'I wanted to complete that wish tonight.' Ducks lose as playoff berth remains just out of reach
<p>The Ducks lose to Vancouver in overtime and need to get a point in one of their final two games to clinch a playoff spot.</p>
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Lakers defeat Jazz, will open playoffs at home against Houston
<p>The Lakers are the fourth-seeded team and will have home-court advantage over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.</p>
Rory McIlroy shakes off setbacks, wins rare back-to-back Masters titles
<p>Rory McIlroy avoided a meltdown on the 18th hole on Sunday, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back Masters winners.</p>
The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings
<p>A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the eighth week of the season.</p>
Midseason baseball report: Sophomore Tyler George of Santa Margarita is strike machine
<p>Tyler George is 7-0 with just two walks in 41 1/3 innings so far this high school baseball season for Santa Margarita.</p>
WNBA mock draft: Four UCLA Bruins will be picked in first round
<p>UCLA stars Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens are expected to be selected in the first round of the WNBA draft on Monday.</p>
How the Masters protects its green jackets and other tales from golf's exclusive club
<p>What happens when a member of Augusta National dies? Their green jackets are cremated. It's one of many inside the Masters tales shared by Lawrence Bennett.</p>
Philip Rivers unlikely comeback stirs Hall of Famer Ron Mix's treasured memories
<p>Chargers Hall of Famer Ron Mix writes that Philip Rivers' unlikely comeback last season made him miss his time on the gridiron.</p>
Loving retired farm life, Rogie Vachon reminisces about being L.A.'s first hockey star
<p>Rogie Vachon helped transform the Kings in the 1970s as the franchise established a presence in L.A. that would he would help build and nurture well beyond his playing days.</p>
Prep talk: Chaminade shortstop London Mills is lucky she doesn't have to face mom in soccer
<p>Former Chatsworth star Jackie Fordor is having fun watching her daughter, London Mills, play softball.</p>
The tale of L.A.'s iconic hot sauce and how Ozempic is making it even hotter
<p>Tapatío changes hands and has big expansion plans as GLP-1 drugs reshape how Americans crave flavor</p>
Olympic star Quincy Wilson breaks meet record; Servite relay sets state mark at Arcadia
<p>Olympian Quincy Wilson was among the speedy spinters who put on a show during the Arcadia Invitational on Saturday.</p>
Rain — and maybe thunderstorms — are expected in Los Angeles this weekend
<p>Weather forecasts for Los Angeles and Southern California predict rain this weekend, which could linger through Monday. There's also a 15% to 25% chance of thunderstorms.</p>
Cameron Young delivers stirring, surprising rally to surge into tie at Masters
<p>Cameron Young is tied atop the leaderboard entering the final day at the Masters after he surged and Rory McIlroy struggled on Saturday.</p>
Anze Kopitar honored after Kings beat nemesis Oilers during regular-season home finale
<p>Kings captain Anze Kopitar held back tears while thanking fans for their support after his final regular-season home game at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.</p>
'Coach Chesney is a winner.' Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin sold on Bruins' new leader
<p>UCLA veterans Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin didn't consider hitting the transfer portal after meeting new coach Bob Chesney.</p>
Man charged with arson after setting fires inside Ontario Mills mall
<p>A Rancho Cucamonga man was arrested Friday morning after he set multiple fires inside stores at the Ontario Mills Mall, officials said.</p>
Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win
<p>Times readers cheer UCLA coach Cori Close and players Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gianne Kneepkens, Angela Dugalic and Charlisse Leger-Walker.</p>
'He does so many more things.' How Luke Kennard became the Lakers' emergency point guard
<p>Beyond being the league's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard has 31 assists in the last four games, stepping up his ball-handling responsibilities for the Lakers.</p>
Prep talk: Arcadia Invitational set for Saturday at Arcadia High
<p>Olympian Quincy Wilson leads the athletes scheduled to compete at the Arcadia Invitational in the night portion at 5 p.m.</p>