Kara Alexander
Kara Alexander was a 2025 summer intern for the Los Angeles Times working with the Sports desk. Alexander previously worked as a multimedia reporter for the University Times at Cal State L.A. A senior who is majoring in journalism, she will graduate in spring 2026.
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Kara Dunn scored 29 and key Trojan Kennedy Smith returned from injury, helping USC earn a 83-57 win over Purdue on Sunday afternoon at Galen Center.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has been criticized all season. He sees the Tide’s Rose Bowl game against No. 1 Indiana as a chance to silence critics.
UCLA gymnasts offered fans a first look at their skills during a “Meet the Bruins” exhibition at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday.
UCLA center Lauren Betts led the No. 3 Bruins with 21 points during a season-opening win over San Diego State at the Honda Center Monday night.
The Sparks defeated the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena to keep their dwindling playoff hopes alive heading into the final week of the regular season.
Dearica Hamby finishes with 20 points and 12 rebounds and Kelsey Plum scores 18 points to lead the Sparks to an 81-78 win over the Washington Mystics.
Aliyah Boston’s offensive rebound and steal of a bad Kelsey Plum pass helped seal the Sparks’ 76-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
The Sparks get strong games from Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson but lose to the Phoenix Mercury for the third time this season.
WNBA players have watched the emphasis on tunnel walks grow, as players and fans focus treat strolls into arenas on game day as fashion runways.
Cameron Brink played her first contest since tearing an ACL last season, but the Sparks lost to the Aces Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.