“McFarland, USA” tells a heartwarming story about underdogs who, to the surprise of everyone, including themselves, establish a sports dynasty. The all-Latino cross-country Cougar teammates at ...

Cast of McFarland USA movie reminisce on their upbringing and speak on what it means to them and the messages they want to leave with the community. MCFARLAND, Calif. (KERO) — Cast of McFarland USA ...

"McFarland, USA" is a classic "only-in-America tale" based on a true story. A football coach with prior anger management issues has taken the only job open to him, in a California Central Valley ...

An actor whose credits include the feel-good Disney movie “McFarland USA” has been accused of attempted murder. Johnny Ortiz was arrested in late May and remains in jail as his family in Los Angeles ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) An ex-detective who was on the championship 1987 track team depicted in the movie ''McFarland USA'' has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery ...

As far as feel-good sports movies from Disney go, “McFarland, USA” is one to be remembered. This heartwarming film directed by Niki Caro is sure to have the viewer out of his or her seat, cheering for ...

Thomas Valles has been running since middle school, and he still hasn’t stopped at 52. You might know Valles from the famous Disney movie "McFarland USA." Carlos Chalabi portrayed him as a high school ...

Costner is solid and persuasive as Jim White, a coach who gets fired in Idaho for being a hothead. So in 1987, he packs up his wife (Maria Bello) and two daughters (Morgan Saylor and Elsie Fisher) and ...

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Johnny Ortiz is facing a premeditated attempted murder charge An actor who had roles in McFarland USA and El Camino: A Breaking Bad ...