The reality of NBA two-way contracts is that they are fluid, nothing guaranteed during the offseason beyond the moment. That’s what made Saturday’s Las Vegas Summer League opener significant for Miami Heat guard Mychal Mulder. After struggling with his offense in the Heat’s three previous summer-league games at the California Classic, Mulder this time converted…
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Paolo Banchero made it clear he wants to show during summer league that he can become a “go-to guy” for the Orlando Magic. His first two performances suggest that could happen while also showing the work that needs to be done. After impressing in his summer-league debut in a win over the Houston Rockets Thursday,…
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LAS VEGAS — There is work to do, and no one stresses that more than Darvin Ham. Part of the reason Ham has not coached Summer League is to be more involved in acquiring personnel. But though the Lakers’ moves have widely been considered modest so far, Ham was brimming with enthusiasm for a roster…
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What began as a nostalgic day in Flushing honoring Keith Hernandez ended in a dramatic walk-off win for the home team. The Marlins charged ahead in the top of the 10th inning on Jon Berti’s infield single to shortstop. Francisco Lindor corralled the line drive in the hole and threw to third base, but Eduardo…
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At a certain point, the tests aren’t necessary. The Orioles’ bullpen has proven time and again what it’s capable of achieving. But with Félix Bautista on the mound and the heart of the Los Angeles Angels’ order due up in the eighth inning Saturday afternoon, the test captivated the attention of another strong crowd at…
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Thousands of concertgoers turned up early at Goldenvoice’s inaugural Palomino Festival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday for country music, sunshine and beer. The gorgeous and not-too-hot weather was perfect for an outdoor fest as folks wandered between the two stages to check out early day acts including Sierra Ferrell, Langhorne…
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There has never been a Yankee half-season quite like this, not ever, not even when they were winning in ‘98 the way they are winning now, because in ‘98 they were only two years removed from their last World Series. This one is different, both wonderful and complicated, because this time the Yankees are winning…
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Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was close but did not get an at-bat during last year’s All-Star Game at Coors Field in Denver. He’s anticipating having at least one plate appearance at this season’s Midsummer Classic after being voted the starting shortstop for the American League, becoming the first Sox shortstop to start the…
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On the day that I first visited the house I would buy and live in for the next 40-some years, the swing was waiting in the wings of possible dreams. From the roof of a long narrow front porch, two thick chain hangers looked at me longingly. Their message was clear. They wanted to end…
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In his first State of the State speech, Gov. Gavin Gavin Newsom captured the sentiments of many Californians regarding the high-speed rail plan voters approved in 2008: “There’s been too little oversight and not enough transparency. Right now, there simply isn’t a path to get from Sacramento to San Diego, let alone from San Francisco…
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