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High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 5 May 2026 06:18:25 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.

High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 5 May 2026 05:55:09 GMT

The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Monday and updated pairings.

Ducks struggle on power play, are stymied by Carter Hart in Game 1 loss to Vegas

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 5 May 2026 04:44:42 GMT

The Ducks fail to capitalize on their speed advantage and give up a late goal to Ivan Barbashev to lose 3-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

'Changes our ceiling': Why Deandre Ayton is key to Lakers upset vs. Thunder

Broderick Turner — Mon, 4 May 2026 23:25:06 GMT

Deandre Ayton had a very strong series against the Houston Rockets and the Lakers need him to replicate that performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take' for one day only

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:20:54 GMT

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.

Once a 'sickly' child, Olympic medalist Brittany Brown now has a mural at her elementary school

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 4 May 2026 15:34:10 GMT

Sprinter Brittany Brown, a bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, now has a mural at the Claremont elementary school where she ran to escape childhood hardships.

How a onetime top Dodgers prospect became an advisor to four U.S. presidents

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 4 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

David Lesch was supposed to have a distinguished career with the Dodgers after being drafted by the team. Instead, he became Middle East political expert.

'You can't fear them': Upset-minded Lakers refuse to be intimidated by Thunder

Broderick Turner — Sun, 3 May 2026 23:01:21 GMT

The Lakers know they're considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they're focused on winning the series.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux's historic Kentucky Derby win may be the first of many

Jay Posner — Sun, 3 May 2026 22:03:04 GMT

Trainer Cherie DeVaux has spent decades honing her skills. After becoming the first woman to win the Kentucky Derby, her family expects more victories.

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the 11th week of the season.

Former Corona Centennial star Camryn Bynum giving back to community

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Current NFL safety, who will be hosting a football camp, wants others to realize they can attain their goals, but it takes focus, dedication and avoiding distractions.

Prep talk: Blake Bowen of JSerra ends his senior season with home-run barrage

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Blake Bowen, who is expected to be drafted this summer, finishes his senior season with nine home runs.

Prep talk: Salesian honors San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir returns to his alma mater, Salesian, where he became standout football player.

How the Lakers and Thunder match up entering their playoff series

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Lakers weren't supposed to win their playoff series against the Rockets. After LeBron James' Herculean effort, they face formidable Oklahoma City.

High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 3 May 2026 06:14:21 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.

'We're back, baby!' UCLA coach Bob Chesney restores Bruins' festive spring game experience

Sean Campbell — Sun, 3 May 2026 01:24:29 GMT

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney moved the Bruins' spring game back to the Rose Bowl, stirring up fans and players to close fruitful spring practice.

Golden Tempo rally makes Cherie DeVaux first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby

Jay Posner — Sat, 2 May 2026 23:27:06 GMT

Golden Tempo rallied deep in the pack to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the big race.

Mira Costa sweeps JSerra for Division 1 girls' beach volleyball title

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 2 May 2026 22:42:01 GMT

The Mustangs send their seniors off with a win after falling to Redondo Union in the Southern Section finals last spring.

Prep talk: Mira Costa to face JSerra in Southern Section girls' beach volleyball final

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 2 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship match is set for Saturday at Long Beach City College.

Letters to Sports: The ups, downs and in-betweens of Dodgers baseball

Sat, 2 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts on the Dodgers, the Angels, the retiring Anze Kopitar and the Bills (Shoemaker and Dwyre).

What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start? What TV channel is it on?

Jay Posner — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start? Here's a breakdown of when the race starts and the TV and streaming options available.

Trainer Mark Glatt is a sentimental Kentucky Derby favorite after his wife's death

Jay Posner — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

So Happy won the Santa Anita Derby and its team hopes the horse can pull of a Kentucky Derby win for trainer Mark Glatt, whose wife recently died.

'There's no quit.' Lakers' leadership, resilience shines through in series-clinching win

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.

Plaschke: Crisis averted, LeBron James to the rescue in Game 6

Bill Plaschke — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 41-year-old superstar played like he had everything to lose during a clinching Game 6 win Friday night in Houston, which is what the Laker needed.

