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Christian McCaffrey torpedoed USC’s defense the last two seasons. As Stanford upended the Trojans three times in 2016 and 2015, McCaffrey tallied 970 all-purpose yards. How tough was it to bring down the elusive running back? Reporters covering the Pac-12 championship game in 2015 overheard then-USC defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox and other coaches swearing in an adjacent press box booth at Le, ...ادامه مطلب

In his new position as Pac-12 Network president, Mark Shuken can shake things up. Or, he could simply try to appease those getting a little stir-crazy. The conference-owned media business has achieved measurable success in elevating exposure for the member schools, but when compared to the millions generated by other conference-based networks for their institutions, the Pac-12 may look like it’s c, ...ادامه مطلب

DETROIT >> The Dodgers might want to stock up on bubble wrap. Hyun-Jin Ryu and three relievers combined on a four-hit shutout of the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afteoon as the Dodgers won 3-0 and moved another day closer to playing games that really matter again. More important than their 21st victory in the past 24 games, 26th in 31 since the All-Star break, 52nd in 61 games since June 7 and – inhale – 87th of the season, they managed to peel another day off the calendar without suffering an injury to a key player that would hamstring their chances at living up to their regular season , ...ادامه مطلب

COSTA MESA >> In March, the Chargers signed Russell Okung, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid left tackles. In April, the Chargers drafted three offensive linemen, including two within the first three rounds. So why — a week into August — are the Chargers starting a former practice-squad, ...ادامه مطلب

BIG MOMENT Freshman Austin Burton is buried on the depth chart when it comes to the backup quarterback competition, but the rookie showed flashes of brilliance. In one team period, Burton dropped the snap, but regained his composure and unloaded a 25-yard throw while getting hit in the backfield. Re, ...ادامه مطلب

SOUTHPORT, England >> During one of Jordan Spieth’s many low points Sunday in the British Open, his caddie reminded him of a photo from a Mexico beach holiday two weeks ago that showed him in All-Star company that included Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan. The message: “You belong in that gro, ...ادامه مطلب

PARIS >> Riding a bright yellow bike to match his shiny leader’s jersey, defending champion Chris Froome won his fourth and most challenging Tour de France title on Sunday. The 32-year-old Kenyan-bo British rider finished 54 seconds ahead of Colombian Rigoberto Uran overall, the smallest mar, ...ادامه مطلب

ROMANS-SUR-ISERE, France >> Ahead of two grueling Alpine stages likely to decide the outcome of the 104th Tour de France, Chris Froome and his teammates have sent a clear message to their rivals with another impressive display of collective strength. Amid heavy crosswinds that played havoc in , ...ادامه مطلب

RODEZ, France >> Fabio Aru was dropped in the last 500 meters of Stage 14 of the Tour de France won by Michael Matthews and relinquished the yellow jersey to Chris Froome on Saturday. Aru lost touch with the leaders in the final short, sharp ascent of the Cote de Saint Pierre in the town of Ro, ...ادامه مطلب

PEYRAGUDES, France — Chris Froome cracked during a grueling climb to the finish and lost the overall lead in the Tour de France to Fabio Aru on Thursday after a demanding stage won by Romain Bardet. Froome’s Sky teammates had perfectly controlled the race until the final kilometer leading to the ski, ...ادامه مطلب

Neither Rams owner Stan Kroenke nor Chargers owner Dean Spanos raised an eyebrow when fellow NFL owners informed them they’d have to fork over $550 million up front — or more if they opted to pay over 10 years — for the right to move to their teams to the second-biggest market in the country. Kroenk, ...ادامه مطلب

LOS ANGELES >> Sated by Clayton Kershaw’s mastery and Justin Tuer’s electability, most Dodger Stadium fans barely noticed it Tuesday night when Arizona gave Chris Taylor a 90-foot ramp and Taylor took it. It was the eighth inning. Kershaw’s no-hitter through six-and-a-third innings was gone., ...ادامه مطلب

LOS ANGELES >> Los Angeles and Paris, two cities with bold visions for hosting the 2024 Olympic Games as distinct as their iconic landscapes, could positively impact the Olympic movement for decades, according to a report released by the Inteational Olympic Committee evaluation commission We, ...ادامه مطلب

While all signs pointed to Chris Paul leaving the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, the sports world was buzzing after the news was reported that the Clippers traded the veteran point guard to join James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Like fans, athletes from various sports also reacted to the blockbuster trade. Viewing on a mobile device? Click here. Advertisement , ...ادامه مطلب

Paul Kariya, after 15 seasons in the NHL and nine years with the Anaheim Ducks, has been nominated into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Kariya’s numbers speak for themselves in his time with the Ducks, who drafted him fourth overall out of the University of Maine in 1993: DUCKS STAR 1.10 — Points per game , ...ادامه مطلب