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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Standings for the Orange County boys basketball leagues through Thursday, Feb. 5. Trinity League League Overall St. John Bosco 4-1 20-7 Santa Margarita 4-1 26-3 JSerra 3-2 19-12 Mater Dei 2-3 17-14 Orange Lutheran 2-3 18-9 Servite 0-5 18-11 South Coast League…
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By Bruce Schreiner | The Associated Press Gallo signaled Friday that it sees wine and whiskey as a good mix for business. The wine giant said it plans to add a prominent Kentucky bourbon brand to its portfolio in a deal to purchase Four Roses Distillery from Japanese-based Kirin. The deal, valued at up to…
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With Brazilian defensive midfielder Igor Jesus’s recovery from knee surgery expected to linger past this summer’s FIFA World Cup, the Los Angeles Football Club has moved to cover its rear. Stephen Eustáquio, the 29-year-old vice-captain of the Canadian men’s national team, joined LAFC on loan from Portugal’s Primeira Liga side FC Porto through June 30,…
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The Rose Bowl in Pasadena has hosted some of the most iconic performers to come through Los Angeles, and it’s about to add a few names to that list. Zipangu, presented by Goldenvoice and Cloud Nine, is a new Japanese music event that will take over the Brookside Golf Course at the Rose Bowl on…
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Jim Alexander: I’m not sure what was the best part of Matthew Stafford’s, “Oh, by the way, I’m coming back” announcement while picking up his MVP award Thursday night at the NFL Honors show. Was it the sight of his four young daughters on stage with matching dresses – and football-shaped purses? Or maybe the…
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Fresh off a Grammy-winning moment that doubled as a love letter to Puerto Rico, global superstar Bad Bunny is preparing to take one of the biggest stages in entertainment: the Super Bowl LX halftime show. The performance marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first solo Latin artist to headline the spectacle, a moment…
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By GEOFF MULVIHILL and SEJAL GOVINDARAO PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights, a judge ordered in a ruling released Friday. Related Articles FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say The consumer-friendly Energy Star program…
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By JESSICA HILL LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elon Musk’s “Vegas Loop,” a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged workplace safety and environmental violations. Related Articles California’s Gallo buying Four Roses bourbon in $775 million deal with Kirin California…
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MILAN (AP) — Men’s downhill in Alpine skiing starts as the first medal event of the Milan Cortina Olympics and will take place Saturday, which is officially Day 1 of the Games. Also in the spotlight will be U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin as well as Jessie Diggins, America’s most decorated cross-country skier. Here…
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Matthew Stafford is back. The Rams quarterback made it official Thursday night as he accepted the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award, telling his four daughters flanking him on the stage, “I can’t wait for you to cheer me on next year when we’re out there kicking ass.” Then, Stafford turned his attention to what really…
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