Commentary: Roki Sasaki's rise is proving the Dodgers right, and MLB rivals should be terrified

The Dodgers’ long-term experiment with pitcher Roki Sasaki is paying off, transforming an often-wobbly prospect into a reliable standout in the rotation.

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Commentary: Who cares about LeBron's move to the 76ers? Lakers have gotten better without him

LeBron James leaving the Lakers has left some fans worried about the roster, but the addition of Walker Kessler should dispel those concerns.

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Commentary: Everything about Aaron Donald's past and Rams' present point to him coming back

It's clear Aaron Donald yearns to be back on an NFL field. The Rams being Super Bowl title favorites makes the decision all the more obvious for Donald.

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Commentary: Hall of Famer Joe Torre passionate about going to bat for kids at risk of family violence

Former Yankees and Dodgers manager Joe Torre took decades to come to grips with growing up in abusive home. Now he's driven to help others coping with violence.

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Commentary: Trump's World Cup meddling only made matters worse for rattled U.S. squad

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved.

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Commentary: Trump's World Cup meddling only made matters worse for rattled U.S. squad

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved.

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Commentary: Justice for U.S. star Folarin Balogun, red card for VAR

Soccer’s video assistant referee system is worse than the NBA’s tedious in-game reviews. Worse than the existential NFL question of whether it is or is not a catch.

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Commentary: Christian Pulisic is the spark the U.S. will need in the World Cup's knockout stages

Never mind the loss to Turkey. But do mind the closing gap between the soccer’s elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic.

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Why this World Cup could do for Canada what 1994 did for soccer in the U.S.

For Canada, this World Cup wasn’t about proving the country could be a good host. It's about proving the country can find its place on soccer's world stage.

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This spring, clean energy in the US set record after record

In California, Texas, and other places, solar, wind, and batteries hit new highs. Here are the big takeaways from this year’s shoulder season.

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'The clear choice by far.' Why rising U.S. star Alex Freeman chose soccer over the NFL

Alex Freeman, the son of former Green Bay Packers star Antonio Freeman, felt pressure to follow in his footsteps, but his secret love for soccer won.

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Commentary: He lost his father to Iran’s regime. At the World Cup in L.A., he cheered for Team Melli

Narbé Mansourian — a social studies teacher — had no qualms about separating the players from the politics in the country with the complicated geopolitical — and personal — history.

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U.S. players see their electric win over Paraguay as the start of a push to win over fans

U.S. players hope goals scored in front of a record-setting crowd is the start of fulfilling their obligation of elevating the sport during the tournament.

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Commentary: U.S. soccer makes stirring first impression, delivers big unifying World Cup win

U.S. soccer pushed aside negativity and delivered an amazing World Cup win over Paraguay at rowdy SoFi Stadium Friday, a critical moment to wow fans.

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Chanting 'USA! USA!,' thousands welcome U.S. men's soccer team to SoCal ahead of World Cup

With the World Cup set to start this week, the U.S. men's soccer team began to train in earnest in front of thousands of fans at Orange County Great Park.

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From Norway to Jordan, World Cup newbies eager to surprise on soccer's biggest stage

Julian Ryerson and Norway aren't the only ones in unfamiliar World Cup territory. The expanded tournament offers new opportunities for players.

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Commentary: Dodgers show courage by permanently honoring LGBTQ+ pioneers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean

The families of LGBTQ+ pioneers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean wiped away tears after an exhibit at Dodger Stadium honoring their loved ones was unveiled.

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Commentary: She broke baseball's glass ceiling. Now Kim Ng is taking softball to the next level

Kim Ng, former Dodgers executive and MLB's first female general manager, is now commissioner of Athletes Unlimited Softball League.

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World Cup cash grab: Simon Kuper argues politics, greed are strengthening FIFA monopoly

Once a festival of affordable global fandom, the World Cup now is giving FIFA a prime opportunity to reap record profits from soccer fans.

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Paul Caligiuri made 'shot heard 'round the world.' Now he wants to save grassroots soccer

Former U.S. soccer star Paul Caligiuri is reinventing himself as a grassroots evangelist, challenging pay-to-play costs and field shortages while mentoring kids.

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Commentary: Dodgers show courage by permanently honoring LGBTQ+ pioneers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean

The families of LGBTQ+ pioneers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean wiped away tears after an exhibit at Dodger Stadium honoring their loved ones was unveiled.

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SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike with World Cup days away

Unite Here Local 11, the union representing SoFi Stadium workers, votes to authorize a strike less than a week before the venue will host a World Cup game.

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Most dangerous World Cup ever? Climate change poses growing risks for players

FIFA is well aware that extreme heat and humidity could affect the 2026 World Cup, and that's why this might be the final World Cup to be played in the summer.

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Commentary: Rams keep heeding L.A.'s win-at-all-costs demands. Will it finally get them more fans?

The Rams are doing everything they can to be perennial Super Bowl title contenders, but will they ever get closer to the Dodgers and Lakers in popularity?

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Inside U.S. soccer's World Cup camp at Orange County Great Park

The Orange County Soccer Club has moved out of its home stadium, allowing crews to renovate Orange County Great Park for U.S. soccer's World Cup camp.

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Commentary: NBA's anti-tanking draft reform might be great for Lakers but is bad for basketball

The NBA’s owners are expected to meet Thursday to approve new “anti-tanking draft reform” via a “3-2-1 lottery.” It's likely to be convoluted, but can it help the Lakers?

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