Marina defense stars in crucial league win over Katella

ANAHEIM – Marina took its act on the road and secured an important 21-6 victory over Katella in a Big 4 League game Thursday night at Glover Stadium. Vikings quarterback Jack Miller threw touchdown passes to Dane Brenton, Gavin Del Toro and Wyatt McClour in the penultimate game of the season. The last touchdown held…

Jeanie Buss: Lakers to unveil championship banner on May 12

Tradition dictates a defending champion unveils a title banner on the first night of the regular season. But in an untraditional season, the Lakers will end up waiting until the end. Team governor Jeanie Buss revealed Thursday afternoon that the Lakers will unveil the franchise’s 17th NBA championship banner on May 12 for the team’s…

Jackson Smith’s powerful running propels El Dorado to victory over Canyon

ORANGE – Canyon’s football team had no answers for El Dorado’s Jackson Smith on Thursday. The senior running back rushed for 226 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown and several broken tackles while leading El Dorado to a 26-6 victory over Canyon in a North Hills League game at El Modena High’s Fred Kelly…

Paul George, Clippers take some sizzle out of Suns

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks during the second half of Thursday’s victory over the Suns at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) passes over a group of Los Angeles Clippers defenders during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio…

Paul George, Clippers take some sizzle out of Suns

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks during the second half of Thursday’s victory over the Suns at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) passes over a group of Los Angeles Clippers defenders during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio…

Pacifica beats Cypress to create tie for first place in Empire League

ANAHEIM – Pacifica’s youngest players performed like senior veterans. Sophomore Jeremiah Ingram scored the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter and later made an interception, sophomore quarterback Darius Cowens threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Jordan Ross returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and added a touchdown catch as the…

Marina defense stars in crucial league win over Katella

ANAHEIM – Marina took its act on the road and secured an important 21-6 victory over Katella in a Big 4 League game Thursday night at Glover Stadium. Vikings quarterback Jack Miller threw touchdown passes to Dane Brenton, Gavin Del Toro and Wyatt McClour in the penultimate game of the season. The last touchdown held…

Jeanie Buss: Lakers to unveil championship banner on May 12

Tradition dictates a defending champion unveils a title banner on the first night of the regular season. But in an untraditional season, the Lakers will end up waiting until the end. Team governor Jeanie Buss revealed Thursday afternoon that the Lakers will unveil the franchise’s 17th NBA championship banner on May 12 for the team’s…

Jackson Smith’s powerful running propels El Dorado to victory over Canyon

ORANGE – Canyon’s football team had no answers for El Dorado’s Jackson Smith on Thursday. The senior running back rushed for 226 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown and several broken tackles while leading El Dorado to a 26-6 victory over Canyon in a North Hills League game at El Modena High’s Fred Kelly…

Paul George, Clippers take some sizzle out of Suns

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks during the second half of Thursday’s victory over the Suns at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) passes over a group of Los Angeles Clippers defenders during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio…

Orange County scores and player stats for Thursday, April 8

Scores and stats from Orange County games — including football — on Thursday, April 8. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. THURSDAY’S SCORES BASEBALL NEWPORT ELKS TOURNAMENT Newport Harbor 9, La Habra 8 Foothill 12, La Quinta/La Quinta 2 Katella 8, Orange 2 Tustin 12, Costa Mesa…

Servite athletic director answers mystery about Trinity League football scheduling

Servite High’s football team doesn’t shy away from challenges but when it comes to recent Trinity League scheduling, the Friars have faced an extra obstacle. This spring, and in 2019, Servite has played juggernauts St. John Bosco and Mater Dei back-to-back. While the Friars showed improvement this spring against the powerhouse programs — losing 38-28…

Chargers’ Brandon Staley covets tackles, corners ahead of NFL draft

Brandon Staley has boldly made the treacherous commute from his home in Thousand Oaks to his office in Costa Mesa since being hired as the Chargers’ head coach in January. But the former Rams defensive coordinator finally has a move-in date for a home in Orange County. Staley will no longer battle 101 Freeway traffic…

USC guard Tahj Eaddy declares for NBA draft

After one season as a Trojan, Tahj Eaddy is turning pro. USC’s senior guard, who earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors this year after transferring from Santa Clara, declared for the NBA draft Thursday, announcing his decision via Instagram. Eaddy, 24, forgoes the extra year of eligibility the NCAA provided to all participants in the 2020-21 men’s…

SafeSport ‘evaluating’ whether to suspend Anna Li

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is evaluating whether to suspend Anna Li, a former UCLA All-American gymnast and 2012 U.S. Olympic team alternate, for allegedly trying to intimidate a young athlete at a recent competition, according to a U.S. Center for SafeSport email obtained by the Southern California News Group. An attorney for Riley Milbrandt,…

Jeanie Buss: Lakers to unveil championship banner on May 12

Tradition dictates a defending champion unveils a title banner on the first night of the regular season. But in an untraditional season, the Lakers will end up waiting until the end. Team governor Jeanie Buss revealed Thursday afternoon that the Lakers will unveil the franchise’s 17th NBA championship banner on May 12 for the team’s…

Orange County scores and player stats for Thursday, April 8

Scores and stats from Orange County games — including football — on Thursday, April 8. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. THURSDAY’S SCORES BASEBALL NEWPORT ELKS TOURNAMENT Newport Harbor 9, La Habra 8 Foothill 12, La Quinta/La Quinta 2 Katella 8, Orange 2 Tustin 12, Costa Mesa…

Chargers’ Brandon Staley covets tackles, corners ahead of NFL draft

Brandon Staley has boldly made the treacherous commute from his home in Thousand Oaks to his office in Costa Mesa since being hired as the Chargers’ head coach in January. But the former Rams defensive coordinator finally has a move-in date for a home in Orange County. Staley will no longer battle 101 Freeway traffic…

USC guard Tahj Eaddy declares for NBA draft

After one season as a Trojan, Tahj Eaddy is turning pro. USC’s senior guard, who earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors this year after transferring from Santa Clara, declared for the NBA draft Thursday, announcing his decision via Instagram. Eaddy, 24, forgoes the extra year of eligibility the NCAA provided to all participants in the 2020-21 men’s…

SafeSport ‘evaluating’ whether to suspend Anna Li

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is evaluating whether to suspend Anna Li, a former UCLA All-American gymnast and 2012 U.S. Olympic team alternate, for allegedly trying to intimidate a young athlete at a recent competition, according to a U.S. Center for SafeSport email obtained by the Southern California News Group. An attorney for Riley Milbrandt,…