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10 players to watch at the World Cup
Players like Spain's Lamine Yamal and France's Kylian Mbappé are ready to take the spotlight.
The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened
Clark and Dan Hunt share fond memories of their late father, Lamar Hunt, beyond their World Cup adventures. Lamar Hunt's passion for soccer helped shape the sport in the U.S.
Softball playoffs roundup: Irvine dominates Granite Hills in semifinals
OCVarsity's highlights from Orange County games in the semifinals of the CIF-SS softball playoffs Saturday.
Huntington Beach commences America 250th festivities, unfurling banners and lighting up its pier
Mayor Casey McKeon, who delivered a speech at the event, said the pier will be illuminated for multiple nights leading up to July 4.
Storied Irvine steakhouse Gulliver’s announces closure after 56 years
The restaurant has been across from John Wayne Airport since 1970 and the Duke was reportedly a regular at one time.
CIF-SS baseball championship games schedules set for Friday, Saturday
Laguna Beach plays at Cal State Fullerton, Rancho Alamitos at Morongo Field for CIF-SS baseball championship games
Kyle Busch died from sepsis, severe pneumonia, family says
The two-time NASCAR champion died at 41 on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator while who preparing to race in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600.
Late pass sends Rosenqvist past Malukas for the closest Indianapolis 500 in history
The Swedish driver made his decisive pass in the final 50 feet to win by 0.0233 seconds.
Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 24, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday,…
Los Alamitos plans to run Sunday horse races
The Orange County track canceled its Saturday card amid evacuations prompted by a chemical-tank problem in garden Grove.