Californian Alex Michelsen wins in another upset at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Alex Michelson joked that he was too busy at the Australian Open on Saturday morning to have a lengthy phone conversation with his…
No. 1 UCLA beats Penn State, extends school-record start to 17-0
The UCLA women’s basketball team maintained the same competitiveness it has displayed at home all season, even if the Bruins home gym was an hour…
LeBron James says playing with Bronny is one of his greatest feats
Bronny James is the son of a billionaire. He doesn’t need to be busting his butt trying to prove himself as a Lakers rookie or…
JuJu Watkins scores 35 in USC women’s basketball win over Penn State
JuJu Watkins delivered a near-flawless performance Sunday against Penn State.Led by Watkins’ 35-point effort, No. 4 USC overwhelmed Penn State in a dominant 95-73 victory…
Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois
Jan. 11, 2025 12:20 PM PT CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead USC to an 82-72 win over No. 13…
Sam Moore, half of ’60s R&B duo Sam & Dave, dies at 89
Sam Moore, who as half of the 1960s R&B duo Sam & Dave sang gritty but hook-filled hits including “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m…
No. 4 USC women rally to defeat No. 8 Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — JuJu Watkins scored 21 points before fouling out in the final minute, and No. 4 USC rallied to hand No. 8 Maryland…
Rams are playoff confident: ‘We’ve been waiting on this moment’
Defensive tackle Kobie Turner said the Rams’ long but joyful regular season primed them for what’s next.On Monday night, the No. 4-seeded Rams will play…
JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — JuJu Watkins had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights…
Chargers beat Raiders, earn No. 5 seed, playoff game at Houston
LAS VEGAS — Justin Herbert flailed his arms in mock frustration as teammates pulled him to his feet. Even a 41-yard scramble couldn’t satisfy the Chargers…
Column: Camarillo boys’ basketball team’s hot start is elementary
Jaime Jaquez Jr., with no facial hair and looking every bit like the teenager he was, took time out after a basketball game at Camarillo…
Lauren Betts scores 25, leading No. 1 UCLA to win over Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Lauren Betts had 25 points and 12 rebounds and No. 1 UCLA shut out Indiana for more than eight minutes in the first…
Jimmy Garoppolo gets to display talents as Rams face Seahawks
This could play out differently.What Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo does on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks — and what might happen during the offseason —…
No. 7 Notre Dame prevails over No.2 Georgia in Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — Riley Leonard passed for a touchdown, Jayden Harrison returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score, and Notre Dame’s defense made it hold…
Eric Dickerson’s record is safe. Saquon Barkley ‘probably’ won’t play Sunday
Saquon Barkley probably won’t play Sunday in the Philadelphia Eagles’ regular-season finale against the New York Giants.That means former Rams running back Eric Dickerson’s single-season…
UCLA women’s basketball beats Michigan, but Cori Close wants more
A new year ushered in something different for the UCLA women’s basketball team.A serious challenge.Unable to pull away from Michigan like they had against other…
Ohio State upends College Football Playoff in stunning Rose Bowl win
This time, Ohio State left no doubt.The No. 8 seed Buckeyes, with their one-point October loss to No. 1 seed Oregon still on their minds,…
Texas avoids upset, beats Arizona State in Peach Bowl thriller
ATLANTA — Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Cam…
Transfer Janiah Barker helped vault UCLA women to No. 1 ranking
Janiah Barker told herself, “We can’t go out like this.”It was late in the third quarter of Texas A&M’s first-round matchup against Nebraska in the…
Chargers’ playoff opponent depends upon outcome in AFC North
Jim Harbaugh doesn’t care for complicated playoff scenarios. With teams still vying for divisional titles and playoff seeding, the Chargers coach, whose team clinched its…