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.

A beloved San Jose statue vanished.  It's not the first time it's been stolen.  —  Who took the figurine of Indian ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from Guadalupe River Park?  —  A 440-pound metal statue has disappeared from Guadalupe River Park, dismaying community members who treasure …

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.