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LOS ANGELES — The Clippers took care of business Tuesday.

Nothing more, nothing less.

The Clippers seized a 113-105 victory from the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center to extend their winning streak to four consecutive. They also won for the sixth time in seven games, scratching and clawing and displaying the resilience that’s come to define them this season.

If it’s crisp and clean you want from your basketball team, look elsewhere.

The Clippers can play the beautiful game on occasion, but they’re comfortable grinding out victories, finding ways to overcome the odds and the opposition. They took the Grizzlies’ best shot Tuesday and kept counter-punching until they secured their first win in three tries against Memphis.

“They’re a tough team and they’ve always been a grind team,” Clippers center DeAndre Jordan said of the Grizzlies. “They’re going to play hard. It’s going to be an inside-out game. They’re a really good paint team and a good rebound team. We had to match their physicality.

“We didn’t want to come out and let them hit us. The game was up and down.”

Back and forth they went, showing precisely why the NBA is known as a game of runs. The Clippers seemed poised to break open the game one minute, and the next they were suddenly trying to maintain contact after the Grizzlies surged into the lead.

Sustained momentum was in short supply. One run followed another.

The Clippers trailed 84-77 with 2:42 left in the third quarter, but went on a 15-0 run that propelled them to a 92-84 lead after Jawun Evans’ layup with 10:01 left. Memphis didn’t end its scoreless skid until JaMychal Green made two free throws with 9:27 to go.

Was it finally safe?

Yes, barely.

Lou Williams scored 33 points on 8-for-15 shooting in a reserve role, going 15 for 15 at the free-throw line. Blake Griffin added 21 points, six rebounds and eight assists. C.J. Williams scored a career-high 18 points (12 in the first half).

Tyreke Evans led the Grizzlies with 18 points.

Williams led the Clippers with 11 points in the fourth quarter, and extended their lead to 101-90 by completing a three-point play with 6:37 remaining. The Grizzlies rallied, but got no closer than three points the rest of the way. Williams was 9 for 9 at the line in the final period.

Williams topped 30 points for the ninth time this season, and for the eighth as a backup.

“Lou’s a monster, man,” Jordan said. “I’m glad he’s on our side.”

Clippers coach Doc Rivers didn’t wait for reporters to inquire about Austin Rivers’ availability, opening his pregame session by saying, “No, he’s not. Thank you. Next question. Austin’s out again. We thought he was (close), so the fact that he’s not playing says probably not, so we’ll see.”

Austin Rivers said out for the second game after suffering what the Clippers are now calling a sore right Achilles tendon. Doc Rivers couldn’t say anyone in the team’s medical department knew precisely what was going on with the back portion of his son’s lower leg.

“I know he was working out the last couple of days and had some discomfort, so they’re going to re-evaluate his foot again,” Doc Rivers said. “I think they’re going to send him to another guy (doctor) and see what’s going on.”

Evans, a rookie guard, made his first NBA start in the Clippers’ victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, replacing Rivers. Tuesday, C.J. Williams moved from small forward to shooting guard, replacing Evans, and Wesley Johnson replaced Williams.

Unfazed by the lineup shuffle, C.J. Williams scored seven of the Clippers’ first eight points and had 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting in the first half. Johnson was scoreless in nine minutes in the first half as Rivers mixed and matched players.

The Clippers led 67-62 by halftime, shooting a sizzling 61.9 percent (26 for 42). The Grizzlies were within striking distance because they shot 60.5 percent (23 for 38). Memphis made 7 of 10 shots from beyond the 3-point arc and played far better than its 12-25 record might have suggested.

C.J. Williams’ fastbreak layup to open the third quarter gave him a career-high 14 points.

“I think C.J. had a great game tonight,” Lou Williams said. “Hopefully, he just builds on it. He’s an older guy. He’s not a young punk, so to speak. Even though he’s a rookie, he’s an older guy. He’s been around the block. He’s been able to work himself into a position that he’s in now.

“And he’s taken advantage of it.”

San Bernardino Sheriff’s Deputy Lawrence “Larry” Falce, 70, died Tuesday night at Loma Linda University Medical Center from injuries after he was assaulted following a traffic collision on Sunday.

At 10 p.m. the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Honor Guard escorted Falce’s body from the hospital to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office.

Before the procession and during, many offered their condolences to the department, friends and family of Falce through social media.

