Lakers' LeBron James breaks Kareem's NBA career scoring record  —  LOS ANGELES — Pass first?  Not this night.  —  Not with nearly 20,000 eyes watching him in a packed, breathless Crypto.com Arena, and millions more watching at home.  They wanted LeBron James to shoot - clapped their hands and raised their voices.

NFL Network pulls Michael Irvin from Super Bowl-week appearances after woman's complaint  —  The former Cowboys wide receiver said he engaged in no physical contact with the woman beyond a handshake.  —  Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin will not make any of his scheduled …

Heat trading Dedmon, second-round pick to Spurs for tax relief, roster space  —  MIAMI — The Miami Heat on Tuesday reached agreement to trade backup center Dewayne Dedmon and a 2028 second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for cash considerations.  —  The deal has not been finalized, with the Heat declining comment.

Angels owner Arte Moreno changed his mind and decided not to sell the Angels, but there's no mistaking Moreno's intention when it comes to his two-way superstar.  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — Angels owner Arte Moreno changed his mind and decided not to sell the Angels, but there's no mistaking Moreno's intention …

Despite NFL future being up in the air, Aaron Rodgers wins Pebble Beach Pro-Am  —  Any chance of the Green Bay Packers lifting the Super Bowl this Sunday were dashed long ago, but Aaron Rodgers is still ending the season as a champion.  —  Playing alongside Canadian pro golf partner Ben Silverman …

Sluggish Clippers can't catch Kyrie Irving, Mavericks in loss  —  LOS ANGELES — This was an up-close glimpse of what could have been.  A veteran point guard taking and making shots, in essence, making himself at home on the Crypto.com Arena floor.  —  Kyrie Irving, the mercurial point guard …

Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Week: Jason Crowe Jr., Lynwood  —  The freshman scored 60 points in a 94-84 win against Gahr on Jan. 31.  —  PRESS-TELEGRAM BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK  —  Name: Jason Crowe Jr.  —  School: Lynwood  —  Sport: Basketball  —  Year: Freshman

Cubs top 20 prospects 2023: Keith Law ranks Chicago's minor league farm system  —  The Cubs' system might be on the brink of a big breakout, with a cluster of position-player prospects who look like they're a half-step away from the top 100 and, below that, a bunch of pitching prospects …

What's behind Mets owner Steve Cohen's record-setting spending  —  NEW YORK — Just outside the window of Steve Cohen's office at Citi Field, a crane peeks its neck high into the air, finishing preparations for the installation of the largest video board ever to grace a baseball stadium.

Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Andre Drummond shows out in a 4th-quarter surge that cements a 128-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 28  —  Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) runs down the court after scoring against the Spurs during the fourth quarter on Feb. 6, 2023, at the United Center.