Volleyball Player Who Was Told She'd Never Walk Again Competes For Team USA
A professional volleyball player who was told she'd never walk again is competing on Team USA.
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A professional volleyball player who was told she'd never walk again is competing on Team USA.
With the U.S. and Portugal set to square off on Sunday at 6pm ET, the stakes couldn't be higher. Group G has been called the group of death by many because and it's starting to live up to it's nickname.
About 30 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, as the NHL Champion LA Kings celebrated their second Stanley Cup in three years, fans of the United States Men's National Team gathered at a pub in Costa Mesa, not far from the residence of US coach Jurgen Klinsmann, to witness USA defeat Ghana 2-1 in their first Wold Cup round.
The Los Angeles Galaxy say defender Omar Gonzalez will be sidelined a week or two after injuring his left knee.
Skipper Jimmy Spithill and Oracle Team USA have won the America's Cup with one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.
Trailing 2-0 at halftime, their record winning streak in jeopardy, the Americans never panicked. There was no need to, not with Jozy Altidore on their team.
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
The names change, not the results. Just call the U.S. women's basketball team Olympic champion.
Swimming, track and field, basketball, women's soccer, Serena Williams and Aly Raisman. They all found their way onto U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Larry Probst's highlight list from the London Games.
The United States won its first gold medal in women's water polo, getting five goals from Maggie Steffens and a sterling performance from goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong to cruise to an 8-5 win over Spain on Thursday.
All's fine with Kobe Bryant, and the gold medal hopes of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team, too.
Still unbeaten, but perhaps more importantly, the U.S. is no longer untested. The Americans got a game against Lithuania -- and then some. They got a scare.
Might be time to get Gabby Douglas a new nickname. Olympic champ might work.
Alex Morgan scored twice, Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd had a goal apiece and the U.S. women's soccer team rallied from an early deficit Wednesday to open its Olympics with a 4-2 win over France.
Gold medal at stake or nothing at all, the U.S. Olympic basketball team is too good for Spain. Carmelo Anthony came off the bench to score 23 of his 27 points in the first half, and the Americans beat Spain 100-78 on Tuesday night in a rematch of the gold-medal game - and possible preview of the next one.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin is expected to be back by training camp after undergoing successful knee surgery on Monday, the Clippers have announced.
LeBron James scored 30 points and the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Brazil 80-69 on Monday night.
Duke alum and reigning rookie of the year Kyrie Irving challenged Kobe to a 1-on-1 game at the Team USA Basketball camp in Las Vegas Nevada. Price tag: $50-Grand for the winner. Kobe has always believed that any bet on 1-on-1 game is, "Easy Money."
Kevin Durant had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the U.S. Olympic basketball team to a 113-59 victory over the Dominican Republic on Thursday night in an exhibition game.
Blake Griffin will not be heading to London to play for Team USA in the Olympics after injuring his knee during a scrimmage with USA basketball, SI.com is reporting.
USA Basketball says Lamar Odom won't try to earn an Olympic roster spot, leaving the Americans with 15 players for 12 spots.
Forward Juan Agudelo, defender Alfredo Morales and midfielders Danny Williams and Graham Zusi were cut Friday as U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann picked his 23-man roster for upcoming exhibition games and World Cup qualifiers.
Jaime Alas scored in stoppage time and El Salvador ousted the United States from Olympic qualifying Monday night with a 3-3 tie.
Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey are on the U.S. national team roster for next week's exhibition game at Italy and could play together for the first time since Jurgen Klinsmann was hired as coach last summer.
The United States will play Spain and Argentina in a pre-Olympic warmup event that marks the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the "Dream Team."
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators and is due for sentencing in May.
Aerial footage of Herbert Hoover High School and Van Nuys City Hall showed crowds of students marching in the street holding signs and flags.
Police responded around 7:43 a.m. to the 10300 block of Eldora Avenue.
CBS LA issued a Next Traffic Alert in the University Park area. All lanes of the southbound 110 Freeway reopened around 10:03 a.m.
Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators and is due for sentencing in May.
Aerial footage of Herbert Hoover High School and Van Nuys City Hall showed crowds of students marching in the street holding signs and flags.
Police responded around 7:43 a.m. to the 10300 block of Eldora Avenue.
CBS LA issued a Next Traffic Alert in the University Park area. All lanes of the southbound 110 Freeway reopened around 10:03 a.m.
Firefighters were unable to immediately turn off the water because the car had struck high-voltage wires, which caused a significant hazard.
Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators and is due for sentencing in May.
Aerial footage of Herbert Hoover High School and Van Nuys City Hall showed crowds of students marching in the street holding signs and flags.
Police responded around 7:43 a.m. to the 10300 block of Eldora Avenue.
CBS LA issued a Next Traffic Alert in the University Park area. All lanes of the southbound 110 Freeway reopened around 10:03 a.m.
Firefighters were unable to immediately turn off the water because the car had struck high-voltage wires, which caused a significant hazard.
A diver swimming under the waves along the Laguna Beach coast has formed an unlikely bond with a young white seal.
An Orange County landfill has been cited for foul odors after Irvine neighbors complained about the stinky smell.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Anaheim police arrested a teen connected to a group of smash-and-grab robbers who purposefully rammed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a pursuit last month.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation.
The California Highway Patrol closed one lane of the southbound I-15 Freeway near Eastvale after a dump truck crashed its trailer into an overpass.
Riverside County installed a new camera system on the 91 Freeway to crack down on carpool lane violators.
A 19-year-old man was arrested for murder on Monday, weeks after a 63-year-old man was found dead from traumatic injuries in Riverside County in January.
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday to protest a possible change coming to Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, where officials are considering ending their midwifery program.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators and is due for sentencing in May.
This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Richard Ayoub, Project Angel Food CEO, says the new Los Angeles campus and kitchen will serve 4.5 million meals a year.
A look at what to do this weekend: Celebrating 200 years of First Fridays at the Natural History Museum, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, Lunar New Year celebration, and the 15th Street Block Party.
Grae Drake goes over the latest releases: “Dracula: A Love Tale,” “Relationship Goals,” and “Whistle.’
LAPD officers continue to search for a suspect after two people, a man and a 10-year-old girl, were stabbed in a residential area of Sunland. The victims were taken to a hospital for their injuries.
Two teams will participate in Puppy Bowl XXII, Team Fluff and Team Ruff, with 150 dogs participating from 72 shelters across the nation.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
