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Who’s playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for July 1 with USA-Bosnia
Here's who is playing in the FIFA men's World Cup on TV today and how to watch USA-Bosnia.
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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez lift Mexico to a 2-0 win over Ecuador, ending a 40-year World Cup knockout stage drought.
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Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to reach Round of 16
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez score during a nine-minute span in the first half, as Mexico defeats Ecuador, 2-0, for its first knockout stage victory since defeating Bulgaria in 1986.…
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José Soriano shakes off recent struggles, but Angels fall to Mariners again
Looking as good as he has in weeks, Soriano is dominant at times through his first five innings, but a bullpen implosion leads to an 8-3 loss in Seattle.
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$19.3 million settlement reached in fatal tree branch collapse at Southern California summer camp
Lamar McGlothurn was attending Camp Wildcraft at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas on July 9, 2025, when a large oak tree branch fell, killing him and injuring several others.
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US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to the media after earlier frustration as the team prepares to face Bosnia in the World Cup.
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Dodgers beat A’s to get Dave Roberts his 1,000th win as manager
Roberts is the 69th manager in MLB history to reach the milestone and the fourth Dodgers manager to do it. The Dodgers made it easy for him with another big…
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Photos: Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match delayed 1 hour by a storm in Mexico City
The World Cup round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador is delayed by one hour following a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.
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Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador
Mexican fans used a homophobic chant during the World Cup round of 32 match against Ecuador, amid a broader diplomatic rift between nations.
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Clippers’ Kobe Sanders agrees to 4-year, $11M deal
Sanders, who earned a spot in the starting lineup last season, averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists as a rookie. The Clippers are also expected to guarantee guard…