L.A. Times - Pro Football

Lakers' Arthur Kaluma erupts for 34 points in breakout Summer League performance

Broderick Turner — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:30:05 GMT

Arthur Kaluma shows his potential for the Lakers, scoring 34 points in a 91-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Summer League play.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has rough start as Dodgers drop series to Arizona

Maddie Lee — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:11:57 GMT

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who won't be pitching in the MLB All-Star Game, gives up six runs and five hits in the Dodgers' 9-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dodgers' top MLB draft pick Bo Lowrance eager to emulate Freddie Freeman, Corey Seager

Joaquin Ruiz — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:01:09 GMT

The Dodgers say they didn't expect Bo Lowrance to be available and were happy to draft the 6-foot-5, 200-pound high school infielder.

Ray Fenton has Orange Lutheran making progress in first summer football appearance

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:21:14 GMT

The Battle at the Beach passing tournament is dominated by St. John Bosco, but Orange Lutheran makes a big impression.

Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski added to National League roster for All-Star Game

Maddie Lee — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:17:52 GMT

Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski is added to the National League MLB All-Star Game roster as a replacement for Reds right-hander Chase Burns.

Q&A: Partner, chance to play in Long Beach reignited AVP star Taylor Crabb's Olympic fire

Jordan Puente — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:01:06 GMT

Taylor Crabb and his partner are among the AVP stars competing this weekend in Long Beach, which will host the 2028 Olympics beach volleyball competition.

Letters to Sports: Another Dodgers visit to White House draws criticism

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section criticize the Dodgers' planned visit to the White House as well as the World Cup, Lakers and Angels.

World Cup fans flock to In-N-Out, Erewhon and Trader Joe's for a taste of California

Annika Duneja — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

World Cup fans flock to In N Out, Erewhon and Trader Joes for a taste of Californian culture.

Dodgers plagued by pitching struggles, defensive mistakes in loss to Arizona

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:38:15 GMT

Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, but little goes right from there in a 9-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Adou Thiero shows progress while leading Lakers to Vegas Summer League win over Thunder

Broderick Turner — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:49:25 GMT

Adou Thiero bounced back from a wrist injury, scoring 20 points during the Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.

Nneka Ogwumike's double-double lifts shorthanded Sparks to victory over Sky

Marisa Ingemi — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:31:09 GMT

Nneka Ogwumike finishes with 25 points and 12 rebounds as the Sparks showcase their potential even without Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink in a 102-87 win.

Kiké Hernández on why he'll miss Dodgers' White House visit

Maddie Lee — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:23:15 GMT

Injured Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernández will not be with the team when it visits the White House later this month to celebrate its 2025 title.

Swanson: SoFi Stadium proves to be one of the biggest stars of the 2026 World Cup

Mirjam Swanson — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:11:46 GMT

It makes sense that players and coaches taking part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup can't stop saying nice things about SoFi Stadium.

Mikel Merino lifts Spain over Belgium, setting up World Cup showdown with France

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:27:10 GMT

Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino score for Spain, which takes advantage of an injury to Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Coutois in a 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win.

Shohei Ohtani scratched from pitching start, won't play in MLB All-Star Game

Maddie Lee — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:32:49 GMT

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday because of irritation in his left knee. He still hit a home run in a 9-3 loss.

Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has names of wife, kids engraved on Stanley Cup above actual players

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:53:58 GMT

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon had the names of his wife and five children engraved on the first two rows of the Stanley Cup, a move that has drawn widespread criticism and ridicule.

Sometimes cruel decisions happen in changing college sports environment

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:55:51 GMT

Pushing athletes to leave teams to open scholarship spots in the NIL and transfer portal era is accelerating in college sports.

Logan Webb's social media meltdown is the latest Giants headache in a chaotic season

Steve Henson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:39:18 GMT

KNBR digital content producer Jack Loder posted a two-minute video on X that singled out All-Star Giants pitcher Logan Webb for criticism. Webb didn't respond well.

Why 2026 MLB draft will be special for Dodgers coach Dino Ebel's family

Maddie Lee — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel is proud of what his sons have accomplished as they move closer to achieving their major league dreams.

'I want to have fun with it.' Katelyn Ohashi chasing joyful L.A. Olympic dream at 29

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Former UCLA viral gymnastics sensation Katelyn Ohashi is having fun in her comeback to the sport as she pursues her dream to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics.

