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Clint Frazier fit the mold of what the Chicago Cubs roster could have used this year. For a big-league roster that needs an overhaul to become a contender again, Frazier represented upside. When the Cubs signed the outfielder to a one-year deal in December, Frazier figured to be in the mix for playing time, a…
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SAN FRANCISCO — Clayton Kershaw will return to the Dodgers’ starting rotation on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Kershaw was “gearing toward” making his return from the injured list on Sunday. But some fatigue after his most recent start prompted the Dodgers to give Julio Urias an extra day off before his next start. He will…
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One of Tony La Russa’s managerial philosophies is “trust your gut, you don’t cover your butt.” “If you make moves to cover your butt, and they usually don’t work, and you get fired, you’ll never know if you’re good enough,” the Chicago White Sox manager said before Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Guaranteed…
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Dean Spanos, the controlling owner of the Chargers, was accused of repeated “breaches of fiduciary duty” and “self-dealing” by his sister in a lawsuit, which also claimed the family trust is on track to be insolvent in the next three years. The lawsuit, which was filed Wednesday in San Joaquin County Superior Court by attorneys…
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Casino Insider is a weekly newsletter with all the best bets for food, entertainment and fun at Southern California’s casinos. It’s delivered to your inbox on Thursdays. Subscribe now. A VW bus and surfboards made of flowers and sand are part of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland’s installations inspired by California summers. (Photo by Terry…
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Paige Nielsen’s debut with the Angel City Football Club hit an obstacle on the first day of preseason training in February. After being selected by Angel City in the expansion draft following three seasons with the Washington Spirit and being part of last season’s NWSL Championship squad, Nielsen was excited for her new future. “I…
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The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks in the NBA draft, will have multiple chances to add to their roster on June 23. After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic already have significant young talent. Orlando has nine players who were drafted in the first round since…
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from May 27 to June 9. Hot Pot Family Restaurant, 12921 Magnolia St., Garden Grove Closed: June 7 Reason: Cockroach infestation Reopened: June 8 Mario’s, 15964 Springdale St., Huntington Beach Closed: May 31 Reason: Rodent infestation Reopened: June…
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The Miami Dolphins signed rookie wide receiver Erik Ezukanma on Friday to get the team’s entire four-member draft class under contract. Linebacker and third-round pick Channing Tindall was signed on May 25, and on May 13, the Dolphins inked outside linebacker Cameron Goode and quarterback Skylar Thompson, their two seventh-round picks. Last offseason, Miami went…
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Associated Press NEW YORK — An estimated 20 million people watched Thursday night’s hearing of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The figures released Friday by the Nielsen Company include viewers from 12 television networks that aired the rare primetime hearing, including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and FOX…
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