GREG BEACHAM

Sports writer

Beacham is a sports writer in California.
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino watches his team walk on the field before playing an international friendly soccer game against Venezuela, Saturday, Jan 18, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin,File)
CONCACAF Nations League coaches hope their tournament this weekend has no political undertones
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers’ 125-109 win over Spurs
 
Lakers Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns
 
The Olympic rings are pictured through a flag hanging in the Velodrome stadium during the Summer Olympics, July 24, 2024, in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)
World Boxing adds China’s powerful federation, 5 more to its growing membership
 
Roman Bürki extends St. Louis City’s perfect defensive start to the season in 3-0 win over LA Galaxy
 
FILE- New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file)
Davante Adams agrees to a 2-year, $46 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams
 
St. Louis Blues' Cam Fowler (17) shoots the puck against the Florida Panthers' during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton)
Blues’ Cam Fowler gets 2 assists during a warm welcome home from Ducks fans after his trade
 
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) runs with the ball as Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) chases during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Los Angeles Rams will keep receiver Tutu Atwell on a 1-year, $10 million deal, AP source says
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after making a 3-point basket to go over the 50,000 career point mark during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
LeBron scores 34 after historic 50,000th point, and Lakers beat Pelicans 136-115 for 7th straight W
 
Los Angeles FC defender Sergi Palencia chases the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Real Salt Lake Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
CONCACAF clears LAFC’s Sergi Palencia of discriminatory language charge by Rapids’ Chidozie Awaziem
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James waves to the crowd after making a 3-point basket to go over the 50,000 career point mark during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season and playoffs
 
Los Angeles Rams guard Jonah Jackson (72) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, file)
Rams trading Jonah Jackson to Bears for 6th-round pick after 1 disappointing season, AP source says
 
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Rams coach Sean McVay didn’t think QB Matthew Stafford would leave during recent contract talks
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, is congratulated by forward LeBron James after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers’ 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
 
San Diego FC founding partner Manny Machado carries an illuminated ball during a ceremony before the team hosts an MLS soccer match against St. Louis City Saturday, March 1, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Homophobic chant at San Diego FC’s inaugural home match condemned by coach, sporting director
 
San Diego FC defender Paddy McNair, heads a ball on goal as St. Louis City defender Tomas Totland defends during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego FC’s inaugural home match ends in a scoreless draw with St. Louis City
 
San Diego FC fans sing before the team hosts St. Louis City in an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego FC makes its home debut before a sellout crowd in a city hungry for top-level soccer
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Luka Doncic scores 31 on his birthday, and the Lakers beat the Clippers 106-102 for 5 straight wins
 
LT Alaric Jackson agrees to 3-year, $57 million deal to stay with the Rams, AP source says
 
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
QB Matthew Stafford gets a restructured contract and agrees to stay with the Los Angeles Rams
 
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Troy Terry and Ryan Strome lead the surging Ducks’ rally for a 5-2 victory over Canucks
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts next to Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) after scoring an drawing a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Luka Doncic posts a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, leads the Lakers to a 107-99 win
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shake hands before an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Luka Doncic’s Mavericks reunion was ‘so weird.’ He still gets a triple-double and a W for the Lakers
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Luka Doncic’s new Lakers teammates say he’s ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade
 
Jeremy Ebobisse scores the winner as LAFC holds off Minnesota 1-0 to stay perfect in season openers
 
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, center, is contested by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Luka Doncic frustrated by his rough shooting game, but the Lakers believe he’ll find his rhythm soon
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gestures as he comes back in during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah
 
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal is scored on during an NHL hockey game, Dec. 9, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Lukas Dostal’s 43 saves and shootout goals from Zegras and Carlsson send Ducks past rival Kings 2-1
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, dunks as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Austin Reaves enters hallowed Lakers territory with his 45-point barrage against the Pacers
 
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