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World Cup: Australia secures knockout spot with scoreless draw; Paraguay also likely to advance
The Socceroos clinch second place in Group D thanks to a better goal differential than Paraguay, which should reach the Round of 32 barring a string of bad results in…
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Late goal sinks USMNT in group-stage finale against Türkiye
The Americans, who had already clinched first place in Group D, give up a decisive goal in the 98th minute of a 3-2 loss. The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in…
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World Cup photos: Superfans, celebrities turn out for United States vs. Turkey
A capacity crowd filled Los Angeles Stadium as the United States faced Turkey in a dazzling World Cup 2026 Group D finale match.
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Marina Mabrey scores record-tying 53 points as Toronto routs Sparks
The former Sparks draft pick shoots 9 for 18 from 3-point range and matches a WNBA scoring mark shared by two others as the Tempo roll to a 125-97 win.…
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World Cup: Netherlands rolls over Tunisia in rain to win Group F
Brian Brobbey scores his third goal of the tournament, and the Dutch get a pair of goals that deflect off Tunisia and into its own net in a 3-1 victory…
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World Cup: Japan, Sweden play to a draw as both reach knockout round
Daizen Maeda gives Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga takes it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sends both teams to the Round of 32. Japan…
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All-CIF Southern Section girls lacrosse teams 2026
The complete list of players selected for All-CIF honors in Divisions 1-3.
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Flag football standout Ava Irwin of JSerra transfers to Sierra Canyon
Irwin, the Orange County player of the year in 2025, joins Orange Lutheran transfer Makena Cook at Sierra Canyon.
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Mr. Irrelevant, Red Murdock, fits the theme of Irrelevant Week
This year's Mr. Irrelevant fits the them of the annual event.
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California launches AI job loss tracker as layoff fears grow
The tool links multiple measures of an occupation’s AI exposure to the state’s monthly unemployment insurance claims data to monitor for signs of labor market disruption in real time.