Shaikin: 'I don't want any handouts.' Amid the Angels' drought, a starry homecoming for Mike Trout

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Next week's All-Star Game takes place in Philadelphia, about 40 miles north of Mike Trout's hometown of Millville, N.J. The Angels outfielder earned a spot in the AL's starting lineup.

Arthur Fery's fairy-tale Wimbledon run puts British wild card on brink of history

Douglas Robson — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:51:16 GMT

Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wild card who grew up minutes from Wimbledon, has surged into his first major semifinal, captivating the home crowd.

Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto put on hold until the NBA probe into the Clippers concludes

Steve Henson — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 20:27:16 GMT

The NBA informed Toronto that it would assume any penalties handed down if wrongdoing is found in Leonard's endorsement deal.

The world came for soccer. What it discovered about America in 1994 was something else.

Bill Plaschke — Sun, 10 Jul 1994 07:00:00 GMT

They came for the soccer. We gave them Americana. Their tickets entitled them to World Cup games.

UCLA basketball lands highly touted Serbian small forward Nikola Kusturica

Steve Galluzzo — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 20:10:47 GMT

UCLA coach Mick Cronin fended off Michigan, Kentucky and Gonzaga to land elite Serbian basketball prospect Nikola Kusturica.

Rams' Alaric Jackson isn't facing criminal charges following arrest

Austin Knoblauch — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 19:40:13 GMT

Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson is not facing criminal charges related to his arrest last month on suspicion of domestic violence.

Cheryl Reeve becomes WNBA's all-time winningest coach as Lynx snap brief, and rare, losing streak

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 19:03:12 GMT

Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve became the WNBA's all-time winningest coach Wednesday, earning her 380th victory and surpassing close friend and colleague Mike Thibault.

Dodgers scheduled to visit White House in late July to celebrate 2025 World Series win

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:40:54 GMT

The visit will take place during an East Coast road trip following next week's All-Star break and will be the third time the White House has hosted the team this decade.

Steve Cherundolo will lead U.S. men's soccer team that will compete in 2028 Olympics

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A three-time World Cup veteran and member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Steve Cherundolo had 30 caps with three U.S. junior teams before making his senior debut in 1999.

FIFA grass in NFL stadiums reignites debate over pro football's use of artificial turf

A.J. Perez — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:57:31 GMT

Why don't NFL teams use the same natural grass FIFA installed at NFL stadiums during the World Cup? A look at the expensive process.

California soccer fans sue StubHub after it fails to deliver expensive World Cup tickets

Lily Wright — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

StubHub sued by soccer fans over World Cup tickets

Mookie Betts' eighth-inning single gives Dodgers series win over the Rockies

Liana Handler — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:57:38 GMT

Mookie Betts' RBI single in the eighth breaks a 3-3 tie and Tanner Scott preserves the win as the Dodgers defeat the Rockies.

Sparks end losing streak with win over Caitlin Clark and the Fever

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:16:43 GMT

Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points for the Sparks in their victory over Indiana, ending a three-game losing streak.

Justin Bieber added to crammed World Cup final halftime show with BTS, Madonna and more

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 22:51:06 GMT

The World Cup final halftime show better have a huge stage. Justin Bieber has been added as a co-headliner to a lineup that already includes BTS, Madonna and Shakira.

Republican lawmakers demand WNBA commissioner protect Fever star Caitlin Clark

Marisa Ingemi — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:47:33 GMT

The Indiana Fever issued a statement indicating they had no role in Republican lawmakers' letter demanding the WNBA end attacks on Caitlin Clark.

LAPD weighs canceling academy classes to get more cops on streets for Olympics

Libor Jany — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:00:52 GMT

LAPD officials have discussed a temporary pause on classes to free up hundreds of officers involved in training new recruits in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, according to department sources.

Parents seek justice in Bucknell hazing death of their son CJ Dickey: 'My boy is worth it'

Steve Henson — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:33:01 GMT

Nearly two years after Bucknell freshman lineman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. collapsed and died at football camp, a former strength coach faces felony aggravated hazing and manslaughter charges.

Woodbridge High senior wins gold medal in speed climbing

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:20:37 GMT

Maddi Haferling is headed to Italy to compete at the Youth World Championships in speed climbing.

Marcellus Wiley says wife lied in court filings when she accused him of raping and abusing her

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 17:20:46 GMT

Former Chargers star Marcellus Wiley has been accused of rape and abuse in new court filings by his wife Annemarie. He says he has 'evidence that directly contradicts those baseless claims.'

