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Kelsey Plum returns, but Sparks fall apart late in loss to Wings
The Sparks play with their full active roster for just the second time in 10 games but get outscored 27-18 in the fourth quarter of a 104-96 home loss, their…
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Freddie Freeman’s walk-off homer gives Dodgers a 1-0 victory over Angels
Freeman homers on a full-count fastball from Kirby Yates to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning. Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki strikes out a career-high 10 over seven scoreless…
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U.S. Women’s Open: Alison Lee, Ruoning Yin share 36-hole lead at Riviera
Former UCLA player Lee and Yin sit atop a crowded leaderboard at 4-under 138, while top-ranked Nelly Korda vaults into the hunt with the day’s best score (67), leaving her…
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NBA Finals: Knicks survive Spurs’ late surge for 2-0 series lead
Jalen Brunson makes a go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left after a turnover by Victor Wembanyama, then Wembanyama misses a jumper at the end of New York’s 105-104 win,…
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Alexander: For Michelle Wie West, U.S. Women’s Open is a family affair
The one-time teenage phenom, who came out of retirement to play at Riviera this week, set a living example for her 6-year-old daughter.
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Dodgers having success with ABS challenge system
The Dodgers’ hitters have only challenged 52 pitches this season (25th in MLB), but they rank fifth in the National League in success rate at 50%. Will Smith ranks third…
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Strong month earns Samy Natera promotion to Angels’ bullpen
Natera, a 26-year-old lefty reliever who is in the majors for the first time, had 26 strikeouts and four walks in his last month at Triple-A. He pitched in two…
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Huntington Beach, Newport Harbor play Regional baseball finals Saturday
Huntington Beach and Newport Harbor have home games Saturday for their CIF Southern California Regional baseball championship games.
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
The U.N. food agency warns the Iran war is worsening global hunger, putting millions at risk as food and energy prices continue to rise.
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Regional military-like training in SoCal urban settings proactive ahead of special events
While agencies train often, preparations for the several large events coming to Southern California in the next couple of years will result in more exercises, one official said.