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Marjoram’s win at Santa Anita extends Michael McCarthy’s strong run
A last-to-first victory with jockey Juan Hernandez in the Senorita Stakes gives the trainer his fourth stakes in eight days in California and Kentucky.
LAFC turns page after CONCACAF Champions Cup exit
Marc Dos Santos says he regrets not taking more risks in the 4-0 loss at Toluca, but LAFC must quickly regroup for a busy MLS stretch.
Gabriel Pec scores 2 late goals to rally Galaxy to victory over Atlanta United
Pec’s first two goals of the season come five minutes apart, helping the Galaxy beat Atlanta for their first road win in the series and extend their league-best scoring streak…
Angel City FC falls to rival San Diego Wave FC for 4th consecutive loss
Angel City concedes in the 81st minute and falls 2-1 to San Diego at BMO Stadium, extending its losing streak to four after a 3-0 start.
Jarred Vanderbilt available for Game 3; Lakers hope to get more out of Ayton
The defensive-oriented forward returns to the Lakers’ rotations just four days after suffering a full right finger dislocation in the series opener against the Thunder.
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman carries Bobby Cox’s lessons with him
The Dodgers first baseman remembers the Hall of Fame Braves manager, who died Saturday at 84, as a loyal leader who helped shape the way Freeman still carries himself today.…
Lakers on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Thunder
The Lakers lead at halftime for the second straight game, but Oklahoma City outscores them by 25 points in the second half for a 131-108 win and a 3-0 lead…
Santa Margarita baseball is prepared for the CIF-SS playoffs
Santa Margarita continued to practice after the regular season ended, just in case it got an opportunity in the playoffs.
Santa Margarita boys, girls sweep CIF-SS Division 1 swimming titles again
Santa Margarita's girls team wins its 12th consecutive Division 1 title while the boys team claimed its sixth straight Division 1 crown.
Mira Costa boys volleyball overwhelms Huntington Beach in Division 1 semifinals
Outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer scores from all over the court to Mira Costa to a sweep and a spot in the finals.