decisions. George made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Kawhi Leonard added 27 and Los Angeles beat the Chicago Bulls 126-111 on Thursday night. “Now, he’s just getting accustomed to running more pick-and-rolls and keeping the ball in his hands.” …

Paul George’s six three-pointers help lift Clippers to victory over Bulls
9 months, 1 week ago

Paul George’s six three-pointers help lift Clippers to victory over Bulls

LA Times  

Clippers forward Paul George, left, shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Onuralp Bitim during the first half of the Clippers’ 126-111 win Thursday. George made six three-pointers and scored 28 points, Kawhi Leonard added 27 and the Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 126-111 on Thursday night. The Clippers regrouped after a 20-point lead late in the third quarter dwindled to eight …

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter. Celtics 123, Jazz 107 Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 38 points and Derrick White made 7 of 11 3-point attempts and …

Clippers lose Russell Westbrook to broken hand in blowout victory over Wizards
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers lose Russell Westbrook to broken hand in blowout victory over Wizards

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and Los Angeles beat the Washington Wizards 140-115 on Friday night in a game marred by the loss of Clippers guard Russell Westbrook to a fractured left hand. CELTICS 138, MAVERICKS 110 BOSTON — Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Boston …

Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. “I don’t take any of this for granted.” Los …

The Sports Report: No LeBron? No AD? No problem. Lakers beat Celtics
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: No LeBron? No AD? No problem. Lakers beat Celtics

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here SUPER BOWL Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show Sunday, Feb. 11 at Las Vegas Kansas City vs. San Francisco, 3:30 p.m. PT, CBS, Paramount+ SPARKS The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA steals leader Jordin Canada in a trade that sent guard Aari McDonald to the Sparks …

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, James Harden added 25 and the Clippers pulled away with a big third quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 125-109 on Wednesday night. “It was huge, in that third quarter, just coming out with a defensive mindset,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. And Harden hit five three-pointers to help the Clippers snap out of a …

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the first half of the Clippers’ 115-96 win Saturday. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in only 29 minutes and the Clippers routed the Celtics 115-96 on Saturday night. Paul George scored 17 points for the Clippers, who used a 21-0 run in the third quarter to win …

Kawhi Leonard scores 24 in his return, leading Clippers to comeback over Heat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard scores 24 in his return, leading Clippers to comeback over Heat

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, is congratulated by forward Paul George after making a basket during a 121-104 victory over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. Kawhi Leonard’s introduction in the Clippers’ starting lineup Monday evening was met by a familiar roar through Crypto.com Arena — the sound of a collective sigh of relief at seeing Leonard again …

Playing without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers’ win streak ends at nine
1 year ago

Playing without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers’ win streak ends at nine

LA Times  

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren celebrates after bouncing the ball to himself off the backboard and then dunking. Asked about the severity of Leonard’s injury, coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard was “day to day.” The team next plays Saturday in a home matinee against Eastern Conference-leading Boston. The loss, the Clippers’ first since Nov. 30, “doesn’t take away from what we’ve …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record
1 year ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1944 — National Football League Championship, Polo Grounds, NYC: Green Bay Packers beat New York Giants, 14-7 for 6th and final league title under long-time coach Curly Lambeau. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with …

From punchline to powerful: Clippers have come a long way since James Harden trade
1 year ago

From punchline to powerful: Clippers have come a long way since James Harden trade

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, right, tries to drive past New York Knicks forward Julius Randle at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. Five weeks and 19 games ago when James Harden made his Clippers debut in New York, he joined a roster that was a collection of talent, but far from a team. Leonard has scored 30-plus points in six of …

Kawhi Leonard scores season-high 41 points, Clippers beat Jazz 117-103
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard scores season-high 41 points, Clippers beat Jazz 117-103

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 41 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Utah 117-103 on Friday night to snap an 11-game road losing streak against the Jazz. “I thought he had a good rhythm and his teammates kept looking for him and kept going through him,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “We felt like we …

Kawhi Leonard’s 41 points lead Clippers past Jazz in Utah
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard’s 41 points lead Clippers past Jazz in Utah

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson during the second half of the Clippers’ 117-103 win Friday night. Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 41 points and the Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 117-103 on Friday night to end an 11-game road losing streak against the Jazz. “I thought he had a good rhythm and his teammates …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, November 24 - 30
1 year, 1 month ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, November 24 - 30

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1929 — Ernie Nevers rushes for six touchdowns and kicks four PATs to score all his team’s points, an NFL record, in the Chicago Cardinals’ 40-6 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1998 — Miami’s Dan Marino becomes the first player to throw 400 career TD passes, …

Clippers’ fourth-quarter comeback wilts in the final minute of loss to Jazz
1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers’ fourth-quarter comeback wilts in the final minute of loss to Jazz

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard controls the ball during a 120-118 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday. The comeback ultimately could not overcome all the reasons why they needed a rally in the first place, as the Clippers found ways to dig themselves into a hole en route to a 120-118 loss. Unlike Wednesday’s season opener in which the Clippers …

NBA result: Grizzlies responds by beating Clippers in rematch
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Grizzlies responds by beating Clippers in rematch

The Hindu  

Desmond Bane scored 22 points and Luke Kennard added 17 against his former team as the Memphis Grizzlies exacted some revenge on the visiting Los Angeles Clippers with a 108-94 victory on Friday. Xavier Tillman scored 14 points and Santi Aldama added 13 as Memphis won two days after the Clippers ended the Grizzlies’ seven-game overall winning streak and 12-game …

Clippers look to get back to winning ways against Chicago Bulls
1 year, 8 months ago

Clippers look to get back to winning ways against Chicago Bulls

The Hindu  

Coming off one of its most embarrassing defeats of the season, Los Angeles Clippers will try to maintain its grasp on a top-six spot in the Western Conference with a home matchup Monday night against Chicago Bulls. “We get stagnant at times trying to look for Kawhi, and when he doesn’t have a good one, we just have to continue …

NBA roundup: New York Knicks wins eighth straight game, beats Miami Heat
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA roundup: New York Knicks wins eighth straight game, beats Miami Heat

The Hindu  

Julius Randle scored a game-high 43 points -- including a go-ahead, off-balance 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left -- as visiting New York Knicks won its eighth straight game, defeating Miami Heat. Michael Porter Jr. amassed 26 points and eight rebounds, Bruce Brown had 15 points and Aaron Gordon scored 13 as Denver won for the seventh time in eight games. …

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 54 points lead Bucks over fading Clippers
1 year, 10 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 54 points lead Bucks over fading Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard knocks the ball from Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half on Thursday in Milwaukee. Under duress by the defense of Bucks guards Jrue Holiday and Wesley Matthews, who eschewed switches in order to stick to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers’ offense shot just eight-for-25 in the fourth quarter and didn’t score at all …

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George carry LA Clippers past Atlankta Hawks
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George carry LA Clippers past Atlankta Hawks

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined to score 55 points while leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 120-113 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday that extended Los Angeles’ season-best winning streak to five games. The Clippers built their biggest lead of the night when Zubac’s free throw made it 106-92 with 6:03 remaining, only to have the …

Kawhi Leonard’s season-best 36 points power Clippers to victory at San Antonio
1 year, 11 months ago

Kawhi Leonard’s season-best 36 points power Clippers to victory at San Antonio

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scores against the Spurs on Friday night. Leonard had 36 points in the Clippers’ 131-126 win at San Antonio that ended a two-game skid and moved them to 24-24. Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 36 points against his former team, and the Clippers ended a two-game skid by beating the San Antonio Spurs 131-126 on Friday …

Warriors beat Spurs before NBA-record 68,323 at Alamodome
1 year, 11 months ago

Warriors beat Spurs before NBA-record 68,323 at Alamodome

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Jordan Poole scored 25 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 22 and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 144-113 on Friday night before an NBA-record crowd of 68,323 at the Alamodome. NUGGETS 115, CLIPPERS 103 LOS ANGELES — Jamal Murray scored 24 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 22 and Denver beat Los Angeles for its fifth …

NBA 2022-23: DeRozan, LaVine heroics help Chicago Bulls beat Boston Celtics
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA 2022-23: DeRozan, LaVine heroics help Chicago Bulls beat Boston Celtics

The Hindu  

DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points and Zach LaVine added 22 as the host Chicago Bulls beat the Celtics 121-107 on Monday to snap Boston’s nine-game winning streak. Garland scored 26 points and had nine assists for the Cavaliers, who trailed by five in the third quarter before catching up and later pulling away in the fourth. Timberwolves 105, Heat 101 …

Clippers preview: Can Kawhi Leonard and Paul George win a title together?
2 years, 2 months ago

Clippers preview: Can Kawhi Leonard and Paul George win a title together?

LA Times  

The early October evening and a new NBA season approached when Steve Ballmer returned to the topic that has consumed his eight years of owning the Clippers. And so Kawhi is considered that guy.” Pierce continued: “I think that’s the common equation to a championship contender.” Clippers forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, trapping Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, are two …

AP Sportlight
2 years, 10 months ago

AP Sportlight

Associated Press  

Feb. 16 1961 — Elgin Baylor of Los Angeles scores 57 points to lead the Lakers over the Detroit Pistons 129-106. 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers becomes the first player in NBA history to reach the 30,000 point mark during a 110-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns. 1992 — Chicago’s Michel Goulet becomes the 17th NHL …

NBA: Denver Nuggets Hold off Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls Beat Indiana Pacers
2 years, 11 months ago

NBA: Denver Nuggets Hold off Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls Beat Indiana Pacers

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Denver and their NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic thwarted a furious Clippers rally to emerge with a 103-100 victory in Los Angeles on Sunday. But Jokic was fouled on an inbounds play and made two free throws to push Denver’s lead to three and Brandon Boston’s three-point attempt at the buzzer for Los Angeles didn’t fall. Ivica Zubac scored …

NBA roundup: Bulls halts Clippers' 7-game winning streak
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA roundup: Bulls halts Clippers' 7-game winning streak

The Hindu  

DeMar DeRozan scored 35 points, and Zach LaVine chipped in 29 as the visiting Chicago Bulls defeated Los Angeles 100-90 on Sunday, snapping the Clippers' seven-game winning streak. Suns 115, Rockets 89 Devin Booker scored a game-high 26 points, and JaVale McGee recorded a double-double as Phoenix extended its winning streak to eight games with a victory over host Houston. …

NBA | Clippers thrash Lakers in LA showdown
3 years, 8 months ago

NBA | Clippers thrash Lakers in LA showdown

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Clippers didn't have to lean heavily on its superstar duo against the defending NBA champion on Sunday, getting help from the supporting cast in a 104-86 rout of the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers got a game-high 22 points from Marcus Morris while All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George finished with 19 and 16 points respectively. Elsewhere, …

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