L.A. Times - Sports

The U.S. is the favorite to win the World Baseball Classic championship, but the team is still trying to execute "a complete game" after semifinal win.

Here's a look at the players to watch, potential underdog teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Angel City puts last year's struggles behind them with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Chicago Stars spearheaded by its new-look roster.

The USC women's basketball team draws a No. 9 seed in Regional 4 and will play Clemson in the opening round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday.

UCLA was named the overall No. 2 seed in the women's NCAA tournament on Sunday. The Bruins' region includes potent teams in No. 2 LSU and No. 3 Duke.

The UCLA Bruins will open the NCAA men's tournament against Central Florida in an East Regional game on Friday.

A look at the bracket for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are No. 1 seeds.

The Dodgers' World Series hero might not get his due when it comes to rankings of MLB's top pitchers, but he should be considered among the best, writes Mirjam Swanson.

Bill Plaschke used to ignore the World Baseball Classic, but he has been wowed by the dramatic tournament that feels bigger than the World Series.

Angel City has plenty of wins in the community, but it has struggled to be successful on the pitch. The team is confident they will be better in 2026.

Austin Reaves' perfectly executed play at the free-throw line against the Nuggets is another reminder of much he has grown with the Lakers.