Ezekiel Elliott says the NCAA and Big Ten profited off his Ohio State-era image without paying him; he has filed suit in Los Angeles seeking an injunction and damages.

CSUN outside hitter Jordan Lucas says he won’t back down after a UC Irvine announcer suggested he’d be “popped” for his celebrations; the remark prompted an apology and removal.

Carter Hart stopped 33 shots as the Golden Knights beat the Ducks 3-1 in Game 1; Howden and Barbashev scored and Marner added an empty-netter.

UC Irvine stunned top-seeded UCLA at Pauley Pavilion in a five-set thriller. The upset sends UCI to the NCAA semifinals while ending UCLA's season.

LeBron and a balanced supporting cast closed out the Rockets 98–78 in Game 6; the Lakers advance to face the Thunder in the West semifinals.

Jabari Smith Jr. led Houston’s balanced attack as the Rockets beat the Lakers 99-93 in L.A., forcing a Game 6 at Toyota Center on Friday.

Catalina 37s stage tight one-on-one duels off Belmont Pier, drawing free front-row crowds. The Cup runs April 29–May 3 while a key boat ramp is closed for renovations.

Houston avoided a sweep with a 115-96 Game 4 win in Houston as Lakers turnovers and Deandre Ayton’s ejection swung momentum. The series now shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5.

Anze Kopitar played his final NHL game as the Avalanche swept the Kings 5-1, closing a 20-year Los Angeles career.

After a five-set loss to Long Beach State, Hawai'i waits for the NCAA selection show and a possible hosting nod in the expanded 12-team field.

A shark sighting near the Huntington Beach Pier forced the Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro to pause on Friday. Lifeguards closed the water from Beach Boulevard to 17th Street while crews monitor the area.

The Rams used the No. 13 pick to take Alabama QB Ty Simpson — a one-year starter with pro tools and clear questions about experience and durability.

Colorado's 4-2 Game 3 win put the Kings down 3-0 in the first round, leaving L.A. one loss from elimination in Anže Kopitar's farewell season. Game 4 in Los Angeles is now must-win.