PITTSBURGH — The Dodgers’ pleasure cruise through the NL Central was interrupted by Pirates. Shut out for six innings and down 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon, the Dodgers rallied to tie the game only to lose 5-3 when the Pittsburgh Pirates broke through against the Dodgers’ bullpen. By taking two of three at PNC Park, the…
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Former Chicago White Sox head athletic trainer Brian Ball on Monday filed a lawsuit in Cook County against the team and general manager Rick Hahn, alleging unlawful termination in October 2020 because of his sexual orientation, age and disability. Ball, 50, worked with the Sox for 20 seasons — including serving as a member of…
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Veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman on Wednesday finalized a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. The signing adds QB depth behind starter Justin Fields and back-up Trevor Siemian. Another body was needed after the Bears cut ties with Nick Foles last month. But it is unclear if general manager Ryan Poles expects to carry three quarterbacks…
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As the ball sailed into the second deck, you could almost hear the cash register adding up more money on Aaron Judge’s expected free-agent contract. The Yankees’ 30-year-old slugger not only leads the majors with 10 homers this season, he’s been clutch. Tuesday night’s blast was Judge’s first career walk-off home run and it’s coming…
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Scores from the CIF-SS boys and girls lacrosse playoffs Tuesday, and the updated pairings for the next round. CIF-SS BOYS LACROSSE PLAYOFFS DIVISION 1 Semifinals, Tuesday Corona del Mar 9, Mater Dei 5 Foothill 10, St. Margaret’s 8 Championship game at Downey HS Corona del Mar vs. Foothill, Friday, 7:30 p.m. DIVISION 2 Semifinals, Wednesday …
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Bob Lanier, the former Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks center who averaged more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game during a dominant Hall of Fame career, has died at age 73. The eight-time All-Star battled a short illness before his death on Tuesday, the NBA announced Wednesday. “For more than 30 years, Bob…
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WASHINGTON — Most of the Mets offense may be cold after a wacky schedule that saw them play on just two of the past five days. But Jeff McNeil is at least one hitter who hasn’t lost his mojo. McNeil, the Amazin’s best hitter and the only regular starter batting above .300, erased the lineup’s…
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For the last year, the rivalry has been building. The Blue Jays pushed the Yankees to the end of last season, just missing a chance to play them for a playoff spot. Tuesday night, they added some bad blood to the mix. In an intense and heated game that had three Blue Jays ejected and…
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The West Hills mother accused of killing three of her children over Mother’s Day weekend appeared in a courtroom for first time Wednesday, May 11, where she faced murder charges for all three of their deaths. Angela Dawn Flores, 38, hid in a corner just inside the door to the defendant’s holding area as she…
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By Michael R. Sisak | Associated Press NEW YORK — A New York judge said Wednesday he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation. Judge Arthur Engoron…
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