L.A. Times - Sports

UCLA coach Bob Chesney has led the Bruins to the College Football Playoff rankings during his first season leading the Bruins, a year after the team won just three games.

The Lakers lead the league in scoring and its starting lineup has the best rating of any five-player group, but the chemistry is still developing.

Rachel Apa, a former Division I field hockey player, died Sunday after collapsing during the New York City Marathon. She reportedly died of a rare condition called rhabdomyolysis.

City Section rules required two winless football teams be placed into the playoffs based on computer rankings.

Bill Bedgood, who has coached at Bishop Alemany, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame and Valencia, comes out of retirement.

Angel City co-founder Kara Nortman is grateful she could add authenticity to the fourth season of "Ted Lasso." The show and NWSL have drawn record audiences.

Luka Doncic continues his recent run of dominance, finishing with 42 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds in a 138-117 win over the Miami Heat.

Freshman Aubrey Lee of West Ranch shoots 68 to top the CIF Southern Section Division 1 individual competition.

Mark Walter and his representatives have said multiple times the Dodgers won't be sold, but he also said that about his stake in the Cadillac Formula One team.

Rams coach Sean McVay says Myles Garrett will be cleared to practice this week but the team is waiting to see if he can play against the Commanders.

The Dodgers are hiring former San Diego Padres executive Caroline Perry as their executive vice president and chief operating officer.

ESPN broadcasting team Troy Aikman and Joe Buck should focus more on the game and their comfortable jobs than a pay disparity.