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By Tim Peterson
UCLA has announced its start times for the first three games of the 2026 campaign. The Bruins will open the season at Cal on September 5 at 7:30 PM. They will return home on September 12 at the Rose Bowl against San Diego State at 4:15 PM and then will host Purdue on September 19 at 8:00 PM.

By Joe Torosian
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I’m taking it that Christian Pulisic being out with a calf injury on Friday is a bad thing for Team USA.
With the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson demonstrating what can be accomplished with a smaller lead guard. Is Trae Young someone the Lakers should have interest in? Read more »

By Joe Torosian
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Question: What’s the etiquette for a hat trick in soccer? What do other countries and cultures throw? If Mbappe gets a hat trick for France, do we throw croissants? Norway’s Halland puts three into the net, do we throw herring onto the grass?
Should Messi’s fans have thrown entraña? Read more »

Several local teams will be participating in the Colony Classic this Saturday June 20. Muir, coming off a SGV Shootout championship, will be in the “Dorsey” Pool with Garey, Upland and Chino.

By Joe Torosian
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Regarding Brendan Sorsby… I’m glad the Rams drafted Ty Simpson.
The greatest universal, international spectacle in sports plays four matches on Monday, and all four end in a tie.
What Geraldo found in Al Capone’s vaults was more interesting. Read more »

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By Tim Peterson
“We’re going to play him at running back and linebacker. Can you imagine him at running back?” said West Covina head coach Bai Kabba on his newest player – transfer Jayden Carter.