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Prep talk: State championships in track, volleyball set for this weekend

Clovis and Fresno will host the CIF state championships in track and field and boys' volleyball on Friday and Saturday.

Swanson: UCLA softball star Megan Grant is cookin' up incredible home-run history

A remarkable work ethic and attention to detail has helped UCLA senior Megan Grant break NCAA records and help the Bruins chase a national title.

Defying Trump, California continues to bet big on offshore wind

The Port of Long Beach aims to become an assembly hub for floating offshore wind turbines, while the state awaits a more favorable federal administration for their deployment.

UCLA softball pummels UCF, advances to Women's College World Series

Aleena Garcia hit two home runs to lead a loaded UCLA offense past UCF on Saturday at Easton Stadium, punching the Bruins' ticket to the WCWS.

Southern Section Masters Meet: Clara Adams helps Long Beach Wilson break records

Southern Section athletes shined during the Masters Meet on Saturday, setting the stage for the upcoming state championship track and field meet.

High school boys volleyball: SoCal regional playoff scores

High school boys volleyball SoCal regional playoff scores following matches on Saturday.

High school softball: Southern Section Saturday playoff scores

CIF Southern Section softball playoff scores from Saturday.

Prep softball: JSerra, La Mirada advance to Division 1 championship game

JSerra defeated Norco 2-0 and La Mirada knocked off La Habra 5-1 during Division 1 semifinal games on Saturday.

UCLA's Mulivai Levu hits walk-off homer to beat USC, advance to Big Ten title game

UCLA earned its 27th comeback win of the season against USC Saturday, with Mulivai Levu delivering the knockout blow during back-to-back games.

High school baseball: City Section championship game scores

CIF City Section championship baseball game scores from Saturday, May 23.

Birmingham's Masen Ruiz hits three-run triple to produce championship moment at Dodger Stadium

The Patriots defeat El Camino Real 4-2 for their ninth City Section Open Division baseball championship

Iran moves camp from Arizona to Mexico, clearing path to play in World Cup

FIFA approved Iran moving its World Cup team camp from Tucson, Ariz., to Tijuana, allowing the team to be housed and work out between games in Mexico.

U.S. World Cup roster revealed early; two big surprises in midfield

Midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna are left off the roster, while Gio Reyna, Chris Richards and Alejandro Zendejas make the cut.

Verdugo Hills claims City Section Division I baseball title

Verdugo Hills, the fourth-place finisher in the Valley Mission League, completed a remarkable turnaround on Saturday, winning its fourth consecutive playoff game.

Sparks' Cameron Brink is at full strength and eager to make her mark

The third-year reserve forward is averaging nearly two blocks per game while helping to anchor the defense as she continues to develop her game.

What we know about GKN Aerospace, the firm at center of O.C. chemical leak

The chemical leak that triggered evacuations across a swath of Orange County on Friday is located at GKN Aerospace, a manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom.

Prep talk: Teenage barber is helping baseball players look good during playoffs

Noah Nolasco of Birmingham High has become a go-to barber for baseball players around the area.

Letters to Sports: Angels have gone from bad to worse

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions about the Angels, the Dodgers, playoff nirvana and more.

Some experts say they've never seen bees swarm so early -- and that's concerning

A warm winter and dry spring could be making bees more vulnerable.

Los Angeles hotels are still waiting for a surge in demand from the World Cup

Around 80% of hotels surveyed by the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. reported that room bookings are lagging behind expectations for the 2026 World Cup.