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UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged
The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire faces new challenges as the United Arab Emirates responded to Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
Spain is preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.
Santa Margarita boys golf captures Trinity League title, CIF-SS berth
Santa Margarita enters its league finale against Servite on Thursday with a 14-0 record in dual matches.
CIF State girls basketball: Previews of the finals for Laguna Hills, El Dorado
A look at the matchups for the two Orange County teams playing Friday in CIF State finals in Sacramento.
Albano’s Diamond Club: Orange County softball standouts last week
Rancho Alamitos shortstop Tabitha Sanchez is among the selections by Dan Albano for outstanding play in softball last week.
Always a Runner wins Kentucky Oaks under the lights
The Chad Brown-trained filly shows her toughness again, making a move around the final turn and needing every bit of the stretch to pass Bob Baffert’s Explora and Michael McCarthy’s…
UCLA women sweep Stanford to win third beach volleyball championship
It is the Bruins’ first championship since winning back-to-back titles in 2018-19.
Ducks take familiar feeling into Game 2 at Vegas
Much like with Edmonton in the first round, the Ducks came up short versus the Golden Knights in Game 1 and feel they match up well in their seven-game series.
Boys lacrosse roundup: Los Alamitos, Dana Hills, El Dorado reach CIF-SS semifinals
OCVarsity's roundup of the highlights for the Orange County teams in the CIF-SS quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 6.
El Dorado boys volleyball sweeps No. 1 seed Dos Pueblos in CIF-SS quarterfinals
El Dorado shows its depth and versatility as it advances in the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs.