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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.

Lakers announce summer league schedule, roster

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 05:11:52 GMT

First-round draft pick Cameron Carr and second-year forward Adou Thiero highlight the Lakers summer league roster.

U.S. Soccer cannot appeal Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension

Iliana Limón Romero, Kevin Baxter — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 04:03:15 GMT

FIFA has no mechanism that would allow the U.S. to contest a red card issued to top scorer Folarin Balogun, suspending him from the team's next match.

U.S. advances to round of 16 with thrilling win over Bosnia-Herzegovina despite red card

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:21:45 GMT

Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman score as the U.S. advances. Balogun later gets a red card and won't be available for World Cup match against Belgium.

Dodgers let Charlie Barnes get shelled while they prepare for the Padres

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 01:12:51 GMT

Saving their bullpen for a four-game series with the Padres, the Dodgers let triple-A callup Charlie Barnes give up seven runs in loss to Athletics.

Mexico fans are dreaming big: '¿Y si sí?' explained

Andrea Flores — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 00:45:50 GMT

The simple three word expression — which roughly translates to "What if… yes?" — has given Mexican fans all over the world renewed hope during the World Cup festivities. What if Mexico can win the World Cup?

Commentary: Thank you, World Cup, for providing the connection and inspiration Americans so desperately need

Mary McNamara — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:25:14 GMT

My family did not plan to make the World Cup the centerpiece of our summer, but once it began, we couldn't stop watching.

NFL veteran Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murdering their mother

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:06:03 GMT

Ciarre Campbell, brother of veteran NFL lineman Calais Campbell, has been charged with murdering their 71-year-old mother, Nateal, inside her Atlanta home.

ESPN is moving its L.A. operations to Hollywood Park in Inglewood

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 21:39:10 GMT

The Disney-owned sports media company is exiting its downtown Los Angeles facility.

Fever coach Stephanie White says racist vitriol directed at Alyssa Thomas is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 20:00:05 GMT

Alyssa Thomas says she has received racist threats and abuse since her foul involving Caitlin Clark. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White says that's 'absolutely unacceptable.'

Fan loudly expresses unbridled enthusiasm for Mexico's World Cup goal ... at Dodgers-A's game

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:39:06 GMT

During the Dodgers-A's game in Sacramento, a fan in a Mexico jersey erupted in a thunderous "GOOOAL!" behind home plate after El Tri scored during a World Cup match thousands of miles away.

How the Dodgers contributed to Bobby Bonilla Day and triggered the rise of deferred salaries and Adrian Beltre

Steve Henson — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:25:51 GMT

Bobby Bonilla Day triggers memories among Dodgers fans of his failed 1998 stint with the team that accelerated the promotion of future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre.

Lakers get their new center. How Walker Kessler, three free agents fit with Luka Doncic

Broderick Turner, Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:50:04 GMT

The Lakers reloaded a day after LeBron James left the team, trading for the young center while adding free agents Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes.

Former Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly joins coaching staff at Corona High

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:41:39 GMT

Joe Kelly, a former Dodgers pitcher, is returning to his alma mater to help coach pitchers at Corona.

Favored U.S. is taking nothing for granted in World Cup knockout match against Bosnia

Kevin Baxter — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 15:45:09 GMT

The U.S. soccer team took note of upsets throughout the World Cup knockout round and says its expects to be challenged by Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.

Lakers' top defender Marcus Smart agrees to deal with Rockets

Broderick Turner — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 15:28:02 GMT

Marcus Smart agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Rockets on Wednesday, and it included a player option for the second season, sources told L.A. Times.

News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Broderick Turner — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.

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

Kevin Baxter — Wed, 1 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.

Mexico ends World Cup knockout round drought, defeats Ecuador to reach Round of 16

Eduard Cauich — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 05:18:43 GMT

Mexico City is celebrating again after the Mexican national team defeated Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night, its fourth straight World Cup shutout win.

Walter Alston, Dave Roberts and everyone in between: The 10 managers in L.A. Dodgers history

Liana Handler — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:15:49 GMT

From Walter Alston, who managed the team in Brooklyn, to Dave Roberts, a look at the 10 men who've guided the Dodgers during their nearly 70 seasons in Los Angeles.

Luke Kennard leaves Lakers for two-year deal with Phoenix Suns

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 02:54:28 GMT

Guard Luke Kennard, who was with the Lakers last season, has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns.

Dave Roberts gets his 1,000th win as manager in Dodgers' victory over Athletics

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:43:11 GMT

Dave Roberts gets his 1,000th victory as manager as Dodgers defeat the Athletics in Sacramento, 9-3.

Serena Williams loses to Maya Joint at Wimbledon in first singles match in nearly four years

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:34:57 GMT

In her first singles match in nearly four years, Serena Williams hung tough but ultimately fell to a player 23 years her junior, Maya Joint of Australia, in three sets at Wimbledon.

