Frank McCourt portrays wife as having an appetite for houses, financial security
Frank McCourt's testimony painted a picture of Jamie as a wife using the marital property agreement to aggressively grow her own separate nest egg that, like a mother bird, she... 1 hour ago | Los Angeles Times |  
Angels' Jordan Walden steps in as surprise setup man
The 22-year-old right-hander, who has a 99-mph fastball, had been in the major leagues six days when Manager Mike Scioscia said Walden would be used as a reliever to set up new... September 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times |  
Southern California high school football could get noisy this year
2010 is shaping up as a season of debates. For instance: Will the public-private matchups stick? Westlake and Oaks Christian prepare to square off.The good news to report about... September 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times |  
Friday's top high school football games in the Southland
Mission Hills Alemany plays at Westlake Oaks Christian; Los Angeles Loyola faces Manhattan Beach Mira Costa; Orange Lutheran takes on La Habra; Gardena Serra kicks off its season... September 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times |  
For Lamar Odom, another championship has a nice ring to it
After winning another NBA title with the Lakers, Odom has his sights set on helping the United States win the gold medal at the world championship in Turkey.After winning another... September 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times |  
USC vs. Hawaii: Trojans get ready for Lane Kiffin era
Staff writers Gary Klein and Mike Hiserman will be providing live updates during the season opener tonight. September 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times |  
Jerry Crowe: Dodgers fans, you are all witnesses
Text messages from press row…Frank and Jamie McCourt finally landed in court this week, but this entire season has been a trial for Dodgers fans. … September 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times |  
Bill Dwyre: Tennis royalty holds court in Central Park
Billie Jean King and Steffi Graf, a borough removed from one of their sport's crown-jewel events, are still spreading tennis gospel to the masses.Thursday morning, well before... September 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times |  
NFL reduces Ben Roethlisberger's suspension to four games
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USC wins shootout but defense is full of holes
Matt Barkley throws five TD passes and Marc Tyler looks good in Lane Kiffin's debut. But tackling is a problem as Hawaii outgains the Trojans.Matt Barkley throws five TD passes... 13 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |  
Lane Kiffin's USC debut is awkward yet impressive
A strange ride begins for the Trojans, who move the ball on offense and struggle on defense."Where's Reggie Bush! Where's Reggie Bush!" 15 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |  
Frank McCourt says in that Jamie McCourt was wary of Dodgers purchase
Frank McCourt testifies that Jamie McCourt repeatedly told him she wanted financial security and was adamant that she have no financial exposure when he was considering buying the... 17 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |  
Hollywood Park to host Oak Tree
David Beckham says he hopes to play for Galaxy on Sept. 11.Hollywood Park announced on Thursday that it will host the Oak Tree meet traditionally run at Santa Anita beginning Sept... 17 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |  
U.S. men still going strong at Open, even with Andy Roddick out
Mardy Fish and James Blake advance, and fellow Americans John Isner and Sam Querrey can join them in the third round with victories on Friday. On the women's side, Beatrice Capra... 17 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |  
Bill Dwyre: Tennis royalty holds court in Central Park
Billie Jean King and Steffi Graf, a borough removed from one of their sport's crown-jewel events, are still spreading tennis gospel to the masses.Thursday morning, well before... 19 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |