Bay Ledger News Zonebill@blnz.comtag:www.blnz.com,2009:attrs/staples_centertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/12/Morrissey_rejigs_tour_double_pneumonia_534e

British singer and ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey has postponed a US show due to double pneumonia, his publicist said Monday, but denied he had been hospitalized.

2013-03-12T10:18:27ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/26/Lawson_lifts_Nuggets_past_Lakers_b3ee

Ty Lawson scored 22 points and had eight assists as the Denver Nuggets scored 78 points in the paint en route to a 119-108 thrashing of the mistake-prone Los Angeles Lakers.

2013-02-26T07:02:38ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/21/Lakers_ex-owner_Buss_28a9

The Los Angeles Lakers won in their first game since their long-time owner Jerry Buss died, beating their mighty rivals the Boston Celtics 113-99 behind 24 points from Dwight Howard.

2013-02-21T07:21:19ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/20/concert_venue_bans_meat_Morrissey_eed7

British singer and ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey has persuaded the venue of an upcoming Los Angeles show to ban sales of meat by food vendors, the vegetarian activist said.

2013-02-20T09:54:43ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/19/concert_venue_bans_meat_Morrissey_eed7

British singer and ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey has persuaded the venue of an upcoming Los Angeles show to ban sales of meat by food vendors, the vegetarian activist said.

2013-02-19T21:21:23ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/15/Lakers_owner_Buss_remains_hospital_4e86

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss remained hospitalized Friday, reportedly fighting an undisclosed form of cancer with his son telling the Los Angeles Times his father was "doing fine."

2013-02-15T20:14:59ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/11/Grammys_shared_among_many_musics_e324

Indie pop band fun., rockers The Black Keys and Australian-Belgian singer Gotye shared the top prizes at the Grammys on Sunday, in an eclectic year for the music industry's biggest awards show.

2013-02-11T10:59:17ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Security_tight_Grammys_stars_carpet_8c19

Music stars hit the red carpet Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans like Elton John and Sting joining newcomers including indie pop band fun., hoping to win big in their breakout year.

2013-02-10T22:27:50ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Grammys_show_aims_spectacle_drama_d29c

The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans like Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun., hoping to win big.

2013-02-10T12:11:03ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Music_world_Grammys_18de

The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans such as Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun. -- hoping to win big.

2013-02-10T06:49:01ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/09/Music_world_Grammys_18de

The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans such as Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun. -- hoping to win big.

2013-02-10T03:59:58ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/31/Suns_rally_over_Nash_Lakers_47e6

Michael Beasley scored a season-high 27 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, as the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 92-86 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

2013-01-31T07:52:28ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/19/Kings_ring_short_season_with_6182

The Los Angeles Kings finally got to unfurl their first championship banner in a colourful ceremony after a labour dispute led to a three-month delay to the start of the NHL season.

2013-01-20T04:01:58ZAFP Global Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/19/Kings_fans_excited_have_back_ba20

Clint Frazer says seeing the Stanley Cup in person Saturday allowed him to put aside any hostile feelings he had over the labour dispute which delayed the start of the NHL season for four months.

2013-01-19T21:07:19ZAFP Global Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/19/Kings_seek_repeat_lockout-shortened_season_41d1

The Los Angeles Kings, who have had ample time to recover from any Stanley Cup hangover, will launch the lockout shortened NHL season on Saturday by raising their first championship banner.

2013-01-19T06:31:04ZAFP Global Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/18/Kings_seek_repeat_lockout-shortened_season_812f

The Los Angeles Kings, who have had ample time to recover from any Stanley Cup hangover, will launch the lockout shortened NHL season Saturday by raising their first championship banner.

2013-01-18T16:44:01ZAFP American Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/15/Reserves_guide_Clippers_over_Grizzlies_9ce8

The Los Angeles Clippers passed the first test of a difficult road swing by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 99-73 behind 16 points each from reserves Jamal Crawford and Matt Barnes.

2013-01-15T05:21:12ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/13/players_back_work_training_camps_2dbe

NHL training camps opened, drawing large crowds of fans in some cities and revealing the changes underway as the 30 teams prepare for the start of the lockout-shortened season on Saturday.

2013-01-14T04:03:07ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/07/Lakers_Gasol_Howard_indefinitely_0f08

The news got even worse for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, as the struggling NBA club announced that forward Pau Gasol and center Dwight Howard will be sidelined indefinitely with injuries.

2013-01-07T23:18:35ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/31/wins_counting_LA_Clippers_70e6

Caron Butler drained six three-point shots and scored 29 points as the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up a perfect December with a 107-96 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz.

2012-12-31T06:51:42ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reporter