L.A. Times - Sports

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava and the Bruins host Purdue on Saturday in a game that pits the Bruins' offense against a formidable defensive front.

Australian Hyrox star Joanna Wietrzyk has retroactively forfeited a race win after competing while visibly soiled. A Hyrox co-founder says it was a mistake to allow her to continue in the race.

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was briefly knocked unconscious and carted off at Citi Field after colliding with pitcher Nolan McLean on a ground ball against the Phillies.

One of the Southland's best invitational cross-country meet at the Great Park in Irvine features top runners on Saturday.

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

Rams coach Sean McVay praises Australia for creating a "great atmosphere," but he's in no rush to ever play a game there again after 27-7 loss to the 49ers.

Palisades High has canceled its football game against San Pedro on Friday because it does not enough healthy players available to compete.

Defensive lineman Luke Wafle's focus and dedication have impressed USC coaches and teammates, traits that have been passed down in his family for generations.

Kyle Tucker homers, doubles twice and drives in three runs to spark the Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday afternoon.

The Golden Eagles beat L.A. Cathedral for their second win of the season and is aiming to get back in the City Section Open Division playoffs.

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 2 of the NFL season, with the Bills prevailing on Thursday night and the Rams winning in prime time.

Trent Mosley, the top USC receiving threat, will miss the Trojans' Big Ten opener Saturday because of an unspecified injury.

Former Servite High pitching standout Brian Wolfe, who appeared in 72 games over three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, has died at 45, his wife said Tuesday on Facebook.

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell left his start against the Reds on Wednesday with left groin tightness.