Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and hockey for the Los Angeles Times. He has covered seven World Cups, five Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog.
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A comprehensive look at each of the teams competing in the FIFA Club World Cup along with their top players and group play schedule.
The 32-team is not only a test of how to run next summer’s World Cup. It’s the largest, richest and most ambitious global club tournament.
A un año del comienzo de la Copa Mundial de 2026, damos un vistazo a los preparativos.
After border patrol announced it will be at the Club World Cup opener in Florida, a FIFA source couldn’t rule out ICE agents working at L.A. games.
Wednesday marks one year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup. A look at where preparations stand.
The CONCACAF Gold Cup isn’t much of a competition for the U.S. and Mexico, but it could provide a valuable framework for their World Cup preparations.
Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages left his native Cuba to pursue his baseball dreams, and he’s making the most of the opportunity he has earned in L.A.
Clayton Kershaw scatters six hits and gives up one earned run, and the Dodgers’ offense finally shows life in a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Dodgers get a solid start from pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto but strand 12 runners on base in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
The number of Dodgers pitchers sidelined grew by one Saturday when the team put Tony Gonsolin on the IL because of discomfort in his surgically repaired elbow.