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If the LA Kings want to take down Game 3, they are going to need to keep the San Jose Sharks from dictating the pace of the game.

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Celebrities and race fans alike arrived for the 138th Preakness Stakes race. Click to see scenes from the day - and from the Kentucky Derby.

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History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as...

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Justin Upton’s sixth-inning grand slam is burned into the minds of Dodgers fans after Friday's loss to the Braves.

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The NBA superstar showed up at Nicole Muxo's prom on Friday.

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The Dodgers start a three-game series in Atlanta against the Braves on Friday for their third-straight series against an National League East opponent.

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All eyes will be on Orb Saturday afternoon when the champion colt takes his post at the Preakness Stakes among eight competitors he's favored to beat. The colt's resounding victory at the Kentucky Derby, marked...

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Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested in New Jersey after state police responding to a 911 call found a loaded gun and marijuana in the SUV he was riding in early Friday, authorities said.

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Eagles starting offensive lineman Evan Mathis has never strayed far from controversy even calling fans "idiots" for wanting former Eagles coach Andy Reid fired. This time Mathis’ anger was geared towards...

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The Los Angeles Kings scored two goals in 22 seconds to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 and take a 2-0 series lead.

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The recent home stand showed signs of improvement for the struggling ball club.

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There is relief within the organization after he throws 83 pitches without injury.

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For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Then came the post-position draw. Suddenly things got very interesting. Orb's pursuit...

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A number of security policies will be in effect at this year's Preakness., including a ban on beverages in the infield.

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Wrestlers from the world's top teams -- Russia, the U.S. and Iran -- faced off in the iconic train station's Vanderbilt Hall for Rumble on the Rails, an event aimed at raising funds for a New York...

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Shug McGaughey worked as a trainer for more than 30 years before finally saddling his first Kentucky Derby winner. It was worth the wait. Speaking at Pimlico Race Course, where he will seek to win the Preaknes...

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O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in court that guns were never "a subject" during discussions leading up to a Las Vegas hotel room raid that led to the former NFL Hall of Famer's conviction and prison sentence.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:08:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/193*120/168753438.jpg
In their second of three meetings, the Dodgers shut out the Washington Nationals 2-0 Tuesday night.

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Jonathan Quick stopped 35 shots for the Los Angeles Kings as they downed the San Jose Sharks 2-0 on Tuesday night.

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Josh Beckett did not look good Tuesday night, but it was still a surprise when he was taken out after just 60 pitches through three innings.

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A former OJ Simpson defense attorney testified that he wanted to put the former NFL Hall of Fame running back on the stand during a trial that ended with his conviction on robbery and kidnapping...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:48 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Doughty+Pass.jpg
The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks will begin their first round series Tuesday, and there are five key matchups to watch in their battle.

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The 6-2 loss, LA's 11th in 15 games, saw Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett fail to find the strike zone against the Nationals.

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Bryce Harper will be impossible to miss. He is an incredible talent that will make his presence known whether it is with a monstrous home run or his monstrosity of a haircut.

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Orb is ready. The Kentucky Derby winner put in his final workout before the Preakness, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds, galloping out five furlongs in 59.54 and delighting trainer Shug McGaughey. "...

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NBC 5's Pat Doney and photojournalist Noah Bullard shows how West High School turns to baseball following the deadly explosion.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 04:46:59 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/tiger-woods-wins-may.jpg
See extraordinary pictures from the world of sports.

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Look out, rest of the MLB, the Dodgers may still be sitting in last place of the NL West but their run to the World Series has begun!

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The Anaheim Ducks' season came to an abrupt end on Sunday when they fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Honda Center.

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James Neveau previews the Anaheim Ducks and the Detroit Red Wings playing on Sunday in a crucial Game 7.

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The Dodgers defeated the Marlins 7-1, decisively snapping an eight-game losing streak.

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The Los Angeles Kings are awaiting their second round opponent, but who was their first round MVP?

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