WonderCon – along with, we imagine, people dressed up as Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Black Panther and scores of other characters – returns in person this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. In a three-day celebration of movies, TV, games, and, yes, comic books, WonderCon 2022 might not be as sprawling as it was in 2019, when last…
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By Brian Stetler | CNN After slapping presenter Chris Rock on stage at last weekend’s Academy Awards, Will Smith announced in a statement Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. “I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any…
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As McKenzie Milton lofted a pass into the waiting arms of Greg McCrae for a moment, it seemed as if nothing had changed. It was like it was on those Saturday afternoons in 2018 when UCF was rolling to a 25-game winning streak. Other familiar faces like Nate Evans, Adrian Killins and Cole Schneider were…
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Festival Pass is a newsletter that lands in your inbox weekly. But during prime festival season you get bonus editions, too! Subscribe now. We’re two weeks out from the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which truly kicks off festival season in Southern California. This year is going to be a…
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THE GAME: The Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds, 7-6, on a walk-off single by Ryan Aguilar on Friday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Reid Detmers was officially named the No. 6 starter after he was charged with two runs in 3-2/3 innings. He allowed one run on a homer by Aramis Garcia. Detmers…
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Despite being the face of their investment group, the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, will not have a controlling stake in Chelsea FC if their bid for the English soccer giant succeeds, a spokesman said Friday. The spokesman, Dennis Culloton, would not identify the person who would own the leading share. “That’s still…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Friday, April 1. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. FRIDAY’S SCORES SOFTBALL CAREW CLASSIC Orange Lutheran 3, Villa Park 2 Marina 4, Saugus 2 El Camino Real…
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Heading into Friday, the Orlando Magic’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors was going to be a showcase of two Rookie of the Year candidates. That lasted for just 20 seconds. Franz Wagner sprained his left ankle on the game’s first possession after trying to “pull the chair” on Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes while FSU and…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Tyler Wade’s eyes widened and he smiled when he was asked about stealing bases. “Oh yeah,” Wade said. “I can make a single into a triple. That’s going to be runs and wins for us … I think that’s something I can rack up this year.” The Angels’ new infielder has 30…
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The Ravens’ offseason workout program will start April 18 and end with mandatory minicamp in mid-June, the NFL announced Friday. The first two weeks of the program will be limited to meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation only. Over the following three weeks, players can participate in on-field workouts and instruction, though no live…
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