L.A. Times - Sports

Gabriel Jaquez and Lauren Betts each score 17 points as No. 4 UCLA closes its nonconference slate with a 106-44 victory over Long Beach State.

The Rams fire Chase Blackburn after the Rams missed a potential winning field goal and gave up a touchdown on a punt return in a loss to the Seahawks.

Here's why the NFL's schedule gurus make so many changes to the Week 17 and 18 schedules, and what it all means for fans and the playoff picture.

The NBA levied the fine after the 31-year-old guard made the gesture as he walked off the court at halftime following an exchange of words with a game official.

Everything you need to know about the Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, including how to watch and a prediction on who will win.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Rams, Dodgers, UCLA and Mick Cronin, as well as the NBA Cup.

Denzel Perryman, Derwin James Jr. and Tony Jefferson reflect on how they are preparing their younger Chargers teammates for the looming playoff challenge ahead.

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

UCLA rallies to defeat Cal Poly 108-87 behind a 30-point effort from Skyy Clark after the lackluster Bruins give up 45 first-half points.

Lincoln Riley still isn't saying if he thinks he'll lose defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to Penn State, but he has a contingency plan ready if necessary.

Rams coach Sean McVay says he wouldn't have wanted to benefit from the strange two-point conversion the Seahawks pulled off if the situation was reversed.

Former UCLA star Myles Jack was arrested on suspicion of deadly conduct after an incident in which Texas police say he fell from a second-story window.

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for his public comments criticizing NFL officiating.

The two-month wrongful death trial brought by the family of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs ended with his family and the Angels coming to a settlement agreement.

Natalia Bryant, daughter of the late Kobe Bryant, has a new restraining order, including family protection, against a man who has allegedly been stalking her for years.