Kylian Mbappe put on the performance of a lifetime in Sunday’s World Cup final, bagging three goals to singlehandedly push France to penalties before falling short against Lionel Messi and Argentina. Mbappe bookended a sensational volley in the 82nd minute with two penalties, etching his name into World Cup history in the process. One goal can be luck, two goals can be skill, but three? Well, that’s legendary. MORE: World Cup Golden Boot 2022: Kylian Mbappe takes the crown...

The announcement was made on Rae’s Patreon page Monday where the 28-year-old wrote a message to her subscribers in a heartfelt message citing her health as a factor. She also announced she is taking a break from social media. Here’s Kylie Rae’s Patreon note in its entirety: The news comes a little more than a week after her scheduled match at Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view. Rae was scheduled to wrestle Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo for the title, but did not appear....

Not to be outdone, Suns guard Goran Dragic, playing for Slovenia, managed to slip past Irving and then lose Anthony Davis with a quick crossover of his own. MORE USA BASKETBALL: Clash with Spain coming? Source: gifdsports

“There’s nothing to really address,” he said, via ESPN. “Obviously there’s going to be some misunderstandings; it’s part of being on a team. For me, as a maturing young player in this league, I know what we have and the opportunity we have in order to be something special. My communication is open with all of my teammates, just knowing what’s going on and how I feel about things....

When the Dodgers take the field July 23 for Opening Day of the pandemic-shortened baseball season, fans will not be the only ones conspicuous by their absence. So will nonwhite players. Nearly three-quarters of a century after Jackie Robinson became the first African-American in Major League Baseball, the Dodgers’ starting lineup is projected to have only one person of color: superstar off-season acquisition Mookie Betts. This is the second consecutive year that the team’s Opening Day starters will be almost entirely white....

A letter sent to acting U.S. Atty. Tracy Wilkison by Assistant Chief Patrick Butler-Hoyos, president of the Latino firefighters group Los Bomberos, alleged that the department’s promotion of a white colleague facing workplace misconduct allegations served as a driver for the inquiry request. An investigation published by the Los Angeles Times reported that a Chief Ralph Terrazas was informed Chief Deputy Fred Mathis appeared under the influence of alcohol or drugs while members of the department were battling a fire in Palisades....

Houston crushed Atlanta 4-0 on opening day but since then, the Five Stripes have rattled off a run of four wins and one draw. That five-game streak has Atlanta in second place in the East as they head west for a marquee matchup against Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy. Ibrahimovic scored the only goal last weekend as LA grabbed its first road victory of 2018 in a 1-0 triumph at Chicago....

Messi had a clear goal not awarded during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw against Valencia in La Liga on Sunday. Real Madrid 3/1 La Liga title The star forward’s shot was spilled by Neto before the goalkeeper scrambled, albeit the effort appeared to clearly cross the line. Tebas said he hoped such issues could be avoided in future, with the introduction of the VAR. “The goal was seen by all of Spain and the whole world,” he said....

The former Illinois defensive end graduated in May and, with one year of eligibility left, transferred to Louisiana Tech to be closer to his hometown of Covington, La. Against the Illini in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Friday, Bates was a one-man wrecking crew. The Tech defensive lineman who entered the game with 5.5 sacks on the season racked up 4.5 more with another two tackles for loss in Louisiana Tech’s 35-18 victory....

The clip, shared by TikToker @mallen2899, was posted with a caption that said: “Tug was not a fan of me taking his wheel he stole from the garbage can. #labrador #mad #dog #talkingdog #fyp.” A voice could be heard in the clip saying: “No, you can’t have it” as the dog immediately charged towards the wheel in a person’s hand. Words overlaid on the video read “C’mon man give it back, I found it, just give it back,” as the dog was heard barking and howling while staring at the camera before the clip ended....

Berg and Mas were speaking on a panel to kick-start MLS’s 25th season, which begins Saturday. Last season, Berg’s LAFC team ran rampant through the regular season, emerging as one of the best teams in league history while winning the Supporters’ Shield. It did, however, fall short in the postseason, losing to the eventual MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders. MORE: What is David Beckham’s net worth? LAFC appears poised to compete once again in 2020 as the club looks to build on a wildly successful first two seasons in MLS....

Put any of the talk we’re subjected to about how close Major League Soccer is or isn’t to arriving at Liga MX’s level behind you. Los Angeles FC took the first step toward becoming the first MLS team to win the CONCACAF Champions League on Thursday, beating Leon 3-0 to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit and move into the quarterfinals. They became the first MLS team to overcome that two-goal gap from a Mexican team....

Elvis Cole, the hero of Robert Crais’s third private-eye novel, does business the California way-it looks like casual recreation to people from less forgiving climates. The genre hasn’t spawned a purer example of mankind in its L.A. incarnation than Elvis. When friends visit, he puts salmon and eggplant on the grill. His wisecracks usually include a movie reference. His detecting skill is always ready to be called on. But why make a big deal of it?...

It provides electricity for hundreds of thousands of people living in communities across the area. But due to the ongoing megadrought gripping the southwestern U.S., it has been hurtling towards dead pool level—which could be catastrophic. Dead pool level is at about 895 feet. At this level, water would not flow past the dam, meaning it would not be able to generate electricity. This year saw the lake’s water levels the lowest they have ever been....

Lake Powell is an artificial lake spanning the Utah/Arizona border that was created from damming the Colorado River. The lake is hemmed by the Glen Canyon Dam, which generates hydroelectric power for millions of homes. The lake also provides a source of water for millions of Americans. However, water levels in Lake Powell today are at record lows, and the reservoir is only at 24 percent of its total capacity....

Lakers coach Byron Scott has been on Russell pretty much since the beginning of the season, calling him out on the media for being " too loose with the ball," for " trying to take over the game," and for making " a mistake over and over again." Scott’s logic for his handling of Russell has been, at times, almost nonsensical. It’s not surprising that Russell finds himself unsure of exactly what he is supposed to be doing to get better....

Monday's news appeared to be the most positive, as Bryant was a full participant in practice and had no restrictions, according to the Lakers. Despite his performance, Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni still tempered expectations. "We don’t want to jump the gun,” D’Antoni said. “We don’t know. Obviously we’ll see how he feels tomorrow and he has to go through the practice tomorrow. Then we’ll see how he feels Thursday and we’ll go through practice Thursday....

ESPN.com is reporting Bryant will use three practices over the next week to determine if he's ready to come back against the Kings on Friday. The Lakers held an unexpected practice Saturday that included Bryant. "I don't want to anticipate anything," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said, according to ESPN.com, after the Saturday practice. "Those are days that he can work and see, re-evaluate how he feels after the three days and then make a decision going forward....

Jackson has been linked to several coaching vacancies in the meantime, including the Kings and Lakers in 2022. While the Kings opted to go in a different direction, Jackson is still in play for the Lakers’ opening, a high-profile job that comes with the opportunity to coach LeBron James on one of the league’s most historic franchises in one of the biggest markets in sports. MORE: Terry Stotts, Mark Jackson among Lakers coaching candidates...

The Cardinals were down 25-24 with 1:57 left in the game, and all eyes turned to Jackson to see how he’d lead the game-winning drive. He didn’t disappoint. MORE: Louisville-Virginia box score Facing a fourth-and-3 on the 50 yard line, Jackson threaded a pass to Cole Hikutini for the first down. Three plays later, he perfectly places this ball into the hands of Jaylen Smith: Virginia simply left too much time on the clock for Jackson & Co....