BALTIMORE — Josh Donaldson feels it. The 36-year-old third baseman recognizes that it takes time for him to work his way into his swing. He understands that, now in his 12th year in the big leagues, he has to balance his career with rest to stay healthy. In the last five games, it seems like…
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New Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel offered his thoughts on a number of offseason topics surrounding his team on Tuesday, the first day of organized team activities open to the media: Possibly the hottest Dolphins offseason topic is the impending race between speedsters Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle that Hill challenged Waddle to at his…
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Jacob deGrom has continued to heal from his latest injury. On Tuesday, the Mets announced their injured ace had more imaging done on Monday, which showed continued healing in the scapula. As a result, deGrom will also continue his throwing program, to build distance and velocity. The team said it would continue to provide further…
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Kids and dogs. They just go together. Usually, though, not at school. But in Garden Grove Unified, administrators and local police are bringing trained support dogs onto campuses to help students facing stress or even trauma. The dogs – Misha and Nellie – were introduced Monday, May 16, at Mitchell Elementary in Garden Grove during…
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As night falls during the hot turbulent summer of 1989, two men slip into the darkened fields of England to manufacture strangely inspired artworks that transfix and baffle the nation. The two conspirators, one a former soldier of the Falklands War and the other an eccentric wanderer, devise vast elaborate crop circles in the wheat…
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The nation’s two hottest political issues in this election year are inflation and abortion. The sharp spike in gasoline prices and other costs of living has undermined President Joe Biden’s popularity and Republicans see it as the key to retaking control of Congress. Worried about losing Congress, Democrats hope that adverse reaction to the U.S.…
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Q: Don Brennan of Chino asked if “the rules have changed” to allow semi trucks and vehicles pulling trailers to drive in the No. 2 lane on a four-lane freeway with a carpool lane. “I see it happening a lot lately and it pretty much turns the road into a one-lane freeway,” Brennan said, adding…
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward. Everyone 12 and older already was supposed to get one booster dose for the best protection against the newest coronavirus variants — and…
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Q: My wife was selected to participate on a jury. The trial is expected to last many weeks, during which time she will receive no money from her employer. The judge has expressed contempt for those experiencing financial hardship and has refused to dismiss her. We are already out hundreds of dollars in wages and…
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There are great unknowns accompanying Tom Brady’s 10-year, $375 million bombshell deal with Fox Sports making the (as of today) Bucs quarterback, and cinch Hall of Famer, its No. 1 NFL analyst. Like when will Brady ultimately exit the playing field and enter the booth? Or are Fox Sports suits finished wheeling and dealing? Much…
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