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'Money' Mayweather faces felony theft charges over unpaid Swiss luxury watch17:24 Billionaire boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. faces felony theft and check fraud charges in Nevada over a $200,000 Audemars Piguet watch allegedly bought with a bad check. L.A. defies the skeptics for a World Cup marked by unity, fearless fun13:58 Against a backdrop of anxiety heading into the World Cup, fans from a kaleidoscope of cultural backgrounds have come together to act out the kind of world — and Los Angeles — they want to live in. Shohei Ohtani and Justin Wrobleski team up to lead Dodgers over Rays7:45 Shohei Ohtani homers for the game's only run and Justin Wrobleski pitches six shut out innings as Dodgers beat the Rays. Brendan Sorsby decides not to play for Texas Tech amid controversy over his eligibility19:56 Facing uncertainty over his NCAA eligibility and a quickly approaching deadline for the NFL supplemental draft, quarterback Brendan Sorsby is leaving Texas Tech without playing a down. Serena and Venus Williams to team in doubles, seek first title at Wimbledon in 10 years16.června The Williams sisters — Venus, 45, and Serena, 44 — will bring back their record-setting doubles partnership at Wimbledon beginning June 29. Fox versus Telemundo: How hydration breaks and commercials are disrupting World Cup viewing16.června 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. Swanson: He lost his father to Iran's regime. At the World Cup in L.A., he cheered for Team Melli16.června 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. Shaikin: The Dodgers are ruining baseball! Stop them! But first let me vote for all their players16.června Baseball fans are unhappy with how the Dodgers spend money, but many of those fans appear be casting All-Star votes for Dodgers. 'The clear choice by far.' Why rising U.S. star Alex Freeman chose soccer over the NFL16.června 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. Miguel Rojas' tiebreaking homer propels Dodgers to series-opening win over Rays16.června Miguel Rojas hammers a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to provide the difference in the Dodgers' win over the Rays. Kelsey Plum held to season-low nine points in Sparks' loss to Valkyries16.června 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. 'We are here to play football.' Iran plays to draw with New Zealand at World Cup16.června 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. Even UFC boss Dana White is 'completely against' Josh Hokit's ugly jab at Michelle Obama16.června 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. WNBA star Isabelle Harrison ejected after taking down Angel Reese during Tempo-Dream game16.června Toronto Tempo's Isabelle Harrison was ejected from the game for committing a flagrant foul against the Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese. |