L.A. Times - Sports

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' Friday playoff basketball scores and upcoming schedules.

Lakers stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves helped the team hold off a spirited Clippers rally during a 125-122 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena.

While Sierra Canyon showcased its depth during a playoff rout of Santa Margarita, La Mirada delivered a surprising upset of No. 3 seed Redondo Union.

Marco Penge worked overtime Friday, finishing an opening round delayed by darkness and delivering a second that earned him a share of the Genesis Invitational lead.

In his varsity debut, the second baseman gets three hits, including a home run in his first at-bat, and had three RBIs in Calabasas' defeat of Castaic.

The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System will become a part of MLB this season starting with this weekend's spring training games.

Jaylen Brown's private All-Star Weekend event was shut down by Beverly Hills cops. The city apologized for incorrectly saying a permit was needed but it stood by the shutdown.

Jack Hughes scores twice during a three-goal second period and the Americans will take on the Canadians for the Winter Olympics championship on Sunday.

Los Angeles Times photographer Robert Gauthier shares some of the visual surprises he captured during the emotional Winter Olympics in Italy.

The Bruins leader said he thought Steven Jamerson II tried to take out an opponent, but the coach said he had a poor view and apologized for ejecting the player.

A preseason look at the top 20 high school softball teams in the Southland, according to CalHiSports.com.

Rams are promoting passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator in the wake of Mike LaFleur leaving to become head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

Former Granada Hills coach Jared Honig has found home at Valencia High, which is one win from playing for a Southern Section championship.