World Cup quarterfinals schedule: Start times for every match and how to watch

Kevin Baxter — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 16:16:34 GMT

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

American star Coco Gauff pushes for a breakthrough first career victory at Wimbledon

Douglas Robson — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:48:31 GMT

For years, Wimbledon has been the one Grand Slam that never quite agreed with Coco Gauff's all-court game, a stretch that belied her promising run in 2019.

L.A.'s Women's Pro Baseball League team will be known as the Queens

Marisa Ingemi — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The name "Queens" was inspired by former player Lizzie Murphy, known as the "Queen of the Diamond" and was the first woman to play against major league players in 1922.

Dodgers' collab with KAWS will put acclaimed artist's unique 'XX' spin on jerseys, trading cards, more

Steve Henson — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The KAWS x MLB collection will be released ahead of the Dodgers series against the New York Yankees on July 17-19. Expect cartoonish figures with Xs for eyes.

Arellano: The Trump 'curse' at the World Cup is his latest red card against Americans

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For the past 11 years, I've waited for a scandal, a slip up, a moment of clarity that would finally make President Trump's supporters realize that their man is a charlatan.

Commentary: Lionel Messi is the ultimate summer romance

Mary McNamara — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

I knew Lionel Messi would be the headliner of this World Cup, but I didn't expect to fall so hopelessly in love with him.

Shohei Ohtani hits milestone homer, Justin Wrobleski makes All-Star case in Dodgers' loss

Maddie Lee — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 05:02:15 GMT

Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th homer, Justin Wrobleski pitches seven strong innings, but defensive lapses lead to Dodgers' loss to Rockies.

Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland had early-stage CTE when he died by suicide

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 22:55:44 GMT

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early-stage CTE at the time of his November suicide, his family revealed after receiving results of postmortem testing.

Lakers land their backup center in veteran Kevon Looney

Broderick Turner — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:28:02 GMT

The 6-foot-9 veteran of 11 seasons helped the Golden State Warriors win three NBA championships.

Why not them? Disappointed U.S. players hope their World Cup run inspired future stars

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 19:08:47 GMT

The U.S. soccer team showed it still can't punch past top World Cup talent during an ugly knockout loss to Belgium, but it hopes it helped grow the game.

Paraguayan senator demands apology from Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist posts

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:10:50 GMT

A Paraguayan senator wants an apology from French star Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist attack following Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup loss to France.

Looking back at the greatest high school basketball doubleheader in 2017

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Eric Sondheimer continues his look back at great moments in covering high school sports.

Swanson: Trump's World Cup meddling only made matters worse for rattled U.S. squad

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved.

Dalton Rushing and Dodgers win pivotal challenge, then beat Rockies on walk-off in 11th

Maddie Lee — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 05:58:03 GMT

Dalton Rushing caps his three-hit performance against the Colorado Rockies with a walk-off single in the 11th inning of the Dodgers' 8-7 win.

Listless Sparks are routed by Flau'jae Johnson and the Seattle Storm

Liana Handler — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 04:12:00 GMT

The Sparks have no answer for Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson, who scores 23 points in Seattle's victory.

U.S. hopes of a historic World Cup run on home soil shattered in loss to Belgium

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 02:22:24 GMT

After three weeks of goals, wins and buzz, the U.S. saw its dreams of a long World Cup run on home soil unmercifully crushed in a 4-1 loss to Belgium.

Adou Thiero sidelined by wrist injury before Lakers win summer league game with Spurs

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 01:50:20 GMT

Second-year Lakers forward Adou Thiero missed the California Classic summer league finale Monday because of a right wrist injury.

Kylian Mbappé calls out Paraguayan senator for 'brazen racism' after France's World Cup knockout win

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:01:43 GMT

French star Kylian Mbappé blasted Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla on X, accusing her of 'brazen racism' after Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup knockout loss to France.

Manhattan Beach Surf Volleyball Club wins national championship in Florida

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 22:10:21 GMT

The Manhattan Beach Surf Volleyball Club's under-18 team, coached by Davis and Parker Boehle, took the Open Division title at the national junior championships.

Ex-Chargers defensive end Marcellus Wiley denies allegations he threatened to kill his wife

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:43:21 GMT

Former NFL Pro Bowl selection Marcellus Wiley has been released on bond after his July 4 arrest on suspicion of domestic battery. He told authorities that "no violence had occurred."

