Arash Markazi

Sports columnist, LA Times

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The Lakers have landed the much-sought-after Anthony Davis, from the New Orleans Pelicans. Can he help the Lakers reach the top of the league?

The Lakers hope a major trade will turn their luck around

The Lakers have landed the much-sought-after Anthony Davis, from the New Orleans Pelicans. Can he help the Lakers reach the top of the league?

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For the first time since the Rams and the Raiders departed 20 years ago, there's hope that the NFL might return to Southern California. St.

Are the NFL Owners at It Again?

For the first time since the Rams and the Raiders departed 20 years ago, there's hope that the NFL might return to Southern California. St.

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Audio from a secretly recorded racist rant has created a firestorm around Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the alleged voice heard on the recording.

Donald Sterling

Audio from a secretly recorded racist rant has created a firestorm around Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the alleged voice heard on the recording.

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