The Japanese media keeps an eye on everything the new Angels’ slugger does, waiting for him to slip up, literally.

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The conference, accustomed to getting at least half its teams into the NCAA tournament, is so far down this season, it is expected to get no more than two bids, and perhaps only one.

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Text messages from press row …

Willie Davis was not the best player ever to wear a Dodgers uniform, but he ranked among the most exciting. …

After another sluggish L.A. effort, Bryant makes his sixth game-winning shot of the season to end Lakers' three-game losing streak.

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The team severs ties with the general manager, who had stepped down from coaching duties last month.

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Columbus wins, 5-2, as the Ducks drop fourth straight coming out of Olympic break and see playoff hopes dwindle.

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