James Harden extended his 30-point streak to 32 games, but LeBron James and the Lakers stymied the Rockets in the fourth for a 111-106 comeback win.
Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY
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Matt Kuchar’s and Sergio Garcia’s recent actions bring welcome attention to golf in a time of year the sport usually gets little publicity.
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Opinion: Rams’ Super Bowl defeat continues sports near-misses for Los Angeles area
The L.A. Rams are the latest professional sports team from the area to come up just short at the finish line.
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The week heading into the big game has been a bit lame. The NBA has stepped into the void, thanks to mischievous machinations of its biggest stars.