Robert Garrett, at Crenshaw since 1988, is no longer head football coach

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:27:14 GMT

Longtime Crenshaw football coach Robert Garrett says he was reassigned to a middle school after seven months under administrative leave.

Arellano: Mexico lost in the World Cup — but Mexican Americans won

Gustavo Arellano — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:52:37 GMT

It was yet another early exit for a team that has never made it to the World Cup semifinals — but no one wanted to dwell on defeat, because no one felt defeated.

Lakers lose Rui Hachimura, who signs two-year deal with the Clippers

Broderick Turner — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 16:29:57 GMT

Rui Hachimura played at a high level for the Lakers in the playoffs, averaging 17.5 points per game in 10 postseason games, the third-highest average on the team.

Fireworks! New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard

Steve Henson — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 16:18:29 GMT

New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to his girlfriend, 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard, on a Fourth of July outing. She said yes.

FIFA appeal committee rejects Belgium appeal, allowing Folarin Balogun to play

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 16:06:21 GMT

Belgium protested FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, but a FIFA appeal committee rejected the appeal.

FIFA's reversal of red card after Trump phone call prompts international uproar

Ana Ceballos — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:48:05 GMT

Trump frequently pushes the boundaries of long-standing norms. He also has a history of using phone calls to pressure officials to reach an outcome he wants.

Shaikin: 'One person can begin change.' For the Angels, a long-overdue new hope

Bill Shaikin — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Bill Shaikin writes that with the arrival of John Mozeliak as interim general manager, the Angels have legitimate hope they can finally will.

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 6 Jul 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.

'We lost with a lot of honor.' Mexico falls to England and is ousted from World Cup

Eduard Cauich — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 08:24:22 GMT

Mexico players and coaches were disappointed they could not give thousands of fans a win, instead falling 3-2 in a spirited match at rowdy Azteca Stadium.

'I wish she was alive.' Eliezer Alfonzo has emotional day as Dodgers lose to Padres

Liana Handler — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 02:55:53 GMT

Eliezer Alfonzo goes 0 for 2 in his major league debut, but there were more important things for the Dodgers catcher to think about.

Lakers' Adou Thiero hoping to learn and lead with Cameron Carr this summer

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 23:11:06 GMT

Adou Thiero is embracing a leadership role playing alongside rookie Cameron Carr for the Lakers in the NBA Summer League, but he hopes it will also be a learning experience.

Dodgers' Edwin Díaz pushes back against alleged links to illegal cockfighting

Liana Handler — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 21:39:19 GMT

Dodgers reliever Edwin Díaz pushes back against allegations linking him to cockfighting in Puerto Rico, saying he didn't do anything illegal.

FIFA decision to rescind U.S. star Folarin Balogun's suspension draws cheers and outrage

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 17:09:18 GMT

Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. in Monday's World Cup round of 16 game with Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card it handed down.

Annual Battle at the Beach passing tournament should live up to expectations

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Two-time reigning champion Mission Viejo will be among the featured teams that include five Trinity League powers and Corona Centennial.

Pikachu magic: how a tiny Pokémon powered Zach Neto and the Angels in June

Liana Handler — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Pikachu — in all his tiny, yellow, bulbous glory — sitting next to the cameras is part of the reason the Angels have won some games lately. At least that's what Zach Neto attributes it to.

'¿Y si sí?' A new rally cry is inspiring Mexico during its World Cup run — and beyond

Eduard Cauich — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A viral phrase that translates to "What if we do?" in English is being used by Mexican soccer fans and players dreaming about seemingly impossible wins.

Dodgers' Eliezer Alfonzo to start after his sister and stepmother died in Venezuela

Maddie Lee — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo is set to make his MLB debut after his sister and stepmother were found dead in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes.

Fans scram: Fireworks head into the stands at BMO stadium after Angel City FC match

Paige St. John, Melissa Gomez — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 02:55:07 GMT

A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch sent flares streaming into the stands, forcing fans to scatter to safety.

Dodgers sending four more players to MLB All-Star Game, tied for most selections

Maddie Lee — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 00:06:14 GMT

Shohei Ohtani won't be alone in representing the Dodgers at the MLB All-Star Game. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Andy Pages, Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy also are heading to Philadelphia.

On America's 250th birthday, U.S. soccer team of immigrants embodies founders' dreams

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:39:05 GMT

Nearly half of the U.S. soccer players who made an inspiring run to the World Cup round of 16 are dual-nationals, embodying the American dream on the Fourth of July.

