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Clippers land No. 5 pick in NBA Draft
It is their highest pick in 17 years when they landed the selection via their in-season trade with the Indiana Pacers.
Ducks concerned about power-play drought against Golden Knights
'We definitely think highly of ourselves to be more than capable of executing,' said defenseman John Carlson, the Ducks' power-play quarterback, before Game 3.
Rose Center Theater’s tenant could stick around through Dec. 31 in new decision from Westminster council
Local nonprofit Friends of the Rose Center has managed the theater for more than 20 years, delivering musicals and overseeing venue bookings.
Notable transfers for Orange County football, May 6
Fourteen players are on Dan Albano's list of transfers to watch in Orange County football.
South girls, North boys ride defense to wins in OC all-star basketball games
A block by Amelia Booth of Portola sparks the South girls while Mekhi Belote of Los Amigos helps anchor the defense for the North boys.
Huntington Beach boys volleyball sweeps Corona del Mar, advances to semifinals
Huntington Beach plays a complete game as it sweeps its Sunset League rival and sets up a showdown with Mira Costa in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals.
OC San needs access to aging pipeline running through Huntington Beach backyards
Backyard upgrades including pools have already been removed in some yards for the work on the 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day. Some homeowners have…
Lakers done in by turnovers in Game 2 as Thunder take 2-0 series lead
Austin Reaves scores a playoff career-high 31 points in a return to form, but Oklahoma City pounces on 21 Laker turnovers and rides a strong third quarter to a 125-107…
José Soriano returns to form as Angels beat Blue Jays
Soriano, the American League Pitcher of the Month in April, had lost his two previous starts before allowing one run in 7⅔ innings of a 6-1 victory over the Blue…
Sparks’ leading scorer Dearica Hamby back for 4th season
The 6-foot-3 forward posted career highs – 18.4 ppg while shooting 57.2% – to go with 7.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists last season with the Sparks.