High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 2 May 2026 06:22:13 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.

High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 2 May 2026 05:26:29 GMT

The CIF Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Friday and updated pairings.

LeBron James leads Lakers' rout of Rockets to close out series

Broderick Turner — Sat, 2 May 2026 04:30:13 GMT

He has 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Rui Hachimura scores 21 to help the Lakers advance to a second-round series against the Thunder.

Prep sports roundup: Birmingham closes in on league title after win over El Camino Real

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 2 May 2026 02:08:20 GMT

Birmingham baseball completes a two-game sweep of El Camino Real to move closer to winning the West Valley League title.

LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics

Libor Jany — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:57:41 GMT

Los Angeles police officials said at a budget hearing this week they need 6,500 officers available to properly staff the Olympics in 2028, but meeting that goal would require support from other departments or a hiring spree that seems impossible given budget constraints and recruiting struggles.

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:12:10 GMT

Protestors marched to local FIFA organizing offices in Los Angeles on Friday calling for ICE to be banned from SoFi Stadium during World Cup games.

Don't worry, Caitlin Clark says she's OK after injury scare in preseason game

Tracy Brown — Fri, 1 May 2026 20:40:40 GMT

Caitlin Clark checked out after a foul in the third quarter of the preseason matchup between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings and didn't return.

Tallest college basketball player in history transferring to UC Irvine from Florida

Steve Henson — Fri, 1 May 2026 20:05:25 GMT

At 7-foot-9, Olivier Rioux follows in the very large footsteps of former UC Irvine center Mamadou Ndiaye, who was 7-6. Rioux announced he will transfer from Florida.

Ex-Dodger Alex Cora's wild roller-coaster departure from the Red Sox explained

Steve Henson — Fri, 1 May 2026 18:51:18 GMT

Despite his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal in 2017, ex-Dodgers infielder Alex Cora remains a respected manager who should rebound from the Red Sox firing him.

Right to Party becomes third Kentucky Derby scratch, opening door for Robusta

Jay Posner — Fri, 1 May 2026 13:34:33 GMT

The latest Kentucky Derby scratch brings Robusta off the also-eligible list, giving trainer Doug O'Neill a second horse in Saturday's race.

Prep talk: Former Hart star Trevor Brown trying to coach West Ranch to baseball title

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The former major leaguer has his team in position to win the Foothill League baseball title with a win over alma mater.

McCourt Foundation's L.A. Marathon to city: Can you save us half a million dollars?

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The McCourt Foundation's Los Angeles Marathon wants its contract with the city to be restructured so that it can forgo making past royalty payments.

Swanson: Nico Iamaleava was labeled selfish. Now the loyal UCLA QB is poised for a Heisman run

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Nico Iamaleava was dubbed the poster child for what's wrong with college football. It turns out, he's everything right for UCLA.

California trainers have long shots in the Kentucky Derby hunt

Jay Posner — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Bob Baffert and Doug O'Neill know the morning line odds are nothing personal. "The sport is all about the horse," O'Neill says.

High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:50:04 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Thursday's games.

High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:01:27 GMT

The CIF Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results and pairings.

Birmingham ends Palisades' run of City Section dominance in boys lacrosse

Steve Galluzzo — Fri, 1 May 2026 05:17:50 GMT

Birmingham captures its first City Section title in boys' lacrosse in more than a decade with a 20-8 victory over nine-time defending champion Palisades.

Prep sports roundup: Zion Phelps of Loyola proves he's fastest in the Mission League

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 1 May 2026 01:57:19 GMT

In his first season running track, Zion Phelps wins the Mission League 100 meters in school-record 10.49 seconds.

Boys' volleyball: City Section playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:25 GMT

The CIF City Section boys' volleyball playoffs begin Tuesday with first-round matches.

Reloaded Sparks set sights on making the playoffs

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:56:37 GMT

It was evident during media day on Thursday that expectations are higher than they've been in some time.

Trump predicts LIV golfers will return to the PGA Tour, and he's pleased about the prospect

Steve Henson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:38:59 GMT

LIV Golf has established an independent board that does not include Saudi Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan in an effort to keep the league afloat.

