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LOS ANGELES >> Is it possible for USC to have any surprise players when the Trojans are ranked No. 4 and one of the most scrutinized programs in the nation? Even in the social media age, it is possible for players to exceed expectations or surprise the public. One of my picks is tight end Cary Angeline, a 6-foot-7 freshman who looks fast enough to be a receiver. Angeline might only make two ...

The hype and trash talk between boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and mixed martial arts champ Conor McGregor is about to come to and end and now it’s time to put up or...well it’s time to rumble. And it’s also time to start making plans for where to see the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight in Long Beach, the South Bay and nearby areas for those who want to see it with other fight fans. Here’s a verified li...

LOS ANGELES >> After becoming the WNBA’s career scoring leader Sunday afteoon, Diana Taurasi was reminded that it could have come even sooner. “Somebody told me that the other day: ‘You’re a year behind, actually,’ ” she said. The pride of Chino’s Don Lugo High, the University of Coecticut...

The Ducks don’t get much of a break after their Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, as they are scheduled to start their Weste Conference final series against the Nashville Predators on Friday at Honda Center.The Ducks said a limited ...

LOS ANGELES >> Quarterback Sam Daold was asked if his wrist would get sore Saturday at USC’s spring game. Not from the six passes he threw in the Trojans’ spring game but from signing autographs for hundreds of fans afterward.“I might have to ice it,” Daold joked.USC no longer faces the bu...

The Dodgers are honoring Vin Scully this week during the final seven home games of the 2016 regular season. Here are some of the highlights to tune in for: Tuesday 7:10 p.m. vs. San Francisco A Scully bobblehead giveaway, featuring a pose of him with his hands over his heart accepting applause from the fans on Opening Day 2016. TV: SportsNet LA. Radio: KLAC-AM (570). Wednesday 7:10 p.m. vs. San Francisco ESPN has decided to make this a national broadcast. TV: Also SportsNet LA. Radio: KLAC-AM (570). Thursday 7:10 p.m., vs. Colorado A Tommy Lasorda Pin Series giveaway. Scully and Lasorda, who was bo just two months before Scully, are celebrating their 89th birthday this fall. Both been with ...

The lanes at Bowlero Los Angeles are crowded on most days. But come Saturday, they will be mobbed. In honor of National Bowling Day, the Westchester-based bowling alley, as well as other Bowlmor AMF-brand centers from Torrance and Pasadena to Hemet, are offering free games, food and drink specials and giveaways, from 10 a.m. to noon. “A lot of people do National Bowling Day, but we partner with Feeding America and encourage Americans to join our Million Pin Challenge,” says Floresa Carpio, Bowlero Los Angeles’ general manager. Once the goal is reached, she says Bowlmor AMF will make a donation to Feeding America to fund half a million meals for families in need. Bowlero Los Angeles, which o...

What to watch: The United States women’s gymnastics team begin 2016 Olympics competition that will feature Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles and Aly Raisman. The U.S. women’s basketball team led by Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, will play Senegal in a Group B preliminary round game. The team will look to have the same success the men’s team did in its victory over China. The day will also feature qualify heats in various swimming events. For more check the TV Listings for Sunday, August 7 (Day 2) U.S. Medal Count: Gold: 1 Silver: 4 Bronze: 0 Stories: • Sam Mikulak, U.S. men advance to Olympic gymnastics team final • Miller: Casey Patterson makes some noise at beach volleyball venue • First gold meda...

What to watch: The United States women’s gymnastics team begin 2016 Olympics competition that will feature Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles and Aly Raisman. The U.S. women’s basketball team led by Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, will play Senegal in a Group B preliminary round game. The team will look to have the same success the men’s team did in its victory over China. The day will also feature qualify heats in various swimming events. For more check the TV Listings for Sunday, August 7 (Day 2) U.S. Medal Count: Gold: 1 Silver: 4 Bronze: 0 Stories: • Sam Mikulak, U.S. men advance to Olympic gymnastics team final • Miller: Casey Patterson makes some noise at beach volleyball venue • First gold meda...

