L.A. Times - Sports

Prep talk: Reseda's Romeo Juarez finishes fourth at CIF state golf championships

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Romeo Juarez has the highest finish ever for a City Section golfer at the state championships.

'SNL' star Marcello Hernández to host 2026 ESPYs as show leaves L.A. for New York

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 20:14:05 GMT

Marcello Hernández will host the 2026 ESPY Awards, which are leaving L.A. for New York after more than 25 years.

The Ball brothers' head coach at Chino Hills, Steve Baik, is the new coach at Calabasas

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 18:22:44 GMT

Steve Baik, who guided the Ball brothers to unbeaten season in 2016, is the new basketball coach at Calabasas.

From 'Jo Show' to 'oh no': Angels outfielder revives José Canseco meme by giving up homer off his head

Steve Henson — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 15:42:48 GMT

A fly ball conked the Angels' Jo Adell on the head and bounced over the fence for a home run, instantly reminding fans of José Canseco's similar gaffe 33 years ago.

Prep talk: Jayden Rendon to leave Carson High as hometown hero

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:27:28 GMT

Standout hurdler Jayden Rendon refused to leave the City Section school because of a trust that he could be great on his own without transferring.

Nelly Korda, Michelle Wie West and more: Who to watch at U.S. Women's Open

Sam Farmer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Women's Open comes to Riviera Country Club for the first time, pairing the LPGA's oldest major with an L.A. landmark celebrating its centennial.

Ford Green of Westlake High is the quarterback to watch this summer

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 6-foot-2 sophomore moved here from South Carolina a year ago with little quarterback experience yet already has a scholarship offer from Ohio State.

How Shannon Rouillard is transforming Riviera into a tougher U.S. Women's Open test

Sam Farmer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Shannon Rouillard, USGA's championship director for the U.S. Women's Open, wants Riviera Country Club to be an challenging test and a showcase for women's golf.

'Framework' isn't there as poor shooting sinks Sparks in loss to Aces

Marisa Ingemi — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:24:13 GMT

Rae Burrell scored a career-high 22 points, but the rest of the Sparks combine to shoot 12-for-51 in loss to Las Vegas Aces.

High school baseball: Tuesday's SoCal Regional baseball scores, updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:01:38 GMT

CIF SoCal Regional baseball scores and updated schedule.

Regional baseball playoffs: Huntington Beach turns to Jared Grindlinger to advance

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 02:22:39 GMT

Division 1 champion St. John Bosco is eliminated after 4-2 loss to Cathedral Catholic.

High school softball: Tuesday's SoCal Regional playoff scores, updated schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 02:15:13 GMT

High school softball playoff scores for Tuesday and upcoming schedule.

Swanson: Rams keep heeding L.A.'s win-at-all-costs demands. Will it finally get them more fans?

Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:38:03 GMT

The Rams are doing everything they can to be perennial Super Bowl title contenders, but will they ever get closer to the Dodgers and Lakers in popularity?

From 'Fearsome Foursome' to Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett aims to become a Rams legend

Gary Klein — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 23:37:39 GMT

Myles Garrett is eager to make an immediate impact with the Rams and help them win a Super Bowl title as part of the next stage of his career.

Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White dismiss 'tense' bench exchange: 'It's coaching ... it's not a story'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 22:30:59 GMT

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and head coach Stephanie White explained that their heated exchange was just 'two people that really want to win' and 'coaching.'

Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud

Lily Wright — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:55:35 GMT

Co-founder of eco-friendly financial firm Aspiration has been sentenced after defrauding investors.

Stephen Curry ends sneaker free agency by signing with China's Li-Ning

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 19:26:36 GMT

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the latest NBA player to sign a shoe deal with Chinese company Li-Ning. Curry had been a sneaker free agent since parting with Under Armour in November.

NBA probe of Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and Clippers at forefront after Aspiration fraud sentencing

Steve Henson — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:07:25 GMT

Sentencing of Aspiration's Joseph Sanberg to 14 years in prison moves the NBA closer to finishing its probe into whether the Clippers skirted the league's salary cap.

