By ELAINE KURTENBACH BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday after an advance on Wall Street that ended a three-day losing streak. Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai advanced while Seoul edged lower. Oil prices fell back and U.S. futures climbed. Investors appeared to brush aside fresh evidence that inflation remains widespread in the…
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All Gerrit Cole could do was literally tip his cap. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had his way with the Yankees ace Wednesday night, hitting two home runs and a double off Cole — and another homer off Jonathan Loaisiga — as the Blue Jays beat the Bombers, 6-4, at Yankee Stadium. “I mean, did you see…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Orange Lutheran has hired one of the greatest female water polo players to lead not only its girls team, but the school’s aquatics program. The Lancers on Wednesday announced the hiring of four-time Olympic medalist and USA Water Polo Hall of Fame member…
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EL SEGUNDO — Frank Vogel was fired. Russell Westbrook presented a list of gripes. LeBron James re-committed to the Lakers. Rob Pelinka said the roster falls on him. Monday was an eventful day in Lakerland, and the biggest figures on the beat made a ton of news. But down the roster, there were interesting insights…
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Orioles left-hander John Means exited Wednesday’s game after four innings and 51 pitches due to left forearm tightness, the club announced, ending his outing just as he had gotten into a groove against the Milwaukee Brewers. Means cruised through the fourth inning, needing just 12 pitches to retire the side in order. But midway through…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, April 13. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. WEDNESDAY’S SCORES BASEBALL ORANGE COAST LEAGUE Costa Mesa 5, Estancia 4 CRESTVIEW LEAGUE Villa Park 5, El Dorado…
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Right-hander Michael Rucker came into the season understanding what his role might be in the Chicago Cubs bullpen. So Rucker wasn’t surprised he hadn’t gotten the call during the Cubs’ first four games, thanks in part to two days off. Rucker kept a “stay ready” mindset, and his preparedness was obvious when his opportunity arrived…
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Forgive me for thinking Wednesday might have been National Second-Guessers Day. Or maybe that’s just a floating holiday that kicks in whenever Dave Roberts makes a high-profile pitching change. The Dodgers manager again inflamed the experts on social media by doing something that (a) he’s done before, (b) was actually common sense given the situation,…
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The list of possible Miami Heat first-round playoff opponents has been whittled from four at the start of the NBA play-in round to two: the Atlanta Hawks or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those two teams will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Cleveland to determine which will travel to South Florida for Sunday’s 1 p.m. Game…
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The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday it will return $1.1 million in licensed cannabis proceeds to a Pennsylvania armored car company whose vehicles were targeted by San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies during a pair of roadside seizures last year. As a result of the settlement, Empyreal Logistics has agreed to drop its federal lawsuit…
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