This week’s CIF-SS boys volleyball polls, released Monday, March 28. CIF-SS BOYS VOLLEYBALL POLLS (Selected by the CIF-SS Boys Volleyball Advisory Committee) DIVISION 1/2 1 Loyola 2 Mater Dei 3 Newport Harbor 4 Beckman 5 Corona del Mar 6 Santa Barbara 7 Mira Costa 8 Redondo Union 9 Servite 10 Huntington Beach 11 Los Alamitos…
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Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 123-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings: — And then it happened Monday night. — This time unlike in early January, when so many regulars were out that coach Erik Spoelstra sought alternative chemistry, — No, this time, Max Strus replaced Duncan Robinson in the starting lineup…
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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer ORLANDO, Fla. — Christian Pulisic looked like the weight of millions of American soccer fans had been lifted from his shoulders. The first American to play in and win a Champions League final, Pulisic struggled in January, was played out of position by Chelsea and even was benched for a World Cup…
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The sky seemingly falling around his team amid a four-game losing streak that felt twice as long, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra went into Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings noting, “I think this is the perfect team for us to play against.” He was referring to the Kings’ relentless style. But he might…
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Wendell Carter Jr.’s return from a sprained left wrist Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers wasn’t enough to give the Orlando Magic a victory to start their brief road trip. The Magic fell to the Cavaliers 107-101 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to kick off their two-game road swing that’ll end with a matchup against the Washington…
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Rain showers will force Knott’s Berry Farm to close early after Six Flags Magic Mountain threw in the towel before the day even started after looking at the forecast. Knott’s will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 28 due to inclement weather, according to the Buena Park theme park’s official Twitter account. The Knott’s…
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It was deep into the NFL Honors show last month, an annual Super Bowl week extravaganza, and host Keegan-Michael Key was sitting in the crowd raving about the energy and entertainment value of the night. “This,” Key said, “is so much fun. A show like this, you just want it to go on and on…
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At the beginning of his first free agency as Chicago Bears general manager, Ryan Poles sat in the back of a car and had a conversation that he said “tore me to pieces.” The Bears had agreed to a three-year, $40.5 million deal with defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, but a physical revealed an unexpected issue…
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DALLAS — With LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers always feel they have a puncher’s chance against any opponent. The problem is the franchise’s two biggest stars are rarely on the court at the same time. A deep sigh escaped Coach Frank Vogel’s lips Monday afternoon after practice, as he weighed the timing of…
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A fleet of X-Wings, TIE fighters and Star Destroyers is heading back to Disneyland with the return of Hyperspace Mountain as the Anaheim theme park prepares for a series of Star Wars Nites and the Star Wars Celebration. The Space Mountain indoor roller coaster will close for one day on April 28 and reopen as…
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