Prep basketball roundup: Alijah Arenas vs. Tajh Ariza brings out James Harden to watch
Two of the top teams in the City Section led by the sons of former NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Trevor Ariza faced off on…
Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row
LeBron James stood at midcourt early in the fourth, his hands on his hips while a faint cheer began to echo through the building.“M-V-P. M-V-P.”For…
Prep talk: Weston Port, Noah Mikhail show you can stay home and be noticed
In an era when parents keep moving their sons looking for something (exposure, playing time, free shoes), let’s salute two four-year starters in football whose…
Prep basketball: Heritage Christian duo makes impressive debut
Ten pounds heavier and with bulging biceps, San Diego State commit Tae Simmons of Heritage Christian sure looked the part of a dominant inside player…
Clippers fend off Steph Curry and Warriors in thrilling win
The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry bringing…
Brett Leason has a career-best night in Ducks’ win over Stars
DALLAS — Brett Leason had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points, Lukas Dostal stopped 34 shots and the Ducks held on to…
Andrej Stojakovic and Cal hand USC its first loss of season
Andrej Stojakovic scored 20 points and Jovan Blacksher Jr. 19 and Joshua Ola-Joseph made several plays down the stretch Sunday night to help California beat…
James Harden reaches career milestone as Clippers defeat the Utah Jazz
They returned home from a three-game trip in a mini slump that left the Clippers seeking ways to break free of that malaise in which…
Iran’s Economy: Past the Point of No Return?
Iran’s economy stands at a critical juncture, with external pressures and internal dysfunction pushing it further from recovery. Although the country has demonstrated resilience in…
UCLA’s defense smothers Lehigh as Bruins roll to blowout win
UCLA’s defense was dominant against a winless opponent Friday night, with the Bruins controlling a game that quickly got out of hand. The Bruins delivered…
Travis Shumake breaking barriers as first LGBTQ+ NHRA driver
Travis Shumake has made a career out of breaking barriers, which is both dangerous and impressive when you consider he’s broken those barriers — and…
Ducks fall just short against Vegas
Nicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev all scored, and the Vegas Golden Knights held on late to beat the Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.Shea…
Jalen Green leads Rockets past the Clippers
HOUSTON — Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory over…
Kristian Fulton is back for Chargers and set to chase Bengals
They call him the best receiver in the NFL. They say he’s always open. Whatever praise has been heaped upon Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase, Chargers cornerback…
Column: Ontario Christian will try to end Etiwanda’s title run
Girls basketball in Southern California has become all about Etiwanda High, the two-time defending state champion. Under coach Stan Delus, the Eagles have spent the…
JuJu Watkins leads all scorers as USC women set team record for points in victory
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb spelled out her game plan, watched her players execute with ruthless precision and then celebrated her 300th career victory at Galen…
Fast start allows UCLA women to rout Pepperdine
Janiah Barker had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Lauren Betts had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the No. 5 UCLA women rolled past Pepperdine…
Anthony Davis says ‘the eye is fine’ and won’t miss Lakers’ next game
Lakers star center Anthony Davis will not miss time because of his latest eye injury, he said Tuesday after practice.“The eye is fine,” he said.Davis…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 in Thunder win over Clippers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Clippers 134-128 on Monday night in their first game…
UCLA basketball blows out Boston University but issues remain
The long road back to prestige started at home, against a largely anonymous opponent.Having failed its first test against a mid-major, UCLA took a step…