Lincoln Riley’s latest defensive reboot at USC fails its first test
How can you have any pudding if you don’t eat your meat? How can you compete for championships…
Sparks suffer their fourth straight loss after Mystics rally
WASHINGTON — Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Shakira Austin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied…
Furious Sparks comeback fades in final minute of loss to Golden State
Coming off their best win of the season in Minnesota on Thursday, the Sparks didn’t have much of…
Kelsey Plum’s return can’t reverse Sparks’ slide in loss to Wings
Not even Kelsey Plum’s return could overcome the will of the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Although the…
Celtics-76ers Game 6: Keys for Celtics
The Boston Celtics have another shot Thursday night to punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference semifinals.The Celtics…
LeBron James, Lakers showcase their clutch-time prowess vs. Rockets
HOUSTON — LeBron James tapped the ball away from Houston’s Reed Sheppard. Marcus Smart fired a two-handed pass to James,…
UCLA defeats Texas in Final Four, will play South Carolina for title
PHOENIX — When the final moments of Friday’s Final Four semifinal game ticked down, the UCLA Bruins were mostly thinking…
March Madness: Lauren Betts and UCLA advance to the Sweet 16
There were always going to be tears. In the final game at Pauley Pavilion for six UCLA seniors,…
Luka Doncic scores 60, LeBron ties NBA games record in Lakers win
MIAMI — This is 41. On the same night he tied Robert Parish for the NBA record in regular-season games…
Lakers surge late and defeat Rockets for their sixth consecutive win
HOUSTON — In their first meeting of the season on Christmas Day, Lakers coach JJ Redick said the Lakers were…