Here are some of those tributes:

The #LASD grieves along with the family, friends, and the @sbcountysheriff for the untimely death of Deputy Lawrence “Larry” Falce. Thank you, Deputy Falce, for your service. pic.twitter.com/aEPnQiXYbf

— LA County Sheriff’s (@LASDHQ) January 3, 2018

We offer our deepest condolences to the @sbcountysheriff Department and to Deputy Falce’s family and friends. https://t.co/im11Vyhwlk

— SB District Attorney (@sbcountyda) January 3, 2018

Our hearts and condolences go out to #sanbernardino Deputy Larry Falce’s family, friends & colleagues. We share your sadness over the tragic and senseless loss of this hero. @SEBAnewsinfo @calsheriffs @SBPDChief @sbsun https://t.co/dBkFUZmtOF

— LAADDA (@LACountyADDA) January 3, 2018

We are at loss. Senseless and unprovoked act, that took this great man from his family, peers and community that he served for 32 years patrolling the streets of San Bernardino. https://t.co/eneHtSMzmd

— Sarkis Ohannessian (@SbcsdOhannessia) January 3, 2018

God speed from Ontario PD.

— Jill (@JillForensics) January 3, 2018

Dear San Bernardino we like you I’m sorry we lost your police officer today thank you for the support I contrary and save the people from the city thank https://t.co/PKw6dPyzZU🚨🇺🇸🚨🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0T3yvufuMZ

— mathewsilcock (@mathewsilcoc) January 3, 2018

Army vet. Over three decades of police service in San Bernardino. Would not retire. Service above self. LEGEND to the end. Tragic and senseless loss. Larry was what we should all strive to be. Honorable, dedicated and loved by many. @NatPoliceAssoc https://t.co/mmzhQxPxag

— Lt. Casey Jiles (@SBCSDcjiles) January 3, 2018

Thank you for your service Sir! RIP!

— AliBee56 (@AliBee55) January 3, 2018

This evening we mourn the loss of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Falce. Rest In Peace, Sir. https://t.co/Fb8AIGMO0A

— Neal Mongan (@LawEnfTrng) January 3, 2018

May he Rest in Peace 👮🙏

— DeltaPrivateSecurity (@DPSpatrol) January 3, 2018

We send our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and members of @sbcountysheriff for their loss of Deputy Lawrence “Larry” Falce. #RIP Deputy Falce, thank you for your 36 years of service. pic.twitter.com/Ac14Z48U4i

— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) January 3, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY — Thomas S. Monson, the 16th president of the Mormon church, has died after nine years in office. He was 90.

Church spokesman Eric Hawkins says Monson died Tuesday night at his home in Salt Lake City.

Monson spent more than five decades serving in top church leadership councils — making him a well-known face and personality to multiple generations of Mormons.

Monson’s presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of Mormon Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination, and the faith’s involvement in the passage of a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in California.

The next church president was not immediately named, but is expected to be Russell M. Nelson. He is the next longest-tenured member of the church’s governing Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Considered a prophet by the church, formally known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Monson led a church with 15.9 million members, the Deseret News reported.

TV station KSL reported Monson was known for his charity, humor and faith.

The Register contributed to this report.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The hottest players for the Ducks are their best ones and that is fueling an opportunistic surge during a run of games within the Pacific Division.

Rickard Rakell scored for the sixth consecutive game and Ryan Getzlaf continued his tear since coming back from injury to power the Ducks past the injury-riddled Vancouver Canucks 5-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Arena.

It wasn’t only those two as Adam Henrique also had a goal while defense partners Hampus Lindholm and Josh Manson combined for five assists, with Manson getting three. Antoine Vermette added to the rout by scoring the 5,000th goal in the franchise’s 25-year history.

But with the way Rakell and Getzlaf are going at the moment, the Ducks (19-14-8) are simply following their lead. Rakell’s six-game goal streak is the longest current run in the NHL. Getzlaf, with a goal and two assists, has 16 points in 11 games since returning from a facial fracture that cost him five weeks.

“You want your top guys to feel good about themselves,” Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said. “When top players start to produce offensively, that’s how they feel good. They’re a contribution to our hockey club. It becomes one of those things where it’s expected.

“They get themselves in trouble because the coaching staff is going to ask for it every night.”

Derek Grant also scored to give Ryan Miller plenty of offensive support in the goalie’s first game back in Vancouver since signing with the Ducks as a free agent over the summer after three years with the Canucks. Miller thanked an appreciative crowd before the puck dropped and then made 31 saves for his second shutout.

