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Kobe Bryant adds Phoenix to his bucket list in Lakers' 111-99 win

By Mike Bresnahan

Bryant scores 36 points, 18 in third quarter, to help Lakers beat the Suns, against whom he still harbors a grudge dating back almost five years. Andrew Bynum scores 17 in L.A.'s third straight win.

Lakers' Derek Fisher battling decreasing playing time

The eagle has landed for Phil Mickelson

By Diane Pucin

His second round is mostly grit, but one great shot helps him lead by one at the halfway point at Riviera.

Bill Dwyre: Luke Donald is No. 1 with a popgun, not a bullet

Renovations, parking lots and TV deals are key to Dodgers bidding

By Bill Shaikin

As the remaining 11 bidders revise their offers for the Dodgers, issues such as stadium renovations, control of the parking lots and TV rights will be major factors in the eventual sale price.

Fan loyalty to Dodgers took a tumble in 2011, survey says

Natalie Nakase continues to dream big, beat odds

By Dylan Hernandez

The 5-foot-2 former UCLA basketball player is the first female head coach in Japan's top-tier men's professional league and has ambitions of coaching in the NBA.

Clippers see win over Portland as a taste of playoff basketball

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Kobe Bryant: Trade speculation has made Pau Gasol emotional - Lakers Blog 02/18/2012, 12:01 a.m. Five things to take from Lakers' 111-99 victory over Phoenix Suns - Lakers Blog 02/17/2012, 10:11 p.m. Andrew Goudelock wearing shoes with Chinese greeting - Lakers Blog 02/17/2012, 9:31 p.m. Jeremy Lin can't win them all for New York Knicks - Sports - latimes.com 02/17/2012, 9:15 p.m. Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns - Lakers Blog 02/17/2012, 7:31 p.m. Alvin Gentry considers the Lakers a Western Conference threat - Lakers Blog 02/17/2012, 7:23 p.m. A.C. Green admires Derek Fisher's longevity - Lakers Blog 02/17/2012, 5:31 p.m. Profit at Dodgers' spring home drops 65% in two years - The Fabulous Forum 02/17/2012, 4:55 p.m. Jeremy Lin can even solve cable disputes - Sports - latimes.com 02/17/2012, 2:54 p.m. There's a good reason Tim Tebow was working out at UCLA this week - Sports - latimes.com 02/17/2012, 2:30 p.m.

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