Another win falls into Lakers' lapse
LAKERS 113, UTAH 100
They revert to old, lead-blowing habits to help Jazz stay close, then surge late to pull away. Bryant gets 40.

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BILL DWYRE
Everything is leading up to playoff run. >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Trojans keep winning, but not with the kind of dynamism and flair on offense that can impress pollsters and improve BCS prospects. >>

BASEBALL
The Dodgers have agreed to trade or release Jones in exchange for his deferring much of the $22 million remaining on his contract. >>

NO. 12 UCLA 69, Oregon State 46
They easily defeat the Beavers, who are coached by President-elect Barack Obama's brother-in-law. >>

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Trojans' impressive 83-62 victory in their Pacific 10 Conference opener is also their fourth straight win on the Ducks' steamy home court, the Pac-10's most difficult venue. >>

PRO FOOTBALL
Colts, Eagles and Cardinals are among those much more adept at throwing the ball than running it. >>

USC FYI
The Trojans coach says the quarterback has to weigh all factors in deciding whether to return for his senior season or turn pro. >>

LAKERS FYI
The 7-footer is sixth among Western Conference forwards in fan voting for starting spots, though his chances of being selected as a reserve appear good. >>

LAKERS Q & A
Today's thoughts: Why is Walton starting (or even playing)? Why aren't the Lakers shopping for small forwards? And why can't every day be like Christmas? >>

PHOENIX 106, CLIPPERS 98
With key players injured and O'Neal making more than half of his free throws, L.A. stands little chance against the Suns. >>

FLYERS 5, DUCKS 4 (SO)
Despite having four All-Stars, they find themselves in the middle of the pack in points after a loss to Philadelphia. >>

MOTOR RACING
Several of the sport's top riders are competing for new teams in 2009. >>

Roy Saari, a USC swimmer whose unusual kicking style propelled him to swim the first sub-17-minute 1,500-meter freestyle race and later win a gold medal in the 1964 Olympics, has died. He was 63. >>

LETTERS
Readers weigh in on USC's Rose Bowl victory, and its aftermath. >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC has some holes to fill before next season, the majority of them on a defense that was the nation's top-ranked unit. An early look at the issues going into next season: >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
Undefeated, and uninvited. >>

SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP
Casper Ware scores 15 points in the second half to lead 49ers to a 76-64 victory. >>

PRO FOOTBALL
Times' NFL writer makes his predictions for this weekend's games. >>

PRO FOOTBALL
The Cardinals manage to sell enough tickets so their game Saturday will be seen locally. >>

AROUND THE NFL
Colts quarterback joins Brett Favre as the only players to win the award three times. >>

CLIPPERS FYI
Baron Davis sits out Friday's game against Phoenix, and Jason Hart has to leave in the second quarter. >>

NBA GAME OF THE DAY
Cavaliers rout Bulls, 117-92, after learning center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will miss a month because of an ankle injury. >>

NBA ROUNDUP
Boston, coming off a 1-3 trip, routs Washington, 108-83, as Paul Pierce scores 26 points. >>

NEWSWIRE
He is leaving his position with the Arizona Diamondbacks. >>

KINGS TONIGHT
Kings haven't beaten Philadelphia since 2003, but have only played the Flyers twice since then. >>

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