Belmont Stakes primed for another Golden Tempo vs. Renegade duel

Jay Posner — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

A Triple Crown will not be awarded at the Belmont Stakes, but the race could feature a rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and runner-up Renegade.

Prep talk: Former Simi Valley coach to be inducted into Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Basketball coach Bob Hawking guided Simi Valley to its only CIF championship in 1988. He will be inducted into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame.

World Cup cash grab: Simon Kuper argues politics, greed are strengthening FIFA monopoly

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Once a festival of affordable global fandom, the World Cup now is giving FIFA a prime opportunity to reap record profits from soccer fans.

Shaikin: MLB's wild pitch: Using fan-despised TV blackouts as leverage against players

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Major League Baseball's team owners want fans to think that the players are ultimately the ones responsible for broadcast blackouts and streaming headaches.

SoFi Stadium workers to vote on whether to authorize a strike with World Cup looming

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

SoFi Stadium union workers are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off next week.

Augie Lopez powers USC baseball into super regionals for first time in 21 years

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:21:53 GMT

Augie Lopez's three-run home run in the seventh helps power USC to a 7-1 win over Texas A&M and a berth in the NCAA super regionals for the first time since 2005.

Rams acquire Myles Garrett for Jared Verse and draft picks in blockbuster trade

Gary Klein — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 17:42:39 GMT

The Rams acquired Browns star Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade, sending pass rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks to Cleveland.

Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott's wife reveals death threats she received about their child

Steve Henson — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 16:24:46 GMT

Maddie Scott reposted vile social media comments from one user that threatened not only her and her husband, Tanner, but also their newborn son.

Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for first time in almost four years

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:59:39 GMT

Tennis legend Serena Williams is coming out of retirement and will compete for the first time in almost four years at the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in London.

Prep talk: Clausen brothers creating a flag football league

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

With six boys and girls, Clausen brothers' kids will be participating in flag football.

Shielded by love, transgender athlete AB Hernandez defeated vitriol stoked by Trump

Marisa Ingemi — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez didn't set out to be a transgender athlete pioneer, but she couldn't let national protests force her to quit.

UCLA softball coaches Kelly Inouye-Perez and Lisa Fernandez inspire nation's top offense

Liana Handler — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 04:32:00 GMT

After winning national titles as players and coaches, coaches Kelly Inouye-Perez and Lisa Fernandez help UCLA softball set home-run records en route to WCWS.

Andrew Johnson and USC dominate Texas A&M, force regional final showdown with Aggies

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 04:31:48 GMT

USC sophomore pitcher Andrew Johnson puts on a strong performance to lead the Trojans to a 14-3 win over Texas A&M in the NCAA regionals.

UCLA eliminated from WCWS by Kaitlyn Terry and Texas Tech in nine-inning thriller

Tim Willert — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 03:18:25 GMT

Jordan Woolery hits two home runs and drives in five runs, but it wasn't enough to save UCLA from an 8-7 season-ending loss in the Women's College World Series.

UCLA baseball's national title hopes shattered in season-ending loss to Saint Mary's

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:16:57 GMT

UCLA baseball, the top-seeded team in the nation, loses to Saint Mary's 6-5 in the NCAA regionals on a walk-off single by Makoa Sniffen in the 10th inning.

USC routs Texas State to set up regional final showdown with Texas A&M

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Kevin Takeuchi's first-inning grand slam sets the tone for USC in a rout of Texas State. Later tonight, they face Texas A&M.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto helps Dodgers deliver a birthday win for Dave Roberts

Liana Handler — Sun, 31 May 2026 23:35:22 GMT

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up four hits and strikes out 10 over 5⅓ shutout innings and Ryan Ward and Max Muncy each hit home runs in a win over the Phillies.

High school baseball: CIF SoCal regional brackets

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:47:32 GMT

CIF Southern California high school baseball regional brackets.

High school softball: CIF SoCal regional brackets

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:42:47 GMT

CIF Southern California softball regionals schedule.

