INGLEWOOD — Rams running back Cam Akers instantly regretted his decision to taunt when he noticed Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was still laying on his back and surrounded by medical trainers. Akers didn’t know Baker was briefly unconscious after the two had a helmet-to-helmet collision late in the third quarter of Monday night’s wild-card…
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Nobody in Arizona wants to recount this one. The Rams showed us, as if we needed to be shown, that playoff games don’t have to be close games. Often, they aren’t. Of the NFL’s six wild-card weekend games, this was the fourth with a superfluous fourth quarter, with the Rams winning, 34-11, and aside from…
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LOS ANGELES — Stanley Johnson has only ever been able to plan his future with the Lakers in 10-day stints. So far, the Lakers have been content to let the 25-year-old former Mater Dei High standout stay on the roster with short-term deals: On Monday morning, he signed his third 10-day contract with the team.…
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As part of a plea deal in a drug sales case, Orange County prosecutor Claudia Alvarez tried to warn defendant Rogelio Garcia Jr. that he could be charged with murder if he ever sells fentanyl-laced drugs causing a death. But Garcia didn’t want to hear it. With his hands shackled, Garcia couldn’t put his fingers…
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If the Chicago Bears were intent on doing comprehensive research for their simultaneous searches for a new head coach and general manager, perhaps their Saturday night homework should have ended with a peek into the interview rooms at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Start with Bill Belichick. Legendary coach of the New England Patriots.…
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With a habitat that covers much of Southern California and extends into Baja California, white sage is essential to the region. The fragrant shrub attracts pollinators. Its seeds provide sustenance for some birds and its foliage can help shelter small animals. It’s also deeply significant to many Native American people in Southern California, where it…
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By JULIE WALKER NEW YORK (AP) — A dangerous winter storm was bringing significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds to the northeastern U.S. on a holiday Monday. A foot (30 centimeters) of snow was forecast for parts of New England, New York state, Ohio and Pennsylvania through Tuesday morning, and more than 80,000 customers…
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The Chicago Bears have reached out to at least 13 general manager and 10 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through the process, we’re looking at each of the prospects. Matt Eberflus will interview for the head coaching position Monday, according to NFL Network. <mark class=”hl_orange”>Matt Eberflus</mark> Age: 51 Title: Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator…
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By DARKO BANDIC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic returned home Monday after being thwarted from defending his Australian Open title only to face a new predicament: He could be barred from the French Open this year, too, if he’s still not vaccinated against COVID-19. A plane carrying the No. 1-ranked player…
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The Chicago Bears have reached out to 13 general manager and 10 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through the process, we’re looking at each of the prospects. Ed Dodds will interview for the general manager position Monday, according to NFL Network. <mark class=”hl_orange”>Ed Dodds</mark> Title: Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Age: 41 Experience…
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