Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and hockey for the Los Angeles Times. He has covered seven World Cups, four 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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The U.S. women’s soccer team hasn’t won its last three major tournaments, and its chances of winning Olympic gold in Paris do not look promising.
July 22, 2024
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July 18, 2024
Wrexham players say they’re grateful owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney made a U.S. tour possible and they’re focused on winning.
July 16, 2024
With questions being raised about Israel being allowed to compete in the Paris Olympics, its athletes are determined to ‘show the best they can do.’
July 16, 2024
MLS is fining the Galaxy $100,000 and will subject its supporter management process to league oversight after fans lit flares in the Rose Bowl on July 4.
July 12, 2024
The schedule (24 games in 20 weeks) has been less of a grind this season for LAFC, allowing the club to make the U.S. Open Cup a bigger priority.
July 11, 2024
LAFC moved on to the semifinals in the U.S. Open Cup after a methodical quarterfinal victory over New Mexico United.
July 10, 2024
Gregg Berhalter’s tumultuous tenure coaching the U.S. men’s national soccer team has ended after the team’s early exit from Copa América.
July 10, 2024
They could have the best chances of the U.S. boxers at the Paris Olympics to bring home medals. Each took a difficult path to get there.
July 10, 2024
Angel City’s Christen Press has not played in two years after tearing an ACL that required four knee surgeries. During her absence, she made changes in her life.
July 9, 2024