L.A. Times - Sports

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball's minor leagues. The Savannah Bananas have given him a delightful next chapter.

Norco is No. 1 going into the final week of the regular season in softball. Here's how the rest of the top 20 shapes up.

Thursday's ceremony at Verbum Dei will pay tribute to two football greats, Kenechi Udeze and Hardy Nickerson.

The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Monday and updated pairings.

The Ducks fail to capitalize on their speed advantage and give up a late goal to Ivan Barbashev to lose 3-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Deandre Ayton had a very strong series against the Houston Rockets and the Lakers need him to replicate that performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.

Sprinter Brittany Brown, a bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, now has a mural at the Claremont elementary school where she ran to escape childhood hardships.

David Lesch was supposed to have a distinguished career with the Dodgers after being drafted by the team. Instead, he became Middle East political expert.

The Lakers know they're considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they're focused on winning the series.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux has spent decades honing her skills. After becoming the first woman to win the Kentucky Derby, her family expects more victories.

Current NFL safety, who will be hosting a football camp, wants others to realize they can attain their goals, but it takes focus, dedication and avoiding distractions.

Blake Bowen, who is expected to be drafted this summer, finishes his senior season with nine home runs.