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. men’s soccer team opened group play against France at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille on Wednesday.
July 24, 2024
Maggie Steffens, arguably the greatest women’s water polo star of all time, isn’t afraid to ask for help showcasing one of Team USA’s top squads.
July 24, 2024
It’s been 16 years since the U.S. men’s soccer team last played in an Olympic Games. Will their depleted roster be able to make it out of group play?
July 23, 2024
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