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'Why not us?' How Mauricio Pochettino taught the U.S. to believe it could win a World Cup

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and his players overcame doubt and learned how to believe in each other, spurring a historic World Cup run.

Mexico celebrates magical World Cup win over Czechia at rowdy Azteca Stadium

Eduard Cauich — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:29:06 GMT

Mexico rolled to a 3-0 win over Czechia and celebrated Memo Ochoa playing in his sixth World Cup during a special night at Azteca Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani takes control of Dodgers' win after miscommunication with Dalton Rushing

Maddie Lee — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:37:58 GMT

Passed ball leads to a run and a mound conference, but Shohei Ohtani pitches and hits the Dodgers past the Twins.

Clippers get Baba Miller, Nick Martinelli in second round of NBA draft

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:10:56 GMT

With their first second-round pick, the Clippers chose Spanish forward Baba Miller with the 36th overall selection in the NBA draft

Former viral UCLA star Katelyn Ohashi returns to gymnastics at age 29

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:18:30 GMT

Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, whose joyful floor routines drew hundreds of millions of views and multiple ESPYs, has announced her return to elite gymnastics.

'Super blessed': Karim López makes NBA history as first Mexican-born first-round draft pick

Steve Henson — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:44:02 GMT

Karim López joined Eduardo Nájera as a Mexican-born draft pick when the Detroit Pistons snapped him up at No. 21 and traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Bode Miller says arrest was over friend's cannabis. Cops say skiing great had psychedelic mushrooms

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:56:32 GMT

U.S. skiing great Bode Miller faces two misdemeanor drug charges in Idaho, with conflicting accounts over whether cannabis or psychedelic mushrooms were involved in the arrest.

Lakers' Austin Reaves agrees to four-year, $185-million contract

Broderick Turner — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:55:26 GMT

He'll sign the richest contract in NBA history for an undrafted free agent when he inks the $185-million contract.

Kelsey Plum out at least 10 games with leg injury as Sparks suffer a blow

Marisa Ingemi — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:21:08 GMT

Kelsey Plum had just returned from a right ankle sprain and was second in the WNBA in scoring at 24.9 points per game.

Mexico has chance to test more of roster, build momentum in group stage finale

Eduard Cauich — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:52:50 GMT

Will Memo Ochoa play in his sixth World Cup? Mexico coach Javier Aguirre may play him in a game Czechia needs to win but Mexico does not.

Dodgers fulfill $1-million pledge in response to ICE raids, owners divest from prison group

A.J. Perez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:42:30 GMT

The Dodgers followed through on a pledge made a year ago, donating $1.1 million to two foundations supporting those impacted by immigration raids in the Southland.

MLB clears Dodgers' Dr. Neal ElAttrache after link to Conor McGregor steroids report

Los Angeles Times Staff — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:19:29 GMT

Major League Baseball says it has no concerns about Dodgers and Rams head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache working with players after interviewing him.

Lakers swap picks with Knicks, select wing Cameron Carr

Broderick Turner — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:16:53 GMT

The 6-foot-5 guard out of Baylor has a 7-foot wingspan and is the type of wing the Lakers had coveted in the draft.

NBA draft: Clippers select Keaton Wagler at No. 5; AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:06:01 GMT

The top four picks in the 2026 NBA draft go as expected before the Clippers take playmaking Illinois guard Keaton Wagler at No. 5

Dodgers' rout of Twins highlights depth — the key to the best record in the majors

Maddie Lee — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:04:51 GMT

The Dodgers rout the Twins with some help from recent roster additions Tommy Edman and Chuckie Robinson.

Caitlin Clark calls out officials for 'ridiculous' technical foul after DeWanna Bonner scuffle

Tracy Brown — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:34:25 GMT

Caitlin Clark was one of five players to receive a technical foul following an altercation with DeWanna Bonner. Clark called it 'ridiculous.'

Harvard alum Matt Freese took an unusual path to starting in goal for U.S. at World Cup

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:40:25 GMT

Matt Freese took steps that seemed unlikely to help him succeed as a pro soccer player, but it helped him become the U.S. starting goalkeeper.

Brendan Sorsby's NFL plan derailed for a year as league decides not to hold supplemental draft

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:09:50 GMT

The NFL told former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, derailing his plan to jump from an NCAA gambling ban into the pros.

