ANAHEIM — Anthony Rendon agreed with Joe Maddon’s assessment of the issue with his throwing. The Angels third baseman conceded on Sunday morning that the recovery from last year’s hip surgery has left him still searching for the lower body strength necessary to be able to throw normally. Rendon, 31, said before the start of…
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The Chicago Bulls delivered hope in Game 4 of their series with the Milwaukee Bucks. That was an improvement, at least, for fans at the United Center after the beatdown of Game 3. The offense matched blows with the Bucks throughout the first half, avoiding an early hole. Patrick Williams finally delivered on his young…
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Steve Nash said the Nets were not considering too heavily the risk of re-injury to Ben Simmons’ lower back. The head coach said the team was weighing whether the All-Star guard would be ready to play at all. “If he’s ready to play that means there’s limited risk of injury,” Nash said after practice on…
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While festival-goers waited in lines for the usual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival services such as food, merchandise, Ferris wheel rides, lockers and bathrooms, there was a new line for people to join: NFT redemptions. While Coachella has become a pillar of where to catch the next big acts in music worldwide, it’s also…
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There are several qualified candidates running to represent the majority-Latino Second District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Cecilia Iglesias is the best choice of the bunch, with her long record of speaking truth to power. Three years ago, as a councilwoman in Santa Ana, Iglesias dared to stand up for local taxpayers and…
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We have an opportunity to strengthen local government. Pat Bates is running for Orange County Supervisor to win back District 5. On June 7th we can reclaim a long standing Republican seat. To accomplish this we must have a strong advocate for the principles we believe in who is also politically astute in achieving Republican…
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Gerrit Cole has thrown 201.1 innings to Kyle Higashioka in his career. Higashioka trails only ex-Pirates Chris Stewart and Francisco Cervelli as Cole’s most common battery mate. On Sunday, the Yankees’ ace added a new person to his list of catchers. Jose Trevino got his first start in a Cole game, breaking a streak of…
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John Collins entered this Eastern Conference opening-round playoff series against the Miami Heat hurting, as he dealt with finger and foot injuries. The Atlanta Hawks forward said he continues to find the experience painful. “The first three games, I’ve been in a lot of pain, man,” he said ahead of Sunday night’s Game 4 at…
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Saturday was nothing if not eventful at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Not only was there a whole lot of emo going on, there was also plenty of news. Billie Eilish topped Saturday night again with a powerful set, but this week she brought a different special guest. The crowd was ecstatic to see Hayley…
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Catcher Adley Rutschman’s major league debut is now a step closer, with the Orioles’ top prospect reporting to High-A Aberdeen to complete a rehab assignment this week. Rutschman missed a place on the Opening Day roster when he was sidelined with a right tricep strain as major league spring training began. But the 24-year-old has…
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