Q: If Victor Oladipo’s progress continues, the Heat will have at least him, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin to harass Kyrie Irving if their teams meet in the playoffs. Those seems like decent odds to me. — Ed, Miami. A: And you can add Jimmy Butler to that list, Plus, with Bam Adebayo and P.J.…
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Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (9) slides in to the goal after he was tripped by Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) tends the goal. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight…
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Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (9) slides in to the goal after he was tripped by Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) tends the goal. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight…
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, drives on Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony drives against Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of an NBA basketball game,…
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It seems like another world now, but before Russia invaded their country, just three weeks ago, Ukrainian kids and American kids participated in the same sorts of activities. They tussled over soccer balls. They swung from monkey bars. They bounced around on tennis courts. And, they kicked and chopped in karate classes, same as the…
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Selection Sunday unfolded exactly as expected for the Pac-12, with Arizona earning a No. 1 seed but not the No. 1 (overall) seed, UCLA on the No. 4 line and USC receiving a No. 7 seed. It was harsh confirmation that the conference failed to build on the momentum generated last March, when it sent…
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — For three months, Andrew Friedman and his staff had a lot of theoretical discussions. That mental exercise ended when the MLB lockout was lifted Thursday. “Obviously, we had a lot of meetings leading up to the lockout ending and felt like we were incredibly prepared,” Friedman said Sunday afternoon at Camelback Ranch.…
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NEW YORK — Another night, another game, another injury. The Ducks paid their first visit to the New York Islanders’ new home, UBS Arena, and did so without another of their top offensive threats. Right wing Rickard Rakell was sidelined by an unspecified upper-body injury, unable to play in a 4-3 loss Sunday and further…
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Many residents might not know it, but there are some accomplished authors in Laguna Woods Village. Peggy Edwards, though, knows it well: She’s the founder and president of the Village Publishing Club, a 54-member group of writers. Some have published their works, and all have been or will be published in the club’s annual “Village…
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PHOENIX — In his heart, Anthony Davis wants to say he’s100 percent confident he’ll play again this season. The best he could do as of Sunday night: “I’m very optimistic about it.” From his Feb. 16 foot sprain against the Utah Jazz when he landed awkwardly after clipping the heel of Rudy Gobert, it’s been…
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