How Spain 'recaptured the spirit of 2010' in its run to the World Cup final
<p>Spain, back in the World Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 2010, has many similarities to its title-winning predecessors.</p>
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Plaschke: Who says they don't need him? Dodgers need to trade for Tarik Skubal
<p>Everyone will say the Dodgers are ruining baseball, but you know what would really ruin baseball? If its reigning dynasty is wrecked by loose bodies or a needle stuck in a left knee.</p>
Most pressing question for Dodgers in the second half: Can Shohei Ohtani stay healthy?
<p>Plenty of questions loom as the Dodgers restart their season after the All-Star break. But naturally, two-way star Shohei Ohtani's health is tied up in the answers.</p>
Beyond targets new customers with a protein drink
<p>Beyond is launching a new lineup of plant-based protein products to gain back customers in a protein craze.</p>
Netflix is the king of streaming. So why is its stock down this year?
<p>Some investors are concerned about Netflix's future growth, causing the company's stock price to tumble 21% year to date.</p>
SpaceX stock erases all its gains and slides below IPO price in intraday trading
<p>SpaceX shares dipped below their IPO price of $135 on Wednesday morning for the first time since listing, signaling dwindling hype around the Elon Musk company.</p>
California employer health premiums will cost as much as a new car in 2027
<p>Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years, driving up the cost of family coverage in California to more than $30,000.</p>
Hiltzik: As Trump torpedoes antitrust enforcement, the states fill the vacuum
<p>The states' lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger shows they're willing to step in when the federal government abandons antitrust cases.</p>
Meta accused of using AI to pick employees with medical conditions for layoffs
<p>Twenty-six current and former Meta employees, including some from California, allege the company violated federal and state laws. Meta denied the accusations.</p>
After wildfires destroyed 95% of this California tribe's forests, members uncovered 1,200 ancestral sites
<p>After devastating fires turned their forest into a moonscape, members of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu found evidence of their vibrant tribal history everywhere.</p>
Magical Lionel Messi leads Argentina past England for trip back to World Cup final
<p>Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.</p>
How to eat safely amid outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis
<p>An outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis has prompted warnings from experts about how to clean and prepare fruits and vegetables.</p>
Dodgers' Mookie Betts has six Gold Gloves. And now a baseball glove company
<p>Mookie Betts is a shortstop whose six Gold Gloves came playing right field. He is one of the few players in MLB history to be named an All-Star as an infielder and outfielder.</p>
Why public health officials are 'cautiously optimistic' about Trump's CDC pick
<p>Dr. Erica Schwartz has the skills for the job running the CDC, doctors say. They just hope she'll be allowed to do it.</p>
Paramount shareholder lawsuit accuses Ellisons of corruption
<p>The Delaware suit alleges Paramount won the bidding war for Warner Bros. by assuring President Trump there would be sweeping changes at CNN.</p>
Man is fired after Chelsea Gray posts racist message he allegedly sent her
<p>A Hilton Grand Vacations employee was fired after Aces star Chelsea Gray shared a racist DM he allegedly sent to her, weeks after Mercury's Alyssa Thomas said she's receiving abusive messages.</p>
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NBA: Austin Reaves Unpacks The Lakers' 'Different' Feeling Without LeBron James
NBA: Austin Reaves Unpacks The Lakers’ ‘Different’ Feeling Without LeBron JamesThe tremor that rippled through the NBA when LeBron James announced his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers has now settled into a palpable hum of anticipation. For Austin Reaves, the unassuming guard who rose from undrafted long-shot to certified Laker cornerstone, the feeling is, as he admits, still raw: “I don’t know if I’ve honestly processed it yet.”This isn’t just another offseason; it’s…NBA:
On June 30, 2026, NBA icon LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not return for the 2026-27 season, opting...
On June 30, 2026, NBA icon LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not return for the 2026-27 season, opting instead to play elsewhere in what will be his record-extending 24th NBA campaign. His agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, shared the news with ESPN’s Shams Charania and other outlets, noting that James wanted to give the Lakers time to plan their offseason. After eight seasons in purple and gold, beginning with his 2018 signing, James leaves behind a significant leg
The Lakers continue to reshape their roster ahead of the new NBA season. Following the trade of Deandre Ayton, Los Angeles has...
The Lakers continue to reshape their roster ahead of the new NBA season. Following the trade of Deandre Ayton, Los Angeles has signed veteran center Kevon Looney, adding experience, rebounding, and defensive intensity to the frontcourt. With smart salary cap management and several offseason additions, the Lakers are putting together a roster designed to compete in a loaded Western Conference.Will these moves be enough to spark a championship run? 🏀