Fulleffort is latest scratch from Kentucky Derby field, Ocelli gets added

Jay Posner — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:32:14 GMT

Trainer Brad Cox still has two strong contenders in the race, Further Ado and Commandment, who are both 6-1 on the morning line.

Marcus Smart says Lakers must 'be willing to run through a wall' in Game 6

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.

Prep talk: Freshman Mattias Di Maggio of Dos Pueblos is living up to famous last name

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Freshman Mattias Di Maggio of Dos Puebos has emerged as top baseball player this season

Swanson: Lakers need another ageless LeBron James performance after Game 5 loss

Mirjam Swanson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After his inspiring play in a Game 3 overtime win against the Rockets in Houston, the 41-year-old star has looked mortal the last two games.

Amid backlash over World Cup parking and transportation, LA Metro offers a solution

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

LA Metro plans to spend $9.3 million in federal funding to make attending the World Cup easy while also easing traffic around SoFi Stadium.

Shaikin: The Dodger hosting a comedy show? Stoic Will Smith. No joke

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On May 7, Will Smith, the Dodgers' stoic All-Star catcher, hosts his third annual Dodgers Comedy Night, part of the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival.

'Off the charts exciting.' L.A. native Brian Kahn thrilled he bred a Kentucky Derby horse

Jay Posner — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Venice resident Brian Kahn fell in love with horse racing during visits to Santa Anita as a kid and hopes a horse he bred, The Puma, wins the Kentucky Derby.

High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores

Los Angeles Times Staff — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:01:16 GMT

Check out Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores.

High school boys' volleyball: Wednesday's playoff scores and Thursday's schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:46:16 GMT

CIF Southern Section high school boys' volleyball playoff scores and schedule.

Prep baseball roundup: Birmingham hitters deliver in 10-2 win over El Camino Real

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:11:23 GMT

Patriots move into a tie for first place in West Valley League with baseball win over El Camino Real

Palisades boys win 17th consecutive City team tennis title

Steve Galluzzo — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:51:58 GMT

The Dolphins defeat Taft to claim the championship again. The Toreadors were the last time to win the team title in 2008.

Lakers can't close out Rockets series despite Austin Reaves' 22 points in return

Broderick Turner — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:28:38 GMT

The Lakers mount a late rally after falling behind by 13 points early in the fourth quarter but could not finish off the Rockets, who host Game 6 on Friday.

'A day off will help.' Dodgers can't produce enough offense again, drop second straight

Kevin Baxter — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:05:05 GMT

Tyler Glasnow pitches into the sixth inning but gives up two solo homers as the offense struggles for the second straight day in a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.

Josh Mauro, Stanford defensive end who spent most of his NFL career with Arizona, dies at 35

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:13:35 GMT

Josh Mauro, a former NFL defensive end for the Cardinals, Giants and Raiders, has died at age 35. No cause of death has been given.

More March Madness: NCAA basketball tournaments reportedly set to expand to 76 teams

Steve Henson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:31 GMT

The NCAA and its media partners favor schools with large, established fan bases for viewership and revenue, so expect the new bids to go to power conference schools.

Man apologizes for snatching home run ball from young Guardians fan. Her mom says to leave him alone

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:39:02 GMT

A mom wants folks to back off a man who snatched a home run ball from her daughter at a Guardians game. He eventually gave the ball to the girl and later apologized in a TV interview.

Sparks to retire two-time WNBA champion DeLisha Milton-Jones' jersey

Marisa Ingemi — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:00 GMT

DeLisha Milton-Jones, who played 11 of her 17 WNBA seasons with the Sparks, will have her number retired July 28 when the team faces the New York Liberty.

Silent Tactic scratched from Kentucky Derby, moving Great White into field

Jay Posner — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:31 GMT

Churchill Downs announced Silent Tactic has been withdrawn from Saturday's race. The scratch moves Great White from the also-eligible list into the field of 20.

Chatsworth High's Grant Chang hits the MIT jackpot

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 6-foot-6 senior volleyball star was first put on MIT's deferred list but learned during a tournament in Las Vegas that he has been accepted.

