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High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores and updated playoff pairings
CITY SECTION
BASEBALL
Animo De La Hoya 9, LA Leadership Academy 6
Bell 1, LA Roosevelt 0
Birmingham 10, Chatsworth 0
Bravo 7, Franklin 4
Cleveland 4, Granada Hills 2
Eagle Rock 5, Lincoln 2
Los Angeles 16, Diego Rivera 0
North Hollywood 6, Grant 0
Palisades 11, Westchester 3
Santee 9, Angelou 5
Sherman Oaks CES 4, Vaughn 2
Stella 5, Crenshaw 4
Taft 2, El Camino Real 1
University Prep Value 6, Smidt Tech 1
Verdugo Hills 10, Arleta 0
SOFTBALL
Animo Venice 16, Animo Watts 5
Crenshaw 7, Dymally 4
Franklin 12, Lincoln 0
Granada Hills Kennedy 24, Van Nuys 0
Marquez 12, Sotomayor 5
Northridge Academy 14, VAAS 3
Palisades 13, LA Hamilton 1
San Fernando 16, Reseda 2
San Pedro 22, Rancho Dominguez 1
Washington Prep 10, Hawkins 0
Wilmington Banning 23, Narbonne 0
SOUTHERN SECTION
BASEBALL
DIVISION 7
Wild-card round
Littlerock 8, Calvary Chapel 1
DIVISION 8
Wildcard
Santa Clarita Christian 21, Shalhevet 2
UPDATED PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
DIVISION 1
First round, Friday, 3:15 p.m.
El Dorado at Corona; Mater Dei at Damien; Garden Grove Pacifica at Aquinas; Sherman Oaks Notre Dame at Aquinas; Corona Santiago at Huntington Beach; Villa Park at Bishop Amat; Gahr at Fullerton; Santa Margarita at Tesoro; Sierra Canyon at Orange Lutheran; Millikan at Vista Murrieta; South Hills at Foothill; Oaks Christian at La Mirada; West Ranch at San Dimas; Calabasas at Cypress; JSerra at Bonita; Norco at Harvard-Westlake.
DIVISION 2
First round, Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Mira Costa at Westlake; Yucaipa at West Torrance; Yorba Linda at Ocean View; Long Beach Poly at Arcadia; Simi valley at Hart; Newport Harbor at Capistrano Valley Christian; San Marcos at Palos Verdes; Woodbridge at Arlington; Royal at Maranatha; Ayala at La Serna; Temecula Valley at Anaheim Canyon; Charter Oak at Quartz Hill; Valencia at Aliso Niguel; Moorpark at Crescenta Valley; Warren at Citrus Valley; Crean Lutheran at Paloma Valley.
DIVISION 3
First round, Friday, 3:15 p.m.
Lakewood at Corona Centennial; Tahquitz at Arrowhead Christian; South Torrance at Northwood; El Modena at Dana Hills; Trabuco Hills at Fountain Valley; El Segundo at Long Beach Wilson; Burbank at Corona del Mar; St. John Bosco at Grace Brethren; Chaparral at Chaminade; Mission Viejo at Santa Barbara; La Salle at El Rancho; Los Alamitos at Walnut; Redlands East Valley at La Habra; Temescal Canyon at Beckman; Newbury Park at Flintridge Prep; Linfield Christian at Summit.
DIVISION 4
First round, Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Dos Pueblos at Camarillo; Murrieta Valley at Elsinore; Hesperia Christian at Cerritos; Apple Valley at Los Osos; Barstow at Oak Hills; Citrus Hill at San Marino; Eastvale Roosevelt at Don Lugo; Castaic at Culver City; Tustin at Estancia; Palm Desert at Valley View; Rio Mesa at Highland; Ontario Christian at Burbank Burroughs; Heritage at La Quinta; Paraclete at Sultana; St. Francis at Windward; Cajon at San Juan Hills.
DIVISION 5
First round, Friday, 3:15 p.m.
Santa Monica at Nogales; Murrieta Mesa at Ganesha; Pasadena Marshall at Adelanto; Trinity Classical Academy, bye; Riverside Prep, bye; Segerstrom at South Pasadena; Whittier Christian at St. Anthony; Oxnard Pacifica at Santa Paula; Santa Ana Calvary Chapel at Saugus; Monrovia at Pasadena Poly; Anaheim at Lakeside; Chino at Ramona; Liberty, bye; Katella at Montebello; Hemet at Bloomington; Chino Hills at Bellflower.
DIVISION 6
First round, Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Garden Grove at Costa Mesa; West Covina at Los Amigos; Irvine University at Brentwood; Milken Community at Village Christian; Diamond Bar at Savanna; Lancaster at St. Paul; de Toledo at Alhambra; Hillcrest at Grand Terrace; Schurr at Century; Salesian at Arroyo; St. Bonaventure at Mayfair; Orange Vista at Rancho Mirage; Santa Fe at Garey; Viewpoint at Excelsior Charter; Colton at Rialto; Carpinteria at Colony.
DIVISION 7
First round, Friday, 3:15 p.m.
Thacher at Buena Park; St. Bernard at Hueneme; Rancho Christian at Vasquez; Miller at Banning; Paramount at South El Monte; Artesia at Eisenhower; Mary Star at Foothill Tech; Temecula Prep at Oakwood; Littlerock at Wildomar Cornerstone Christian; Santa Ana at Cantwell Sacred Heart; Desert Christian at Sierra Vista; Channel Islands at Leuzinger; Carter at Jurupa Valley; Chaffey at Nuview Bridge; Indio at Silverado; Western Christian at Oxford Academy.
