Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset over No. 5 Arizona
DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson scored 19 points each and USC defeated No. 5 Arizona 78-65 on Saturday night for the Trojans’ first three-game winning…
Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS — Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first match at the…
Puka Nacua highlights 2023 super draft as Rams load up for 2024
After finishing his record-breaking rookie season, Rams receiver Puka Nacua was on the move. He participated in the Pro Bowl Games in Florida, made the…
Angela Dugalic lifts UCLA women past Utah in Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS — This is the only team on which a former five-star prospect like Angela Dugalić could become an afterthought. Often overshadowed by a trio…
Venus Williams loses in her opening match at BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS — Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven…
Chargers adjusting for salary cap by releasing Eric Kendricks
The Chargers continued moving toward salary cap compliance Tuesday by releasing veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks. The decision opened $6.5 million in cap space, leaving the…
Why UCLA great Noelle Quinn is (almost) rooting for USC
Hours after the final whistle at Galen Center, fans were still lined up outside the arena doors. Kayla Padilla and Kayla Williams, even after a…
Pacifica starts out as No. 1 in Southland softball rankings
The high school softball top 20 rankings for The Times by CalHiSports.com. Rank, School, Record 1. Garden Grove Pacifica 9-0 2. Norco 7-2 3. Huntington…
Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft: Look for Falcons to trade up to 3
Many NFL teams are looking for quarterbacks, and there are plenty of enticing prospects out there this season. This inaugural mock draft contemplates quarterbacks going…
Why Caleb Williams skipped medical exam at NFL scouting combine
The poking. The prodding. The jabbing. The all-day waits. The deeply personal questions. Caleb Williams says no thanks. The former USC quarterback is expected to…
Lauren Betts powers UCLA to blowout win over Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 14 points when No. 8 UCLA beat Arizona State 70-41 on…
Sondheimer: Coach Mike LeDuc honors greatest 3-point shooters
In 44 seasons of coaching high school basketball, and with more than 1,000 victories, Mike LeDuc of Damien has had plenty of top shooters. His…
City Section champion King/Drew goes on road to win state opener
The fourth month of the high school basketball season is approaching, and guess what: City Section Open Division champion King/Drew still is playing. Going on…
After ’embarrassing’ USC loss, Mick Cronin takes solace in friend
Sometimes all he needs is Mick’s best friend. His team having coughed up a hairball of a loss against rival USC, Mick Cronin returned to…
Charisma Osborne and No. 8 UCLA hold to beat No. 13 Colorado
For five years, Charisma Osborne has delivered for UCLA. Of course, on her senior night, she did it again. The fifth-year guard knocked down a…
Chargers roster needs: Who will Jim Harbaugh draft and sign?
Chargers cornerback Michael Davis celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Denver Broncos in December. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers have…
Another JuJu Watkins record can’t save USC in loss to Utah
JuJu Watkins continues to move up the scoring ranks at USC, but her historic game Sunday came with USC dropping in the Pac-12 standings. Watkins…
LeBron James and Lakers wowed by Victor Wembanyama, beat Spurs
There was no doubt that there would be exciting moments, that was clear by the line of reporters filming Victor Wembanyama’s every step before the…
Londynn Jones has career night as No. 12 UCLA routs No. 18 Utah
The shots kept falling. The crowd’s cheers grew louder. Londynn Jones’ face stayed straight. Draining threes is just what the UCLA sophomore does. Jones’ career-high…
Would UCLA play in NIT? Mick Cronin isn’t too sold on idea
UCLA hasn’t played in the National Invitation Tournament in nearly 40 years, and that streak might not end this season even if the Bruins get…