Months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the US and Iran are at war. Will the Iranian team play?

Iran’s national team is set to play three group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in U.S. host cities, but comments from Iranian football officials and mounting geopolitical tensions have raised new doubts about whether the team will take part.

12-year-old IE soccer player dies during practice

The San Bernardino community is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Adriel Enriquez, who died from cardiac arrest during soccer practice with the Platinum IE soccer club.

Inside SoFi Stadium’s transformation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Los Angeles is counting down to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as SoFi Stadium prepares to transform into a global soccer stage.

SoFi Stadium preps for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Tuesday, March 3 marks 100 days from the 2026 World Cup kicking off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash

Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.

LA Kings fire coach Jim Hiller after midseason skid

Prior to the start of the 2025-2026 NHL season, Jim Hiller's Los Angeles Kings came off four straight first-round playoff exits.

Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini gets life in prison for shooting in-laws

Daniel Serafini, who pitched for 11 years in the MLB, will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his father-in-law and shooting his mother-in-law in 2021.

Soccer Frenzy: Cities, Fans, and What to Know | Futbol HQ
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With the World Cup just months away, host cities ramp up preparations for a global surge of fans. Philadelphia takes center stage as the World Cup draws closer. From major fan event changes and security planning to base camps and short-term rentals, here’s what to know ahead of the matches.

Video shows WWE's Vince McMahon crash at 100 mph in Connecticut

Vince McMahon's high-speed crash on a Connecticut highway last summer was captured on a newly released police video.

US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union

The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.

LA28 Olympic ticket registrations surge past 5 million in record-setting draw

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee reports over 5 million ticket draw registrations from 194 countries ahead of the March deadline.

US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union

President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.

Pat Riley statue unveiled
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A new statue was unveiled outside the Crypto.com Arena honoring legendary coach Pat Riley.

Lakers honor Pat Riley with bronze statue outside arena in heartwarming ceremony

From “Showtime" to South Beach, Pat Riley’s impact on the NBA was celebrated Sunday as the Lakers unveiled a statue honoring the Hall of Fame coach.

US tops Canada 2–1 in OT for 1st Olympic men’s hockey gold since 1980

The United States beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980’s “Miracle on Ice."