L.A. Times - Sports

UCLA coach Cori Close wants to be a pioneer in the growth of women's basketball and wants the media to do a better job at highlighting its players.

Indiana players say Fernando Mendoza's selfless attitude and poise under pressure give them an edge as they prepare to face Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has been criticized all season. He sees the Tide's Rose Bowl game against No. 1 Indiana as a chance to silence critics.

Several former USC players commented on the state of Trojan football under coach Lincoln Riley after the team's overtime collapse against TCU in the Alamo Bowl.

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.

The Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers' sixth 20-point loss this season.

High school sports across the Southland will see record-breaking feats and future Olympians in multiple sports in 2026.

Will Smith, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, Luka Doncic and so many others delivered marquee moments that helped me endure a terrible 2025.

January's catastrophic fires. ICE raids and protests. Rob Reiner's tragic death: The biggest news events the L.A. Times covered in 2025.

LeBron James will remember his 41st birthday for all the wrong reasons after the Lakers turn over the ball 21 times in a dismal, 128-106 loss to the Pistons.

Texas Christian running back Jeremy Payne scores on a 35-yard catch-and-run in overtime, sending No. 16 USC to a shocking, 30-27 loss in the Alamo Bowl.

Despite not having former standout teammate Shalen Shepherd to help him, Ethan Hill finishes with 32 points and 18 rebounds in Brentwood's Classic at Damien Silver Division win.

Two-time All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots is charged with strangling his private chef during an alleged dispute over her pay.

When Curt Cignetti was hired at Indiana, it had the most all-time losses among FBS teams. Cignetti has since molded the Hoosiers into the No. 1 team.