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LOS ANGELES -- Dustin Brown slumped in front of his locker and contemplated the final minutes of Game 2 with the same bewildered wonder felt by all those joyous Kings fans streaming out of Staples Center. With three minutes left, the San Jose Sharks appeared to be cruising toward a well-deserved win over Los Angeles. After two penalties and two dynamic power-play goals, the Kings were halfway to the Western Conference finals. And even the Kings werent quite sure how they got there. Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the defending Stanley Cup champions to a 4-3 victory Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead. "Its huge, I guess," Brown said. "Two minutes left, down one, its about capitalizing. The power play is about scoring big goals, and we found a way to do that. Were happy with the result, but we have to play better. We cant let it get to that situation every night." Brown scored during a 5-on-3 advantage and Lewis provided the winner on a loose puck with 1:21 left, sending Staples Center into shocked celebration. The Kings won their 12th straight home game since March and their sixth straight post-season game, but only after getting outplayed for long stretches and needing late-game magic to thrive. "Its a roller coaster, but when you go through the experience of everything we did last year, you keep your emotions in check," Brown said. "Even when that happens, you know theres a lot of work still to do." Game 3 is Saturday night at the Shark Tank. Jeff Carter scored on the Kings first shot and added an assist on Browns goal. Drew Doughty scored an early power-play goal for Los Angeles, which didnt really get rolling until the third period -- and with two late goals, the Kings landed one of the most amazing victories in their relatively thin playoff history. "We found a way," Los Angeles coach Darryl Sutter said. "You know what? The power play was on. Weve been talking about it. Weve been getting good looks and good opportunities and not finishing, and we got it from different guys." Jonathan Quick made 28 saves for the Kings, tying Kelly Hrudeys franchise record with his 26th career playoff victory. Antti Niemi stopped 27 shots for the Sharks, but was powerless to stop the Kings power play. Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored his first career playoff goal with 11:04 to play for the Sharks, who were doomed by their late penalties after rallying from an early two-goal deficit. Coach Todd McLellan left his team alone in the dressing room afterward. "I liked our game," McLellan said. "Well meet (Friday) at the rink, and Ill tell our team that. The thing I like about our team, maybe in the past, this would have bothered our team more, but with the group of guys we have, I think we can recover from this." Patrick Marleau and Brad Stuart scored second-period goals for the Sharks, who largely dominated the first two periods with another barrage of superior speed and skill. None of it mattered when the Kings charged ahead. "Weve got to put it behind us," said Stuart, who had a goal and an assist. "Theres two ways for us to respond. We can either fold up and say, Oh, at least we tried, or we can say, You know what? We can win. "I think 5-on-5, we were the better team. We keep doing those kinds of things, well get our wins. Thats what we have to do. We have to respond in that way. Were being tested, and its about how were going to respond. The key for us is to come out and do a lot of the same things we were doing tonight." After Vlasics score on a rebound of Stuarts shot off the end boards, the Sharks seemed to be cruising to a win -- until Stuart was whistled for tripping with 2:41 to play. Just 22 seconds later, Vlasic joined him in the box when he shot the puck over the glass, although Vlasic claimed the puck had deflected off Carter. The Kings scored 36 seconds later, with Brown pounding home his second goal of the post-season. Lewis got the winner shortly after the ensuing faceoff, finding a loose puck on the back side of a scrum in front of Niemi after a shot by rookie Tyler Toffoli. Lewis hadnt scored in the post-season, but the depth forward scored two goals in the Kings Cup-clinching win over New Jersey last June. "Power play got it done in the end when we needed it most," Lewis said. "Weve got some work to do to clean things up, but its a big win for us." The Kings played without veteran centre Jarret Stoll, who didnt return to Game 1 after a hit from San Joses Raffi Torres late in the second period. Torres was suspended for the rest of the series Thursday by the NHLs Department of Player Safety for his illegal check to the head after a hearing in New York. Brad Richardson contributed a key power-play assist while filling in for Stoll. Los Angeles has won six straight home playoff games dating to last seasons Stanley Cup clincher, but none was more surprising than this victory. The Sharks appeared to be sure Quick couldnt steal another win after the Kings took the opener despite getting outshot 35-20. Quicks streak of more than 125 minutes of shutout hockey ended in the second period with two quick San Jose goals. Vlasic then gave San Jose its first lead with a rebound goal on Stuarts shot off the end boards midway through the period, capping a lengthy scramble near Quicks net. Vlasic didnt score a goal in his first 73 career playoff games. The Kings were forced to make several changes in the absence of Stoll, the third-line centre and faceoff specialist who excels on special teams. Stoll was replaced by Richardson, who played 13 post-season games during the Kings championship run last summer. The Sharks replaced Torres by juggling their lineup, promoting Joe Pavelski to the second line and using several new combinations. Tim Kennedy was in uniform for just his second game of the post-season for San Jose, which also played without injured forward Marty Havlat. NOTES: Sharks F Adam Burish sat out his second straight game after playing in all four games against Vancouver. He was replaced again by Bracken Kearns. Havlat hasnt played since the playoff opener in Vancouver while nursing a lower-body injury. ... Richardson hadnt played since the Kings playoff opener against St. Louis on April 30. He appeared in just 16 regular-season games. ... Quick hadnt allowed a goal since early in the second period of the Kings series-clinching win over St. Louis six days earlier. Calvin Ridley Jersey . Irving scored 23 points, Tristan Thompson had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-109 on Friday night. Chris Odom Jersey . 