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Gold Phoenix wins San Juan Capistrano Stakes by 5 lengths
The 8-year-old has victories at seven distances after romping with jockey Hector Berrios in the 1-3/4-mile marathon at Santa Anita.
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Amad Diallo lifts Ivory Coast past Ecuador in World Cup return
Diallo scores in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory in its first World Cup appearance since 2014. The win ends Ecuador’s 19-game unbeaten streak.
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months, unable to safely travel through the waterway, through which about a fifth of…
Angels’ winning streak ends after Rays rough up Sam Bachman in 8th inning
Bachman had not allowed a run since May 5 before entering a tie game and giving up two homers in an 8-3 loss that snaps the Angels’ four-game winning streak.…
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Anaheim rallies to celebrate Old Glory
This weekend was the 31st year for the Anaheim Flag Day event at Pearson Park
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Japan stuns Netherlands with late equalizer in World Cup opener for both teams
Daichi Kamada scores on an 88th-minute header, giving Japan a 2-2 draw after the Dutch twice took the lead in Group F.
Azmoun’s stand costs him a World Cup spot with Iran
Iran will be without one of Asia's best players when it opens World Cup play against New Zealand Monday.
Dodgers done in by 6-run inning as White Sox take series
Emmet Sheehan gave up just one hit in the first five innings. But he and reliever Jack Dreyer combined to give up three home runs in the White Sox's big…
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Warnings extended for dangerous coastal conditions at Southern California beaches
The hazardous conditions have been extended until late Wednesday at Los Angeles County beaches, and until Friday at Orange County beaches.
World Cup: Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao
Underdogs threw a brief scare at Germany with historic 1st goal in World Cup to tie match 1-1 early.