Brittney Griner, the basketball star sentenced to nine years in Russia for having less than a gram of hashish oil in her luggage, won’t be freed until a trade is made. The Russian government wants freedom for Viktor Bout, the arms dealer known as “The Merchant of Death” imprisoned the past decade in a federal…
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Q: The Heat had the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and were in the conference finals and yet the NBA snubs them for a Christmas Day game. What gives? Does Adam Silver believe that the loss of P.J. Tucker alone knocks them out of the NBA’s Top 10? – Carlton, Pompano Beach. A:…
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No sooner does the NBA schedule drop, as it did Wednesday, then so do the accompanying strength-of-schedule analytics. While this is not like the NFL, where you don’t play most of the teams, the NBA schedule still has ample twists and turns (back-to-back sets, conference teams faced only three times, miles traveled), to add some…
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No sooner does the NBA schedule drop, as it did Wednesday, then so do the accompanying strength-of-schedule analytics. While this is not like the NFL, where you don’t play most of the teams, the NBA schedule still has ample twists and turns (back-to-back sets, conference teams faced only three times, miles traveled), to add some…
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Last week I spent some time examining those fortuitous business owners who’ve enjoyed the good fortune of occupying a facility with which they hold title. These companies have enjoyed steady rent over the years with no need to sweat dramatic increases. Appreciation in commercial real estate values has eclipsed the business’ worth, in many cases.…
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As the Orioles relievers line up by the home bullpen, watching the starting pitcher finish his warmup, there’s time for their attention to wander. They know in a few moments they’ll partake in a daily handshake line, but in the minutes before then, a great green stalk catches their focus. It was a midseason addition,…
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Q: Ira, I grew up and went to college in Kentucky. I have always been big on Bam Adebayo. I do, however, feel as though he has continued to fall behind where he should be on his shooting. There is certainly nothing wrong with his form. Isn’t it just a matter of repetition and priority…
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The Milwaukee Brewers were in another tight divisional race when they arrived at Wrigley Field on Friday for the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. So I asked Brewers President David Stearns the obvious question: Can you still show your face in Milwaukee? “Yes,” Stearns replied. Is your face on any posters?…
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With a high-effort performance on a short week on the road, the Chicago Bears gave coach Matt Eberflus exactly what he was looking for in Thursday’s 27-11 defeat of the Seattle Seahawks. Sure, it’s preseason. And the big-picture significance of the Bears’ 2-0 start must be kept in proper perspective. (Translation: ultimately, it means very…
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IRVINE — With Northwood’s upward move to the Pacific Coast League, the Timberwolves are no longer in the Pacific Hills League with crosstown rival Woodbridge. But the Timberwolves and Warriors faced off against each other for a nonleague clash in their respective season openers Friday at Portola High School. The game was sloppy at times…
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