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12 tidbits to know before the 23rd men’s World Cup, plus what to call all 48 teams
Here's what to say to impress your friends at the World Cup watch party.
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After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges ‘rethink’ of US immigration policy
The United Nations’ top human rights official called for a “massive rethink” of immigration policy in the US ahead of the World Cup.
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Can a new-look Chargers offensive line better protect Justin Herbert?
Revamping the offensive line and hiring a new offensive coordinator plus a new offensive line coach were offseason priorities after Herbert was sacked 60 times including their playoff loss to…
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Myles Garrett becoming the new normal for Rams
The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, acquired from Cleveland last week, has been on the field for the past few days of OTA workouts, getting to know his…
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Dodgers’ rotation is thriving despite injury issues
Instead of regressing into chaos with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow sidelined, the rotation has performed even better during a current run that has only improved the club’s chances of…
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Persistent neck injury could land Dodgers’ Will Smith on injured list
Smith missed his third consecutive game on Tuesday. He went through a light workout but is still bothered by the injury, particularly when hitting. Dave Roberts said an IL move…
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Angels bring up infielder Denzer Guzman after sizzling month at Triple-A
Guzman, 22, hit .397 with eight home runs since May 1, earning him a promotion to the major leagues on Monday. Manager Kurt Suzuki says Guzman will be the everyday…
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Angels blow lead and lose to Astros in 10 innings
Zach Neto hits a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, but the Astros score against Kirby Yates in the ninth to extend the game and Angels star Mike Trout is…
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USMNT sets up training camp at Irvine’s Great Park for FIFA World Cup preparations
The Americans, who face Paraguay in Friday’s Group D opener in Inglewood, will use the Great Park as their training base until their World Cup run is over.
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Kings got a new coach in Peter Laviolette, but now what?
The Kings’ offseason moves will likely address their struggling special teams and lackluster offense and a roster that lost longtime captain Anže Kopitar to retirement.