“It was very nice of them,” said Miller, whose 41st career shutout put him into second place for American-born goalies. “I enjoyed my time here immensely. It was actually nice to go out after the (anthems) and give a nice thank you to the crowd. Real receptive to me over the years.

“My wife and I have great memories up here. My son was born here. It’s always going to have a big place in my heart beyond just the hockey.”

Canucks coach Travis Green has squeezed a lot out of an underwhelming roster but he’s operating without three of his better players in top-nine forwards Bo Horvat, Brendan Sutter and Sven Baertschi. But the first-year bench boss made the curious decision of starting backup Anders Nilsson.

Nilsson came in with a very subpar 3.39 goals-against average as usual starter Jacob Markstrom didn’t get the nod in a divisional game. And Green’s call didn’t look good when Henrique pushed a bad-angle shot by him inside the post. Henrique snapped a six-game pointless streak with his score.

Nilsson made some strong stops afterward, particularly on Kevin Roy and then Henrique. But the Ducks didn’t back off against an undermanned foe as Getzlaf twice set up Rakell for one-time shots. The first didn’t connect but the winger buried the second into the top right corner of the net.

“He’s finding spots,” Getzlaf said. “It’s not like he’s scoring from the corner and stuff like that. He’s getting into areas, allowing me to get him the puck. That’s part of building that chemistry with somebody and understanding – he knows what I’m going to do with the puck before I get it and so do I.

“It’s been fun for us to work together right now.”

It was another big first period for the Ducks, who’ve scored first in six straight games. Not surprisingly, that’s one reason why they have won five of six and hold the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference as their best stretch of the season has come while they’re playing their most impactful games to date.

The Canucks are fading from the playoff picture with a 2-9-1 skid over their last 12 games and their current injury situation doesn’t offer much hope as they hit the road for seven straight games.

“We’ve talked from day one that we want to put one foot in front of the other,” Green said. “We want to become a better hockey team. We want to play meaningful games down the stretch. Right now we’re going through some tough times with injuries and that’s part of the NHL.”

The Ducks added to their lead when Getzlaf redirected in Lindholm’s feed from the point. Vermette then delivered the milestone goal for the Ducks with a tic-tac-toe finish from Getzlaf and Rakell just 20 seconds into the third to end Nilsson’s rough night.

The goal that made history! #Ducks5kGoals

🎥➡ https://t.co/wulmwbnRPW pic.twitter.com/tegTK9ZLn5

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) January 3, 2018

Vermette, who wasn’t aware of what he had done, got the puck afterward and it figures to be signed by everyone involved in the score.

“Millsy tipped me off on something because I didn’t realize something was going on until I went to congratulate him after the game as everybody does,” he said. “He was like, ‘What was that puck for?’ I had no idea what he was talking about.

“Someone picked up that puck and then I knew something really was going on.”

History. Made. #Ducks5kGoals pic.twitter.com/Q7vrF0iWBz

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) January 3, 2018

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Kings took advantage of a five-minute power play and rolled to a big win against a Pacific Division opponent.

Marian Gaborik, Dustin Brown and Adrian Kemp scored during the lengthy man advantage, and Jonathan Quick made 32 saves for his third shutout of the season to lead the Kings to a 5-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

The Oilers got the power play after Oilers forward Patrick Maroon was given a major penalty for a hit to the head on Kings defenseman Drew Doughty late in the second period.

Brown said getting payback for the hit was a motivator.

“That’s part of it, especially when it’s probably our best player,” Brown said. “But probably more so it’s a divisional game and we can finish it in the first five minutes of the third period. And that’s what we did.

“The power play hasn’t been great for us this year, but you don’t need a great power play, just a timely one.”

Doughty left the game after the hit, but he was able to return in the third period.

“When stuff like that happens, your team just comes together, scoring three goals on the power play to really shove it up their butts was awesome,” Doughty said.

“I’m feeling all right now. I didn’t see it at all. He got me right in the head. I didn’t have the puck, that’s why I was so shocked by it. But I’ve known Maroon for a long time, he’s just trying to finish a hit. I don’t know that he meant to try and hurt me. I forgive him.”

For his part, Maroon said there was no intent to injure on the play.

“I’m glad he came back and finished the game,” Maroon said. “Honestly, I’m a big forward, just going in to do my job on the forecheck. My elbow didn’t come up, it’s just unfortunate that my body hit him in the head.

“I play the game hard. I’m just mad they gave me a match (penalty) and it hurt us.”

