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World Cup: Jonathan David’s hat trick leads Canada to historic rout of Qatar
Canada earns its nation’s first Cup win, 6-0, and all but secures a spot in the knockout round but loses Ismaël Koné to a broken leg. Qatar was reduced to…
Christian Pulisic trains separately for 4th straight day and could miss next US World Cup game
Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates on Thursday for the fourth straight day because of his left calf injury, and it is unclear whether he will be available…
Canada’s Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar
Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. He injures his left leg after a tackle from Qatar's Assim Madibo, who is…
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U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead before 1st round is suspended
Taking advantage of the gentler afternoon conditions, Clark pulls away to reach 6-under par through 16 holes at Shinnecock Hills, giving him a four-shot lead over seven players. Rory McIlroy…
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Angels can’t dig out of early hole against Gage Jump, A’s
Ryan Johnson gives up five runs – including two homers – in the first inning, and the Angels’ offense is held to one hit over seven innings by former JSerra…
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Angels’ Mike Trout placed on IL with right hamstring strain
The three-time AL MVP, who hasn’t played in more than 130 games in a season since 2019, says he doesn’t have a timeline for his return but that he’s hoping…
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World Cup: Johan Manzambi snaps Switzerland and fans out of slumber
The 20-year-old Swiss midfielder subs in late and jumpstarts a scoreless snoozer with a brace in a 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Inglewood.
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First look inside San Clemente’s Miramar Food Hall
After years in the making, San Clemente's new food hall as arrived just in time for summer.
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Los Alamitos consensus picks for Friday, June 19, 2026, on opening day
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on opening…
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All-Orange County girls beach volleyball 2026
JSerra seniors Emma Champagne and Sara Moynihan lead the selections for the All-County team.