Serena and Venus Williams to team in doubles, seek first title at Wimbledon in 10 years
<p>The Williams sisters — Venus, 45, and Serena, 44 — will bring back their record-setting doubles partnership at Wimbledon beginning June 29.</p>
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Fox versus Telemundo: How hydration breaks and commercials are disrupting World Cup viewing
<p>When the World Cup kicked off last week, FIFA introduced hydration breaks, a mandated 3-minute window for players to rest. Many networks are utilizing this pause in the match as a new advertising window. Some soccer fans aren't happy with the viewing experience.</p>
Swanson: He lost his father to Iran's regime. At the World Cup in L.A., he cheered for Team Melli
<p>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.</p>
Shaikin: The Dodgers are ruining baseball! Stop them! But first let me vote for all their players
<p>Baseball fans are unhappy with how the Dodgers spend money, but many of those fans appear be casting All-Star votes for Dodgers.</p>
'The clear choice by far.' Why rising U.S. star Alex Freeman chose soccer over the NFL
<p>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.</p>
2026 World Cup guide: Full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings
<p>Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.</p>
El Niño turns crumbling California pier into climate battleground over what to save — and who pays
<p>Rep. Sam Liccardo wants to rebuild the Pacifica pier with help from the federal government. But does investing in this kind of infrastructure make sense?</p>
Trump's feud with AI company Anthropic keeps heating up
<p>Anthropic officials are expected to meet with the White House on Monday after the US government, citing national security concerns, ordered the company to cut off access to its latest AI models.</p>
Hiltzik: Small investors have powered SpaceX higher, but they'll shoulder much of the risk when reality bites
<p>Who will pay the price when the SpaceX hype ebbs? History says it will be the little guy</p>
Uber, Lyft accused of charging different fees for the same rides at the same time
<p>A Consumer Reports study found that the prices for Uber and Lyft trips can vary drastically even when booked for the same route at roughly the same time.</p>
Miguel Rojas' tiebreaking homer propels Dodgers to series-opening win over Rays
<p>Miguel Rojas hammers a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to provide the difference in the Dodgers' win over the Rays.</p>
Kelsey Plum held to nine points, Cameron Brink injured in Sparks' loss to Valkyries
<p>Struggles on defense coupled with the Golden State Valkyries defense holding Kelsey Plum to just nine points add up to a 78-58 loss for the Sparks.</p>
Antelope Valley Brush Fire Scorches 100 Acres
A grass fire broke out near the Antelope Valley west of Lancaster Monday and quickly scorched around 100 acres, prompting a ...
Macy fire breaks out in Antelope Valley
The brush fire broke out in the Antelope Valley Friday afternoon.
Frustrated Iran vents about restrictions after draw with New Zealand at World Cup
<p>After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.</p>
Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria
<p>The fourth person in the U.S., the third California resident, has been infected with the bacterium Rickettsia lanei.</p>
Even UFC boss Dana White is 'completely against' Josh Hokit's ugly jab at Michelle Obama
<p>UFC boss Dana White speaks out against Josh Hokit after the fighter propped up a false statement about former First Lady Michelle Obama during UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.</p>
WNBA star Isabelle Harrison ejected after taking down Angel Reese during Tempo-Dream game
<p>Toronto Tempo's Isabelle Harrison was ejected from the game for committing a flagrant foul against the Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese.</p>
Should Knicks superfan Spike Lee get a championship ring? These celebrities say yes
<p>Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.</p>
Commentary: What a surprise: Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash was MAGA propaganda (plus fights)
<p>UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.</p>