L.A. Times - Sports

Birmingham and El Camino Real start out as the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the City Section this high school baseball season.

Kara Dunn had 24 points and Jazzy Davidson had 22, but Penn State rallied to narrowly defeat the USC women.

Oaks Christian defeats Bishop Alemany 2-1 and Calabasas beats St. Francis 4-2 in semifinal games on Wednesday.

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki gave up three runs on three hits and two walks against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first Cactus League start.

The death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho" sparked a wave of violence in an area slated to host World Cup matches this summer, making some fans nervous.

The two-time national college coach of the year and 2019 NCAA champion said to help "the Lakers in any way I can is exciting."

Dates and times for the City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball championship games this weekend.

Marquez, South East and Franklin were removed from the City Section boys' soccer playoffs after using ineligible players.

The overwhelming popularity of the Savannah Bananas has led to a broadcast deal with ESPN, ABC and Disney+. A Banana Ball day at Disneyland and Angel Stadium is scheduled.

It's nearing eight months since Robert Garrett was placed on administrative leave at Crenshaw and there is no sign when the investigation might end.

Setting up cameras, monitoring streaming devices and keeping score are new tasks for parents while watching their children play.

USC coach Eric Musselman says it has been tough to cope with Rondey Rice's absence on the night the Trojans lost at UCLA.