While Long Beach may not be duplicating the 32-member delegation that represented the city during the London Olympics in 2012, the city will still have a large group of athletes and coaches with coections to Long Beach in Rio. Here’s a look at who’s competing in 2016’s #TeamLB. Regular updates on all the locals will be posted on our Twitter account, @PTGazetteSports. Ricardo Azevedo A Wilson High School alumnus and the father of Bruins’ Olympian Tony Azevedo, Ricardo Azevedo is an impressive entry in his own right. Azevedo will retu to the Olympics once again this year as the head coach of the Chinese women’s national team. Tony Azevedo The star of the Olympics from Long Beach this year, me...

While Long Beach may not be duplicating the 32-member delegation that represented the city during the London Olympics in 2012, the city will still have a large group of athletes and coaches with coections to the city in Rio. Here’s a look at who’s competing in 2016’s #TeamLB. Regular updates on all the locals will be posted on our Twitter account, @PTGazetteSports. Ricardo Azevedo A Wilson High School alum and the father of Bruins’ Olympian Tony Azevedo, Ricardo Azevedo is an impressive entry in his own right. Azevedo will retu to the Olympics once again this year as the head coach of the Chinese women’s national team. Tony Azevedo The star of the Olympics from Long Beach this year, men’s w...

A job fair will be held today -- Friday, July 29, 2016 -- for people interested in stadium jobs during Los Angeles Rams games. Organizers said more than 1,500 positions will be available at the job fair, which is being held by Contemporary Services Corp. in conjunction with the South Los Angeles WorkSource Center and EXPO Center. Available positions include guest services, ushers, security officers and other event staff. But people plaing to attend must apply in advance through CSC’s website – www.csc-usa.com/branch-folder/los-angeles/apply. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the EXPO Center, 3980 Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles. Applicants should bring an ID and Social Securi...

VENICE BEACH - More than 550 athletes will be officially aounced as members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic team today at a fan event at Venice Beach. Beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jeings and basketball player Tamika Catchings, who will both be seeking their fourth gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro games, Tony Azevedo, the captain of the U.S. men’s water polo team, and four-time gold-medal wiing swimmer Janet Evans will officially aounce the team members. Evans is vice chair of the committee trying to bring the 2024 Olympics to Los Angeles. The aouncement will be made at 12:45 p.m. and air on TeamUSA via Twitter and Periscope. The Road to Rio fan celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 7...

LAS VEGAS >> The Lakers chased another star. Once again, that star ran away. This time, the reasons had nothing to do with personality conflicts with teammates, salary or a poor sales pitch in its meeting. Kevin Durant did not grant the Lakers a meeting at all namely because he figured it would be a waste of time. “Nothing against the Lakers, but I already had my mind set on who I wanted to talk to,” Durant said following practice with the U.S. Olympic team on Monday at UNLV. “I really respect their team. I just thought they were a couple years away from where I wanted to be.” Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder for Golden State, a move that on paper could make the Warriors seemingl...

ANAHEIM >> Although his team is languishing far out of contention, Angels general manager Billy Eppler is saying all the right things. Or, depending on your perspective, all the wrong things. Eppler held court with reporters before Tuesday night’s game against the Houston Astros and said he doesn’t see a scenario in which the team would go into an all-out rebuilding phase. “With the position of this organization and the financial strengths of this organization, it’s not in the DNA here to rebuild,” Eppler said. “We’ll continue to invest. We’ll continue to invest throughout this season, with a mind for this season, with a mind for the future and this winter with a mind toward competing ...

LOS ANGELES - Viewing parties will be held at six locations in the Southland for tonight’s telecasts of the U.S.-Argentina Copa America Centenario semifinal men’s soccer game. The game from NRG Stadium in Houston will begin at 6 p.m. and be televised in English by cable’s FS1 and in Spanish by Univision and cable’s Univision Deportes Network. The viewing parties will be held at: -- The Auld Dubliner, 2497 E Ave., Tustin; -- The Brew & Meatball Co., 325 N. Citrus Ave., Covina; -- Q’s Billiard Club, 11835 Wilshire Blvd., Brentwood;. -- 1739 Public House, 1739 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; -- Shaon’s On Pine, 209 Pine Ave., Long Beach; and -- Underground Pub & Grill, 1332 Hermosa Ave., H...