Even as Duncan Robinson’s future with the Miami Heat remains somewhat murky amid an offseason of trade rumors, the 3-point specialist has cleared the air. And for that aspect of his personal growth he credits former Heat teammate Rodney McGruder. On this week’s edition of his podcast, Robinson offered a follow-up from a previous edition…
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Q: It’s gross that we have to have the Celtics logo on our court. – Steven. A: To those late to the program, among the ways the NBA plans to honor the life of the late Bill Russell this season, is, according to the league, “every NBA court will display a clover-shaped logo with the…
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of the “Field of Dreams” game on Thursday night in Dyersville, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki hits a one-run double against the Cincinnati Reds during a…
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By LYNN ELBER and ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES >> Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and her survival isn’t expected, according to a statement from a representative. The actor, who is in a coma and in critical condition, is being kept on life…
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams, left, tries to pass while under pressure from Sparks forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa, center, and guard Brittney Sykes during the first half on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Sparks forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa, right, shoots as Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones defends during the first half on Thursday…
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California’s recently enacted $308 billion state budget included a $100.7 million program for the state to produce low-cost insulin. Of this amount, $50 million is earmarked for product development and $50 million is dedicated to building an in-state manufacturing facility. “Nothing epitomizes market failures more than the cost of insulin. Many Americans experience out-of-pocket costs…
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DEL MAR LEADERS Through Thursday JOCKEYS / WINS Juan Hernandez / 19 Umberto Rispoli / 12 Joe Bravo / 10 Ramon Vazquez / 8 Edwin Maldonado / 7 TRAINERS / WINS Bob Baffert / 8 Philip D’Amato / 8 Peter Miller / 7 Doug O’Neill / 7 George Papaprodromou / 7 WEEKEND STAKES (DEL MAR)…
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Daniel Jones and the starting offense’s two drives were characteristically up and down in Thursday night’s Giants preseason opener against the New England Patriots, a a 23-21 win. Jones drove the Giants 68 yards in 13 plays for a field goal on the game’s opening drive. Then he was under siege by…
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The Ravens’ historic preseason winning streak has always mattered to coach John Harbaugh — “Winning is always good,” he said after the team wrapped up its fifth straight unbeaten preseason last August — but it seemed to matter less entering Thursday night. The Ravens had just three projected starters available for their opener against the…
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LOS ANGELES ― Miguel Vargas’ parents were able to attend their son’s major league debut in person in San Francisco, as well as the ensuing home games at Dodger Stadium earlier this month. When his father, Lazaro, spoke to Dodgers special assistant Jose Vizcaino afterward, he was beaming about his son’s first hit. Why? Giants…
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