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Monday, December 29, 2014 View in browser |  View text version Lakers acquire Tarik Black on waivers from Houston Rockets The Lakers' poor record actually helped them Sunday. LAKERS NOW ›  Tarik Black, Blake Griffin ›  Lakers claim Tarik Black off waivers, release Xavier Henry ›  Another late Lakers rally falls short in 116-107 loss to Suns DODGERS NOW ›  Dodgers finally complete deal sending Matt Kemp to Padres ›  Dodgers' Vin Scully loses one golden ring in holiday loop around Costco ›  Brian Wilson is designated for assignment by Dodgers FEATURED COLUMNISTS NFL Week 17: Aaron Rodgers gives Packers a leg up in playoff seedings NFL Week 17: Aaron Rodgers gives Packers a leg up in playoff seedings - December 28, 2014 Recent columns Oregon's defense has taken a big hit but can still dish them out too Oregon's defense has taken a big hit but can still dish them out too - December 28, 2014 Recent columns USC gets Holiday Bowl win that's too close for comfort USC gets Holiday Bowl win that's too close for comfort - December 27, 2014 Recent columns Kings must play at higher level to avoid a post-Christmas slump Kings must play at higher level to avoid a post-Christmas slump - December 27, 2014 Recent columns ADVERTISEMENT SPORTS NOW What we learned from the Ducks' 2-1 overtime victory over Canucks They’ve gotten to this point as the NHL’s points leader by effectively shelving frustration, like those two Andrew Cogliano shots that struc...  MORE SPORTS NOW ›  Chargers are out, Panthers and Ravens in NFL playoffs 12/28/2014 ›  Fatigue has set in for the Clippers  12/28/2014 ›  Tampa Bay will select first overall in NFL draft 12/28/2014 ›  Conflicting reports on whether Jim Harbaugh to Michigan is a done deal 12/28/2014