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The Trojans build a five-point lead at halftime but get outscored by 20 points in the second half as the No. 12 Cornhuskers cruise to the win at the Galen Center.

With the closer role firmly defined for the first time since Kenley Jansen was on the team in 2021, how the rest of the bullpen falls into place remains a work in progress.

Freshman Omar Cox-Labomme and sophomore Aiden Shaw help the Lancers to a 71-48 victory over Hesperia at Toyota Arena on Saturday.

CIF City and Southern Section scores from baseball and softball games on Friday, Feb. 27.

Fire in tunnel at Encino Franklin Fields has restricted access to softball areas. L.A. City Councilmember Imelda Padilla is trying to expedite repairs.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on UCLA and USC basketball teams as well as the Lakers, Dodgers and Angels.

Twin bothers OJ and EJ Popoola make their father proud, leading Palisades boys' basketball to a 75-56 win over Cleveland for the City Section Open Division title.

Jordan Chiles posts a 9.950 on the vault to lift UCLA to victory over Iowa, Ohio State and Maryland for the Big Ten regular-season title.

Julian Garcia makes an impressive return with four shutout innings for St. John Bosco in an 8-0 win over La Serna.

CIF Executive Director Ron Nocetti said conversations need to take place regarding athletes playing in outside leagues during high school season.