A letter unearthed in an old manor in Laguna Woods: To: Benjamin Franklin From: Yo momma Benji, why haven’t I heard from you? While you were signing all those declarations and had the quill out, couldn’t you drop me a line? I received your thank-you note for the Chinese urn, but I hoped for a…
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Eddy Alvarez of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on June 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. This was the first hit for Alvarez as a Los Angeles Dodger. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Eddy Alvarez of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts…
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By TIM REYNOLDS SAN FRANCISCO — Just like in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors took command with a big third quarter. Unlike Game 1, they finished the job. The NBA Finals are now tied, after the Warriors turned a close game into a rout with a third-quarter masterpiece. Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan…
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A Brunson is coming to the Knicks. Rick Brunson, a former Knick and father of free agent point guard Jalen, is finalizing a deal to join Tom Thibodeau’s coaching staff, a source confirmed. The hire provides Thibodeau a familiar face and supporter on the bench to replace Kenny Payne, who left the Knicks last season…
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Evanston native Alex Rubin wrote a rap inspired by the Utah Jazz’s involvement with the “5 for the Fight” foundation which has since been featured during each game of the 2021-2022 season. The rap, titled “Shine a Light,” highlights the fight against cancer and includes the lyrics, “We take our fives out, Right before we…
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To view the live updates on your mobile device click here. GAME ESSENTIALS: Celtics (51-31) vs. Warriors (53-29), at 5 p.m. (PT). TV: ABC ODDS: Warriors -4.5. OVER/UNDER: 215. FINALS SERIES UPDATE: Celtics lead, 1-0. LAST PLAYOFF MEETING: Celtics won 1964 NBA Finals 4-1. A shocking fourth quarter collapse handed the Warriors a loss in…
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The Chicago White Sox lead — once six runs — was down to one entering the seventh inning Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Tony La Russa called on relievers Aaron Bummer, Kendall Graveman and Liam Hendriks — and each got the job done, helping the Sox hold on for a 6-5 victory in…
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The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks in the NBA draft, will have multiple chances to add to their roster on June 23. After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic already have significant young talent. Orlando has nine players who were drafted in the first round since…
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LOS ANGELES ― The cost of a short-handed bullpen can be paid in two ways: in the moment, or later down the road. The Mets and Dodgers demonstrated both Sunday afternoon. Leading 2-1 going into the eighth inning, the Dodgers surrendered three runs to fall behind, only to tie the game in the bottom of…
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LOS ANGELES – The Mets tried to accomplish a series split against the Dodgers by doing something old and doing something new. The old: rallying late, coming back and taking the lead. The new: Buck Showalter using his closer in the eighth inning, rather than the ninth, to face the three best hitters at the…
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