Sports

In a country that feeds off other people's dirty laundry, the Oakland Raiders have been a lightning rod for train-wreck headlines.

With the possibility of still making the postseason a reality, the San Diego State Aztecs try their luck this week against sixth-ranked TCU in a Mountain West Conference clash at Qualcomm Stadium.

Kobe Bryant was 19-of-30 shooting for his second consecutive 41-point game and third in four contests amidst yet another record-setting night, as the Lakers pounded Memphis 114-98.

The San Diego Padres officially named Jed Hoyer as their new general manager on Monday.