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Matthew Stafford makes MVP case as Rams beat Cardinals, clinch playoff trip to Carolina

Matthew Stafford got hot in the second half and helped direct the Rams to a 37-20 win over the Cardinals, setting up a playoff matchup at Carolina.

The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland this week.

City Section boys' basketball has nowhere to go but up after hitting rock bottom

The exodus of high school basketball talent from LAUSD schools has left the City Section with no more powerhouse programs.

Prep talk: Cleveland wants to challenge ECR, Birmingham for City Section soccer title

Cavaliers, led by Anderson Carranza, face El Camino Real on Wednesday in West Valley League soccer opener.

USC hopes to learn from 'embarrassing,' most lopsided loss under coach Lindsey Gottlieb

USC has struggled to establish itself in the paint, and UCLA expertly exploited that weakness Saturday, pummeling the Trojans inside during a blowout win.

Prep basketball roundup: Joe Sterling's clutch free throws seal Harvard-Westlake victory

It took four consecutive free throws by Joe Sterling in the final 21 seconds for Harvard-Westlake to hold on for a 50-46 victory over Rolling Hills Prep.

Lauren Betts and No. 4 UCLA rout No. 17 USC in a commanding performance

Lauren Betts finishes with 18 points and 12 rebounds as UCLA puts in a dominating effort in an 80-46 win over rival USC.

UCLA's second-half surge can't erase dismal start in loss to No. 25 Iowa

Donovan Dent finishes with 25 points, but UCLA can't complete a comeback from an 18-point halftime deficit in a 74-61 loss to No. 25 Iowa.

Terence Crawford on his win over Canelo Álvarez: 'I thought it would be more difficult'

Terence Crawford, who recently retired, said he thought his win over Canelo Álvarez would be more difficult and felt underestimated before the bout.

Mia Villalpando rewarded for trusting her instincts, picking Mexico's Tigres Femenil over UCLA

The champion with Tigres UANL women's team and U-17 World Cup medalist detailed the sporting and personal reasons that led her to change course, with the full support of her parents.

Matthew Stafford's goals for himself and Rams go well beyond potential MVP award

Quarterback Matthew Stafford says he's focused on helping the Rams winning and finding ways to help his teammates achieve their full potential, not the MVP race.

Pistons vs Lakers (12-30-25) NBA Expert Predictions, Picks and Best Bets

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25/26 Episode 2 - Can LeBron Realistically Be The 3rd Fiddle For The Lakers?

LeBron’s return looms as Lakers keep rattling off wins without him, we break down what this might look like in the short and long term

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Pomona Valley Bird Alliance is new name of former Pomona Valley Audubon Society

The Pomona Valley Audubon Society, a Claremont-based bird conservation group, has adopted a new name — the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance. “Our new name is more contemporary, welcoming and inclusive — ...

The San Fernando Valley is immediately recognizable because of the ten dozen cop shows that used it as its backdrop in the 1970s...

The San Fernando Valley is immediately recognizable because of the ten dozen cop shows that used it as its backdrop in the 1970s and 1980s.

I-405 in the San Fernando Valley, California (1962)

Lakers takeaways: Jake LaRavia sets the tone in starting lineup during win over Grizzlies

While LeBron James and Luka Doncic led the Lakers in scoring, Jake LaRavia brought energy needed during a win over the Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena.

Prep talk: Garo Ohannessian of AGBU shows he can shoot threes

Senior Garo Ohannessian set an Armenian General Benevolent Union record by making 13 three-pointers during a victory.