Lakers Look To Improve To 9-0 As They Travel To Denver
The Los Angeles Lakers turned in possibly their worst performance in their last game, but at least they got a victory. It was a completely different story for the Denver Nuggets.
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The Los Angeles Lakers turned in possibly their worst performance in their last game, but at least they got a victory. It was a completely different story for the Denver Nuggets.
The Los Angeles Lakers have started 8-0 just twice in their storied history. A matchup with the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves would appear to give the Lakers a strong chance to accomplish that feat again.
Pau Gasol had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists while completing his fourth career triple-double by the third quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers easily improved to 7-0 for the fifth time in franchise history with a 121-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
Pau Gasol scored 30 points, Kobe Bryant added 23 points and six assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly remained unbeaten with a 108-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Five games into the season and Kobe Bryant appears to be back to superstar form after offseason knee surgery. That likely doesn't bode well for the Toronto Raptors.
Kobe Bryant had 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers win their fifth straight game to open the season, 112-100 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Kings have rallied from sizable deficits in each of their consecutive victories. The Kings might not be as fortunate if they fall too far behind their next opponent.
Kobe Bryant scored all of his 23 points in the first half, Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds against his 7-foot-1 kid brother, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Memphis Grizzlies 124-105 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to open the season.
Mike Krzyzewski has a commitment from another top recruit: Kobe Bryant.
Following the Los Angeles Lakers' latest win, Kobe Bryant and coach Phil Jackson gave slightly different assessments of the All-Star guard's surgically repaired knee.
This must be another coaching record for Phil Jackson. Just one week into the regular season, he has already minted a catchy nickname for the Los Angeles Lakers' revamped group of reserves.
Pau Gasol had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 20 points and the Los Angeles Lakers kept up their unbeaten start to the season with a 107-83 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
Lamar Odom had 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 114-106 on Friday night in the Suns' home opener and a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists.
The Phoenix Suns are a different team without Amare Stoudemire in the lineup. Kobe Bryant doesn't care one bit.
Ron Artest just got his championship ring last night, and he's already ready to give it away.
Since the Lakers aquired Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies, the franchise has gone to 3 consecutive NBA Finals, winning the last two.
While so much attention during the NBA offseason was focused on the happenings in South Beach, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers were preparing to make a run for their third straight title in what could be the final season for coach Phil Jackson.
Tuesday night's NBA season opener for the Los Angeles Lakers will begin with a ring ceremony for the 2009-2010 NBA champions.
A year ago at this time the Lakers had a big question to answer, how would Ron Artest handle the triangle offense?
The domestic violence charges will be dropped after prosecutors say there isn't enough evidence to charge the Lakers' forward.
Kevin Durant has already proven he is among the NBA's elite players. He'd like to take his team to the same level.
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Shannon Brown hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Monta Ellis' NBA preseason-high 41 points in a 105-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.
Osaze Urhoghide scored in the 34th minute, Jonathan Sirois had three saves, and FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to six games.
The members were selected by volunteers from the Tournament of Roses' Queen & Court Committee.
The City of Long Beach is testing a new pilot program to help mitigate the damage. Crews have placed heavy-duty sandbags right by the seawall to try to break up the wave energy.
Although weather officials say that the surf from Hurricane Polo will likely be smaller than that from Hurricane Marie, the lingering erosion effects could enhance flooding.
Bo Nix's keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles.
The members were selected by volunteers from the Tournament of Roses' Queen & Court Committee.
The City of Long Beach is testing a new pilot program to help mitigate the damage. Crews have placed heavy-duty sandbags right by the seawall to try to break up the wave energy.
Although weather officials say that the surf from Hurricane Polo will likely be smaller than that from Hurricane Marie, the lingering erosion effects could enhance flooding.
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie was honored with a life-size monument in the area where she so frequently roamed the skies before her death last month.
A group of volunteers gathered in South Los Angeles on Sunday to paint a crosswalk at the intersection where a teenage boy was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking with his mom and sister last week.
The members were selected by volunteers from the Tournament of Roses' Queen & Court Committee.
The City of Long Beach is testing a new pilot program to help mitigate the damage. Crews have placed heavy-duty sandbags right by the seawall to try to break up the wave energy.
Although weather officials say that the surf from Hurricane Polo will likely be smaller than that from Hurricane Marie, the lingering erosion effects could enhance flooding.
A group of volunteers gathered in South Los Angeles on Sunday to paint a crosswalk at the intersection where a teenage boy was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking with his mom and sister last week.
Wildlife officers said that two female deer were found headless and concealed in trash bags when they pulled over two vehicles in the Angeles National Forest in August.
This is the first time any sea turtle has been documented nesting along the U.S. West Coast. Experts say olive ridley sea turtles typically nest farther south, in the warmer waters of Baja California, but this year the ocean there is exceptionally warm.
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie was honored with a life-size monument in the area where she so frequently roamed the skies before her death last month.
Riverside police arrested the mother of an infant found abandoned next to an apartment complex dumpster last year after months of investigation.
Riverside police arrested a former care facility employee for allegedly using a hidden camera to film other staff inside a bathroom.
A call came in to the San Bernardino County Fire Department around 9:58 a.m. about a single aircraft down.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Hurricane Nolo will continue to strengthen as it moves away from Hawaii, forecasters said, but it was still expected to lash the Big Island and Maui with heavy rain.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
The day has been recognized by California since 1998, but it has not been a regular paid holiday for most state workers.
Iran had presented a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations for a lasting end to the war.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Osaze Urhoghide scored in the 34th minute, Jonathan Sirois had three saves, and FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to six games.
Bo Nix's keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles.
Los Angeles FC fired head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday night, with just over a month left of his first season at the helm.
Josh Allen scored two touchdowns rushing and the Buffalo Bills overcame a five-turnover outing to pull out a 24-16 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers.
Logan Gilbert struck out eight in four no-hit innings and five Seattle pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts as the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
The MTV Video Music Awards are back in Los Angeles and CBS LA is celebrating ahead of the big event with a live red carpet special starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
CBS LA's Marina Jurica is joined by Natalie Kaye, Executive Director of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, and 15-year-old patient Miles Aaronson to discuss the sharp rise in IBD among children and what the Foundation is doing to close the treatment gap for kids.
Chloe Carlson takes us to Brea Olinda High School for the latest edition of Class Act!
Over the next few days, Southern California beach cities will be on alert as remnants of Hurricane Polo are expected to bring strong swells and coastal erosion.
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will be hosting its Imagine The Cure Gala at the iconic Paramount Pictures Studios to raise awareness and to raise funds for research.
Transition your summer skincare routine to fall by prioritizing gentle hydration, swapping to richer moisturizers, and reducing harsh exfoliation to combat dropping humidity and cooler air. Dr. Sandra Lee, “Dr. Pimple Popper,” shares products to help your skin.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
