The Carson girls track and field team won its 11th overall City Section championship, while the Granada Hills boys won their third straight title.
James Paxton delivered his second consecutive six-inning, zero-walk game, helping the Dodgers earn a 7-3 win over the Reds at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
Brynne Nally threw a shutout in Garden Grove Pacifica's win over Orange Lutheran in the Southern Section Division 1 softball championship game.
Granada Hills, Bell, Birmingham and Carson win close games Friday to advance to Tuesday's semifinals at Pepperdine.
The Dodgers made significant roster moves Friday, with veteran Jason Heyward returning after a back injury and Max Muncy going on the injured list.
The Southern Section had few options as a site for its baseball championship games this weekend with most college and pro stadiums booked.
The Lakers open preseason play Oct. 4 and 6 in Palm Desert against Minnesota and Phoenix. They will take on Golden State in Las Vegas on Oct. 15.
Whatever the Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said in a commencement address, canceling him won't help. Just let him be wrong.
Trainer Kenny McPeek is not stressing as Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan tries to win the Preakness on Saturday and keep his Triple Crown hopes alive.
Cincinnati Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman, who was born and raised in Israel, hopes for peace in the Israel-Hamas war.
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