Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on A.J. Hinch and the Astros, the Lakers, Clippers and Kings as well as college sports.

CIF Southern Section girls’ and boys’ high school lacrosse playoff results and schedule.

Angels reliever Ben Joyce is scheduled to visit with a doctor and likely will undergo more tests after being moved to the 60-day injured list.

Rolando Romero turned to therapy and religion when he faced challenges. He urges Ryan Garcia, the troubled boxer he recently beat, to do the same.

Chet Lemon enjoyed a 16-year MLB career after being drafted out of Fremont High. After he retired, he taught baseball in Florida despite battling a blood disorder.

The United States, which is the only country to bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, likely will be the site of the biggest women’s tournament in history.

The Pirates topple defending City Section champion Carson atop the Marine League standings.

CIF City Section boys’ volleyball playoff results and schedule.

CIF City Section high school baseball and softball scores for Thursday.

Anthony Santander hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Toronto’s four-run sixth inning to lead the Blue Jays to an 8-5 win over the Angels.

CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results and schedule.

CIF Southern Section girls’ and boys’ lacrosse playoff pairings and schedule.