Mavs' coaching move makes Dusty May and Cooper Flagg the faces of the post-Luka Doncic remake

Steve Henson — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:54:42 GMT

The move to hire Dusty May as coach caps a sweeping Dallas Mavericks reset after the wildly unpopular trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers enraged fans.

Speak when? Everything (we think) we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:57:58 GMT

Rumors of a Madison Square Garden wedding and guest-list drama have fueled speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be getting married soon.

Former Laker Julius Randle traded from perennial contender Timberwolves to rebuilding Nets

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:31:43 GMT

Veteran Julius Randle was traded from the contending Timberwolves to the rebuilding Nets in a three-team deal that also sends center Nic Claxton to Chicago.

'A great vibe.' Pacific Northwest joins Los Angeles in an embrace of World Cup fever

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If this World Cup has been marred by astronomical ticket prices, that hasn't put a damper on the tournament in the Pacific Northwest. L.A. is far from the only city with World Cup fever.

2026 World Cup guide: Full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.

Dodgers defeat Twins, but lose Kyle Tucker and catcher Dalton Rushing

Maddie Lee — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:54:33 GMT

The Dodgers edged the Minnesota Twins but lost Kyle Tucker to back spasms and Dalton Rushing to a possible concussion.

'The vibes are high.' U.S. soccer having fun amid intense World Cup workouts

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:53:28 GMT

Christian Pulisic joined team workouts for the first time since his calf injury as the U.S. soccer team prepares to close out World Cup group stage.

ESPN's 'SportsCenter' stalwart Linda Cohn is retiring

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:26:47 GMT

Cohn joined the Walt Disney-owned network in 1992. Her final appearance is Friday.

Fox embraces a hybrid ad approach during World Cup hydration breaks after backlash

Cerys Davies — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:06:05 GMT

Fox kicked off the World Cup by airing full-screen ads during FIFA's newly introduced hydration breaks, sparking some outrage among viewers.

Norwegians 'row' Times Square and Tartan Army storms Boston as World Cup fandom takes over U.S. streets

Steve Henson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:56:49 GMT

Visiting World Cup fans are falling for everyday American staples as North America hosts record-breaking crowds across 16 venues, turning match days into neighborhood festivals.

Iran soccer team leaves note at SoFi Stadium thanking L.A. for World Cup hospitality

Iliana Limón Romero — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:54:10 GMT

The Iran soccer team thanked fans in L.A. after making history while tying its first two World Cup games at SoFi Stadium in front of sellout crowds.

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon ... once she's done with 'duck duck goose'

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:10:04 GMT

Serena Williams' comeback is in full swing, with the 23-time Grand Slam champion announced as a wild card entry for Wimbledon in women's singles. She is unranked after a four-year hiatus.

Rams QB Ty Simpson embracing an unusual bedtime routine to spur his development

Gary Klein — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Rams rookie Ty Simpson says is doing all he can to speed up his development as Matthew Stafford's heir apparent at starting quarterback.

Shaikin: Why a salary cap wouldn't be enough to stop the Dodgers from winning

Bill Shaikin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dodgers pitchers Eric Lauer and Will Klein are convinced the Dodgers have built a franchise that can remain elite even with a salary cap in place.

New Angel City midfielder Ally Sentnor says team is capable of winning

Jordan Puente — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Angel City fired its coach and traded a key player the same week it acquired Ally Sentnor. She is confident she can help the team succeed.

Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beater lifts Sparks over Liberty in 30th anniversary game

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:52:35 GMT

Nneka Ogwumike hits a buzzer-beating three-point shot to lift the Sparks to a 98-97 win over the New York Liberty in the WNBA's 30th anniversary game.

Swanson: Iran is right. FIFA and U.S. government must be better World Cup hosts

Mirjam Swanson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:04:20 GMT

Iran is playing at a disadvantage during the 2026 World Cup by having to deal with broken promises from FIFA and the U.S. government.

Emmet Sheehan struggles in the haze in Dodgers' first consecutive loss since May

Liana Handler — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:21:45 GMT

Emmet Sheehan gives up six runs in 3 1/3 innings as the Dodgers lose in a rout to the Baltimore Orioles.

