L.A. Times - Sports

Aleena Garcia hit two home runs to lead a loaded UCLA offense past UCF on Saturday at Easton Stadium, punching the Bruins' ticket to the WCWS.

Southern Section athletes shined during the Masters Meet on Saturday, setting the stage for the upcoming state championship track and field meet.

JSerra defeated Norco 2-0 and La Mirada knocked off La Habra 5-1 during Division 1 semifinal games on Saturday.

UCLA earned its 27th comeback win of the season against USC Saturday, with Mulivai Levu delivering the knockout blow during back-to-back games.

The Patriots defeat El Camino Real 4-2 for its ninth City Section Open Division baseball championship

FIFA approved Iran moving its World Cup team camp from Tucson, Ariz., to Tijuana, allowing the team to be housed and work out between games in Mexico.

Midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna are left off the roster, while Gio Reyna, Chris Richards and Alejandro Zendejas make the cut.

Verdugo Hills, the fourth-place finisher in the Valley Mission League, completed a remarkable turnaround on Saturday, winning its fourth consecutive playoff game.

The third-year reserve forward is averaging nearly two blocks per game while helping to anchor the defense as she continues to develop her game.

Wade Meckler hit three-run home run in his first at-bat as an Angel, leading the team to a win over the Rangers Friday at Angel Stadium.

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