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Special Olympics once again brings together hundreds of athletes in Long Beach
The Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games returned to Long Beach from Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, at Cal State Long Beach.
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Inaugural South Orange County Senior Games have fun at stake
Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo teamed up to host the inaugural South Orange County Senior Games "to offer new opportunities for friendly competition and community connection."
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MS-13 gang members convicted in gruesome Angeles National Forest murders
The defendants committed a series of brutal gang-related murders in 2017. Each faces mandatory life prison terms.
Knicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, say the job is far from over
The San Antonio Spurs are down 0-2 and say they're unfazed
NCAA Super Regional: North Carolina shuts out USC, forces deciding game
North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro allows only three baserunners in complete game shutout.
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Larry Wilson: Why isn’t the World Cup being played at the Rose Bowl?
SCNG's Larry Wilson explores the some World Cup history, in particular, it's epic moments at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. In contrast to the World Cup's 2026 host in Inglewood,…
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Kate Martin’s developmental contract is halfway over as Sparks prepare to host Portland
Sparks reserve guard Kate Martin, who is a fan favorite dating back to playing with Caitlin Clark at Iowa, focuses on contributing.
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You won’t find a sweeter dog than little June Bug
The rescue is trying to figure out what has caused her blindness, but she isn't letting it slow her down
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Greg Hulsizer named CEO of USA Surfing, governing body for the sport at LA28 Olympics
The current CEO Becky Fleischauer is stepping aside for health reasons, with Hulsizer starting June 7, 2026.
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Who could resist malamute Chevy’s sweet smile?
Chevy is technically a “senior dog,” but like many malamutes, he acts like a puppy.