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Ron Artest turns out to be a mental health expert
The Lakers star lends his fame to a push for funding for mental health programs in schools, using his own story to tell middle schoolers in Montebello it's all right to ask for and receive help.

The Lakers star lends his fame to a push for funding for mental health programs in schools, using his own story to tell middle schoolers in Montebello it's all right to ask for and receive help.




Rafael Nadal rises above the wind, defeats Fernando Verdasco
In another breezy match at U.S. Open, the top-seeded player remains on course for a possible collision with Roger Federer.

In another breezy match at U.S. Open, the top-seeded player remains on course for a possible collision with Roger Federer.




Saints pick up where they left off in 14-9 victory over Vikings
The Super Bowl champions open their season with a surprisingly low-scoring effort against Brett Favre and Minnesota in a rematch of the epic NFC title game.

The Super Bowl champions open their season with a surprisingly low-scoring effort against Brett Favre and Minnesota in a rematch of the epic NFC title game.




Fiancee denies that Lakers' Matt Barnes abused her
The forward, who was arrested in Sacramento on suspicion of domestic violence, says in a text message that he was the victim.

Marking himself controversial before even putting on his Lakers uniform, newly signed Matt Barnes was arrested Wednesday in Sacramento on suspicion of domestic violence.




Offense lets Dodgers down again
They get four hits against Astros and lose sixth in a row, 3-2. Ted Lilly pitches well, but he takes the loss.

Reporting from Houston




David Beckham is eager to return to the Galaxy
'I feel remarkably good,' midfielder says about recovery from Achilles' tendon surgery. It's probable he will return against D.C. United on Sept. 18, but he hopes to play Saturday against Columbus.

David Beckham is back — a little longer of hair and a little shorter of breath, but back nonetheless.




USC's Matt Barkley doesn't mind being out of the limelight
He passed for a career-best five touchdowns against Hawaii, but most of the attention has centered on a defense that struggled. The quarterback hopes to put on a show at the home opener.

It's been a surprisingly quiet week for Matt Barkley .




Freshmen in line to play more on defense for Bruins
Cassius Marsh, who was in for 10 plays last week, will get playing time against Stanford. Another first-year player, Seali'i Epenesa, may also get on the field.

After UCLA's defense was trounced for 313 yards rushing by Kansas State last Saturday, Coach Rick Neuheisel said that more rest was needed for those up front.




Stanford backs share the load
Toby Gerhart's gone, so the Cardinal is going with five tailbacks for now. UCLA is up next Saturday.

Reporting from Palo Alto




Torii Hunter remains realistic about Angels' postseason chances
The center fielder acknowledges that the Angels, who are 9 1/2 games behind Texas, failed to capitalize on what may have been their best and last chance to challenge the Rangers for the American League West title.

Opportunity, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.





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