NEW ORLEANS — “Time’s running out.” The truth has hung thick in the air for weeks, as the Lakers have been losing games since the All-Star break. But for the first time, coach Frank Vogel spoke the actual words – and crucially, the moment they needed to seize had already passed. From up 23 points,…
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By RONALD BLUM ORLANDO, Fla. — Christian Pulisic hugged his parents at the front of the stands, all three euphoric after his first international hat trick. Out on the field, American players unfurled a red-and-blue banner with “QUALIFIED” in bold, white letters. Not quite. But close. “We know we’re not there yet, despite what that…
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Terron Armstead was walking through the Miami Dolphins’ new state-of-the-art practice facility and saw Dan Marino’s name on one of the offices. The three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman, who was in South Florida on his one and only free agent visit, didn’t know if he’d see the Hall of Fame quarterback. Then he attended an…
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PALM BEACH, Fla. — Giants co-owner John Mara twice called Brian Flores’ allegations of a sham coaching interview “false” on Sunday at The Breakers. “The allegations are false,” Mara said. “We’re very comfortable with our hiring process, and it was a fair process, and we ended up making the decision we made based on a…
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The good news for a bunch of people who worked on “Dune” is that the sci-fi epic earned four Academy Awards before the show even started. That’s the bad news, too. In perhaps the most controversial change to the 94th Academy Awards, a number of the craft Oscars were moved to a pre-show, and handed…
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Don’t worry — it’s all part of Cody Bellinger’s plan. “I’m not focused on the results at all,” said Bellinger who has struck out 14 times in 19 spring at-bats (including his past nine in a row). “I’m just getting my ‘punchies’ (strikeouts) out of the way in March, so they don’t…
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The 2022 Academy Awards kicked off with a surprise performance by Beyoncé Knowles at tennis courts in Compton singing her Best Original Song-nominated, “Be Alive,” from the movie “King Richard.” Just weeks after Compton was celebrated at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show by Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and other performers, Beyoncé put…
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Awards presented at the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, March 27. Supporting actor: Troy Kotsur, “CODA” Supporting actress: Ariana DeBose, “West Side Story” Animated feature: “Encanto” Documentary (short subject): “The Queen of Basketball” International feature: “Drive My Car” (Japan) Short film (animated): “The Windshield Wiper” Short film (live action):…
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The 94th annual Academy Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 27, with a controversial new format that awarded some Oscars before the main show. These photos show the winners and the ceremony with the stars, presenters and more. Don’t forget to check out our photos from the red carpet.…
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A winter storm warning was in place Sunday for mountain areas in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties as a storm moved into the region, bringing a good amount of rain and snow. The National Weather Service in San Diego projected coastal and valley areas would receive .75 of an inch to 1.5 inch…
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