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Sparks start fast, hold on late to beat Toronto for 1st win
After dropping their first two games, the Sparks get 27 points and nine assists from Kelsey Plum in a 99-95 win. They host the Tempo again Sunday to conclude a…
PGA Championship: Smalley, McNealy share 36-hole lead atop crowded leaderboard
Smalley (69) and McNealy (67) set the pace at 4-under 136, the highest 36-hole score to par to lead the tournament in 14 years. The 15 players separated by two…
Cal State Fullerton softball falls to South Carolina in NCAA regional opener
Gamecocks outfielder and Great Oak High product Quincee Lilio hits a three-run, go-ahead home run to beat the Titans, 7-4, on Friday evening.
UCLA softball rallies past California Baptist in wild NCAA regional opener
The Lancers take the lead with a 10-run fifth inning, but the Bruins battle back with five runs in the last two innings for a 12-11 walk-off win against a…
Orange Lutheran softball dominates as it defeats Millikan in Division 1 playoffs
Orange Lutheran gets home runs from Madelyn Armendariz and Carlie Snyder while Rylee Silva strikes out seven to begin the Division 1 playoffs.
AVP Huntington Beach Open: Miles Partain, James Shaw start strong
The new partners advance to Saturday’s winner’s bracket semifinals by sweeping two matches on the opening day of the three-day event. They face top-seeded Chase Budinger and Miles Evans next.…
Los Angeles Rams 2026 schedule: Game-by-game breakdown and predictions
The Rams play the rival 49ers in Australia to kick off their schedule, then finish the season in the home of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Ducks see ‘room to get better’ after gaining playoff experience
The Ducks had an encouraging first season under Coach Joel Quenneville, and their postseason run was invaluable for the 14 players who made their playoff debuts.
Dodgers’ Blake Snell back to IL with loose bodies in elbow, surgery possible
Snell felt pain in his elbow while throwing Thursday, and an examination revealed the issue. No definitive decision has been made yet on whether he will have surgery, according to…
Grayson Rodriguez to make Angels debut on Sunday; Logan O’Hoppe activated
Rodriguez, acquired in the offseason trade that sent outfielder Taylor Ward to Baltimore, has not pitched in a major league game since July 31, 2024. ... O’Hoppe missed nearly three…