Gaborik began the flurry by using a screen to rifle his eighth goal of the season past Talbot 1:36 into the third. They got another one four minutes into the third when Anze Kopitar’s shot hit a defender on the way toward Talbot and was helped on its way into the net by Brown.

The Kings made it 4-0 with their third power-play goal shortly afterward, as a shot that caromed off the glass had Talbot looking the wrong way, allowing Kempe to score a gift goal.

Brown added another goal with 1:32 remaining to cap the scoring. Andy Andreoff scored late in the second period for the Kings, who are 4-1-2 in their last seven games.

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots as Edmonton lost its fourth straight while getting outscored 18-6 in that stretch.

The Kings had the bulk of the early chances before Edmonton started to pick up the pace later in the scoreless first period, with Quick making 14 saves, while Talbot made 12 stops.

The Kings finally broke the scoreless deadlock with 5:39 remaining in the second period on a 2-on-1 break as Torrey Mitchell fed Andreoff and he beat Talbot for just his second goal of the season.

Edmonton came close to tying it with 40 seconds left in the second, but Jesse Puljujarvi’s shot rang off the post with a wide open net.

NOTES

Oilers forward Connor McDavid has now gone three games without a point for the first time in his NHL career. … It was the first of four meetings between the two teams this season. … The Kings were without Jeff Carter (ankle) and Christian Folin (upper body).

UP NEXT

Kings: At Calgary on Thursday night.

Oilers: Host the Ducks on Thursday night.

As Ralph Lauren Corp. prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, the company continues to make progress on its turnaround plan.
Under chief executive officer Patrice Louvet, who joined from Procter & Gamble in July, China remains a top priority. The company looks to build its Chinese business, which represents the most significant geographic growth opportunity for the brand. Other major initiatives this year include further developing its new e-commerce platform; evolving the product; increasing the marketing spend significantly to tell the brand’s story and appeal to a new generation of consumers, and growing its international presence.
In its most recent quarter ended Sept. 30, Lauren posted net income of $143.8 million on net revenues of $1.66 billion. In disclosing second-quarter results in November, Louvet said the focus on driving “efficiencies” will continue through the rest of the [fiscal] year,” and “we are on track to deliver our full-year targets.”
Over the past two years, Lauren has elevated the brand in Asia and built a strong foundation there by improving quality of sales and overall profitability, Louvet told analysts during November’s call. Interestingly, only 13 percent of the company’s overall business is conducted in the region.
In fiscal 2017, the company generated about

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MILAN — They say change is good. Well, Milan’s runway calendar is definitely changing as Men’s Fashion Week rapidly shrinks, with a growing number of brands having opted for coed displays during Women’s Fashion Week — and several for the first time this year.
The latest to reveal plans for a coed show was Roberto Cavalli — although the Florence-based house plans to return to the traditional shows by gender starting with the spring 2019 season. Cavalli will present its men’s and women’s fall 2018 collections together with a runway show to be held during the next Milan Women’s Fashion Week, running Feb. 21 to 27. The show will mark the men’s wear debut of Paul Surridge as creative director of the label, which he joined last May. The British designer’s first women’s collection was unveiled last September.
The coed format is flexible also in the case of Etro, as the Milan-based company, which has already embraced the single show, will present its men’s collection during Milan Men’s Fashion Week this year as it marks the 50th anniversary of the brand. While for many brands going coed is a logical consequence to present a cohesive message delivered from the brand’s sole creative director, Etro is unusual

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Diane von Furstenberg has entered a new year that could bring lots of changes to her contemporary sportswear business.
Last month, DVF revealed she was interested in selling all or part of her company and a week later that her chief creative officer Jonathan Saunders had resigned. All this is on top of the fact that her business has been without a chief executive officer for more than a year.
Von Furstenberg said of looking for a potential investor that “2018 will be the year in which we will be able to attract the best expertise and leadership to protect the legacy of the brand and make sure DVF is relevant in this disruptive moment of the industry.”
The designer revealed she would hire Michel Dyens & Co., a leading independent investment banking firm, headquartered in New York and Paris, which focuses on mergers and acquisitions, to sell a stake in the business. Dyens has extensive experience leading transactions in luxury goods, beauty, spirits and other premium brand consumer goods. In fact, Dyens worked with DVF some 35 years ago when she sold her cosmetics company to British pharmaceutical giant Beecham Group Ltd. in 1983.
“My goal in the next phase of my life

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