MELBOURNE, Australia — When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat. She had a hard…
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — San Juan Hills’ boys basketball team took pole position in the race for the South Coast League championship Wednesday by beating San Clemente 77-66 at San Juan Hills High. The win makes San Juan Hills (17-7, 5-0) the lone undefeated team in the South Coast League standings. San Clemente (18-5, 3-1)…
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CAPISTRANO VALLEY – Nobody has experienced the ups and downs of the boys basketball season the way Lydorian Smith has. Literally. Last week at a pep rally before a Sea View League game against Beckman, the El Toro captain was thrown into the air by his teammates, who failed to catch him on the way…
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NEWPORT BEACH — The Fountain Valley boys basketball team came into its Sunset League game against Newport Harbor on Wednesday in need of a victory to boost its playoff hopes. It wasn’t looking good for the Barons, who trailed by 21 points midway through the third quarter at Newport Harbor High School. But suddenly, long-range…
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Which soy protein powder is best? Getting enough protein in your diet can be more challenging than it seems, especially if you live an active lifestyle. Soy protein powders can supplement your diet with essential amino acids, protein and other nutrients. For anyone following a strict diet, soy protein powder is an excellent way to bolster…
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Which air bike is best? If you’re looking for a way to start burning some serious calories, an air bike may be just the ticket. Unlike many other types of exercise bikes that offer steady resistance, air bikes get harder the faster and more intensely you pedal. This makes them a good choice for raising…
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Which Sony headphones are best? Music is everywhere. With the rise of technology, it is now infinitely easy to listen to your favorite tunes from the convenience of your smartphone. With so much music at our fingertips, it is only natural to want the best quality headphones to listen along to our bumpin’ tracks. Headphones…
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The USC men’s basketball team scratched and clawed its way to another Big Ten road win. Desmond Claude had 21 points, Rashaun Agee scored all 14 of his in the second half and the Trojans rallied last in a 78-73 victory over Nebraska on Wednesday night, improving to 3-1 on the road…
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LOS ANGELES — The Kings gutted out their 10th victory in their last 11 home games, 2-1, over the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, sending them off on their upcoming five-game road trip with a glide in their stride, though perhaps not an abundance of offensive confidence. Though the Kings still have…
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GARDEN GROVE — A 52-year-old Garden Grove man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple robberies in the city and elsewhere in Orange County, police said Wednesday. David Zamarripa was arrested Tuesday, according to Garden Grove Police Department Sgt. Nick Jensen. Police were investigating a string of armed robberies since the start of the year…
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