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Mexico rides emotional crowd support to historic World Cup win over South Africa

In a match marked by three red cards, Mexico discovered it can be an attacking threat while winning the World Cup opener against South Africa at Azteca Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski are injured, exit early in Dodgers' win over Pirates

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes an early exit against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday because of inflammation in his left knee.

How the Dodgers plan to shuffle catchers with Will Smith on the injured list

Will Smith is optimistic his injured neck will be feeling better next week. Until then, here's how Dave Roberts is going to handle his catcher situation.

Legal brawl that helped tank Jeff Shell's Paramount career ends

Robert James "R.J." Cipriani has asked a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to dismiss the scorched-earth lawsuit he brought against Shell in March.

U.S. vs. Paraguay: Breaking down the challenges in World Cup opener

The American men are facing the pressure of hosting a tournament in which they are not favored to win while trying to increase interest in the sport.

Why Sean McVay decided to cancel Rams minicamp this year

The Rams are canceling minicamp and ending their offseason program early, but Sean McVay isn't the first NFL coach to find minicamp unnecessary.

Harvard-Westlake tennis champion Chase Klugo is fighting to expand hearing aid coverage

Chase Klugo's moderate-to-severe hearing loss requires hearing aids to navigate life. He wants to make sure all those who need it in California get the aids they need.

Serena Williams pivots quickly to new playing partner for Berlin Open next week

Serena Williams' return to tennis at the HSBC lasted only one match because playing partner Victoria Mboko was injured. Williams will have a new partner next week.

LA Card Show! Everything you need to know to make the best of the event this weekend

The fourth annual LA Card Show will take place at the L.A. Convention Center with twice the vendors that participated last year at Dodger Stadium.

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UFC Freedom 250: What to know about the White House bouts, Paramount and the lawsuit

A scheduled UFC bout on the White House South Lawn in celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary has sparked controversy and a lawsuit.

SpaceX is poised to make history with record $75-billion stock IPO

SpaceX is seeking to sell 555 million shares at $135 each, raising $75 billion and valuing the rocket maker at $1.77 trillion — making it one of the largest public companies.

Hiltzik: The right-wing attack on science reaches a nadir, but it could get worse

The tally from Trumpian attacks on science now includes billions of dollars in damage to farmers and ranchers and assaults on scientists' freedom of speech.

With eyes of world on Mexico City, El Tri kicks off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Mexico is hoping a relatively young roster without a lot of top-tier club experience can surprise during the World Cup that kicks off Thursday in Mexico City.

UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims

The U.S. Justice Department said an investigation by its Civil Rights Division found racial bias in admissions at UC Davis' School of Medicine.

New Kings coach Peter Laviolette looks to build pillars for success

During an introductory news conference Wednesday, he stressed unifying the locker room, seeking accountability and to build an attacking style of play.

Dodgers bullpen can't help out Shohei Ohtani in loss to Pirates

Pitcher Shohei Ohtani leaves the game with a three-run lead, but bullpen can't hang on and Dodgers lose to the Pirates.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pleas for patience, urges people to relax amid backlash

While he runs the most popular global sporting event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists he is no king and must try to broker peace as best he can.

Emotional, creative protests rise up in Mexico City ahead of historic World Cup opener

Mexicans whose relatives have disappeared, teachers, stadium lifetime ticket owners and more air their grievances ahead of 2026 World Cup opening match.

Texas Tech AD addresses controversy after judge's Brendan Sorsby ruling: 'I understand the frustration'

Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a statement addressing the controversy over a judge's decision to allow Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026 despite his NCAA ban for gambling.