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Shohei Ohtani hits 300th homer, but Dodgers’ errors fuel Rockies’ 8th-inning rally
Ohtani reaches his milestone early and Justin Wrobleski pitches seven strong innings, but Colorado scores three unearned runs in the decisive eighth thanks to errors by Miguel Rojas and Alex…
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Sparks searching for answers before hosting Caitlin Clark and Indiana
Veteran guard Ariel Atkins says the team is focused on consistency and cohesiveness against the Fever to end a streak of three consecutive blowout losses.
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World Cup: Switzerland overcomes PK ‘curse’ to oust Colombia
Ruben Vargas converts the decisive shot and Switzerland advances to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a scoreless draw. The Swiss…
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Dodgers would like Shohei Ohtani to get a break during the All-Star break
The leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game, Ohtani is not expected to compete in the Home Run Derby or pitch in the game. But he is on track to make…
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Angels’ late-inning meltdown leads to 7th straight loss
The Angels take a one-run lead into the seventh and end up losing, 8-3, wasting a strong start from José Soriano, who gives up two runs in six innings. The…
Lightning-sparked wildfire closes part of Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park
Lightning sparked a new fire in Mesa Verde National Park on Monday evening, shutting down the park's Wetherill Mesa area, according to the National Park Service.
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Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
The presence of National Guard members in D.C. has been contentious since August 2025, when President Donald Trump issued an emergency order he said was meant to fight crime.
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World Cup: U.S. still not among the world’s elite
The World Cup once again exposed an American system that has yet to produce a world class field player.
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Mike Trout progressing but still out of Angels’ lineup
Trout, who hurt his hamstring on June 17, ran the bases, took batting practice and did outfield drills on Tuesday in Texas. The Angels will see how he feels on…
US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago
Fuel prices have eased since a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but tensions remain.