‘Unreal’: Loyola tops No. 1 Mira Costa in boys’ volleyball showdown
For all the ugliness that sometimes exposes itself in high school sports — unruly fans, players wanting to start fights, parents shouting at officials —…
Prep sports: Loyola defeats No. 1 Mira Costa in volleyball
With all 1,500 seats filled on Mira Costa’s side of the gym and Loyola’s loud, enthusiastic student section letting everyone know that the Cubs had…
NCAA bracket busted? NFL star Bijan Robinson no longer perfect
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had a perfect NCAA men’s basketball tournament bracket after the first full day of action. You probably did not.…
USC pro day: Keenan Allen, Bears pick Caleb Williams’ brain
Nearly two dozen of Caleb Williams’ former USC teammates joined him on the field Wednesday for the school’s annual pro day. This was not unexpected,…
Which teams have won the most NCAA men’s basketball championships?
No men’s basketball program this year will catch up with the all-time leader in most NCAA tournament titles. But for the first time in four…
UCLA lands highest women’s NCAA tournament seed in school history
Living up to her name this time of year has been agonizing for Cori Close. Her UCLA women’s basketball teams have made five appearances in…
USC clinches No. 1 seed, begins NCAA women’s tournament at home
After winning its first Pac-12 championship since 2014, USC earned the top seed in the Portland Regional 3 bracket and will host No. 16 seed…
Darvin Ham staying positive amid critical stretch for Lakers
A day before a critical matchup against a divisional opponent, Lakers players and coach Darvin Ham expressed optimism following Friday morning’s practice in El Segundo.…
Orange Lutheran wins Trinity League opener over JSerra
No. 1-ranked Orange Lutheran opened Trinity League baseball action Tuesday against defending Southern Section Division 1 champion JSerra and continued to come through with outstanding…
Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS — Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz avenged a previous loss to Fabian Marozsan, winning 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas…
UCLA faces long odds in Vegas to sustain Cronin’s NCAA streak
Mick Cronin’s team had lost five of its last six regular-season games, its offense failing to keep pace with a sturdy defense. The coach vowed…
Luca Nardi defeats Novak Djokovic in BNP Paribas Open stunner
INDIAN WELLS — Luca Nardi used a combination of poise and power to stun his boyhood idol and top-seeded Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3…
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…