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LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better. Messi converted a penalty and had a hand in the other two goals by Julián Álvarez, leading Argentina to…
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CYPRESS — Another racehorse has died at Los Alamitos Race Course, the track’s 19th horse fatality of the year. Sugar Girl, a 2-year-old filly who had not yet competed in a race, died from an accident on Saturday, according to the California Horse Racing Board. Sugar Girl “broke away from her handlers Saturday afternoon at…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The Orange County girls athlete of the week: Name: Madison Leiva School: Santa Margarita Sport: Girls basketball Year: Senior Noteworthy: The Cal State San Marcos-bound guard averaged 24.75 points and 6.5 3-pointers, and earned all-tournament honors, to help the Eagles place fourth…
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It’s a river of trash flowing straight into the ocean. Heaps of debris came gushing down the San Gabriel River on Tuesday, Dec. 13, pushed downstream by the big storm that roared through the region the last few days causing a “first flush” of the season. The rain inland swept the accumulated junk and pollution…
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is inviting thousands to celebrate at the White House on Tuesday as he signs into law gay marriage legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions. Lawmakers from both parties will be there, as will first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala…
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Using personal items found in the musicians’ own homes and storage units, a free exhibition takes a deep and personal dive into the life and career of a pioneering hip-hop trio. The Beastie Boys are the subject of a new exhibition simply titled “Exhibit,” which opened at the Beyond the Streets and Control Gallery in…
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Name: Vinnie Garcia School: Laguna Hills Sport: Football Year: Senior Noteworthy: The linebacker had 7.5 tackles, including two tackles for loss, in the Hawks’ 28-27 win over Bellarmine Prep in the CIF State Division 3-A Championship bowl game Saturday. Garcia had two third-down sacks in the second half that forced Bellarmine to punt as the…
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Editor’s note: This is the Tuesday, December 13, edition of the “Game Day with Kevin Modesti” newsletter. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. Good morning. One joy of sports is the anticipation for an event you know is going to be memorable. Another joy is a memorable event that occurs without…
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With COVID-19 restrictions easing, Christmastime at Southern California casinos is back to its regular delicious programming. On top of Christmas Day dining, some of the restaurants are offering Christmas Eve dinners for guests who prefer to splurge the night before. If going out is too much of a hassle, Agua Caliente Cathedral City, Agua Caliente…
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Feast on Christmas Eve? It’s a tradition for some. For others, including my clan, the main cooking and eating event is on Christmas Day. For us a simple Christmas Eve menu is a sanity saver. A “one-dish” dinner is the ticket, a festive meal in a bowl, able to stand on its own with no…
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