L.A. Times - Sports

Behind a stingy defensive effort and a strong performance by quarterback Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC improved to 2-0 with a 39-0 victory over Fresno State.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for the second straight day because of a biceps injury and he could be heading to the injured list next.

Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich remains incapacitated more than two weeks after he collapsed during practice. His family is 'praying for a miracle,' their attorney said.

The UCLA defense knows Cal boasts a formidable offense, but UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler is confident the Bruin Bullies can make big plays.

While UCLA fans are fired up about new coach Bob Chesney, the Bruins' season opener opponent Cal is equally confident about a resurgent season in Berkeley.

Sean McVay and the Rams are adopting a different approach from the San Francisco 49ers by delaying travel to Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener.

Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year, ending a tenure of seven-plus years that saw tremendous growth and some turmoil for the league.

The Diablos has several impressive returning blockers, one of whom has moved to tight end. Most have Division I scholarship offers.

Mired in an offensive slump for most of the season, Teoscar Hernández is confident he is finally overcoming his struggles at the plate.

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

Nevada-bound senior quarterback Ryan Rakowski passes for two touchdowns and runs for three more in a 35-20 victory over Carson.

The Dodgers are hopeful Shohei Ohtani will not go on the injured list, but his latest injury scare could keep him off the mound for the rest of the season.