Prep softball roundup: Venice wins City Section Division I championship

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 31 May 2026 15:42:24 GMT

The Gondoliers defeated Eagle Rock 7-2 in City Section Division I softball final on Saturday.

Q&A: As costs rise, AD Jennifer Cohen says USC is well-positioned amid college sports chaos

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In the new era of revenue sharing, particularly because of NIL rights, student athletes have benefitted. USC's athletic director explains why.

Prep talk: Julian Garcia's pitching performance ranks among the best in championship games

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

St. John Bosco pitcher Julian Garcia struck out 14, walked none and gave up one hit in 2-0 win over Norco.

U.S. and Canadian referees will have a record-sized presence at World Cup

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Eleven officials from the United States and Canada will be working during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest North American contingent to work the tournament.

News Analysis: Why Rams' decision to draft Ty Simpson is also an investment in Matthew Stafford

Gary Klein — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

While the decision to draft Ty Simpson looks as if the Rams are purely focused on their future, it also serves as extra motivation for Matthew Stafford.

High school boys' volleyball: State championship results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 06:58:32 GMT

CIF state high school boys' volleyball championship results from Saturday.

Jaslene Massey's historic performance leads record-breaking day at CIF state championships

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 31 May 2026 06:23:37 GMT

Aliso Niguel's Jaslene Massey breaks the U.S. high school record in girls' discus and defends her shot put title at CIF State track and field championships.

Tanner Scott struggles to execute and Phillies make him pay in Dodgers' loss

Liana Handler — Sun, 31 May 2026 05:14:11 GMT

Tanner Scott blows the Dodgers' lead in the eighth inning, giving up a two-run home run to Edmundo Sosa in a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Ganesha not only shows up for Division 2 title game, but beats Loyola

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 31 May 2026 04:32:59 GMT

The Giants had plans to send backups to the championship game because most starters had a club commitment, but they change plans and take the title.

Transgender Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez wins state track medals amid muted protest

Marisa Ingemi — Sun, 31 May 2026 01:42:26 GMT

Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez placed third in the long jump alongside a cisgender girl also awarded a bronze medal at the CIF state championship meet.

Andrew Lamb draws on MLB roots while helping USC stay alive, rout Lamar in NCAA regional

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:25:13 GMT

Andrew Lamb capped a five-run first inning for USC with a 421-foot blast that set the tone during a 19-6 win over the Lamar in an NCAA elimination game.

UCLA baseball defeats Virginia Tech in a wild ninth-inning comeback to save its season

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 30 May 2026 23:45:15 GMT

Phoenix Call hits a walk-off single to cap a three-run rally in the ninth as UCLA defeats Virginia Tech 6-5 in an elimination game in the NCAA regionals.

Servite sprinter Benjamin Harris believes his best is yet to come

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:40:41 GMT

The junior sensation will try to win the sprint double at the CIF state track and field championships on Saturday while anchoring the 4x100 relay.

Alyssa and Gisele Thompson joined NWSL in high school. Their younger sister might be better

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 30 May 2026 15:53:51 GMT

Zoe Thompson, a 14-year-old still in middle school, could one day become part of an unprecedented trio: three siblings on the U.S. women's national soccer team.

Prep talk: Loyola freshman pitcher Sheriff Hall can be a slayer in Division 2 final

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 30 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The left-hander is scheduled to play Ganesha in the Southern Section Division 2 final

Letters to Sports: Angels have a strange way of showing they're 'very competitive'

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Arte Moreno and the Angels as well as the Dodgers' struggles to stay healthy.

High school baseball: Southern Section championship results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:08:34 GMT

CIF Southern Section results from championship games on Friday and Saturday.

High school softball: City and Southern Section championship results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:01:31 GMT

CIF City and Southern Section softball results from championship games on Friday and Saturday.

Southern California sprinters scorch CIF state prelims, setting up record-chasing finals

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 30 May 2026 06:10:51 GMT

Cool conditions produce a flurry of fast prelim times at the CIF state track and field championships, with Rosary's record-setting 4x100 relay cruising.

