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Sun Valley Poly High's Fabian Bravo shows flashes of Koufax dominance

<p>The 5-foot-10, 140-pound might not have a blazing fastball, but his windup and jersey No. 32 are reminiscent of the legendary Dodger pitcher.</p>

Prep talk: Granada Hills' RJ Francisco is returning to his Filipino roots to play college volleyball

<p>The Highlanders' top volleyball player, RJ Francisco, is headed to the Philippines for college.</p>

Plaschke: It's over! Lakers prove they're better than the overmatched Rockets

<p>Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets.</p>

Playmakers emerge as UCLA coach Bob Chesney dials up pressure during spring practice

<p>New UCLA coach Bob Chesney identified offensive and defensive players who have impressed so far during the Bruins' spring football workouts.</p>

Rams hold a top-15 pick for first time since 2016. Will they draft a receiver?

<p>Rams coach Sean McVay is excited about possibly adding a "really good player" with the No. 13 pick of the 2026 NFL draft, but the team is keeping its options open.</p>

Pressure or protection? Chargers face high-stakes decision with No. 22 draft pick

<p>The Chargers could use help at defensive end, but general manager Joe Hortiz says finding the best player available is his 2026 NFL draft priority.</p>

Kings let late Game 2 lead slip away and lose to Avalanche in overtime

<p>The Kings are halfway to another early playoffs exit after an overtime loss to Colorado puts them down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.</p>

Lakers beat Rockets in Game 2 with a new Big Three

<p>LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.</p>

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores

<p>Check out Tuesday's high school baseball and softball scores.</p>

Offense takes the night off as Dodgers fall to the Giants

<p>In a loss to the Giants, the Dodgers scored their only run by bunching four walks in one hitless inning.</p>

Prep baseball roundup: Birmingham, behind Carlos Acuna, stays one game behind ECR

<p>Carlos Acuna strikes out 11 in six innings in Birmingham's 8-0 win over Granada Hills.</p>

Who's the Dodgers closer? Tanner Scott ... maybe

<p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Tanner Scott will probably be the closer in the absence of Edwin Díaz.</p>

After Epstein scandal, Hollywood bidders race for Wasserman's $3-billion agency

<p>Beverly Hills agency UTA, former Endeavor Chairman Patrick Whitesell and private equity firms have expressed interest in Wasserman's sports marketing and music representation agency.</p>

Netflix plans to buy historic Radford Studio Center

<p>Streaming entertainment giant Netflix is in negotiations to buy the historic Radford Studio Center movie lot in Studio City.</p>

Rams coach Sean McVay says Puka Nacua is 'doing really well' after rehab stint

<p>The Rams expect Puka Nacua to participate in offseason workouts, are negotiating with Matthew Stafford on an extension and are open to Jimmy Garoppolo returning.</p>

FBI probes cases of missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

<p>President Trump told reporters last week that he had been briefed on the missing and dead scientists, which he described as 'pretty serious stuff.'</p>

Repairing fire damage at Encino Franklin Fields still months away

<p>Councilmember Imelda Padilla says her office continues to coordinate a response to the fire set in January.</p>

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says photos with Dianna Russini led to 'difficult conversations' with family, team

<p>Mike Vrabel doesn't want to be a distraction. </p>

SpaceX settles lawsuit with state Coastal Commission over Vandenberg flights

<p>SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission have settled a lawsuit over the state agency's attempts to regulate rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.</p>

High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

<p>Unbeaten Murrieta Mesa is again ranked No. 1 in the Southland by CalHiSports.com.</p>