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UCLA softball pummels South Carolina to advance to NCAA super regional
UCLA senior Megan Grant hit a grand slam and three other Bruins hit home runs during a 15-1 win over South Carolina Sunday to win their NCAA regional.

NFL is sending Jaxon Smith-Njigba a new offensive player of year trophy — without the typos
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba said, 'It's getting disrepectful,' in a video in which he showed his offensive player of the year trophy with multiple typos. The NFL has apologized.

Prep talk: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame pitcher Ainsley Jenkins knows who to call for writing help
Freshman Ainsley Jenkins is the daughter of former Sports Illustrated writer and Clippers executive Lee Jenkins.

Artists, community come together to welcome World Cup to Inglewood with murals and more
Several Los Angeles-based artists have been taking part in public events to create artwork celebrating community and welcoming the World Cup to Inglewood.

'We don't just create characters': Three stylists on the art of dressing athletes beyond tunnel fits
There has been a significant shift in how fashion and sports intersect, both on and off the court. Why now? And how has athlete style evolved?

Shaikin: Pitching injuries are piling up again for Dodgers. Can the starting rotation hold up?
With Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow out, the Dodgers have little choice but to ask Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski, Emmet Sheehan and Roki Sasaki to take regular turns.

UCLA softball rolls past South Carolina, Megan Grant extends NCAA home-run record lead
UCLA softball bounced back from a close NCAA regional opener, comfortably beating South Carolina 7-2 Saturday to move one win away from advancing.

Sophomore Carlos Acuna grinds out complete game to send Birmingham to Dodger Stadium
Carlos Acuna (11-0) struck out seven and pitched Birmingham past Carson 4-1 in City Section Open Division semifinal

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off in what will be a major test for MMA
The bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will be streamed on Netflix and is the first non-UFC MMA event promoted by Most Valuable Promotions.

Tennis great Billie Jean King graduates from Cal State L.A. 65 years after enrolling
Billie Jean King, 82, received her bachelor's degree in history from the same school she attended more than 60 years ago and also gave a commencement speech.

How Formula One problem-solving tactics are being used in fight against dementia
Doctors and dementia researchers with ties to Formula One are embracing the high-pressure and experimental lessons from the sport to fight the neurological condition.

Shaikin: Justin Turner is playing for the Tijuana Toros. Why he 'wouldn't trade it for anything'
In Tijuana, Justin Turner has nurtured a special bond with his son and emerged as an improbable tourist attraction for Dodgers fans.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice ordered to 30 days in jail for probation violation after failing drug test
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is in jail for 30 days after violating probation. Also, Rice reportedly underwent surgery recently to clean up his right knee.

High school softball: Southern Section Monday playoff schedule for Wednesday
City Section high school softball playoff scores for Monday.

El Camino Real rallies for win over Granada Hills to earn trip to Dodger Stadium
RJ De La Rosa delivers two-run single in the bottom of the sixth to wipe out game-long deficit