L.A. Times - Sports

Justin Herbert and the Chargers struggle to generate much of anything on offense in a 16-3 wild-card playoff loss to the New England Patriots.

With the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Rams will face the second-seeded Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has missed six games because of right calf soreness, but he's on track to possibly return this week.

Maxim Naumov, whose parents were skating coaches killed in a plane crash, clinched his first Olympic bid Sunday as the full U.S. team was revealed.

Their vision has birthed the L.A. High School Pickleball League, the first of its kind in California. It's the beginning of something that could be a sanctioned sport.

Phillip Reed of Palisades is one of several young guards who are making a difference on the court against stronger, more experienced players.

Santa Margarita pitcher was committed to Tulane, then ends up at Harvard after Tulane dropped his scholarship offer.

The Rams' uneasy playoff win over Carolina raises questions about their Super Bowl readiness, but no one should question Matthew Stafford's importance.

Ahead of their AFC wild-card showdown with the New England Patriots, the Chargers are trying to stay focused and confident, but will Omarion Hampton play?

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

After losing back-to-back games on the road, UCLA gets at least a temporary reprieve from its defensive woes in a 67-55 win over Maryland.

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua scored two touchdowns in a wild-card win over the Panthers, but his biggest contribution came when he prevented an interception.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their record seventh U.S. ice dance championship Saturday to solidify their place in next month's Milan Cortina Games.

UCLA lost to defending national champion Oklahoma during the Collegiate Quad meet Saturday, finishing third. Jordan Chiles won the floor title.