TEMPE, Ariz. — They were down double digits when the signs started to emerge, the entire UCLA bench standing to applaud freshman Brandon Williams for another fearless play off the bench. Over the pulsating minutes that followed, the Bruins’ belief could be seen in the smallest of gestures. A fist pump. A nod. A smile. All…
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame coach Matt Sargeant wants those McDonald’s All-American voters to hear him loud and clear about his senior guard, Mercy Miller. “Put some respect on that name,” Sargeant said. “That’s an All-American player. That guy’s will to win is an unparallel.” Miller contributed 29 points and 11 rebounds before a sold-out crowd…
The running of Aaron Jones (33) late in the season has enabled Packers quarterback Jordan Love to excel down the stretch, and last week against Dallas. (Sam Hodde / Associated Press) When: Saturday, 5:15 p.m., Channel 11. Line: 49ers by 9½. What the Packers need to do: Quarterback Jordan Love needs to keep doing what…
A look at the top 20 high school girls’ basketball rankings produced by Harold Abend of CalHiSports for The Times. Rank (last rank) school 1. (1) Sierra Canyon 2. (2) Etiwanda 3. (3) Mater Dei 4. (4) Sage Hill 5. (5) Ontario Christian 6. (6) Bishop Montgomery 7. (7) Moreno Valley 8. (8) Brentwood 9….
LeBron James was talking about the Lakers’ defense when he suddenly shouted in the direction of the television on the other side of the locker room. “Pull it!” James barked. “Pull it! Shoot it! Oh, good pass! Catch the ball, man!” USC’s game against Arizona was on the screen. His son Bronny was playing for…
The basketball was passed ahead to D’Angelo Russell in stride while Anthony Davis trailed on the fast break. Russell then passed the ball to Davis, who sucked in the defense before he threw it back to Russell. Russell calmly tossed up a three-pointer that gave the Lakers a 22-point lead in the third quarter. And…
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey will not face charges from the Newport Beach Police Department following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship between the 21-year-old player and an underage girl. “After a thorough and exhaustive examination, we have completed our investigation into information that was circulating on social media involving Josh Giddey,” Newport…
The California Horse Racing Board was facing what could be its most consequential decision in its almost 90 years of existence. Will it try to save Northern California racing at lower odds for success and possibly putting Southern California in further peril with an outside chance it could work out for both? Or will it…
The Chargers added three experienced head coaches to the list of candidates to replace Brandon Staley on Thursday and Friday, interviewing David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn. They announced the trio of meetings, bringing to 12 the number of people the Chargers have publicly identified in their search. Shaw, 51, most recently was the…
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Friday: Boys Alhambra 66, Bell Gardens 39 Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology 51, Discovery 41 Alta Loma 67, Claremont 52 Angelou 42, West Adams 28 Aquinas 57, Woodcrest Christian 30 Arcadia 69, Burbank 61 Arrowhead Christian 70, Ontario Christian 60 Arroyo Grande…
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