Guadalajara protesters accuse Hyundai of using World Cup to hide 'dirty supply chain'

Eduard Cauich — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:24:54 GMT

Communities, climate activists and workers took to the streets in Guadalajara to protest what they describe as 'greenwashing through sports' by Hyundai.

Iran's beleaguered World Cup team finds hope with draw against Belgium

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:15:39 GMT

Iran plays Belgium to a scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium, moving to the cusp of advancing to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time.

Lakers likely to select a big man or wing in first round of NBA draft

Broderick Turner — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:05:00 GMT

The Lakers have the 25th overall draft pick Tuesday, and Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance and Texas forward Dailyn Swain are possible targets.

Why this loaded NBA draft could hinge on what the Clippers do with the No. 5 pick

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The first four picks in the 2026 NBA draft appear certain, but what the Clippers do at No. 5 with a wave of guards expected to chosen next is key to the first round.

2026 World Cup guide: Full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.

Dodgers' Andy Pages strengthens All-Star selection bid with defensive gems vs. Orioles

Maddie Lee — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:23:20 GMT

After missing out on being an All-Star selection last season, Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages continues to prove he's worthy of a Midsummer Classic nod.

Summer football notebook: Running back AJ McBean transfers to Gardena Serra

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:23:51 GMT

Stanford commit AJ McBean leaves Mira Costa High for Gardena Serra, giving the Cavaliers a huge offensive weapon.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre answers critics by leading his team to World Cup knockout round

Jad El Reda — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:09:31 GMT

Some questioned whether it was best to hire Javier Aguirre for a third stint leading the Mexican national team, but the team's group win has silenced critics.

Letters to Sports: Dodgers continue to cover their bases

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:07:03 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers, World Cup soccer, Victor Wembanyama and Lawrence Tanter.

Dodgers' walk-off stuns Orioles as Dalton Rushing helps cap wild comeback

Maddie Lee — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:28:57 GMT

Dalton Rushing's clutch single in the ninth allows Alex Call to score before Ryan Ward scores on a Baltimore throwing error in a 6-5 Dodgers win.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces birth of second child

Maddie Lee — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:51:20 GMT

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was away from the team during its series opener against the Baltimore Orioles for the birth of his second child.

'We want to lift the trophy.' U.S. makes history in World Cup win over Australia

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:21:03 GMT

Even with star forward Christian Pulisic out because of injury, the U.S. men's soccer team scores a historic 2-0 win over Australia at the FIFA World Cup.

Arellano: The joy of Mexico's World Cup soccer triumph in the Trump era

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:52:27 GMT

A year earlier, Fourth Street was empty. Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city. On Thursday night, Santa Ana erupted in joy.

Shaikin: Why MLB's Pride Night cap condemnation isn't the anti-Christian crackdown conservatives claim

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

MLB warning players against writing a Bible verse on their caps ignited a wave of conservative outrage. But it's misguided when you consider the concessions made for Pride Nights.

'I love America!': With the World Cup, Inglewood becomes an international hub

Jack Flemming — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Soccer fans from all over are pouring into Inglewood for the World Cup. It's a boon for local businesses.

Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.

World Cup matchups: TV schedule, start times, how to watch and previews

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.

Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel's elite play and South Korea's mistake help Mexico advance

Eduard Cauich — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:02:44 GMT

Mexico exploited a mistake by South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and then played formidable defense to earn a 1-0 win at Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.

Why this World Cup could do for Canada what 1994 did for soccer in the U.S.

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:00:48 GMT

For Canada, this World Cup wasn't about proving the country could be a good host. It's about proving the country can find its place on soccer's world stage.

Swanson: From poker pro to World Cup coach: Sergej Barbarez all in with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Mirjam Swanson — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:48:51 GMT

Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez, former national captain, poker pro and TV critic, is hoping to shake things up at the World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino not sure if Christian Pulisic will play for U.S. vs. Australia

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:10:27 GMT

It remains unclear if U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic will play against Australia in the World Cup on Friday as he continues to deal with a leg injury.

Sparks trying to poach Kiana Williams from Phoenix's developmental squad

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:03:57 GMT

They offer the veteran guard a contract on the regular roster, and will have to cut a player if she agrees. The Mercury could do the same to prevent the transaction.

Knicks' Tyler Kolek stopped by cops during championship parade: 'I swear I'm on the team bro'

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:08:58 GMT

During the Knicks' first championship parade in 53 years, backup point guard Tyler Kolek was briefly stopped by police officers who apparently didn't recognize him as a player.

Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria receive lengthy medical suspensions after UFC Freedom 250 fight

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:08 GMT

Gaethje and Topuria each were given 180-day medical suspensions for injuries they sustained at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn last weekend.

Angel City FC fires coach Alex Straus

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:35:07 GMT

Angel City made the move to fire Straus after a 4-6-1 start has the club in 12th place in the 16-team NWSL.

Early TV ratings for 2026 World Cup set records for Fox, Telemundo

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:21:48 GMT

The first World Cup tournament matches held on U.S. soil since 1994 are doing numbers for audience levels on Fox and Telemundo, more than doubling viewer counts from four years ago.

Lopez: There might be one advantage to climate change: More home runs at Dodger Stadium

Steve Lopez — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The receding marine layer means less resistance for rocket launches at Chavez Ravine.

Shaikin: An Anaheim vision: The Anaheim Angels in a new stadium, next to a youth sports complex

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A new owner could move the Angels, but Anaheim offers a 150-acre site with what every owner in pro sports covets: land around the venue to turn the property into a year-round money-making operation.

Mexico hopes to put nerves behind it against South Korea in key World Cup match

Eduard Cauich — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After letting emotions hamper their precision during an emotional World Cup opener, Mexico is pushing for a sharper effort against South Korea on Thursday.

Olivia Miles carves up shorthanded Sparks defense, leads Lynx to a win

Jordan Puente — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:24:51 GMT

Minnesota's Olivia Miles scored a season-high 31 points and the Sparks had no answers Wednesday night without injured Kelsey Plum at Crypto.com Arena.

Justin Herbert is starting fresh with new-look Chargers offense

Joaquin Ruiz — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:35:32 GMT

The seven-season veteran is throwing less and working more on his footwork and timing to try to maximize how he delivers the football to playmakers.

3-time Olympian Jenny Simpson briefly loses pulse during 'medical incident,' remains hospitalized

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:47:41 GMT

Three-time U.S. Olympian and 2016 bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community run in Raleigh, N.C. She reportedly lost her pulse and was revived with CPR and a defibrillator.

Passengers 'Ride the D' — and other Metro lines — in droves as World Cup mania sweeps SoCal

Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:40:27 GMT

World Cup games at SoFi Stadium this summer have driven L.A. Metro ridership rates up to the highest they've been in six years.

Freddie Freeman's two-run home run helps Dodgers complete sweep of Rays

Liana Handler — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:33:38 GMT

Freddie Freeman's two-run home run put the Dodgers ahead to stay and helped Shohei Ohtani collect another win despite the right-hander giving up four runs in the fifth inning.

Giants players' Pride Night protest now involves backlash from all sides

Tracy Brown — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:53:33 GMT

San Francisco Giants players added bible verses to their hats to protest Pride Night. Fans, MLB and politicians from both sides have responded.

'Money' Mayweather faces felony theft charges over unpaid Swiss luxury watch

Steve Henson — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:43:12 GMT

Billionaire boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. faces felony theft and check fraud charges in Nevada over a $200,000 Audemars Piguet watch allegedly bought with a bad check.

L.A. defies the skeptics for a World Cup marked by unity, mutual respect, fearlessness

Clara Harter — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Against a backdrop of anxiety heading into the World Cup, fans from a kaleidoscope of cultural backgrounds have come together to act out the kind of world — and Los Angeles — they want to live in.

Shohei Ohtani and Justin Wrobleski team up to lead Dodgers over Rays

Maddie Lee — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:25:00 GMT

Shohei Ohtani homers for the game's only run, and Justin Wrobleski pitches six shutout innings as Dodgers beat the Rays.

Lakers promote Lawrence Tanter to special advisor for game presentation

Broderick Turner — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:58:17 GMT

Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter, the iconic "Voice of the Lakers," is retiring from his courtside role after 43 seasons and shifting to special advisor for game presentation.

Brendan Sorsby decides not to play for Texas Tech amid controversy over his eligibility

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:32:19 GMT

Facing uncertainty over his NCAA eligibility and a quickly approaching deadline for the NFL supplemental draft, quarterback Brendan Sorsby is leaving Texas Tech without playing a down.

