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Ducks sign Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year extension
The 22-year-old defenseman’s $36 million deal ends his restricted free agency and helps the Ducks avoid another offer-sheet threat while they weigh Leo Carlsson’s future.
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Mexico’s World Cup run ends in thriller against England
Jude Bellingham scores twice in 98 seconds, and 10-man England holds off El Tri, 3-2, after Harry Kane’s decisive penalty. Mexico suffers its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca,…
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Dodgers’ Eliezer Alfonzo debuts with heavy heart in loss to Padres
The 26-year-old reaches the majors after nine minor league seasons and plays seven innings after reports that his sister and stepmother died in the Venezuela earthquakes, but San Diego beats…
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Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski motivated by All-Star snub
The left-hander, 10-2 with a 2.80 ERA, says missing the NL roster adds “fuel to the fire.” Tommy Edman is scratched, while Edwin Diaz, Blake Snell and Kiké Hernandez continue…
Angels send down Sam Aldegheri as Grayson Rodriguez nears return
Aldegheri, who had a 6.31 ERA in six starts, returns to Triple-A Salt Lake. Rodriguez appears ready to rejoin the rotation after missing three weeks with a back issue.
Stretch of Laguna Beach coastline reopens after sewage spill
Health officials closed a half-mile of coastline on Thursday, July 2, after hundreds of gallons of sewage spilled into the water.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say
The soldiers in Memphis were responding with local police to reports of gunshots around 4 a.m. when they began pursuing an armed man fleeing on foot, the city’s police department…
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Can Belgium finally shake its underachieving tag?
Red Devils stars have failed to replicate their success at the club level for the national team
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Woman killed in Chino fireworks explosion on July 4th
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the blast.
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Big Bear eagle family safe after July 4th fireworks show
“I am so happy this family made it through the fireworks and are fine," one Facebook user commented.