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Bryce Rainer, Seth Hernandez, Ethan Schiefelbein, Nate Castellon, Cade Townsend, Dylan Volantis and Derek Curiel are among those to watch in playoffs.

Aleena Garcia, who first played baseball, is a five-tool softball star who perfected her swing and skills through endless training and has committed to UCLA.

The LeBron James-led Lakers were created to win games, and after ending their 11-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets, the momentum is in their favor.

Former Harvard-Westlake star Kiki Iriafen says she will transfer from Stanford to USC in a move that turns the Trojans into national title contenders.

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell each have 20-plus points to help the Lakers force Game 5 in Denver on Monday night.

The Chargers new attitude starts with the drafting of a force on the offensive line, Joe Alt, adding beef to their interior defense and replacing receivers.

Audrey Flanagan and Giselle Yau lead Mira Costa to victory over Redondo Union to take the Division 1 girls' beach volleyball title.

The Rams entered the NFL draft knowing one player could not replace the retired Aaron Donald, so they picked four defensive lineman to help fill the void.

DeShaun Foster's decision to move the UCLA spring showcase to the Rose Bowl draws a crowd and is a hit among players as the offense beats the defense.

If Kawhi Leonard is able to play Sunday against the Mavericks in Dallas, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said there might be a minutes restriction.

Tyler Glasnow delivers six shutout innings before giving up a run and exiting the game because of cramping in the seventh inning of a 4-2 win over Toronto.

With college football players increasingly choosing to not leave school early because of NIL, the quality of players in the NFL draft is taking a hit.

Former LMU star Dominick Harris will address one of the Bruins' biggest offseason needs after shooting 44.8% from three-point range last season.

High school softball: Southern Section playoff pairings, division by division, including wild-card games.

The Rams had 10 picks in the 2024 NFL draft, picking five offensive players, four defenders and a kicker. They began by taking Florida State's Jared Verse.

Pitcher Brianne Weiss, who is 16-1 with a 0.51 ERA, leads top-seeded Orange Lutheran into the Southern Section Division 1 softball playoffs.

Although Edmonton has dominated play in stretches, the Kings will look to make adjustments that can even the best-of-seven series on Sunday.

The Chargers had nine picks in the 2024 NFL draft, picking five offensive players and four defenders. They began by taking Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt.

High school baseball and softball scores from across the Southland for Saturday, April 26.

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section express their opinions on the Lakers' problems, Reggie Bush and the Heisman Trust, and Caitlin Clark.