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A budding fan favorite among the faithful at Madison Square Garden, Lin faces possibly his toughest test yet Friday night as the Knicks attempt to defeat Bryant and the Lakers at home for the first time in more than five years.
Paul Pierce missed a 3-pointer at the end of regulation and Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback as time expired in overtime to give the Los Angeles Lakers a thrilling 88-87 overtime win over the Boston Celtics.
There will be no other Lakers joining Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum to the All-Star game in Orlando. Marc Gasol bumped his brother Pau, who made the team last year, to make his first All-Star appearance.
Steve Blake practiced on Wednesday in Boston, and will be a game-time decision for Thurday's game against the Celtics on TNT
Fans in Los Angeles and Boston delight in the rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics. When these franchises square off in the regular season, however, the hometown fans have seldom seen their team win lately.
Today, NBA.com reports the Lakers will retire Shaq's No 34 jersey during the 2012-2013 seasons. It also mentioned they didn't want to do it this year because of the shortened season.
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak is awaiting word on details of a workout Gilbert Arenas is planning in Los Angeles later this week and is open-minded about attending, two people with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com Wednesday.
Shaquille O'Neal has no problem with former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant passing him on the NBA career scoring list.
San Diego prosecutors won't file criminal charges against Kobe Bryant after reviewing allegations by a man who accused the Los Angeles Lakers star of injuring him during a scuffle at church.
The Los Angeles Lakers have created a roster spot on Tuesday by releasing forward Derrick Caracter.
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, passing former teammate Shaquille O'Neal for fifth all-time in NBA scoring, but the Philadelphia 76ers went on a late run to beat the Lakers 95-90 on Monday night.
Los Angeles coach Mike Brown has been suspended one game without pay and fined $25,000 for making contact with a game official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection in Saturday's game.
Kevin Love's frustration with physical play and officiating have been apparent early and often this season.
Al Jefferson scored 18 points, Paul Millsap had 16, and Earl Watson keyed a game-clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-87 Saturday night.
Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multihomer game and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 on Monday in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and the Dallas Mavericks ended their longest home losing streak in 32 years at 14 games with a 134-128 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
Nolan Schanuel drove in automatic runner Adam Frazier with a one-out sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners.
Shohei Ohtani homered and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 and complete a three-game sweep.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
A 61-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning when she crashed off the side of a freeway in Riverside County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The 76-year-old said he's honoring a lesser-known labor organizer who pre-dated Chavez -- Bert Corona. Moya said he originally wanted to honor Corona in the Jackson Street mural five years ago.
Annabelle Miller created a new game to help cut through the noise, teaching people how to spot fraud before it's too late. "The main thing you want to look out for with a scam is urgency," Miller explained at a recent presentation.
The Los Angeles teachers said they will strike if their union and LAUSD cannot reach a deal by April 14.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A man's suspicious death in Orange County led to a bust at an illegal gambling operation early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A 61-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning when she crashed off the side of a freeway in Riverside County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and an innocent driver were hospitalized after a crash stemming from a motorcycle pursuit in Fontana on Sunday.
A burglary suspect who allegedly stole from several people visiting the Riverside National Cemetery in recent months was arrested on Saturday following a pursuit, Riverside County deputies said.
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday in the 45000 block of Castile Canyon Road, according to Riverside County deputies.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Officials said the incident does not appear to be an intentional act based on a preliminary investigation.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multihomer game and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 on Monday in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Lesley Marin reports from DeForest Park in Long Beach, where an investigation into the discovery of human remains continues after they were found by a family doing an Easter egg hunt on Sunday.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week. Laurie Perez reports.
Artemis II astronauts made history Monday as they took a trip around the moon and reached a maximum distance from Earth of 252,756 miles, passing the Apollo 13 record set in 1970 by over 4,000 miles. The Orion spacecraft's four-person crew has traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history. Gio Insignares reports.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out against a story from the LA Times that questioned whether he is living within the city limits, a requirement for the election. Tom Wait reports.
Artist Abram Moya Jr. said he’s honoring a lesser-known labor organizer who pre-dated Chavez -- Bert Corona.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
