The Chicago Bears are in Week 2 of organized team activities, and as with any team in the early stages of a rebuild, questions abound at many positions. Brad Biggs’ weekly Bears mailbag covers the running backs, secondary and offensive line — and starts by asking where the biggest holes are. Now that the draft…
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Sick of high taxes and progressive policies, more than 367,000 people abandoned the Golden State in 2021. But, it’s not the only case of a mass exodus from California’s extremist progressive policies. In the past year, 110,283 students left the California public school system. It follows a decline in the 2020-21 school year of approximately…
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A day after Adley Rutschman’s debut brought an electricity to Camden Yards, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said it reminded him of the energy he saw at Wrigley Field as an assistant coach when the Chicago Cubs first called up eventual Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player Kris Bryant. It wasn’t the first time…
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Many people on the right fear “woke capitalism” and the idea that corporate executives will bend to pressure to advance a vision of the world that replaces their values with progressive ones. To those who are worried, I say, be grateful for the profit motive. To the progressives pushing for such practices, I say, be…
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Don’t ask. No, really, don’t ask how the Miami Heat can get Game 6 on Friday night to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Denial isn’t a game plan. Hope isn’t a strategy. We just heard the Florida Panthers say on the way to their three-goals-in-four-games exit, “We’re getting our shots.” Now Miami Heat coach Erik…
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Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards, right, pushes off LAFC forward Carlos Vela during the first half of their U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 match on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) LAFC midfielder José Cifuentes, center, kicks the ball as Galaxy midfielder Rayan Raveloson defends…
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The Chicago White Sox recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday after center fielder Luis Robert went on the COVID-19-related injured list. Burger was in the lineup Wednesday and hit a go-ahead three-run homer to help the White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 in front of 21,075 at Guaranteed Rate Field. “Timing…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now IRVINE — Kylee Magee appreciated the respect, along with the atmosphere. Brooklyn Carreon and Shannon Cunningham embraced the competition. And Makayla Medellin relished the victory. The North’s 9-7 victory over the South in the Orange County Softball Coaches Senior All-Star Classic on Tuesday…
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In a time of increased polarization and divisiveness, it is critically important for California’s young people to learn the essential components of a stable and successful democracy. That’s why our state’s public schools require our children to learn civics. In a time of increased hatred and intolerance, it is equally vital for young people to…
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ANAHEIM ― Will the real Reid Detmers please stand up? Wednesday marked Detmers’ second start since the signature moment of his career. After losing 7-2 to the Texas Rangers, that game must have felt like ancient history to the Angels and their former first-round draft pick. Detmers allowed five runs in six innings and got…
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