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Prep baseball roundup: Carlos Acuna of Birmingham throws one-hit shutout

Carlos Acuna loses his bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning of Birmingham's 5-0 win over Taft.

Letters to Sports: Bam Adebayo's 83-point game needs asterisk

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Bam Adebayo surpassing Kobe Bryant, the UCLA women's basketball team, the Rams and more.

Oil prices are skyrocketing, but this is why companies won't rush to drill in California

Aging fields and volatile markets make drilling a tough sell, even with a path cleared for permitting.

'Bigger than baseball.' Why being in Puerto Rico for WBC meant so much to Kiké Hernández

Unable to participate in this year's WBC as he recovers from left elbow surgery, Kiké Hernández left Dodgers camp to spend the first leg of the tournament with Team Puerto Rico.

High school soccer: State championship scores and schedule

CIF State championship boys and girls soccer scores and schedule.

High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores from Friday.

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard nets 45 as Los Angeles Clippers beats Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard nets 45 as Los Angeles Clippers beats Minnesota TimberwolvesKawhi Leonard scored 45 points, and Bennedict Mathurin added 22 as the Los Angeles Clippers remained red-hot in March with a 153-128 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Inglewood, Calif.Darius Garland scored 21 points, and Jordan Miller had 14 as the play-in- tournament eligible Clippers improved to 6-1 this month. They (33-32) became the first team in NBA history to move over .500 after…NBA roundup: K

Wemby's Emotional Outpouring: Spurs Stun Clippers with Jaw-Dropping 25-Point Comeback

Wemby’s Emotional Outpouring: Spurs Stun Clippers with Jaw-Dropping 25-Point ComebackMichael C. WrightMar 7, 2026, 02:48 AM ETCloseBegan working for ESPN in 2010Previously reported on the Bears for ESPN.comParticipated in collegiate football at West Texas A&MVarious ContributorsSAN ANTONIO — A palpable elation resonated within the team’s changing room, located a short distance behind Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, as he spoke to journalists following their 116-112 triumph…Wemby’s Emo

Darius Garland eases into Clippers debut, then helps lead comeback win

Darius Garland eases into Clippers debut, then helps lead comeback winSAN FRANCISCO — It’s not how you start your LA Clippers debut. It’s how you finish it.A former two-time All-Star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Darius Garland’s first assignment for the Clippers was to come off the bench for the first time in nearly five years while on a minutes restriction. In the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, Garland had his dribble taken by…Darius Garland eases into Clipper

Game Preview: Knicks at Clippers, March 9, 2026

Game Preview: Knicks at Clippers, March 9, 2026Yesterday afternoon, the Knicks Knicks (41*-24) laid an egg in Los Angeles against the Lakers. Tonight brings a chance for redemption as they challenge the Clippers (31-32) at the Intuit Dome.Over their last ten games, both New York and the Clips have gone 6-4. They last met on January 7, when the ‘Bockers won 123-111 on their home court. Jalen Brunson led New York with 26 points, and…Game Preview: Knicks at Clippers, March 9, 2026

How to watch Bulls vs. Clippers: TV channel and streaming options for March 13

How to watch Bulls vs. Clippers: TV channel and streaming options for March 13March 13, 2026Updated 9:03 pm EDTThe Los Angeles Clippers (33-32) hope to extend a four-game home winning streak when they host the Chicago Bulls (27-39) on March 13, 2026.How to watch Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles ClippersChicago vs. Los Angeles oddsOdds provided by BetMGM.Injury reportsClippersDarius Garland: Out (Toe),Bradley Beal: Out For Season (Hip),Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Out…How to watch Bulls vs. Clippers: T

Zaire Rasshan finds his shot and Damien takes the Division I state boys' basketball title

After a slow start Zaire Rasshan finishes with 18 points and five three-pointers to lead Damien past Folsom for the state Division I boys' basketball title.

High school basketball: State championship results and schedule

CIF state championship boys and girls basketball scores and schedule.

UCLA stuns Michigan State to advance to Big Ten tournament semifinals

Behind another stellar performance from Donovan Dent, UCLA avenged a loss to Michigan State earlier this season with an 88-84 win in the Big Ten tournament.

Sydney Douglas leads Corona Centennial to Division I girls' basketball state title

Sydney Douglas finishes with 21 points and 10 rebounds and Cydnee Bryant has 13 points and 13 rebounds in Corona Centennial's 73-66 win over Clovis.

Birmingham loses to Cornerstone Christian in Division III state boys' basketball final

Birmingham Division III

Delaney Shiring comes through in big moments to lead El Dorado to Division III state title

She scores 15 points in El Dorado's 42-40 win Friday over San José Valley Christian at the CIF girls' basketball championships at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

El Pollo Loco is on fire as it spreads to other states and sales sizzle

The chain, pleased with last year's sales, plans to add up to 20 new stores in 2026.

Sylmar defense struggles in second half of Division V state loss to San Marin

San Marin scored on 14 consecutive layups to come away with the CIF Division V boys' basketball championship on Friday afternoon.

LeBron James' adaptability a key in victory over the Bulls

The 41-year-old forward is letting Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves control the offense, but he continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court.