The UCLA football program went nearly two full seasons without having COVID-19 protocols eliminate a game from the schedule. Coach Chip Kelly had taken great pride in the program’s success in protecting UCLA’s “ecosystem” but that success changed Tuesday afternoon when the Bruins had to bow out of the Holiday Bowl against No. 18 North…
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You won’t want to put video of the Clippers’ 91-82 road victory over the Boston Celtics in a time capsule to share with future generations – unless, of course, your goal is to show those folks, who will hopefully never utter the words “health and safety protocols,” what an out-and-out grind the 2021-22 NBA season…
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A portion of Highway 18, between 40th Street and Highway 138, into the San Bernardino Mountains remains closed after the road washed away last week, and it’s unknown when it would reopen, Caltrans officials said. The closure has created travel issues and crews are waiting for the week’s storm to pass, Caltrans spokeswoman Terri Kasinga…
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Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of their game against the Rockets on Tuesday night in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Houston Rockets forward David Nwaba, middle, defends during the first half on Tuesday night in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)…
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The other day I shoved off early for an MRI appointment. My doctor, having already examined every other part of my body, ordered the MRI to see if I have a soul. I expected to have a wait before my trip through the freezing, loud tunnel so I brought a book along to pass the…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now SAN DIEGO — Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba mentality” burns deep within Sage Hill’s girls basketball team, and that flame surfaced again Tuesday against San Diego powerhouse Mission Hills. The Lightning chased a deep squad with two players bound for the Big West Conference most…
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Kings center Blake Lizotte controls the puck against Vegas Golden Knights center Michael Amadio during the first period on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Kings defenseman Sean Durzi, center, defends against Vegas Golden Knights center Jake Leschyshyn, right, and center Michael Amadio during the first period on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.…
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It’s the season for giving. I’ll give. This week I’ll donate to the Doe Fund, a charity that helps drug users and ex-cons find purpose in life through work. “Work works!” they say. It sure does. Most Doe Fund workers find more joy in supporting themselves than they ever found in drugs. I’ll also donate to Student…
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Regis Philbin (grand marshal) joined by his wife Joy, riding in decorated vehicle at Rose Parade in 2002. (Photo by Walt Mancini, SCNG) Along with the various other laments about the absence of the Tournament of Roses on New Year’s Day 2021 — No. 1 being, “They let Texas steal the Rose Bowl Game, damn…
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Before she hit middle school, Alondra Diaz and her family had moved just under a dozen times, bouncing from place-to-place while her single mother worked jobs cleaning houses and as a seamstress. Then there was a time the family of five was homeless. They moved in with friends and coworkers of Diaz’s mom, sometimes residing…
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