For Serena and Venus Williams, a doubles victory at Wimbledon would be one for the ages

Steve Henson — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:49:58 GMT

The Williams sisters — Venus, 45, and Serena, 44 — will bring back their record-setting doubles partnership at Wimbledon beginning June 29.

Fox versus Telemundo: How hydration breaks and commercials are disrupting World Cup viewing

Cerys Davies — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:44:53 GMT

When the World Cup kicked off last week, FIFA introduced hydration breaks. Many networks are utilizing the pause as a new advertising window — and some fans aren't happy.

Swanson: He lost his father to Iran's regime. At the World Cup in L.A., he cheered for Team Melli

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:23:26 GMT

Narbé Mansourian — a social studies teacher — had no qualms about separating the players from the politics in the country with the complicated geopolitical — and personal — history.

Shaikin: The Dodgers are ruining baseball! Stop them! But first let me vote for all their players

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Baseball fans are unhappy with how the Dodgers spend money, but many of those fans appear be casting All-Star votes for Dodgers.

'The clear choice by far.' Why rising U.S. star Alex Freeman chose soccer over the NFL

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alex Freeman, the son of former Green Bay Packers star Antonio Freeman, felt pressure to follow in his footsteps, but his secret love for soccer won.

World Cup matchups: Start times for every match, how to watch and game previews

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.

Miguel Rojas' tiebreaking homer propels Dodgers to series-opening win over Rays

Liana Handler — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:09:47 GMT

Miguel Rojas hammers a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to provide the difference in the Dodgers' win over the Rays.

Kelsey Plum held to nine points, Cameron Brink injured in Sparks' loss to Valkyries

Marisa Ingemi — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:39:50 GMT

Struggles on defense coupled with the Golden State Valkyries defense holding Kelsey Plum to just nine points add up to a 78-58 loss for the Sparks.

Frustrated Iran vents about restrictions after draw with New Zealand at World Cup

Iliana Limón Romero — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:16:55 GMT

After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.

Even UFC boss Dana White is 'completely against' Josh Hokit's ugly jab at Michelle Obama

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:59:33 GMT

UFC boss Dana White speaks out against Josh Hokit after the fighter propped up a false statement about former First Lady Michelle Obama during UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.

WNBA star Isabelle Harrison ejected after taking down Angel Reese during Tempo-Dream game

Tracy Brown — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:31:32 GMT

Toronto Tempo's Isabelle Harrison was ejected from the game for committing a flagrant foul against the Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese.

Should Knicks superfan Spike Lee get a championship ring? These celebrities say yes

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:23:09 GMT

Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.

Commentary: What a surprise: Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash was MAGA propaganda (plus fights)

Mary McNamara — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:05:50 GMT

UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.

Sean Strickland escorted out of UFC event near White House. Police say his presence caused 'disorder'

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:38:42 GMT

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.'

Born in Brooklyn, raised in London, Folarin Balogun lights up the World Cup for the U.S.

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:05:59 GMT

Folarin Balogun was born in Brooklyn, making him eligible to play for the U.S. He was also eligible to play for England or Nigeria, but he chose the U.S.

How to volunteer for the 2028 L.A. Olympics: Applications open in July

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Here's everything you need to know to apply to work as a volunteer during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sparks face big decision as fan favorite Kate Martin nears developmental deal limit

Marisa Ingemi — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After seven game appearances, strong Sparks reserve Kate Martin has just four games left before the team has to convert her to a regular roster spot.

Column: These visitors' viral World Cup videos are showing what really makes America great

Mary McNamara — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

International soccer fans discovering the wonders of America, from spacious skies to chicken fried steak, is giving the U.S. a much-needed morale (and PR) boost.

Once-dominant Dodgers bullpen unravels again in loss to White Sox

Maddie Lee — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:05:38 GMT

Emmet Sheehan throws four hitless innings before giving up a home run, and Jack Dreyer fails to bail him out in the Dodgers' 6-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Concussions in the WNBA are on the rise. But why?

Marisa Ingemi — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The league is on the alert regarding head injuries, but nobody is sure why there are more concussions this season than previously.

U.S. players see their electric win over Paraguay as the start of a push to win over fans

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. players hope goals scored in front of a record-setting crowd is the start of fulfilling their obligation of elevating the sport during the tournament.

2026 World Cup guide: Full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.