The Orlando Magic didn’t tender a qualifying offer to Mo Bamba by Wednesday, which will make him an unrestricted free agent when free agency officially opens at 12:01 a.m. Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic not extending the qualifying offer doesn’t mean Bamba won’t return. They still…
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DENVER — Andrew Heaney made two starts in April then went to the injured list for two months with a shoulder problem. Tyler Anderson stepped into the rotation. David Price’s name never really came up. Clayton Kershaw went to the IL for over a month with the latest renewal of his back issues. Again, Price…
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A tribute board hangs near the entrance of the visiting clubhouse at Angel Stadium, acknowledging players who made their major-league debuts at the ballpark since 2020. The list includes Andrew Vaughn. The Chicago White Sox designated hitter enjoyed returning to Angel Stadium this week. “It’s kind of cool,” Vaughn said before Monday’s series opener against…
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The city of Lakewood sprang to existence as a conduit to home ownership for World War II veterans. In a span of three years at the turn of the century, empty fields gave way to 17,500 homes. It is still regarded as one of the original model bedroom communities in Southern California. It is also…
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SACRAMENTO – The personal information of California residents who received or were denied a concealed and carry weapons permit between 2011 and 2021 was wrongly disclosed online this week, according to the California Attorney General’s Office. The data breach, which could potentially involve hundreds of thousands of gun owners, occurred as part of an update…
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Chaotic stock markets, sky-high interest rates and the pain of inflation have left one question at the top of Americans’ minds: Are we in a recession? Probably not yet, but there are signs of economic weakness emerging. When that will turn into a prolonged slump, and how long that downturn might last, are important questions…
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The red-hot housing market is starting to show signs of cooling off. Prices have spiked to levels unaffordable for many prospective buyers, and mortgage rates have jumped following the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes and a surge in bond yields. But will the housing slowdown hurt the broader economy and lead to a further decline in…
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Willson Contreras wants to remain a Chicago Cub. “This is my house, and it’s been my home for 14 years,” the catcher said Sunday in St. Louis. Cubs fans want Contreras to get his extension. He arguably is their most popular player and on his way to his third National League start in the All-Star…
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Orange County communities are preparing to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Parades, festivals and lots of fireworks shows are planned. Here is a list of some of the free or low-cost events hosted by cities and community organizations (events are on July 4, unless otherwise noted): Aliso Viejo The Aliso Viejo Community Association presents its July…
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By TOM HAYS and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN | Associated Press NEW YORK — R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse. The singer and songwriter, 55, was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last…
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