Clippers finalize deal to trade Kawhi Leonard to Toronto

Joaquin Ruiz — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:55:13 GMT

The Clippers will receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks and two second-round picks for the two-time NBA champion.

Contributor: U.S.-born Brian Gutiérrez and Obed Vargas signal a new era for Mexico's national team

Albert Pérez — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:26:36 GMT

Two American-born players who are also expected to become pillars of Mexico's national team: Brian Gutiérrez, from Berwyn, Ill., and Obed Vargas, from Anchorage, Alaska.

Skaters from Russia and Belarus cleared to return as neutral athletes amid Ukraine war

Steve Henson — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:33:01 GMT

The International Skating Union lifted a ban on Russian and Belarusian skaters in place since the 2022 military invasion of Ukraine. They may compete as neutral athletes.

LeBron James and Lakers share gratitude as he leaves team, look ahead to what's next

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Broderick Turner — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:19:06 GMT

LeBron James will play for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but the 41-year-old informed the Lakers on Tuesday that he will move on from the team.

Supreme Court rules that states may ban trans athletes from girls' sports teams

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:59 GMT

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said the federal Title IX law envisioned separate teams for girls and boys based on their biological sex at birth.

In must-win match against Ecuador, Mexico looks to advance with help of its fans

Eduard Cauich — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mexico will have most of the 80,000 fans at Azteca Stadium on its side during a challenging round of 32 World Cup matchup against Ecuador on Tuesday.

'He's a friendly killer.' How Angels' José Soriano balances competitive fire, mentorship

Liana Handler — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Amid a turbulent season for the Angels, right-hander José Soriano has been a bright spot and a steady presence in the starting rotation and in the clubhouse.

For Sebastian Berhalter, a shot with the U.S. national team was well worth the wait

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is familiar with the World Cup. After all, his father, Gregg, played in the 2002 edition for a U.S. team that reached the quarterfinals.

Teoscar Hernández returns, and Dodgers unleash 17-hit barrage in win over Athletics

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:47:59 GMT

Teoscar Hernández returns and makes an immediate impact for the Dodgers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics that featured a monster home run from Shohei Ohtani.

Filipino fans create a spectacle while supporting rising tennis star Alexandra Eala

Douglas Robson — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:16:46 GMT

Alexandra Eala arrives at Wimbledon after a breakout grass season with rabid fan support from a loud and proud Filipino diaspora.

Family of Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo killed by Venezuelan earthquakes

Carlos De Loera — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:51:30 GMT

Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo's wife and two children were killed as a result of last week's powerful Venezuelan earthquake. The news was announced Sunday after days of rescue teams digging through rubble to find the missing trio.

'Feeling back like myself.' JuJu Watkins returns to practice at USC

Ryan Kartje — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:45:42 GMT

She's been out over a year after a knee injury, but USC's JuJu Watkins was filled with gratitude when speaking Monday.

Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold soon after judge sets his bond at $1 million

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:11:44 GMT

The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold on Monday, soon after a Florida judge set $1-million bond for Arnold as he awaits trial on eight kidnapping and robbery felonies.

Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis accused of illegal gambling, wire fraud and money laundering

Steve Henson — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:05:52 GMT

Malik Beasley allegedly agreed with ex-teammate Ed Davis in advance of NBA games that Beasley would underperform, and at times overperform, so gamblers could win bets.

Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis: 'You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight'

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:33:39 GMT

Record-setting NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed he is battling ALS. During an interview, the former Tennessee Titans great used eye-tracking technology to speak.

Kawhi Leonard trade talks heat up as Clippers salary-cap circumvention findings loom

Steve Henson — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:11:55 GMT

The Clippers are engaged in trade talks involving forward Kawhi Leonard, even while the NBA investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention is ongoing.

Who will sign with the Lakers? Updates on Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, LeBron James and more

Broderick Turner — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:58:01 GMT

Deandre Ayton is staying and Marcus Smart is poised to hit the market. Broderick Turner updates the forecast for LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and more.

Wife, kids of Dodgers' Miguel Rojas in Caracas when earthquakes hit Venezuela

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:36 GMT

'Literally two blocks away from where my family was, two buildings collapsed — the whole building,' Miguel Rojas said.

Swanson: World Cup shows MLS still needs to achieve major goals to grow the game

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:55:25 GMT

Major League Soccer has its fingerprints all over this 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet it struggles to grow the sport in the U.S. Here's what it needs to do.

Mookie Betts is 'back' for Dodgers: Offensive takeaways from series win over Padres

Maddie Lee — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:18:52 GMT

Including Sunday's win over the Padres, a lot of good things happened for the Dodgers offense against San Diego.