Prep talk: Jaxson Neckien is coming through for Westlake with power

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The junior outfielder has hit six home runs for the Warriors, who are tied for first place in the Marmonte League.

Who will win the Kentucky Derby? With no dominant favorite, odds are sure to shift

Jay Posner — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Three or more horses could contend for favorite status, but all California horses are long shots entering Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores

Los Angeles Times Staff — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:22:01 GMT

Check out Tuesday's high school baseball and softball scores.

High school boys' volleyball: Playoff scores and schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:20:51 GMT

CIF Southern Section high school boys' volleyball playoff scores and schedule.

Prep sports roundup: Gavin Guy pitches Newport Harbor to 1-0 win over Huntington Beach

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:59:00 GMT

Newport Harbor pulls within one game of Huntington Beach in Sunset League baseball race.

Ex-Lakers assistant admits role in gambling schemes, could face years in prison

Steve Henson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:08:05 GMT

Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in Brooklyn.

Lakers' Austin Reaves will again be a game-time decision Wednesday

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:18:41 GMT

The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the Rockets.

Audacy's KNX will replace news on 97.1 FM with a sports talk format

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:09:52 GMT

Station owner Audacy will end simulcast of the news format on 1070 AM and launch the Fan on May 11.

Angels say rodent infestation at one offending stadium concession stand has been cleaned

Steve Henson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:52:34 GMT

One concession stand out of about 160 at Angel Stadium was flagged by Orange County health inspectors for rodent infestation. The team says the stand has been cleaned.

Prep talk: Mission League track finals on Thursday will feature lots of speed

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame hosts Mission League track finals on Thursday. League finals are scheduled all week, with the Trinity League finals on Friday at 6 p.m. at JSerra.

High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:08:07 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.

Alijah Arenas to withdraw from NBA draft and return to USC

Ryan Kartje — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:35:39 GMT

USC star Alijah Arenas will not to enter the 2026 NBA draft and will instead return to the Trojans in a major win for coach Eric Musselman.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment for gambling addiction amid reported NCAA investigation

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:01:26 GMT

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering residential treatment for his gambling addiction after reportedly placing thousands of online bets on various sports during his college career.

Adidas stomps Nike: Landmark under 2-hour marathon by Sabastian Sawe includes an intriguing footnote

Steve Henson — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:01:03 GMT

Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the two-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.

Prep talk: High jumper Dean Guzman of Moorpark clears 7-foot barrier

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A Southern California high school high jump battle is shaping up between Moorpark's Dean Guzman and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame's JJ Harel.

NFL goes Hollywood: Inside its plan to conquer streaming and movies

Sam Farmer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The NFL is working on its first scripted streaming series and it's exploring ways to incorporate the sport into more scripted TV shows and movies.

Even the Rockets thought Deandre Ayton's controversial ejection was 'soft'

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:33:06 GMT

Deandre Ayton was the best player on the court for the Lakers in Game 4 against Houston before his ejection compromised the Lakers' comeback hopes.

Turnover-plagued Lakers fail to pull off sweep in Game 4 loss to Rockets

Broderick Turner — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:34:40 GMT

The Lakers commit 24 turnovers and make only five three-pointers as the Houston Rockets pull away in the third quarter en route to a 115-96 win in Game 4.

Anze Kopitar's stellar NHL career comes to an end in Kings' playoff loss to Avalanche

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:34:53 GMT

The Kings couldn't keep up with the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche, losing 5-1 in Game 4 in captain Anze Kopitar's final NHL game.

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the 10th week of the season.

Loyola High's Tripp King looks to become West Coast trendsetter in lacrosse

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The junior attacker, who can score with either hand, has committed to North Carolina, where both his parents went to college.

Prep talk: Spring high school championship schedules set

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

From playing games at Dodger Stadium to Cal State Fullerton, spring high school championships are here.

'Billy The Shoe,' a Santa Anita fixture, made history 40 years ago at the Kentucky Derby

Bill Dwyre — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Billy Shoemaker, third on the North American jockey career win list, pulled off his most remarkable win 40 years ago at the Kentucky Derby aboard Ferdinand.

High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:18 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.