Julio UrAas was placed on probation and ordered to take a domestic violence treatment course in lieu of jail time for misdemeanor charges of battery of his wife.

Public sentiment may be moving in Baffert's favor as some see the extended suspension as vindictive. It played a role in Breeders' Cup going to Del Mar next year.

Did interim coach Jim Hiller show enough in getting the Kings to the playoffs for general manager Rob Blake to give Hiller theA permanentA job?

New coach DeShaun Foster has rejuvenated UCLA's fan base and the players, but there is still some work to do.

Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon are back on the injured list, and with Shohei Ohtani a Dodger, the Angels are giving young players a chance to establish themselves.

James Harden scored just seven points during the Clippers' critical Game 5 playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, an unacceptable tally.

Saudi Arabia's oil riches have rocked soccer, golf, even esports, and the autocratic kingdom is expanding in Formula One car racing. What's behind the push?

Wood Memorial winner Resilience represents the dream of longtime California breeder Martin Wygod, who died last month. He was on the Del Mar board for 25 years.

High school baseball and softball scores, including updated Southern Section playoff pairings, from Wednesday, May 1.

The Edmonton Oilers eliminate the Kings from the playoffs once again, this time beating them in five games.

Luka Doncic has 35 points and 10 assists to lead the Mavericks to a Game 3 victory on Wednesday night, putting the Clippers down 3-2 in best-of-seven series.

The Dodgers don't look at defeating the Diamondbacks as making up for last year's loss in the postseason.

Top-seeded Palisades defeats Granada Hills to win its 40th City Section tennis championship and 15th in a row.

Birmingham defeats Chatsworth 10-0 to move two games ahead of second-place Granada Hills in the West Valley League baseball standings.

A billboard across from Crypto.com Arena trolls the Dallas Mavericks before the Clippers host them Wednesday in Game 5 of the first round playoffs.

The Sparks don't have a "superstar" on the roster this season, but their draft picks and revamped roster could help end their playoff drought.

An X post from the verified account of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass touted the Lakers' in-season tournament win following the team's playoff series loss to the Nuggets.

High school baseball and softball scores from across the Southland for April 30.

The Dodgers are nowhere near having their full complement of relievers. At least in the near future, situations similar to Tuesday might not be all that rare.

Hart High baseball coach Jim Ozella is retiring after 25 years at the Newhall campus. He learned how to handle his job in trying times.

No singular cause was found for last year's high death toll before the Kentucky Derby, but the hope is that technology can mitigate future problems.

High school baseball and softball: Southern Section playoff scores for Tuesday, April 30.

A swarm of bees delays the game for two hours, then a walkoff homer defeats the Dodgers in extra-inning loss to Arizona.

No. 2 Long Beach State wins in a three-set sweep against No. 7 Belmont Abbey in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Any chance the Angels had of postseason contention this season depended on a healthy Mike Trout and a healthy Anthony Rendon,

Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler saved his best for what he hopes is his last rehab start Tuesday, giving up one earned run and seven hits in five innings.

Hawkins High freshman Josiah Rosales-Cristales, who started his diving career by watching the sport on YouTube, wins City diving championship.

James Harden says "it's pretty simple for me" to become a scorer when picking up the slack for Kawhi Leonard, who is out again in Game 5 vs. Mavericks.

Offensive lineman Bruno Fina, who had been moved from tackle to guard this spring, is on his way out with commitments from linemen in transfer portal.