UCLA vs. LSU takeaways: Was not getting mauled by Tigers a sign of progress?
His jersey smudged with grass and even a hint of purple from the LSU defenders who kept smashing into him, Ethan Garbers never wavered under…
Orange Lutheran scores 26 consecutive points to defeat Sierra Canyon
To say things looked bleak for Orange Lutheran’s football team Saturday night at Sierra Canyon was being nice. Down 19 points at halftime, the Lancers…
Sparks’ rally in second half falls short in Seattle
SEATTLE — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points, including four free throws in the final minute, and the Seattle Storm edged the Los Angeles Sparks 90-87 on…
No. 1 Mater Dei pulls away in second half to beat No. 2 Corona Centennial
No. 1-ranked Mater Dei turned in a dominating defensive performance in the second half Thursday night to pull away from No. 2 Corona Centennial and…
Clayton Kershaw nearing return for Dodgers: ‘I’ll be ready’
ROUND ROCK, Texas — When Clayton Kershaw bypassed retirement and re-signed with the Dodgers over the winter, his return from an offseason shoulder surgery was initially…
What’s in store for the Dodgers in the second half? 10 things to watch
Typically, a trade would be the easiest way for the Dodgers to rectify their pitching woes. This year, however, few impact pitchers are likely to…
Anthony Rendon returns for Angels after missing 68 games
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anthony Rendon has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat leadoff Monday night for the Angels against the Texas Rangers.“Long…
Lakers struggle on offense, drop second California Classic game
SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers’ start to the first weekend of summer league play has been unkind and plagued with inconsistency as they dropped back-to-back games…
Galaxy defeat San José for their fourth consecutive win
PALO ALTO — Joseph Paintsil scored a first-half goal and the Galaxy added two more late in the second half to defeat the San José Earthquakes…
Sparks fade in second half to Mercury for seventh straight loss
PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper scored 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter, Diana Taurasi had 20 points, five three-pointers and six assists, and the…
Galaxy extend their home unbeaten streak in win over Kansas City
Gabriel Pec scored a goal and assisted on two others Saturday as the Galaxy opened the second half of their season with a 4-2 win…
Clippers unsure if Kawhi Leonard will see more minutes in Game 3
DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard slowly walked onto the American Airlines Center court past the media and over towards where Paul George was talking to Clippers coach…
Jamal Murray buzzer-beater sends Lakers to crushing Game 2 loss
DENVER — One flick of the wrist, the Denver guard moving from left to right with the toughest defender on the court in pursuit. One cushion…
Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets
DENVER — There are the technical elements of this first-round playoff series, such as the amount the Lakers can get into offensive sets, the right actions…
UConn defeats Alabama in Final Four, will play Purdue for title
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Connecticut kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA tournament, getting 21 points…
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George are clutch in Clippers’ win over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George made jump shots in the final seconds on Friday night to lead the Clippers past the Orlando Magic…
Claire Emslie scores for Angel City in draw with Orlando Pride
Claire Emslie and Marta traded goals in the second half as Angel City and the Orlando Pride played to a 1-1 draw at Inter&Co Stadium…
Fired Dan Monson guides Long Beach State back to NCAA tournament
HENDERSON, Nev. — Lassina Traore had a career-high 25 points, Marcus Tsohonis scored 25 and hit two clutch free throws with 3.6 seconds remaining to help…
Bishop Montgomery wins its seventh girls’ basketball state title
SACRAMENTO — Bishop Montgomery came onto the court at Golden 1 Center on Friday night in the state Division I championship girls’ basketball game feeling…
Boogie Ellis scores 28 points to power USC past Arizona State
Boogie Ellis scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half and hit six of eight from three-point range Thursday night to help USC…