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The Times' football player of the year: Trent Mosley of Santa Margarita

After an injury-plagued junior season, Trent Mosley came back this season to display the speed, athleticism and playmaking to help Santa Margarita win a state title.

The Times' football back of the year: Luke Fahey of Mission Viejo

Quarterback Luke Fahey led Mission Viejo to a 9-2 record, completing 71% of his passes with only three interceptions this season.

Arellano: Shea Serrano's 'Expensive Basketball' headlines remarkable year for Latino sports books

Gustavo Arellano highlights a special year for Latinos in sports, with Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman and four strong sports books released.

The Times' football lineman of the year: Braiden McKenna of Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos senior center helped produce a pair of 1,000-yard rushers for Southern Section Division 2 champions.

The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos

Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.

The Times' final top 25 high school football rankings for 2025

Santa Margarita, under first-year coach Carson Palmer, finishes No. 1.

The Times' 2025 All-Star high school football team

A look at the Los Angeles Times' 24-player All-Star high school football team for the 2025 season.

Do I have to transfer my 401(k) money when I retire?

Do I have to transfer my 401(k) money when I retire?

High school basketball: Saturday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.

Lakers lose Luka Doncic to injury, then fall to Clippers despite LeBron James' 36 points

LeBron James scores a season-high 36 points, but Luka Doncic exits with a left leg contusion in the Lakers' 103-88 loss to the Clippers.

No. 4 UCLA closes nonconference play with a dominant win over Long Beach State

Gabriel Jaquez and Lauren Betts each score 17 points as No. 4 UCLA closes its nonconference slate with a 106-44 victory over Long Beach State.

Rams fire special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn following loss to Seahawks

The Rams fire Chase Blackburn after the Rams missed a potential winning field goal and gave up a touchdown on a punt return in a loss to the Seahawks.

How the NFL's late-season schedule changes help shape the playoff picture

Here's why the NFL's schedule gurus make so many changes to the Week 17 and 18 schedules, and what it all means for fans and the playoff picture.

Lakers' Marcus Smart fined $35,000 for making obscene gesture at official

The NBA levied the fine after the 31-year-old guard made the gesture as he walked off the court at halftime following an exchange of words with a game official.

Chargers vs. Cowboys: How to watch, start time and prediction

Everything you need to know about the Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, including how to watch and a prediction on who will win.

Veteran leadership and talent at the forefront of Chargers' late-season surge

Denzel Perryman, Derwin James Jr. and Tony Jefferson reflect on how they are preparing their younger Chargers teammates for the looming playoff challenge ahead.

Letters to Sports: No defense for the Rams, or Bill Plaschke's prediction

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Rams, Dodgers, UCLA and Mick Cronin, as well as the NBA Cup.

U.S. Space Force awards $1.6 billion in contracts to South Bay satellite builders

The U.S. Space Force announced Friday it has awarded satellite contracts with a combined value of about $1.6 billion to Rocket Lab in Long Beach and to the Redondo Beach Space Park campus of Northrop Grumman.

Social media users in the Central Valley are freaking out about unusual fog, and what might be in it

Social posts show people questioning flecks and specks in the Central Valley fog. They say it's more gelatinous than liquid, and something may be afoot. Researchers say what they're seeing is real, but there are clear explanations.

TikTok creators welcome deal to keep app in the U.S.

Many had worried that the app might disappear after the Supreme Court upheld a ban on the platform due to national security concerns raised by President Trump in 2020.