England faces Mexico, altitude and potent Azteca Stadium with World Cup glory at stake

Eduard Cauich — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 22:54:31 GMT

England returns to Azteca Stadium, where it lost to Argentina 40 years ago in a match marked by two famous goals, bracing for a fierce World Cup test.

Torrance's Iva Jovic chases win over Jessica Pegula in all-American Wimbledon match

Douglas Robson — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:44:51 GMT

Wimbledon's No. 1 Court will feature a showdown between U.S. standard bearer Jessica Pegula and American rising star Iva Jovic in the round of 16.

Letters to Sports: Mixed emotions over LeBron James leaving Lakers

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.

Cameron Carr makes a strong first impression in Lakers' summer league opener

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 04:55:53 GMT

In his unofficial NBA debut, Cameron Carr finishes with 19 points and five three-pointers in the Lakers' summer league loss to Golden State.

Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers taking cautious approach with his biceps ailment

Maddie Lee — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 04:51:51 GMT

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing prove to be back on the same page and Teoscar Hernández hits a grand slam in the Dodgers' 4-3 comeback win over the Padres.

Folarin Balogun urges U.S. to focus on beating Belgium despite red card he calls unjust

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 22:16:42 GMT

Folarin Balogun hopes staying calm after getting an unjust red card teaches others to stay poised as the U.S. chases a World Cup win over Belgium.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Revisit the roots of their love story ahead of MSG wedding bash

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 20:22:30 GMT

Revisit the roots of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's whirlwind romance turned generational love story, from the Kelce brothers' 'New Heights' podcast to a romantic garden engagement.

Diogo Jota honored by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal after World Cup win a year after his death

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 18:35:51 GMT

An emotional Cristiano Ronaldo wore Diogo Jota's jersey, honoring Jota a year after his death following Portugal's dramatic World Cup win.

Lakers trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy, draft picks

Broderick Turner — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 18:24:25 GMT

The 7-foot Ayton became expendabe after the Lakers acquired 24-year-old center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz.

How Dodgers' Max Muncy, vying for his third All-Star selection, continues to evolve

Maddie Lee — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 14:11:13 GMT

Max Muncy has put together an impressive all-around first half. His .871 OPS through Thursday leads NL third basemen. But he's most proud of his defensive work.

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 3 Jul 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 overcome Roki Sasaki's poor performance to rout Padres

Liana Handler — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 05:37:56 GMT

Roki Sasaki gives up six runs in only three innings, but the Dodgers offense comes through by scoring 12 straight runs against the beleaguered Padres.

First-round pick Cameron Carr signs Lakers rookie contract

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 01:43:27 GMT

Ahead of his unofficial NBA debut at the California Classic, first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signs his Lakers rookie contract.

Spain routs Austria while still working to reach World Cup champion form

Iliana Limón Romero, Jad El Reda — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 23:33:54 GMT

Spain extends its unbeaten match streak to 34 games in a 3-0 victory over Austria in the round of 32 at the World Cup at SoFi Stadium.

LeRoy Irvin, former Rams cornerback who holds NFL punt return record, dies at 68

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 22:42:50 GMT

LeRoy Irvin, Rams cornerback and special teams standout in the 1980s, has died at 68. He holds the Rams record for non-offensive touchdowns.

Chris Johnson looks to revive Ice Bucket Challenge days after revealing ALS diagnosis

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 22:01:53 GMT

Former NFL star Chris Johnson looks to bring back the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a 2014 viral sensation, after revealing he has been diagnosed with the disease. Marshawn Lynch and others have responded.

Thousand Oaks native Claire Liu finally reaches Wimbledon's third round, will face Coco Gauff

Douglas Robson — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 16:51:41 GMT

Claire Liu captured the 2017 Wimbledon girls' singles title — the first American to do so since Chanda Rubin in 1992. Yet, the transition to professional mainstay has been anything but linear.

U.S. men piling up historic moments at World Cup, but focus is on the here and now

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:19:19 GMT

The U.S. has won three matches, the most it has won in a single World Cup, among other records. Yet all that means absolutely nothing to the players.

Swanson: Justice for U.S. star Folarin Balogun, red card for VAR

Mirjam Swanson — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:00:11 GMT

Soccer's video assistant referee system is worse than the NBA's tedious in-game reviews. Worse than the existential NFL question of whether it is or is not a catch.