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…
Angel Reese and Sky send Sparks to their third consecutive loss
CHICAGO — Angel Reese finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds for her rookie-record 26th double-double of the season, and the Chicago Sky snapped a seven-game…
After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces
LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds — her WNBA-record 17th game this season with 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds —…
Sparks can’t hold 10-point lead in fourth quarter, lose to Sky
Lindsay Allen scored 16 points, rookies Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese posted double-doubles, and the Chicago Sky rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the…
Clippers fall in Summer League semifinal to the Grizzlies
Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 1:05 left, to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 99-98 win over the Clippers…
Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dearica Hamby scored 27 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added a career-high 23 points and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 87-81 Saturday in…
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…
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers…
Cameron Brink’s 21 points can’t save Sparks from loss to Dallas
Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points, Monique Billings had a double-double and the Dallas Wings edged the Sparks 84-83 on Sunday night. Dallas had an 8-2…
Sparks fall to 0-2 with seven-point loss to Aces in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson both scored 22 points and finished with double-doubles to power the Las Vegas Aces to an 89-82 victory…
Paul George’s 41 points lead Clippers to victory in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George knocked down eight three-pointers and finished with a season-high 41 points, leading the Clippers to a 130-118 over the Charlotte Hornets…
NCAA tournament: UCLA hopes tough Lauren Betts can play Creighton
The wait could be over. If Lauren Betts is able to return from the unspecified injury that sidelined her for UCLA’s opening-round victory in the…
March Madness: Kiki Rice leads UCLA women past Cal Baptist
The takeover started with a flurry of shotmaking. Worried about California Baptist’s ability to make three-pointers in bunches Saturday at Pauley Pavilion, it was UCLA…
USC loses to Arizona, ending its NCAA tournament hopes and season
LAS VEGAS — For a few minutes, the dream looked plausible. Five days after beating Arizona on its home court, USC was outplaying the Wildcats again…
Dylan Andrews helps UCLA beat Oregon State in Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS — For half a season, he was disparaged as not being a true point guard. Find somebody else to run UCLA’s offense, the criticism…
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…
Mick Cronin hints UCLA roster could be different next season
SEATTLE — Some intrigue has filtered into the final games of a season going nowhere. After his team fell back to .500 with a third consecutive…
Lauren Betts powers No. 9 UCLA to dominant victory over Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — Lauren Betts had 17 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA to a 74-55 win over Oregon on Sunday. Londynn Jones…
Mick Cronin has plenty to say after UCLA’s victory over Cal
BERKELEY — A month after he didn’t speak to reporters, remaining in the locker room after a loss to California, UCLA coach Mick Cronin couldn’t stop…
Isaiah Collier returns, but USC winning streak vs. Cal ends
BERKELEY — Jaylon Tyson had 27 points, Jalen Celestine had six of his 11 points in overtime, and California defeated USC 83-77 after blowing a 16-point…