St. John Bosco wins second consecutive Division 1 baseball title behind pitcher Julian Garcia

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 30 May 2026 05:35:58 GMT

Julian Garcia throws one-hitter with 14 strikeouts in win over Norco in Southern Section Division 1 final at Cal State Fullerton on Friday night.

USC squanders late lead, falls to Texas State in NCAA regional opener

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Sat, 30 May 2026 05:07:02 GMT

Texas State's Chase Mora hits a two-run home run off USC reliever Adam Troy in the ninth inning to send the Trojans to a 5-4 loss in their NCAA regional opener.

Liliana Escobar leads JSerra to its first Division 1 softball title

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 30 May 2026 04:51:40 GMT

She had a 12-strikeout performance on Friday night to lead the Lions to their first Southern Section Division 1 softball championship over La Mirada.

Megan Grant becomes UCLA's all-time home run leader in win over Arkansas at WCWS

Tim Willert — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:44:38 GMT

Megan Grant hits her 91st career home run to set a UCLA record in an 11-0 victory over Arkansas in the Women's College World Series.

National title hopeful UCLA stunned in loss to Saint Mary's in regional opener

Joaquin Ruiz — Fri, 29 May 2026 22:34:51 GMT

Jacob Johnson hits a solo home run in the ninth inning to lift Saint Mary's to a 3-2 victory over top-seeded UCLA in the NCAA regionals.

Luka Doncic invests in purchase of Italian basketball team with eye on NBA Europe

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:50:33 GMT

The Lakers' star is part of an investment group that buys Vanoli Cremona with intent to move the club to Rome and prepare for NBA Europe expansion.

A new board game mocks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for 'foul baiting.' He wants it destroyed

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:47:39 GMT

A lawyer representing Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is calling for the destruction of all copies of an extremely limited-edition, Operation-style board game mocking SGA for 'foul baiting.'

Sondheimer: Ganesha baseball team is playing with fire and might get burned

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:55:04 GMT

The Giants are scheduled to play in the Southern Section Division 2 final on Saturday but several starters might be missing because of summer camp.

'Bonkers' bribery case raises questions about why NBA star Terry Rozier would allegedly risk millions by participating

Steve Henson — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:24:56 GMT

Veteran NBA point guard Terry Rozier — who has made $162 million in salary — is accused of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to help gamblers win prop bets.

Prep talk: Last of four softball-playing Justman sisters wants to go out a City champion

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Zoe Justman will try to help Granada Hills High win the City Section Open Division softball title on Friday against Carson.

Granderson: Who would dream of letting the NFL judge its own racism?

LZ Granderson — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:02:00 GMT

What was Brett Kavanaugh thinking of when he argued that the league shouldn't face justice in court? Not history.

High school softball: Playoff scores and schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 29 May 2026 05:48:51 GMT

CIF Southern Section and City Section high school softball playoff scores and schedule.

UCLA pitcher shares his secret weapon: A two-inch toy dinosaur named 'Jerry'

Joaquin Ruiz — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:26:50 GMT

UCLA freshman pitcher Angel Cervantes knows the two-inch toy dinosaur he carries with him to the mound is unusual, but he can't argue with the results.

Megan Grant's record-tying homer can't save UCLA from loss to Alabama in WCWS opener

Tim Willert — Fri, 29 May 2026 01:36:44 GMT

Megan Grant hits her record-tying 41st home run of the season, but UCLA can't stop Alabama from rallying late in a 6-3 loss at the Women's College World Series.

Rams star Puka Nacua opens up on seeking help, legal troubles and stalled mega deal

Gary Klein — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:59:15 GMT

Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua makes his first public comments since being sued for allegedly biting a woman in December.

Shaikin: As MLB proposes salary cap, Sacramento pursues team it might not be able to afford

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:45:54 GMT

Sacramento wants Major League Baseball to stick around after the Athletics leave town, but a $4-billion price tag for an expansion team might be too much.

UCLA copes with pressure of being No. 1 target without ace Logan Reddemann

Joaquin Ruiz — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:09:31 GMT

Injured UCLA pitcher Logan Reddemann will miss the Los Angeles Regional, but the Bruins are confident they have the talent and poise to win without him.

