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Eliezer Alfonzo delivers emotional first hit in Dodgers' loss to Yankees

Catcher Eliezer Alfonzo, still reeling from the deaths of his sister and stepmother, gets his first hit as Dodgers split a doubleheader with the Yankees.

Spain's youth movement dethrones aging Argentina in thrilling World Cup final

Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as Spain defeats Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina to cap an exciting FIFA World Cup in North America.

'That's why he's our ace.' Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines with latest complete-game gem

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete-game gem against the New York Yankees came at a perfect time for a Dodgers team looking to keep its pitchers rested.

More water pipes burst in Venice, Hollywood as Sunset Strip repairs enter Day 4

A section of Sunset Boulevard remained closed Sunday because of last week's destructive water main break. Officials said they didn't know when repairs would be completed or the street reopened.

Shaikin: Shohei Ohtani's knee troubles creating a major pitching dilemma for Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani's ongoing knee troubles could force the Dodgers to confront a future without the two-way star's pitching earlier than anticipated.

'The Odyssey' is Christopher Nolan's biggest-ever global opening with $264.1-million debut

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" opened to a big domestic haul of $124.5 million this weekend, providing a needed boost to the summer box office.

Shohei Ohtani scratched from next pitching start, return to mound unclear

Shohei Ohtani was tentatively scheduled to start Wednesday against the Phillies, after promising initial reports on his recovery from an injection in his left knee.

Pico Rivera's Nathan Negrete's brush with World Cup stars made a lasting impact

Nathan Negrete, 9, walked out with U.S. star Weston McKennie ahead of the U.S. World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium and was inspired by the experience.

Why e-commerce pitches are creeping into TV news

As ratings and ad revenue shrink, selling products inside of programming is becoming increasingly common. Product pitches on NBC's "Today," ABC's "Good Morning America" and "CBS Mornings" have grown in recent years.

Protesters at World Cup final will hand out red cards for FIFA president and Trump

A coalition of artists and advocates are handing out special red cards at the World Cup final to protest FIFA's Gianni Infantino and President Trump.

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, July 16-24

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy this week in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area.

Person in custody after deadly San Fernando Valley apartment complex shooting

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A shooting at an apartment complex in the San Fernando Valley left one person dead overnight, and one person is now in custody, ...

Armed suspects hit Granada Hills home, 6th in San Fernando Valley spree

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An armed break-in at a Granada Hills home Thursday night marks the sixth reported burglary in the San Fernando Valley within about ...

8 Children Among 10 Hospitalized After San Fernando Valley Crash

The car accident occurred amid severe weather in the region CBS LA/YouTube Eight children were among 10 people hospitalized following a van crash in San Fernando Valley The incident occurred on the ...

Two home break-ins reported in the San Fernando Valley

Police are searching for a group of suspects in two home break-ins in the San Fernando Valley overnight. In Woodland Hills, ...

Stolen vehicle suspect leads pursuit from San Fernando Valley to John Wayne Airport in Orange County

CHP officers said that the pursuit began in the San Fernando Valley.

Journalism roars back from disastrous start to win San Diego Handicap at Del Mar

Journalism overcomes a bad launch out of the gate to pick up his first win in a year in the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar Racetrack.

World Cup appears to have dodged worse wildfire smoke thanks to rain

Showers and thunderstorms triggered a flash flood warning for Manhattan and northeastern New Jersey on Saturday, but the rain also helped blow out the smoke from Canadian wildfires that had choked the tristate area for days and threatened to disrupt Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

Dodgers game Saturday against Yankees is postponed because of rain

The Dodgers and Yankees will now play a split doublheader on Sunday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch for the opener will be a 9:35 a.m. PDT.

World Cup final: Argentina, Spain set to take soccer's biggest stage

Few players get to the sport's ultimate game more than once, and the winners often forget to savor the moment until long after the champion is determined.