IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup. But when the 26 players took the field at Orange County’s Great Park on June 8 to the cheers of several thousand fans who had turned out just […]
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Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi criticized soccer’s governing body after the team arrived in Mexico on June 7 with some members of their entourage still lacking U.S. visas, before three World Cup group matches in the United States later this month. The team’s participation in the World Cup, jointly hosted by the […]
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Nelly Korda wins U.S. Women’s Open title with perilous final putt, claiming her 2nd straight major
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Nelly Korda is deep in one of the most dominant seasons in recent golf history, her first U.S. Women’s Open title still hung on the rim of the 18th hole at Riviera for one heart-stopping moment. Her 2 1/2-foot putt to win caught the left edge, and it toured half […]
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Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor on June 5 after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state and succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general and […]
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Casey Wasserman says he won’t resign as LA28 chairman despite mayor urging him to quit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Casey Wasserman hasn’t considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics over his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit. Asked on June 3 if he had thought about stepping aside and whether he had talked to Bass since her February comments, […]
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Chargers agree to terms with first-round pick Akheem Mesidor
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers on June 4 agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Akheem Mesidor. The outside linebacker from Miami was the 22nd pick overall in the first round. Mesidor earned first team All-ACC honors after posting 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and 63 tackles […]
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Padres cut ties with outfielder Nick Castellanos after a rough 39-game stint
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The San Diego Padres designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on June 3, one day after he received a video tribute in his return to Philadelphia. Castellanos was released by the Phillies in February just ahead of their first full-squad workout at spring training. The Phillies released him even though they owed […]
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Peters, Cohen advance to general election for U.S. House in California’s 50th Congressional District
Democrat Scott Peters and Republican Steve Cohen advanced to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 50th Congressional District, which includes Coronado. Peters, the incumbent, received 46% of votes, while Cohen received 44.2% in preliminary results. Both candidates have advanced to the general election in November, according to the Associated Press.
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Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
A no-holds-barred bout of partisan redistricting has been won by Republicans. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether it matters for control of Congress. Republicans could net about 10 additional U.S. House seats in the November elections if redrawn voting districts perform as they were intended. The question is whether that’s enough for the […]
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California governor’s primary pitted experience against promises of change
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters’ appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change. Though votes were still being counted, Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton started looking to November, laying out their visions for leading […]
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California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California air regulators updated the rules of a key climate program on May 29 in a move widely protested by environmental groups who said the changes would weaken the program and undercut efforts to curb planet-warming emissions. The oil industry, meanwhile, said the program will still hinder efforts to bring down […]
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Justin Herbert, Chargers adjusting to Mike McDaniel’s new emphasis on quick timing throws
When the Los Angeles Chargers got on the field for the first time with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, quarterback Justin Herbert was instructed to get the ball out of his hands as quickly as possible on every throw. McDaniel then told the wide receivers to be ready for those incoming passes or risk being […]
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Unsung American Zachary Svajda sweeps into 2nd week of the French Open and pays tribute to late dad
PARIS (AP) — Unsung American tennis player Zachary Svajda is just as surprised as anyone that he’s into the second week at the French Open. After all, he had won only one tour-level match on clay before competing in the main draw at Roland Garros for the first time. He had never even played on […]
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Finally! Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes a 451-foot drive for his first home run of the season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. finally connected for his first home run of the season — and boy was it a blast. Tatis slugged a 451-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning against Washington on May 30, although the San Diego Padres went on to lose 9-4 to the Nationals. Tatis, […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s state primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure. Also on the ballot is a long list of state and local contests, […]
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Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc, who was wounded multiple times during the Vietnam War and returned to capture the action even after losing an eye in an explosion, has died. He was 91. Phuoc died on May 23 in Southern California after collapsing suddenly, his nephew, Van Nguyen, said. […]