L.A. Times - Sports

The Dodgers' series finale against the Tigers was delayed by rain in the Detroit area on Sunday. The game is set to begin at 11:35 a.m.

Parents must weigh the risks and rewards of letting their sons and daughters play contact sports in high school.

Rams defensive standouts Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske could benefit from Aaron Donald's return to the Rams, or see their playing time decrease.

Two-sport standout Max Eldridge is having fun on the football field and the baseball diamond at Corona Santiago High.

Running back Jaivian Thomas is among the UCLA players who once played at Cal and look forward to playing the Golden Bears in the season opener.

The Dodgers proved last season they need their two-way star to be an offensive catalyst and not a pitching sensation. They have the arms without him to win it all again.

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for games played on Friday and Saturday.

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for games played on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Test Score wins a close race in the Del Mar Handicap to thwart Gold Phoenix's bid to win the major stakes race for the fifth consecutive year.

Subpar defenses have plagued Lincoln Riley since his arrival at USC, and the Trojans' performance against San José State raises the question of whether they are ready to compete among the elite.

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns to spearhead No. 14 USC's 42-26 season-opening victory over San José State.

Blake Snell gives up one run in six innings, but the Dodgers' offense again fails to capitalize on scoring opportunities to fall for the fourth time in five games.