L.A. Times - Sports

Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry each score 18 points as UCLA defeats Northwestern 71-64 for a win that keeps them unbeaten at Pauley Pavilion this season.

Christen Press, honored by the U.S. women's soccer team before its win over Paraguay, is determined to be an advocate for women's sports in retirement.

The Trojans have lost five of their last six games and face No. 7 Michigan on Sunday, but the coach says 'there's a ton of season left' to turn season around.

Leon Jacob, who played professionally overseas, is trying to get Angelou High ready for the City Section playoffs.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts on the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, the Rams, the LeBron James-Jeanie Buss rift and college football.

Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game, including start time, how to watch and a score prediction.

Rams wide receiver Davante Adams will be playing in his fifth NFC title game Sunday and hopes this is the year he finally gets to be part of a win.

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the AFC and NFC championship games, with the Patriots and the Rams prevailing to reach the Super Bowl.

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

Harvey Kitani earns his 1,000th coaching victory in Rolling Hills Prep's victory over Bishop Gorman.

Marcus Alvarado steps down as coach at Chatsworth, where he guided program to a 2022 City Section championship.

Special teams blunders played significant roles in the Rams' loss to the Seahawks in December. Have they finally fixed those issues heading into the NFC championship game?

Ryan Garcia insists he's finally healthy and ready to fight Mario Barrios, but he took issue with his former trainer Joe Goossen preparing Barrios for the bout.

Trinity Rodman re-signed with Washington Spirit on a deal reportedly worth more than $2 million annually, making her the NWSL's highest-paid player.

Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson was found dead at a homeless encampment in Willowbrook on Wednesday. Sheriff's officials are investigating his death as a homicide.