DIVISION 8
First round, Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Academy for Academic Excellence at Orange County Pacifica Christian; Mountain View at United Christian Academy; Redlands Adventist Academy at San Jacinto Valley; Bolsa Grande at New Roads; Cobalt at Coachella Valley; Don Bosco Tech at Gorman Charter; Noli Indian at San Bernardino; Calvary Baptist at Arroyo Valley; Yucca Valley at Santa Maria Valley Christian; Beverly Hills at Environmental Charter; Edgewood at Palm Valley; Santa Clarita Christian at Loma Linda Academy; Cal Lutheran at Rolling Hills Prep; Cate at Academy of Careers & Exploration; Santa Rosa Academy at Azusa.
SOFTBALL
DIVISION 1
Wild-card round, Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Marina at Capistrano Valley (3:30 p.m.)
Eastvale Roosevelt at Huntington Beach
Moorpark at Chino Hills
Torrance at Great Oak
Esperanza at JSerra
Santa Margarita at Oaks Christian
Vista Murrieta at South Hills
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Winning two knockout stage games? That means you’re really in the running to win the World Cup.
Let’s check out the updated odds for which countries will make it to the quarterfinals at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 1.
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To Reach Quarterfinals
France: -1250 (bet $10 to win $10.80 total)
Argentina: -425 (bet $10 to win $12.35 total)
Morocco: -260 (bet $10 to win $13.85 total)
Brazil: -240 (bet $10 to win $14.17 total)
England: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
Spain: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)
Colombia: -105 (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)
USA: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Mexico: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)
Norway: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)
Portugal: +175 (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)
Canada: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)
Belgium: +185 (bet $10 to win $28.50 total)
Switzerland: +195 (bet $10 to win $29.50 total)
Senegal: +370 (bet $10 to win $47 total)
Algeria: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Egypt: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Ghana: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
The USA is currently one of the favorites to reach the World Cup quarterfinals (Getty Images).
Here’s what to know about this oddsboard.
Recent History: The quarterfinals are kinda a given for France, at least in recent years. The French have made it to at least the quarterfinals in five of the last seven World Cups, and they have made the final in four of the last seven years, winning the tournament twice. Les Bleus are now heavy favorites at -1250 to beat Paraguay and get back to the quarterfinals.
The Host Nations: Before this summer, Canada had never won a World Cup match in two tournament appearances. But that has all changed. Canada is through to the Round of 16 after beating South Africa in the Round of 32. As for Mexico, it has recorded four straight scoreless wins to start the tournament for the first time in its nation’s history. El Tri will look to get back to the quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years after dominating Ecuador in the Round of 32. After its win over Ecuador, Mexico jumped from +290 to +140 to make the quarters. The U.S. looks to replicate the other two host nations’ knockout stage performances against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.
Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda celebrates after the Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos to win the NL pennant in 1981.
(Associated Press)
Years as manager: 1976-1996
Record: 1,599-1,439, .526 win pct
After serving as the team’s third base coach for four seasons, Lasorda took over as manager late in the 1976 season when Alston announced his retirement. He led the Dodgers to the National League pennant in his first two full seasons, losing both times to the Yankees in the World Series. He won his first World Series in 1981, knocking off the Yankees, and rallied his team to a surprise title in 1988 in which the Dodgers beat the heavily favored Athletics. Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997, his first year of eligibility.
A fiery and vibrant presence who spent 71 years with the Dodgers, Lasorda managed nine players who won the NL rookie of the year award. The Dodgers also opened the Japanese player pipeline on his watch. Hideo Nomo, the first Japanese big leaguer to permanently relocate to the U.S., joined the Dodgers in 1995. Three decades later, the team features Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on its star-studded roster.
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Back in January, the odds that King James would retire before the beginning of the 2026-27 season were slightly longer than the odds that he would give it another go.
But as of now, it looks like LeBron will, in fact, give it another go but with a team other than the Lakers.
Here are the latest odds for where James could land next season at DraftKings Sportsbook as of June 30.
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LeBron James Next Team Odds
Golden State Warriors: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
Los Angeles Lakers: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Cleveland Cavaliers: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Miami Heat: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
New York Knicks: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Detroit Pistons: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Dallas Mavericks: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
San Antonio Spurs: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Milwaukee Bucks: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Brooklyn Nets: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Washington Wizards: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
NBA free agency begins on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. However, hours before its official start, LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, made a jaw-dropping announcement.
According to ESPN reporting, Paul notified the Lakers that the franchise could move on without LeBron because he plans to play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season.
James played for the organization for eight years — the longest he’s played for any other team. While in L.A., King James broke the all-time scoring record, won an NBA title and earned his fourth NBA Finals MVP.
The imprint he’s left on the league in his more than 20 years has been immeasurable.
Where will LeBron land next season now that his time in Los Angeles is over?
In addition to his tenure in Los Angeles, he’s played for the Cavaliers and the Heat, winning titles with all three franchises. He won Rookie of the Year, has four regular-season MVPs and is a 22-time All-Star.
James has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 boards and 7.4 assists over the course of his career.
During the 2025-26 season, he helped lead the Lakers to a 53-29 record in the regular season. The team secured the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and defeated Houston 4-2 in the first round.
Eventually, Los Angeles got bounced by Oklahoma City in the conference semifinals, 4-0, which marked LeBron’s last dance in Hollywood.
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