'I love America!': With the World Cup, Inglewood becomes an international hub
<p>Soccer fans from all over are pouring into Inglewood for the World Cup. It's a boon for local businesses.</p>
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Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star
<p>Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.</p>
Shaikin: Why MLB's Pride Night cap condemnation isn't the anti-Christian crackdown conservatives claim
<p>MLB warning players against writing a Bible verse on their caps ignited a wave of conservative outrage. But it's misguided when you consider the concessions made for Pride Nights.</p>
Why this World Cup could do for Canada what 1994 did for soccer in the U.S.
<p>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.</p>
Swanson: From poker pro to World Cup coach: Sergej Barbarez all in with Bosnia-Herzegovina
<p>Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez, former national captain, poker pro and TV critic, is hoping to shake things up at the World Cup.</p>
Mauricio Pochettino not sure if Christian Pulisic will play for U.S. vs. Australia
<p>It remains unclear if U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic will play against Australia in the World Cup on Friday as he continues to deal with a leg injury.</p>
Sparks trying to poach Kiana Williams from Phoenix's developmental squad
<p>They offer the veteran guard a contract on the regular roster, and will have to cut a player if she agrees. The Mercury could do the same to prevent the transaction.</p>
Knicks' Tyler Kolek stopped by cops during championship parade: 'I swear I'm on the team bro'
<p>During the Knicks' first championship parade in 53 years, backup point guard Tyler Kolek was briefly stopped by police officers who apparently didn't recognize him as a player.</p>
January 2025 wildfire victims seek tougher penalties against State Farm over claims handling
<p>The Every Fire Survivors Network, a group of January 2025 fire victims, has filed a petition to join state regulators seeking to fine State Farm over its claims handling practices.</p>
Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
<p>The state's trial attorneys and Uber say they have reached a last-minute deal to scrap their competing ballot measures over car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, averting what was gearing up to be one of most expensive battles of the November election.</p>
Ford sues L.A. lemon law firm alleging 'utter fabrications' inflated fees by 7,000%
<p>The car manufacturer is suing a prominent Los Angeles lemon law firm for alleged over-billing, the company's latest attempt to crack down on California attorneys who it says are exploiting the state's law to protect consumers from defective vehicles.</p>
After nearly two decades, this massive New Mexico wind project is now powering California
<p>One of the largest clean energy projects in United States history is now online, delivering electricity from a massive wind farm in New Mexico to Arizona and California.</p>
Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria receive lengthy medical suspensions after UFC Freedom 250 fight
<p>Gaethje and Topuria each were given 180-day medical suspensions for injuries they sustained at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn last weekend.</p>
Angel City FC fires coach Alex Straus
<p>Angel City made the move to fire Straus after a 4-6-1 start has the club in 12th place in the 16-team NWSL.</p>
Early TV ratings for 2026 World Cup set records for Fox, Telemundo
<p>The first tournament matches held on U.S. soil since 1994 is more than doubling the audience levels of four years ago.</p>
Lopez: There might be one advantage to climate change: More home runs at Dodger Stadium
<p>The receding marine layer means less resistance for rocket launches at Chavez Ravine.</p>
Shaikin: An Anaheim vision: The Anaheim Angels in a new stadium, next to a youth sports complex
<p>A new owner could move the Angels, but Anaheim offers a 150-acre site with what every owner in pro sports covets: land around the venue to turn the property into a year-round money-making operation.</p>
Mexico hopes to put nerves behind it against South Korea in key World Cup match
<p>After letting emotions hamper their precision during an emotional World Cup opener, Mexico is pushing for a sharper effort against South Korea on Thursday.</p>
Hiltzik: A porn firm that a judge called a 'copyright troll' now has Meta in its sights — and it could win
<p>This porn company made millions by shaming the little guys who downloaded its films. But now it's going after Meta for copyright infringement.</p>
Pomona Valley Hospital plans 265 job cuts
The Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, facing significant financial pressures stemming from ongoing state and federal budget reductions, plans to eliminate 265 jobs across the hospital system due ...