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Rare double-doubles: Betts sisters shine during UCLA's NCAA tournament run

UCLA works to celebrate Lauren and Sienna Betts as successful sisters and individual playmakers pushing to help the Bruins win.

Data centers under scrutiny by California lawmakers as fears rise about health and energy impacts

Due to health and energy concerns, the California Legislature is considering bills to prohibit data centers from being exempted from the state's stringent environmental law and impose new tariffs on new major energy users that strain power supplies.

Swanson: The Dodgers are chasing a three-peat. They can take some cues from the 2002 Lakers

As well as any place, Los Angeles understands: Great teams win championships. Exceptionally great teams repeat, back-to-back it up. But only the greatest teams three-peat.

UCLA's Sweet 16 ambitions thwarted in season-ending loss to Connecticut

With leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau out again because of injury, No. 7 UCLA fades in a 73-57 loss to No. 2 UConn in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

USC views its comeback win over Clemson as a key, culture-building moment

USC players have been tested without star JuJu Watkins, but the aren't giving up on this season. The Trojans see their overtime win over Clemson as proof.

LeBron James Soars: Six Dunks Fuel Lakers' Road Triumph

LeBron James Soars: Six Dunks Fuel Lakers’ Road TriumphThe 41-year-old athlete achieved 30 points during his team’s second victory of the week against the Houston RocketsOn Wednesday evening, LeBron James delivered a truly remarkable display, among the finest in his 23-year NBA tenure, accumulating 30 points from 13-of-14 attempts, which featured six powerful dunks. This standout effort helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 124-116 away triumph…LeBron James Soars: Six Dunks Fuel Lakers&rs

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic’s 60 points propel Los Angeles Lakers to eighth straight win

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic’s 60 points propel Los Angeles Lakers to eighth straight winLuka Doncic scored 60 points – the most ever recorded against Miami Heat – as Los Angeles Lakers won its eighth straight game, defeating the host 134-126 on Thursday night.The Lakers also got a triple-double from LeBron James, who had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. It was just James’ second triple-double of the season. Doncic, who entered the day leading the NBA with a 32.9 scoring…NBA roundup: Luka Don

Amazon MGM Studios' 'Project Hail Mary' rockets to the top of the box office

The Ryan Gosling-led "Project Hail Mary" hauled in $80.5 million in the U.S. and Canada this weekend, marking a big win for Amazon MGM Studios.

Luka Doncic avoids suspension after NBA rescinds his 16th technical foul

The NBA rescinded technical fouls issued to Luka Doncic and Goga Bitadze during the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic.

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

St. John Bosco and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame remain unbeaten in high school baseball

Boys' basketball player of the year: Maxi Adams of Sierra Canyon

North Carolina-bound Maxi Adams welcomed two new stars to the Trailblazers, adjusting his game but continuing to contribute as scorer, rebound, defender and leader.

Girls' basketball player of the year: Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian

The junior guard who led the Knights to the state Division I title is the Southland's player of the year for a second consecutive season.

Boys' basketball coach of the year: Mike LeDuc of Damien

The second-winningest coach in California high school history guided Damien to the state Division I championship.

Girls' basketball coach of the year: Alicia Komaki of Sierra Canyon

She came up with a winning formula to defeat Etiwanda and No. 1 Ontario Christian in the Southern Section Open Division championship.

The Times' 2025-26 All-Star girls' basketball team

A look at the Los Angeles Times' 10-member All-Star girls' basketball team for the 2025-26 season.

The Times' 2025-26 All-Star boys' basketball team

A look at the Los Angeles Times' 10-member All-Star boys' basketball team for the 2025-26 season.

The Times' final top 25 high school boys' basketball rankings

Sierra Canyon, the state Open Division champion, finishes No. 1 in The Times' final 2025-26 high school boys' basketball rankings.

Southland girls' basketball final rankings

A look at the top 20 high school girls' basketball teams in the Southland, led by Open Division state champion Ontario Christian.

As mosquitoes go year-round in L.A., a promising fix hits a snag

To curb a dengue-carrying mosquito, L.A. County officials are releasing sterilized males. The approach is promising, but funding to expand it is uncertain.

Plaschke: The Dodgers and their fans are geared up for a three-peat. Why the quest will fall short

What could possibly stand in the way of the Dodgers becoming just the third franchise to win three World Series in a row? Plenty, it turns out.