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Among the blessings we count: Los Angeles city and county reforms, a marine sanctuary off the California coast, money to alleviate homelessness and the Dodgers.

Alabama A&M University announced the death of football player Medrick Burnett Jr. on Wednesday morning only to retract the news that he had died. The player is listed as stable but still on life support.

The Rams and Chargers, who lost to formidable foes in the Ravens and Eagles last week, hit the road versus the Saints and Falcons needing to rebound.

Netflix’s Paul vs. Tyson boxing match had major technical issues. The company is working to improve the live TV experience for its viewers before two much-hyped NFL games.

The Dodgers agree to a five-year, $182-million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner pitcher Blake Snell.

Crenshaw football coach Robert Garrett has 290 career victories.

The official did not file a report with the City Section while an Edison player will sit out the Southern Section Division 3 final.

Simi Valley football coach Jim Benkert discovered Izak Simpson at a basketball game. Now Simpson is a defensive star with 29 sacks in two seasons.

The defense gives up a season high in points, including five straight scoring drives that erased a 10-point Chargers lead.

While LAFC suffers loss in the Western Conference semifinals, the Galaxy and their rebuilt roster are two wins from hoisting the MLS Cup.

LAFC general manager John Thorrington is named the MLS executive of the year after the team finished first in the Western Conference during the regular season.

Although the brothers are ultra-competitive, Ravens coach John Harbaugh had nothing but praise for Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh after improving to 3-0 against him.