USC ace Mason Edwards brings joy to the mound as he leads Trojans into NCAA regionals

Joaquin Ruiz — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:24:28 GMT

Mason Edwards' rise to elite USC pitcher and MLB draft prospect was far from certain his freshman year, but he never doubted his ability to develop.

Plenty of intrigue heading into state track and field championships

Steve Galluzzo — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:32:52 GMT

National and state records could fall this weekend in Clovis when Long Beach Wilson and Servite athletes take to the track.

Tom Meusborn announces retirement as baseball coach at Sierra Canyon

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:57:03 GMT

After close to 35 years at Sierra Canyon and Chatsworth, future Hall of Famer Tom Meusborn retires as a baseball coach.

Naomi Osaka has fun with fashion at the French Open. She'll have to win again to show off her next look

Steve Henson — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:35:05 GMT

Naomi Osaka's fashion statements depend on her on-court performance. A win earns her another grand entrance. A loss and nobody cares what she wears on the ride home.

Prep talk: Previewing top Southern Section baseball finals

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Southern Section baseball championship games are set for Friday and Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

Shaikin: For Dodgers, getting to playoffs is not good enough for Mark Walter. For Lakers?

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Lakers can learn a lot by watching what Mark Walter did his first couple of years after buying the team.

High school softball: Wednesday's City Section playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 28 May 2026 04:36:07 GMT

City Section high school softball playoff scores for Wednesday.

Granada Hills, Carson advance to a fourth straight final meeting to decide City Section softball title

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:43:56 GMT

Granada Hills defeats San Pedro 12-9 in Open Division semifinals; Carson eliminates Birmingham 12-2

Kiké Hernández's oblique shows 'significant tear' as utility man returns to IL

Liana Handler — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:40:01 GMT

The Dodgers place utility man Kiké Hernández on the injured list after an MRI exam shows a "significant tear" in his left oblique. How will Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim fill in?

Lakers layoffs part of sweeping changes to business operations

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:55:37 GMT

More than a dozen people were informed they would be losing their jobs, including those in marketing, communications and team content.

High school baseball: Southern Section championship schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:18:14 GMT

CIF Southern Section baseball championship games are set for Friday and Saturday across the Southland.

Packers' Josh Jacobs released from jail but still might face charges over alleged weekend incident

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:37:22 GMT

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been released from a Wisconsin jail a day after being arrested in relation to an alleged weekend incident. He still could face criminal charges.

Noted New York menace Spider-Man crashes J.K. Simmons' night at the Mets game

Tracy Brown — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:22:45 GMT

J.K. Simmons, known for playing J. Jonah Jameson in numerous "Spider-Man" films, was reunited with the friendly neighborhood hero at a Mets game.

Swanson: NBA's anti-tanking draft reform might be great for Lakers but is bad for basketball

Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:54:36 GMT

The NBA's owners are expected to meet Thursday to approve new "anti-tanking draft reform" via a "3-2-1 lottery." It's likely to be convoluted, but can it help the Lakers?

Travis Kelce buys stake in Cleveland Guardians, continuing trend of athletes becoming owners

Steve Henson — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:07:30 GMT

Kansas City Chiefs star and burgeoning business titan Travis Kelce will be a minority owner in the Cleveland Guardians, the MLB team he rooted for growing up.

Jonah Jeovany Vasquez of Cathedral is going for Disney-like ending at state track championships

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

In his first season of track, Jonah Jeovany Vasquez of Cathedral High has qualified to run in the 1,600 at state finals.

Prep talk: Will next season's state championships in baseball, softball produce fewer opt outs?

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Several Southern Section and City Section teams will not be participating in state playoffs this season.

Q&A: How UCLA softball leadoff hitter Rylee Slimp manages pressure as Bruins reach WCWS

Jordan Puente — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

UCLA sophomore Rylee Slimp has shown signs she isn't afraid of the biggest stage for years. Slimp shares how she manages pressure ahead of her second WCWS.