Perhaps coincidence. Perhaps reason for hope. And certainly perspective needed because it is summer league. But Nikola Jovic’s best performance three games into summer league came Tuesday in the Heat’s first victory of summer league, a 94-70 decision over the Golden State Warriors at the California Classic at Chase Center. Scoring 25 points, including 5…
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The last time Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spoke to the media, he appeared as open and confident as he has been in his two-plus years in the NFL. After the jabs thrown at his critics in that interview session during mandatory minicamp in early June, Tagovailoa maintained the same tone appearing on new star…
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Despite countless attempts by Major League Lacrosse to rebrand itself during its 20-year run that ended in 2020, the sport never attracted the sport’s traditionalists. The enthusiasm ended after the NCAA Division I championships in late May, and professional lacrosse drew about as much interest as an old Baltimore football fan watching the New York…
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Based on the angst offered after some of the franchise’s toughest moments, from unexpected playoff ousters to the departure of LeBron James, Miami Heat President Pat Rikley can come off as somewhat impatient. And yet, with the Heat linked to possible blockbuster offseason permutations, from Kevin Durant to Donovan Mitchell to other distressed properties around…
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By MICHAEL TARM, KATHLEEN FOODY and ROGER SCHNEIDER | Associated Press HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages fled in terror. At least six people were killed…
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After two years of coronavirus-related cancellations, the Long Beach Pride Parade & Festival will return this weekend, but with a few changes — and a promise to be better than ever. This year marks the first summertime celebration, as the event has traditionally been held in May. The date change will provide longer days and…
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The owner of Knott’s Berry Farm has delivered a gut punch to some California theme park fans. Cedar Fair announced June 27 that it had sold the land underneath the California’s Great America theme park in Santa Clara. The approximately $310 million deal includes a leaseback that will allow Cedar Fair to continue operating the…
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Mike Grier, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, is set to make history in the NHL. Mike Grier will become the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, according to ESPN, making him the NHL’s first Black GM. The Sharks have not confirmed the hiring of Grier, but the team has…
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SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida. The 30-second spot scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies, while drawing a contrast with California. “Freedom, it’s under attack in your state. Republican…
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Since 1982, Outfest has screened thousands of LGBTQ+ films and television shows at its annual Outfest Los Angeles film festival. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Outfest will showcase over 200 films in multiple locations throughout Los Angeles from July 14-24. The lineup of films includes narratives, documentaries, short films, episodics, festival favorites and a total…
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