After receiving an epidural to help alleviate pain and tightness in his lower back, Nets star forward Ben Simmons is further from returning to the floor now than he was two weeks ago. Simmons, the 25-year-old All-Star forward who arrived in Brooklyn from Philadelphia via the James Harden trade, has regressed from just doing individual…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Saturday March 19, 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 the…
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Each time Peyton Watson checks into a game he’s tucking his jersey in, but it’s not because he’s not ready. “Every time I come in or out of a game, I tuck in or untuck my jersey, because I think if I keep my jersey tucked in, I keep all the energy…
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The Chicago Bears introduced new offensive lineman Lucas Patrick on Friday at Halas Hall, and they are preparing to host another player who could serve as protection for quarterback Justin Fields. Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Ryan Bates is expected to visit the team as a restricted free agent, league sources said. Bates met with the…
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The world according to Jim: • This observation is in no way intended to take the situation lightly, but consider: When is the last time a professional athlete was a prisoner of war? That, in effect, is Brittney Griner’s status in Russia. The WNBA All-Star is currently imprisoned and will remain so at least through May…
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GREENVILLE, S.C. — In the end, the NCAA Tournament story of Cal State Fullerton was not that of a Cinderella. Though the 15th-seeded Titans hung tough for much of the first half on Friday, eventually the size, speed and athleticism of second-seeded Duke proved too much in the first-round matchup as Fullerton fell, 78-61, at…
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Doc Rivers envisioned rookie Terance Mann as an NBA point guard, even though he hadn’t played the position in his four years at Florida State, where he was a shooting guard or small forward. Three NBA seasons later, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s staff has Mann filling a whole new role: “We say he plays the…
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A 38-year-old probationer pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for jumping into an idling car and kidnapping the 67-year-old woman seated inside. Jaime Arechiga Magana pleaded guilty to carjacking and kidnapping. As part of his plea deal, charges of kidnapping for carjacking, false imprisonment of an…
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andy Burns’ solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning tied the score as the Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers played to a 3-3 tie in their Cactus League opener on Friday afternoon at Camelback Ranch. PITCHING REPORT: Clayton Kershaw threw 21 pitches to five hitters, retiring four and walking one.…
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Lockdowns, masks, paycuts, layoffs … gas prices. Southern California workers have faced myriad pandemic-related pivots over the past two years, forever altering their mindset and workflow. Add rising gas prices to the list of challenges. As average gas prices near $6 a gallon, companies are facing a new headache: Will the cost of the commute…
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