Led by Jordan Chiles, UCLA’s Olympians shine in final home meet
Roaring fans drowned out the Pauley Pavilion public-address announcer. Jordan Chiles needs no introduction. As her star continues to reach new heights, Chiles remains a…
UCLA coach Cori Close demands more from Bruins after sweep by USC
In Hollywood, blockbuster hits always get a sequel — even in women’s college basketball. UCLA versus USC I was an instant classic, fit for the…
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten title
Roars rained down from each corner of Pauley Pavilion, every soul in the hallowed hoops arena knowing full well the fate of the crosstown showdown…
Tajh Ariza leads Westchester to 16th City Section basketball title
A wild, delirious roar came from of Tajh Ariza on Friday night after his dunk with no time left on the clock started a joyous…
Another dominant effort by Lauren Betts as UCLA routs Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Lauren Betts had 26 points and 10 rebounds and second-ranked UCLA routed Wisconsin 91-61 on Wednesday night to set up a showdown with No.…
Kinidi Curl and Jade Fort lead Hamilton to girls’ City Section Open Division finals
All season long Kinidi Curl and Jade Fort have been a dynamic duo for the Hamilton High girls basketball team. They were again Tuesday night…
Roberta Flack: 10 essential songs
Roberta Flack used her upbringing as a classically trained pianist to redefine the textural and emotional terms of modern soul music. The singer, who died…
Elina Aarnisalo’s late free throws deliver UCLA a win at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday.Lauren…
Jerry Butler, R&B star and Impressions singer, dies at 85
Jerry Butler, who found R&B stardom in the late 1950s as the first lead singer of the Impressions before moving on to a solo career…
Darcy Kuemper’s stellar L.A. comeback doesn’t surprise Kings
The first time Darcy Kuemper played for the Kings, he played well. He just didn’t play often.As the backup to Jonathan Quick, who became the…
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi announced as Angels’ opening day starter
TEMPE, Ariz. — Two years ago, Major League Baseball began asking clubs to refrain from announcing opening-day starters until the final week of spring training in hopes…
Cleveland holds on for playoff win over Washington Prep
In a dramatic opening game of the City Section Open Division boys’ basketball playoffs Wednesday night, No. 3-seeded Cleveland and No. 6 Washington Prep went…
Can Alijah Arenas lead Chatsworth to its first Open Division title?
On Tuesday, Chatsworth will honor All-City guard Alijah Arenas with the presentation of his McDonald’s All-American Game jersey. More important, though, is what happens beginning…
UCLA falls to No. 3, USC moves up to No. 4 in latest AP poll
Notre Dame is the new No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll, ascending to the top spot Monday for the first…
No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball barely beats No. 22 Michigan State
Londynn Jones made a pull-up jumper.Kiki Rice got a steal.Janiah Barker scored a tough putback layup.Rice hit free throws.And then, Timea Gardiner hit the biggest…
UCLA projected to get NCAA tournament overall No. 1 seed
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame would be the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now.The NCAA basketball selection…
No. 1 Ontario Christian routs Sage Hill in Open Division girls basketball
Taking on the No. 1-ranked team in California in an opening game of the Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs, Sage Hill can boast…
Jacob Majok delivers in crunch time during Crean Lutheran win
Jacob Majok, a 6-foot-7 junior who came to Crean Lutheran from South Sudan two years ago, let loose a scream during the fourth quarter of…
Mika Webster-Longin shines in UCLA gymnastics win over Penn State
Mika Webster-Longin nudged assistant coach Mark Freeman as she prepared to watch her teammates compete on the beam. She needed to lock arms with her…
Redondo Union upsets St. John Bosco; Windward eliminates Inglewood
It was a wild Friday night in the Southern Section basketball playoffs.Redondo Union, seeded No. 7 in the Open Division playoffs, pulled out a 77-75…