Greg Beacham

The United States' Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal against Paraguay during the World Cup Group D match Friday, June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Andre Penner/AP)

US opens its home World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay, sparked by Folarin Balogun’s 2 goals

June 12, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night.

U.S. forward Folarin Balogun shoots in the first half of a friendly against Germany at Soldier Field on June 6, 2026. This match served as the send-off match ahead of the World Cup. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

World Cup: US strikers look to end scoring woes when team opens its group play Friday

June 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Ever since the U.S. began to achieve regular World Cup qualification, one big problem has prevented the Americans from making progress: They can’t win because they don’t score enough.

Nelly Korda reacts after winning the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament Sunday, June 7, 2026, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

US Women’s Open: Nelly Korda wins title with perilous final putt, claiming her 2nd straight major

June 7, 2026 at 8:50 p.m.

Nelly Korda’s first U.S. Open win is the fourth major victory of her career, and she claimed it with a steady 2-under 69 in the final round.

Nelly Korda hits off the 13th tee during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

US Women’s Open: Nelly Korda closes with 3 straight birdies to share 3rd-round lead at Riviera

June 6, 2026 at 11:15 p.m.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda has played her way into prime position to contend for her second straight major title and first U.S. Open championship.

Myles Garrett of the Browns celebrates after breaking the NFL single-season sack record against the Bengals on Jan. 4, 2026, in Cincinnati. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Myles Garrett, the 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, gets traded to the Los Angeles Rams

June 1, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

In exchange for Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns acquired 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round selection and two other draft picks.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the first quarter against the Bears at Sofi Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jose M. Osorio/ Chicago Tribune)

Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, agrees to 1-year contract extension with LA Rams through 2027

May 21, 2026 at 9:18 p.m.

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams.

Ronda Rousey, right, celebrates after defeating Gina Carano in their featherweight mixed martial arts fight on May 16, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with an armbar 17 seconds into their double comeback bout

May 17, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

Ronda Rousey stopped Gina Carano with her signature armbar just 17 seconds into the two iconic fighters’ double comeback bout Saturday night.

Padres players line up for the national anthem before a game against the Diamondbacks on April 25, 2026, in Mexico City. (Fernando Llano/AP)

San Diego Padres announce agreement to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano

May 2, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.

Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito reacts after striking out the Athletics' Lawrence Butler with the bases loaded in the third inning Sept. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Lucas Giolito signs with the San Diego Padres to bolster their injured-depleted rotation

April 22, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.

Lucas Giolito remained on the free-agent market nearly a month into the season before landing with the San Diego Padres, who are pitching superbly despite major upheaval.

Ducks coach Joel Quenneville celebrates with goaltender Lukas Dostal after winning his 1,000th career coaching victory with a 6-4 win over the Oilers on Feb. 25, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Ex-Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories to join Scotty Bowman in an elite club

February 26, 2026 at 7:14 a.m.

Joel Quenneville’s 1,000th career victory as an NHL head coach was so dramatic that he almost had to be reminded of the milestone when the clock finally hit zeros on...

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