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February 23, 2026
Jacob Bridgeman holds on to win the Genesis Invitational
Jacob Bridgeman wins for the first time on the PGA Tour and threatens the tournament scoring record at the Genesis Invitational.
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February 22, 2026
Prep softball preview: Norco looks for a repeat performance
The Cougars return pitchers Coral Williams and Peyton May as well as plenty of sluggers. Trinity League powers Orange Lutheran and JSerra are among the contenders.
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February 22, 2026
Jacob Bridgeman has six-shot lead heading into final round at Genesis Invitational
The 26-year-old from South Carolina carded his second consecutive round of 64 and has a comfortable lead over Rory McIlroy after three rounds at Riviera Country Club.
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February 21, 2026
Marco Penge completes marathon day, earns share of lead at Genesis Invitational
Marco Penge worked overtime Friday, finishing an opening round delayed by darkness and delivering a second that earned him a share of the Genesis Invitational lead.
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February 20, 2026
Jacob Bridgeman, Rory McIlroy have clubhouse lead at rain-hampered Genesis Invitational
Unfazed by a nearly three-hour weather delay, Jacob Bridgeman fired a five-under-par 66 and shares the clubhouse lead with Rory McIlroy.
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February 19, 2026
Joliette St. Hubert helps Birmingham win another girls' water polo title
Joliette St. Hubert scored eight goals as Birmingham bear Granada Hills 18-9 to be the City's premier team for a second straight year.
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February 15, 2026
Damian Lillard, not even playing this season, makes history in NBA three-point contest
While Team Knicks takes the shooting stars title, Lillard opens the Saturday contests by winning the three-point shootout and Johnson claims the slam dunk victory.
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February 11, 2026
NBA Crossover: Where fans can get immersed in All-Star Weekend
Fans can experience basketball through pop culture, fashion, technology, music and entertainment, including interacting at time with current and former stars.
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February 9, 2026
Former first daughter Barbara Bush doing her 'dream job' at NBA All-Star Weekend in L.A.
Barbara Bush, the NBA's vice president of social impact, discusses the programs and events that you might not see broadcast on TV but that will leave an imprint on lives.
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February 4, 2026
Everything goes right for UCLA men in win over Rutgers
All five starters scored in double figures for the Bruins, who had only two turnovers in victory over struggling Rutgers.
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February 3, 2026
Kayla Tanijiri's clutch free throws help Birmingham hold off Granada Hills
Kayla Tanijiri made two key free throws with nine seconds left to clinch Birmingham's road victory over Granada Hills.
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February 1, 2026
Angela Dugalic and No. 2 UCLA dominate No. 8 Iowa for 15th consecutive win
Angela Dugalic scores 22 points and Kiki Rice finishes with 17 points as No. 2 UCLA defeats No. 8 Iowa 88-65 for its eighth win over a ranked opponent.
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February 1, 2026
UCLA falls to Indiana in a double-overtime heartbreaker: 'We deserved to lose'
UCLA's Trent Perry makes a buzzer-beating three-pointer near the end of regulation before Indiana's Trent Sisley makes a free throw in double overtime to seal a 98-97 Hoosiers win.
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January 31, 2026
Rising Stars set to help kick off NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome
Former Clipper Quentin Richardson discusses the format change, what to expect during All-Star Weekend and how much the annual events mean to him and other players.
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January 31, 2026
UCLA women look to refine game against No. 8 Iowa on Sunday
Coach Cori Close said the Bruins did not execute their game plan in a close win over Iowa State and must be ready for a challenge from the Hawkeyes, who were upset by USC.
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January 30, 2026
Palisades basketball team plays at home for first time in 388 days and puts on a show
Hosting a game inside their own gym for the first time in 388 days, the Dolphins were led to a 50-point win by twins OJ and EJ Popoola, who combined for 39 points.
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January 25, 2026
Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry power UCLA to victory over Northwestern
Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry each score 18 points as UCLA defeats Northwestern 71-64 for a win that keeps them unbeaten at Pauley Pavilion this season.
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January 22, 2026
UCLA women dominate in near 50-point rout of Purdue
The Bruins played with the intensity of an NCAA Tournament game, dominating from start to finish in a win over Purdue.
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January 18, 2026
No. 3 UCLA women crush No. 12 Maryland for its 11th straight win
Gabriela Jaquez scores 22 points and Charlisse Leger-Walker finishes with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in UCLA's 97-67 win.
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January 18, 2026
Sophomore basketball standout Tatianna Griffin expands her role for Ontario Christian
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January 18, 2026
Jacob Cofie and USC fall just short of an upset in loss to No. 5 Purdue
Chad Baker-Mazara scores 15 points and Jacob Cofie finishes with 13 points and 15 rebounds in USC's 69-64 loss to No. 5 Purdue.
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January 17, 2026
Ahead of showdown with Maryland, UCLA women stay on guard against complacency
UCLA coach Cori Close knows the third-ranked Bruins can't afford to lose their edge amid a 10-game winning streak as they prepare to face No. 12 Maryland.
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January 17, 2026
Devin Wright leads Redondo Union to convincing win over rival Mira Costa
Devin Wright finishes with a game-high 23 points to lead Redondo Union to a dominant, 85-51 win over Mira Costa.
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January 16, 2026
Kara Dunn scores 21 points, but USC women lose fourth in a row
Kara Dunn scored 21 points and Jazzy Davidson had 12 but the USC women's basketball team lose to Maryland.
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January 11, 2026
Crossroads students begin push to make pickleball a varsity sport
Their vision has birthed the L.A. High School Pickleball League, the first of its kind in California. It's the beginning of something that could be a sanctioned sport.
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January 10, 2026
Kaleena Smith scores 50 as Ontario Christian beats Archbishop Mitty in double overtime
The junior standout scored 14 after regulation in a high-noon showdown between the top teams in the state Saturday in the Kay Yow Showcase at Mater Dei.
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January 10, 2026
Sierra Canyon honors JuJu Watkins, then the boys' team beats Notre Dame
The Chatsworth high school honors the legendary girls' star by retiring her jersey during a moving halftime ceremony before Brandon McCoy leads a balanced attack in win.
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January 7, 2026
Behind goalkeeper Greyson Porth, Palos Verdes knocks off Mira Costa in Bay League opener
Greyson Porth is one of many reasons Palos Verdes began the week ranked No. 1 in California, and his skill was on display Tuesday night in the Sea Kings' Bay League opener at Mira Costa.
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January 4, 2026
Lauren Betts leads No. 4 UCLA to dominant victory over No. 17 USC
Lauren Betts finishes with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the UCLA women's basketball control the game from start to finish in a 80-46 win over rival USC.
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December 31, 2025
Ethan Hill powers Brentwood to Classic at Damien victory over Millikan
Despite not having former standout teammate Shalen Shepherd to help him, Ethan Hill finishes with 32 points and 18 rebounds in Brentwood's Classic at Damien Silver Division win.
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