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NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTESTSSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Santa Clara police chief has vowed to continue providing a safe environment at San Francisco home games after the union representing his officers threatened to boycott policing the stadium if the 49ers dont discipline Colin Kaepernick for criticizing police and refusing to stand during the national anthem.Chief Michael Sellers said in a statement that he will urge union leadership to put citizens safety first.Kaepernicks blanket statements disparaging the law enforcement profession are hurtful and do not help bring the country together, Sellers said. As distasteful as his actions are, these actions are protected by the Constitution. Police officers are here to protect the rights of every person, even if we disagree with their position.In a letter sent to the 49ers, the police union complained that Kaepernicks inappropriate behavior has threatened our harmonious working relationship.CHICAGO -- U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem before the Seattle Reigns game against the Chicago Red Stars in a little nod to NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.Its the least I can do. Keep the conversation going, Rapinoe tweeted about her actions in protest of racial injustice and minority oppression.Since coming out in 2012, Rapinoe has been a devoted advocate for LGBT rights and has worked with the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and other organizations.Rapinoe also has been vocal about pay equity, and was among five national team players who lent their names to a complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging wage discrimination. The players claim that members of the team make in some cases up to four times less than their male national team counterparts.SOCCERNEW ORLEANS -- Former U.S. soccer star Lauren Holiday has been diagnosed with a brain tumor while pregnant, and her husband, New Orleans guard Jrue Holiday, is taking indefinite leave from the NBA club to care for his wife, the Pelicans said.Lauren Holiday retired from soccer last year after helping the U.S. win Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012, and a FIFA womens World Cup title in 2015.Jrue Holiday has told the Times-Picayune/NOLA.com, which first reported Lauren Holidays condition, that their baby is due in mid-October but could be induced early, and that Lauren will have brain surgery about six weeks later. Pelicans general manager Dell Demps says hes encouraging Jrue Holiday to take as much time away as he needs.SWIMMINGLAUSANNE, Switzerland -- After three top anti-doping advisers to FINA resigned in protest at their advice on Russian cases being ignored ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the world swimming body has expressed surprise at their walkout.FINA responded in a statement that it obviously regrets the resignations by Doping Control Review Board chairman Andrew Pipe of Canada, and two others from the eight-meember panel.ddddddddddddThough FINA had barred seven Russian swimmers for past positive tests or links to state-backed doping, they were allowed to compete in Rio.Responsibility for those decisions ultimately lay with the IOC and Court of Arbitration for Sport, FINA said.Pipes resignation letter criticized FINA over its handling of the process, the Press Association reported.PRO FOOTBALLLOS ANGELES -- Lena Dunham apologized to New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for making narcissistic assumptions about his motivations in an article published Friday on her website Lenny Letter.In a discussion with Amy Schumer about the most recent Met Gala, Dunham said she was seated near Beckham, who she claimed was looking at his cellphone instead of her because he found her sexually unappealing.Dunham apologized Saturday on her social media accounts, saying she projected her personal insecurities onto the football star and presented them as facts. She said she and Beckham have never met and, after listening to a lot of valid criticism understands that it is wrong to ascribe misogynistic thoughts to a stranger.Beckham has not acknowledged Dunhams original comments or apology on his social media accounts.PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles have traded quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings for a pair of draft picks.Bradford replaces Teddy Bridgewater, who went down for the season after suffering a gruesome knee injury this week. The Eagles receive a first-round pick in 2017 and a fourth-round pick in 2018.Bradfords departure means backup Chase Daniel will start the season as Philadelphias No. 1 quarterback. Carson Wentz, who was selected with the No. 2 overall pick, missed the last three preseason games after breaking his ribs.COLLEGE FOOTBALLHOUSTON -- Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says he is confident the conferences university presidents will make progress on their exploration of expansion by the time they meet in mid-October.But Bowlsby, speaking before the game between No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 15 Houston at NRG Stadium, had little to say about where the Big 12 stands as it considers adding schools to the 10-team league. Houston is among the schools being considered by the Big 12.A person with direct knowledge of the situation told the AP on Friday the Big 12 had narrowed its candidates to 11 and meetings with those schools would be held next week. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the conference is not making its work on expansion public.Bowlsby would not confirm those meetings.