L.A. Times - Sports

Patriots move into a tie for first place in West Valley League with baseball win over El Camino Real

The Dolphins defeat Taft to claim the championship again. The Toreadors were the last time to win the team title in 2008.

The starting guard has been sidelined since April 2 because of a left oblique muscle strain but will now try to help the Lakers clinch the series.

Tyler Glasnow pitches into the sixth inning but gives up two solo homers as the offense struggles for the second straight day in a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.

Josh Mauro, a former NFL defensive end for the Cardinals, Giants and Raiders, has died at age 35. No cause of death has been given.

The NCAA and its media partners favor schools with large, established fan bases for viewership and revenue, so expect the new bids to go to power conference schools.

A mom is calling for folks on social media to back off a man who appeared to snatch a home run ball from her daughter at a Guardians game. He eventually gave the ball to the girl.

DeLisha Milton-Jones, who played 11 of her 17 WNBA seasons with the Sparks, will have her number retired July 28 when the team faces the New York Liberty.

Churchill Downs announced Silent Tactic has been withdrawn from Saturday's race. The scratch moves Great White from the also-eligible list into the field of 20.

The 6-foot-6 senior volleyball star was first put on MIT's deferred list but learned during a tournament in Las Vegas that he has been accepted.

The junior outfielder has hit six home runs for the Warriors, who are tied for first place in the Marmonte League.

Three or more horses could contend for favorite status, but all California horses are long shots entering Saturday's Kentucky Derby.