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Prep talk: Boras Classic begins Tuesday with No. 1 and No. 2 teams playing

No. 1 St. John Bosco and No. 2 Orange Lutheran lead a 16-team field for Boras Classic baseball tournament.

Shaikin: 'A really good time': How Dodgers spent the first few hours after winning the World Series

The Dodgers take us behind the scenes in those wild hours between their departure from Rogers Centre as champions and their arrival in Los Angeles the following day.

Injury-riddled Lakers lose to Dallas; Luka Doncic to have medical treatment in Europe

LeBron James finishes with 30 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds, but without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers lose 134-128 to the Mavericks.

Plaschke: Bruising Bruins dominate South Carolina, bring another NCAA national title to Westwood

UCLA coach Clori Close built on lessons learned from John Wooden and steered the Bruins to a lopsided win over South Carolina to clinch a national title.

Swanson: Gabriela Jaquez achieves the UCLA championship she always dreamed of

Gabriela Jaquez knew as a child she wanted to play at UCLA and win a national title with the Bruins, and she achieved that dream in her final college game.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' soars to the top spot at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" took over the box office this weekend, continuing a strong run for animated films.

UCLA crushes South Carolina to win NCAA women's basketball national championship

Behind standout efforts from Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez, the UCLA women's basketball team defeats South Carolina 79-51 for its first national title since 1978.

High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the seventh week of the season.

Three keys for UCLA as it faces South Carolina for an NCAA national championship

UCLA must set Lauren Betts up for success when the Bruins face off against South Carolina for an NCAA national championship Sunday in Phoenix.

Clippers vs Pacers injury report: absences ahead of Friday matchup

Clippers vs Pacers injury report: absences ahead of Friday matchupThe Los Angeles Clippers visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday, March 27, with both teams entering the matchup dealing with multiple injuries. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET as the Western Conference contender faces a Pacers team navigating a depleted rotation. Los Angeles arrives with momentum after dominant wins over the Toronto Raptors (119-94) […]The post Clippers vs Pacers injury report:…Clippers vs Pacers injury report: a

Jrue Holiday credits teammates, faith, and energy after Trail Blazers’ win over Clippers

Jrue Holiday credits teammates, faith, and energy after Trail Blazers’ win over ClippersPortland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday highlighted his team’s collective effort after their 114-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Tuesday, March 31. “I think everybody contributed. Kind of started off with Deni, which is Deni doing what he does. Getting to the paint, putting pressure on the rim, getting […]The post Jrue Holiday credits teammates, faith, and…Jrue Holiday credit

Get ready for oohs and aahs at Arcadia Invitational with arrival of Olympian Quincy Wilson

Loyola High duo of Zion Phelps and Ejam Yohannes look forward to performing at Arcadia Invitational.

Prep talk: Youth golfers to compete in Drive, Chip and Putt finals

Four golfers from Southern California to compete at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in the Drive, Chip and Putt championships.

Microplastics are everywhere — even in the labs studying them. That's a problem for research

Microplastics scientists are finding the tiny particles everywhere, even in their own research laboratories. So how do they know if what they're finding is in the sample or contamination from plastic fibers floating in the air?

How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs

One of the most respected brand names in journalism is now generating revenue through streaming TV, branded events, ticket services, and international editions.

Coral Williams, Angelina Gonzales lead Norco to Michelle Carew Softball Classic win

Coral Williams allows just three hits over seven shutout innings and Angelina Gonzales hits two home runs in Norco's 7-0 win over Fullerton.

Galaxy's early-season struggles continue in frustrating loss to Minnesota

The Galaxy are booed by some of their fans after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota that extends their winless streak.

So Happy shows potential with Santa Anita Derby win

The 3-year-old colt trained by Mark Glatt gives his family some comfort after the death of his wife in February with a 2 3/4-length defeat of Potente.

UCLA's Cori Close finally is ready for her national championship moment

After years of learning and building UCLA's women's basketball program, Cori Close is ready to prove she belongs among the elite coaches in the sport.