The Brooklyn Nets have gone from being the NBA’s signature attraction on Christmas Day to a team known for endless speculation, controversy and dysfunction. The latest plot twists are courtesy of Kevin Durant who wants to be traded unless owner Joe Tsai tells GM Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash to hit the bricks. While…
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I have never understood people who blow it — that is, people who appear to enjoy great success and have many reasons to be happy but fritter away their bliss on irrational choices and petty grievances. I have never understood the guy who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, then used it…
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YORBA LINDA — Matthew Morrell returned to his explosive ways on Friday night. The Cypress wide receiver, sidelined with a hip injury earlier in the summer, opened a scrimmage at Yorba Linda by scoring on a 70-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Elliott Lemonnier on the first play from scrimmage. And just like, one of Orange…
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SAN BERNARDINO — It’s had been nearly 30 years since there was a back-to-back champion at the Little League Western Regional headquarters. Led by hard-throwing right-hander Jaron Lancaster, Honolulu Little League ended that drought, defeating Sidewinder Little League from Peoria, Arizona, 9-2, in the West Region championship game on Friday night to earn a return…
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ANAHEIM — The Angels’ three-game winning streak came to an end because of another disappointing night at the plate. The Angels had just four hits in a 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, the 11th time this season that they have been shut out. The Angels, who rank 25th in the majors…
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A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Monterey Park police officer during a botched robbery attempt in Downey, police announced Friday. Gerardo Magallanes, 18, of San Pedro was arrested Thursday and booked on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Officer Gardiel Solorio, 26.…
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In his first taste of the NFL, Jared Bernhardt had a moment to remember. The former Maryland lacrosse star caught a game-winning touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder in the final minutes to lead the Atlanta Falcons over the host Detroit Lions, 27-23, in Friday night’s preseason opener. Facing a fourth-and-9 at Detroit’s 21-yard…
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The consensus box of Del Mar picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…
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BOSTON — Nothing is easy for the Yankees these days. Clay Holmes blew his third save in his last 11 appearances as the Red Sox rallied for a 3-2 walkoff win in the 10th inning at Fenway Park Friday night. In the bottom of the 10th, Tommy Pham hit a sharp ground ball that got…
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Left-hander DL Hall will make his major league debut Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said, adding an electric arm to the club’s pitching staff for the season’s final stretch. With a 10-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, the Orioles (59-53) hold a half-game lead over…
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