LOS ANGELES — Just after noon on Friday, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi offered his final goodbyes to the Los Angeles Football Club. With his Tesla parked on the curb in front of the entrance to the LAFC performance center on the campus of Cal State L.A., the 28-year-old forward exchanged hugs with a trio of support staff,…
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The consensus box of Del Mar picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…
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When Anthony Santander looked more closely at the black T-shirt Rougned Odor handed him in the clubhouse Friday, the Orioles outfielder belted out a laugh. The front of it featured a cartoon version of catcher Robinson Chirinos’ face with the words, “Robbie’s Playlist.” And on the back are all of the sayings Chirinos so frequently…
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Steve Stone apparently isn’t a fan of the cameraman and production crew who showed Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa seemingly dozing off in the dugout during the first inning of a game earlier this week. Stone, the longtime Sox analyst, appeared Thursday on the “Parkins and Spiegel Show” on WSCR-AM 670 and was…
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Associated Press DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — Flash flooding at Death Valley National Park triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out the park and stranded about 1,000 people, officials said The park near the California-Nevada state line received at least 1.7 inches (4.3 centimeters) of…
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They left words of wisdom to inspire surfers and fans who will pass the concrete slabs in days and years to come. Big-wave surfer Peter Mel shared a message that “presence is a gift.” Surf explorer Martin Daly inscribed just two words: “Let’s go.” And restauranteur Michele Turner, the sweet “surf mom of Main Street,”…
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At the opening of the MLS secondary transfer window, Galaxy coach Greg Vanney knew the club was bringing in one addition, but he was hopeful of there would be a second. The first was defensive midfielder Gaston Brugman and the second turned out to be Riqui Puig, a 22-year-old midfielder from famed Barcelona. Puig will…
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Noseriding and smooth, traditional surf style took over the Vans US Open of Surfing as the world’s best longboard surfers continued the action Friday at the mega Huntington Beach contest. Waves were down from the day before when several surfers suffered broken boards due to the beefy shore break, but there were still plenty of…
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ST. LOUIS — Jordan Montgomery has settled into his new clubhouse quickly. The former Yankees lefty said that Matt Carpenter, who played most of his career here at Busch Stadium, called ahead and made it an easy transition for him, though there is still some shock over the Tuesday night trade. “I still get a…
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A Mission Viejo dermatologist was behind bars Friday on suspicion of poisoning her husband in Irvine. Dr. Yue Yu was arrested Thursday evening, according to Irvine police Lt. Bill Bingham. The victim suffered “significant internal injuries but is expected to recover,” and told police he suspected he was being poisoned by his wife, Bingham said.…
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