Kobe Bryant To Fans On All-Star Game: 'Focus On Younger Players'
While Kobe Bryant heals from his latest injury, he has an unusual message for the fans who select the NBA All-Star game's starters: Don't vote for me.
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While Kobe Bryant heals from his latest injury, he has an unusual message for the fans who select the NBA All-Star game's starters: Don't vote for me.
Chris Paul will be out of the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup for up to six weeks with a separated right shoulder, but the All-Star point guard won't need surgery.
Sources indicate that the trade talks involving Laker Pau Gasol and Cavalier Andrew Bynum had been completed, but teams have yet to confirm the deal.
Dennis Rodman has named a team of former NBA players to play an exhibition basketball game in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Consistent and timely perimeter shooting by Blake Griffin and Jared Dudley, along with a season-high 36 assists, helped the Los Angeles Clippers to a satisfying start to 2014 following their most lopsided defeat of the season.
Jeff Hornacek and Doc Rivers played against each other for 13 seasons in the NBA. This was the first time they matched up as head coaches in a game that counted, and Hornacek's Phoenix Suns gave the Los Angeles Clippers a not-so-subtle reminder of how quickly turnovers can turn into fast-break points.
Emile Griffith and Ken Norton in boxing; Bill Sharman and Jerry Buss in basketball; Pat Summerall, on the football field and in the booth; Deacon Jones in the NFL; Ken Venturi in golf; and Michael Weiner, on baseball's labor front.
Kenneth Edward Tarr plead not guilty Monday to one felony count of eavesdropping after allegedly making prank phone calls to well-known athletic coaches about job vacancies.
Thaddeus Young scored seven of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Evan Turner added 22 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped their 13-game road losing streak with a 111-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
The Golden State Warriors Wednesday held off the Los Angeles Clippers 105-103 in a game that featured a pair of ejections.
Kobe Bryant isn't happy about spending Christmas Day on the sideline, unable to help the struggling Los Angeles Lakers.
Gerald Green hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Miles Plumlee grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns dominated the paint in a 117-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Former Los Angeles Laker and NBA star Shaquille O'Neal hosted a holiday giveaway event for local at-risk children on Monday.
Jared Dudley made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 38 seconds remaining in overtime and Chris Paul made five free throws in the final 19 seconds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a gritty 120-116 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
Hitting a tough shot over one of the NBA's best defenders is a boost to any ego. For Kobe Bryant, it's a sign he's getting back to his own personal standard.
Blake Griffin scored 27 points, hitting 11 of 15 free throws, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 115-92 Monday night, 48 hours after completing a seven-game road trip.
Kyle Korver sank three 3-pointers in Atlanta's dominant third quarter, Al Horford scored 19 points and the Hawks beat cold-shooting Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-100 Monday night.
LeBron James is the early vote-getter for the NBA All-Star game, edging Kevin Durant.
Goran Dragic scored 31 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Lakers 114-108 Tuesday night, keeping Los Angeles winless with Kobe Bryant back in the lineup.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed veteran swingman Stephen Jackson.
A Hollywood man accused of hoaxing well-known and respected athletic coaches with phone calls into believing that they were being offered jobs with professional and college teams was arrested early Monday at his home.
Blake Griffin scored 26 points, Chris Paul added 25 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 94-83 Monday night.
Former Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers forward Lamar Odom has pleaded no contest to one count of driving under the influence.
The holidays are here, snow is beginning to fall (on most NFL games along the East Coast) and 2013 will soon be in the books — and what a year it was for sports in Los Angeles!
Kobe Bryant had nine points and eight rebounds in his season debut for the Lakers, but Amir Johnson scored a career-high 32 points in the trade-depleted Toronto Raptors' 106-94 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday night.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Braun Levi, 18, was about a month away from graduating when he died. His family moved to Manhattan Beach after the Palisades Fire destroyed their home.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
The heavy rainfall was expected to roll in Tuesday evening.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Braun Levi, 18, was about a month away from graduating when he died. His family moved to Manhattan Beach after the Palisades Fire destroyed their home.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
Braun Levi, 18, was about a month away from graduating when he died. His family moved to Manhattan Beach after the Palisades Fire destroyed their home.
Burbank police shot a man after he allegedly stole a firearm from a gun store along Magnolia Boulevard.
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
A group of teen bicyclists swarmed and robbed a person near USC, campus police said.
Ventura County prosecutors charged a 32-year-old man with threatening to kill deputies, his parents and calling in a bomb hoax at a local business.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Tyler Bilodeau scored a career-high 34 points on 12-of-19 shooting to help UCLA beat UC Riverside 97-65.
Jordan Eberle scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an empty netter in the final minute, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
Mason Marchment scored two power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko had one, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is returning for another season instead of declaring for the NFL draft.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Michele Gile speaks with some Orange County residents who were busy preparing their homes and businesses ahead of the incoming winter storm, which is expected to bring powerful winds and rain to Southern California.
Jasmine Viel speaks with residents of an RV resort in Ventura County who were told to evacuate the area due to the powerful incoming storm.
San Bernardino County mountain communities are preparing for the latest storm. In September, heavy rain led to destructive mudslides. Zach Boetto reports.
Forecasts have solidified as Los Angeles braces for a widespread storm that will bring heavy rain to the region during the Christmas holiday. Luzdelia Caballero, Rina Nakano and Mike Rogers report.
Burbank police shot a man after he allegedly stole a firearm from a gun store along Magnolia Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
