L.A. Times - Sports

UCLA coach Clori Close built on lessons learned from John Wooden and steered the Bruins to a lopsided win over South Carolina to clinch a national title.

Gabriela Jaquez knew as a child she wanted to play at UCLA and win a national title with the Bruins, and she achieved that dream in her final college game.

Behind standout efforts from Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez, the UCLA women's basketball team defeats South Carolina 79-51 for its first national title since 1978.

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

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

UCLA must set Lauren Betts up for success when the Bruins face off against South Carolina for an NCAA national championship Sunday in Phoenix.

Loyola High duo of Zion Phelps and Ejam Yohannes look forward to performing at Arcadia Invitational.

Four golfers from Southern California to compete at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in the Drive, Chip and Putt championships.

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Coral Williams allows just three hits over seven shutout innings and Angelina Gonzales hits two home runs in Norco's 7-0 win over Fullerton.

The Galaxy are booed by some of their fans after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota that extends their winless streak.

The 3-year-old colt trained by Mark Glatt gives his family some comfort after the death of his wife in February with a 2 3/4-length defeat of Potente.

After years of learning and building UCLA's women's basketball program, Cori Close is ready to prove she belongs among the elite coaches in the sport.

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined the rest of the regular season, the ailing Lakers will be without their starting backcourt possibly into the playoffs.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers, MVP candidates, UCLA basketball and more.