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Teoscar Hernández caps thrilling walk-off win for Dodgers

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Will Smith and Freddie Freeman deliver two-out doubles to tie it, then Hernández singles in Freeman as the Dodgers edge the Diamondbacks in a seesaw game that includes Shohei Ohtani’s 27th homer, 6-5.

07

Angels’ José Soriano allows 4 runs in his return from injured list

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Soriano, who had been out for two weeks because of an abdominal infection, gives up four runs in the fourth inning of a 7-5 loss to the A’s, including a three-run homer that hit the pole.

05

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw resumes throwing program

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Despite Manager Dave Roberts’ observation that the three-time Cy Young Award winner is making progress, there remains no set timetable for a return to the major league roster.

04

Demoted Angels starter Reid Detmers making strides toward a return

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Detmers has 41 strikeouts and nine walks since going to Triple-A, but right-hander Chase Silseth “is still going through the ringer a little bit,” according to Angels pitching coach Barry Enright.

01

Lakers introduce draft picks, say Bronny James ‘earned’ his spot

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New coach JJ Redick makes the distinction, well aware of the narratives surrounding the organization – and specifically James – since last week’s NBA draft. Player development remains the Lakers’ emphasis.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Ducks acquire defenseman Brian Dumoulin from Seattle

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The Ducks send the Kraken a 2026 fourth-round draft pick for the 32-year-old defenseman, who won Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017 with Pittsburgh

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Ducks release 2024-25 schedule – here are the top 6 games to watch

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The Ducks begin with two away contests before welcoming Utah HC in their home opener Oct. 16, which could also be the home debut for prospect Cutter Gauthier

Euro 2024: Netherlands routs Romania for first quarterfinal berth in 16 years

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The much-improved Dutch prevail 3-0 in the European Championship round of 16 and will play Austria or Turkey on Saturday

20

Kings release 2024-25 schedule – here are the top 6 games to watch

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The Kings will kick off the season with seven road games, with their home opener not until Oct. 24 after Crypto.com Arena wraps up renovations

19

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar reclaims yellow jersey

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Two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard falls 37 seconds behind after the first big mountain pass in the fourth stage

18

Defending Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova ousted in the first round

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For the first time since Steffi Graf lost in 1994, Voundrousova goes from women's champion to opening-round exit with Jessica Bouzas Maneiro's 6-4, 6-2 victory

06

Copa America: USMNT eliminated with loss to Uruguay

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The Americans fail to get out of group play after a 1-0 defeat on a questionable second-half goal by Mathías Olivera, a loss that will increase pressure on U.S. Soccer to remove Coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup.

03

Ducks take surprisingly quiet approach to free agency

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With GM Pat Verbeek talking about making the postseason in 2025, the Ducks have the most salary cap money to spend but largely sat out the first day of free agency.

01

Euro 2024: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo turns missed PK tears into shootout ‘joy’

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Ronaldo’s extra-time spot kick in the 114th minute is saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak, but he converts in the shootout and teammate Diogo Costa saves all three of Slovenia’s kicks to set up a quarterfinal against France.

California Sports Hall of Fame honors Lakers ‘Iron Man’ A.C. Green and NFL icons Marshall Faulk and Rodney Peete

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Sports agent Scott Boras and sports photographer Andrew D. Bernstein were also recognized as part of the Class of 2024 inductees.

Monday, Jul 1

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Clippers bring back Nicolas Batum on 2-year deal

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Eight months after being traded to the 76ers in the James Harden deal, the 35-year-old forward returns to Los Angeles on a reported $9.6 million pact.

Kings lose Matt Roy, Viktor Arvidsson in free agency

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The defenseman, a former 7th-round pick, inks a six-year, $34.5 million deal with Washington; the forward joins archrival Edmonton for two years and $8 million

20

Drew League: Session, Elevate shine in Week 5 with NBA players on the horizon

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Elevate led by 4-time Drew League MVP Franklin “Nitty” Session took down Surgeon. Looking towards next weekend, fans can expect NBA players to make appearances in the league.

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How will Dodgers’ injuries affect their thinking at trade deadline?

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The Dodgers have several significant players on the IL, but their NL West lead means they don’t have to make moves to chase a playoff spot and can focus on additions who can have a big impact in October.

07

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sets world record in Olympic Trials finale

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McLaughlin-Levrone's fifth world record in three years vindicates plan by coach Bobby Kersee.

06

Angel City FC falls behind in the first half and can’t recover in loss to Orlando

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The loss leaves Angel City in 11th place, three points off of the final eighth playoff spot with 11 games remaining.

05

U.S. trials: Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory

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The gymnastics superstar cruised to victory at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday night, posting a two-day all-around total of 117.225 to clinch the lone automatic spot on the five-woman team.

With England survival at stake, Jude Bellingham creates one of the great moments of Euro 2024

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Bellingham’s spectacular overhead kick in the fifth of six added minutes sent Sunday's game into extra time, and Harry Kane sealed a win that keeps alive England’s hopes of a first major trophy since 1966.

04

Lakers agree to new deal to bring back Max Christie as free agency starts off slowly

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The 6-foot-5, 21-year-old Christie, who doesn’t turn 22 until next February, was the Lakers’ second-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 32 overall).

03

Ducks re-sign Isac Lundeström to 1-year contract extension

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Lundeström was a first-round pick in 2018; Ducks still have significant cap space as free agency approaches.

02

Nyjah Huston wins another Summer X Games gold medal

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The 29-year-old Laguna Beach resident is now even with skateboarder/snowboarder Shaun White and BMX street rider Garrett Reynolds for the most X Games gold medals.

Paul George departs the Clippers; James Harden agrees to 2-year deal

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George appears likely headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, while Harden has agreed to return.

Angels’ winning streak ends with loss to Tigers

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The Angels bid for a perfect homestand ends. It would have been the Angels’ first sweep of a homestand lasting at least seven games since 2004.

Kings make qualifying offers to four players including Quinton Byfield

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Center Blake Lizotte was among players not given a qualifying offer before Sunday's deadline,

01

Dodgers’ James Paxton roughed up as Giants take two of three

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Paxton gave up nine runs on 12 hits in four innings Sunday. The Dodgers lost two of three to the Giants in the weekend series.