Top sports news for Feb 27, 2015

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Friday, February 27, 2015 Ronda Rousey headlines UFC 184 at Staples Center Two years ago this week, Ronda Rousey made her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut, shrugging off opponent Liz Carmouche's early choke atte... LAKERS NOW ›  Jordan Clarkson, Dante Exum ›  Jordan Clarkson credits success to help from Carlos Boozer, teammates ›  Five takeaways from the Lakers' win over Utah Jazz, 100-97 DODGERS NOW ›  After years of bouncing around, David Aardsma hopes to find home with Dodgers ›  Back tightness sidelines Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu, but he's not worried ›  Numbers only part of equation for new Dodgers boss Andrew Friedman FEATURED COLUMNISTS Gimmick or not, the NHL shootout remains a big part of the game Gimmick or not, the NHL shootout remains a big part of the game - February 26, 2015 Recent columns Kings pay high price for Andrej Sekera, but look for payoff in playoffs Recent columns Fan of the house: Here, there and everywhere Recent columns Grizzlies still have Clippers' number Grizzlies still have Clippers' number - February 23, 2015 Recent columns SPORTS NOW Earl Lloyd, first black player in the NBA, dies at 86 Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. He was 86.  MORE SPORTS NOW ›  Special belt to be created for Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao victor 2/26/2015 ›  Jim Herman takes Honda Classic lead while Rory McIlroy struggles 2/26/2015 ›  Josh Hamilton 7/5/2013 ›  Pacers All-Star Paul George returns to practice 2/26/2015