Expanded World Cup brings drama as Canada ousts South Africa on stoppage-time goal

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:09:50 GMT

Stephen Eustáquio scores in the 92nd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup.

Swanson: You're up, Rob Pelinka. To avoid Ned Colletti's fate, the Lakers' GM has to deliver this offseason

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The former Dodgers general manager had it easier than Pelinka but only lasted two relatively successful seasons. Yet Pelinka must build a winner fast.

Summer football notebook: Crescenta Valley found its new QB in a strange way

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Running back Julian Savery missed all of last season because of a torn ACL and returned as a quarterback this summer.

'He cares about people.' How Dodgers' Dave Roberts got to the cusp of 1,000 career wins

Maddie Lee — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is on the eve of his 1,000th career win. It's a mark only three other managers in franchise history have reached.

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

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:00 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.

Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing rebound with consecutive homers, Dodgers rout Padres

Maddie Lee — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:13:31 GMT

The Dodgers erupted for a 15-3 win over the Padres in San Diego Saturday, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto cruising to a win on the mound.

Interim GM John Mozeliak hoping to get Angels 'to a very successful place'

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:24:45 GMT

During his introductory news conference Saturday, John Mozeliak didn't rule out becoming the new general manager, and will work with team president Molly Jolly on the best plan.

Spain weathers early adversity, clinches knock-out round match at SoFi Stadium

Eduard Cauich — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:04:24 GMT

Spain again got off to a sluggish start, but the World Cup favorites held on for a 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Letters to Sports: Is Austin Reaves worth the $185-million deal?

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

L.A. Times readers weigh in on the re-signing of Lakers guard Austin Reaves, as well as the Dodgers' hits and misses.

Roki Sasaki struggles with command early, Dodgers fall to Padres

Maddie Lee — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:48:05 GMT

Roki Sasaki was pulled in the fifth inning after command issues flared up and the Dodgers suffered a 7-1 loss to the Padres Friday at Petco Park.

Cameron Carr on Lakers acquiring him draft night: 'It didn't feel real'

Broderick Turner — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:07:23 GMT

The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.

Parents of ex-NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive force by Oakland police in wrongful death suit

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:57:16 GMT

The parents of late NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging Oakland police used excessive force while their son was experiencing a mental health crisis.

Alyssa Thomas' flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark has been 'blown out of proportion,' says WNBA legend

Tracy Brown — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:43:28 GMT

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Former WNBA players say the foul 'wasn't intentional.'

Chris Evert reveals she's battling ovarian cancer a third time: 'I will stay optimistic and determined'

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:01:26 GMT

Tennis legend Chris Evert is battling ovarian cancer for the third time. Former on-court rivals Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King are among those showing their support.

Pilot program allowing boys' flag football will have a second season in City Section

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:28:41 GMT

This year's group of high school participants is expected to double in size to between eight and 16 teams, City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos said.

U.S. loss to Turkey in final World Cup group match: A small bump, or cause for concern?

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:56:37 GMT

The backups that closed the group stage at SoFi Stadium for the U.S. with a 3-2 loss to Turkey served to remind everyone how flawed this group can be.

Swanson: Christian Pulisic is the spark the U.S. will need in the World Cup's knockout stages

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:14:57 GMT

Never mind the loss to Turkey. But do mind the closing gap between the soccer's elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic.

Shaikin: Did Padres curse themselves by messing with that anti-Dodgers FTD burger?

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Padres changed the FTD burger on their menu. Since then, they've fallen well off the pace in the NL West.

2026 World Cup full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 26 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.

Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup lineup gamble doesn't pay off in U.S. loss to Turkey

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:17:21 GMT

With a knockout-round berth already secure, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his lineup, but the changes didn't work in a 3-2 loss to Turkey.

Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodger to be named 2026 All-Star

Maddie Lee — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:50:22 GMT

Shohei Ohtani was named a 2026 All-Star after leading the majors in Phase 1 voting for the July 14 All-Star game.

Lions' Terrion Arnold is charged with kidnapping and robbery, faces potential life in prison

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:02:44 GMT

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been charged with eight felony kidnapping and robbery counts that could carry a possible life sentence if he's convicted.

Arellano: Thanks to the World Cup, I'm finally learning the words to the Mexican national anthem

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:39:40 GMT

Seeing stadiums and bars packed with Latinos wearing the jerseys of their ancestral homes and warbling their national anthems during this World Cup has been a jolt of inspiration I wasn't expecting.

Drug charges against U.S. skiing great Bode Miller are being dismissed

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:31:17 GMT

Two misdemeanor drug charges against six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller are being dismissed in Idaho. 'No drugs were found on Bode's person,' his attorney said.

'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.