Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 111-103 NBA playoff victory over the Boston Celtics: – Yes, Jimmy Butler had to call it a night at halftime of Game 3. – Yes, he hardly was his typical aggressive self in Game 4 and 5. – No matter what the Heat did, or did…
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The Miami Heat did not want it to end, and certainly not in a sea of green. More to the point, Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry did not want it to end, even when it seemed their bodies were getting the best of their 30-something selves. So make it a Game 7 Sunday at 8:30…
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By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Jimmy Butler had 47 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Miami Heat forced the Eastern Conference finals to a decisive seventh game by beating the Boston Celtics, 111-103, on Friday night. Ten years after LeBron James scored 45 points in Boston to help the Heat…
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For all the platitudes the Orioles give about their mentality — how they never give up — Friday night at Fenway Park was real, tangible evidence to support those statements. They trailed 6-0 after the second inning and 8-2 after the sixth inning. The Red Sox had jumped all over right-hander Kyle Bradish, scoring four…
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Katella High handed diplomas to its graduating class on Friday, May 27. The commencement featured cheering families and smiling grads as the seniors marked the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures. Students pose for a selfie just prior to Anaheim’s Katella High School graduation ceremony at Handel Stadium…
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The world according to Jim: • We were sure there would be little reason for Laker fans to pay attention to the NBA Finals. But there might indeed be a legitimate rooting interest. Should Boston advance to play the Golden State Warriors, in the series that begins next Thursday night in San Francisco’s Chase Center,…
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Chris Bassitt went from “I can’t,” to “Let’s just try it,” when it comes to PitchCom. Last month, Bassitt was pretty skeptical of the play-calling system, which MLB implemented in the majors this year as an alternative form of a catcher giving finger signs and to prevent sign-stealing. With PitchCom, the catcher wears a device…
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While some UC system schools are reinstating mask requirements, UC Irvine is still “strongly encouraging” individuals to don face coverings while indoors — at least for now. UCI spokesman Tom Vasich said the UC system assesses COVID-19 data county-by-county to make masking determinations. And UCI could reinstate a mandate should Orange County’s numbers dictate a…
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The Lakers have hired a first-time head coach with a championship pedigree to lead them back to contention. Following a month-and-a-half-long coaching search, the Lakers hired Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham on Friday. The 48-year-old Michigan native checks a number of boxes for the organization: a former player and longtime assistant who has made…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Saturday May 28, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…
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