By CARA ANNA LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials defiantly rejected a Russian demand that their forces in Mariupol lay down arms and raise white flags Monday in exchange for safe passage out of the besieged strategic port city. Even as Russia intensified its attempt to pummel Mariupol into surrender, its offensive in other parts…
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When it comes to load management, it has proven quite the load for Miami Heat management to get forward Caleb Martin to take time off. Consistently having played through ankle soreness, and refusing to miss more than three games with a hyperextended left knee, Martin again is keeping energy up at a time when others…
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Lucas Patrick found himself biting his tongue on the sideline during the Green Bay Packers games against the Chicago Bears last season, watching Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields and “hoping this guy doesn’t get loose.” After signing a two-year, $8 million contract to join the Bears offensive line, Patrick now finds himself on the other…
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The first week of free agency brought surprises, both good and bad, to Baltimore: a playmaking safety, Marcus Williams, signed to a long-term contract; the arrival of two mammoth starting linemen, right tackle Morgan Moses and defensive tackle Michael Pierce; and a disappearing deal with another former Raven, outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith. General manager Eric…
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Q: Do you anticipate a jump in Victor Oladipo’s minutes before the playoffs to test his durability and fit with multiple lineups? — Al, Kendall. A: It certainly is possible, but it hardly is trending in that direction, with Victor Oladipo first given the second night of a back-to-back off for rest, and then this…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Top times through Sunday, March 20 BOYS SWIMMING 200-yard medley relay (OCVarsity standard 1:43.9) — SM 1:36.64, Nor 1:37.95, Wood 1:38.31, Los Al 1:38.36, AN 1:38.75, HB 1:39.33, Port 1:39.53, FV 1:39.87, 200 free (1:47.9) — Aistars (Tes) 1:39.77, Najera (SM) 1:43.34, Zika…
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Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (24) celebrates with teammate defender Mamadou Fall (5) after Hollingshead scores a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS season match at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Los Angeles FC…
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SANTA ANA – Orange County sheriff’s investigators have released an updated artist’s drawing of a suspected homicide victim to generate new leads in the case. We are looking for help to identify Jane Doe. Investigators have released an updated forensic rendering of a 1983 Jane Doe in an effort to identify her and possibly generate…
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By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized because of an infection, the Supreme Court said Sunday. Thomas, 73, has been at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., since Friday after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” the court said in a statement. The court offered no explanation for why it waited two days…
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The United Laguna Woods Mutual board is appointing Director Cash Achrekar to an insurance ad hoc committee formed this month by the Golden Rain Foundation. Director Diane Casey is to serve as an alternate. GRF formed the committee with the purpose of researching and evaluating risk management alternatives for insurance coverage in Laguna Woods Village.…
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