Breed: Pit bull-bulldog mix Age: 5 years Gender: Neutered male Prince’s story: Prince was brought to Mission Viejo Animal Services Center as a stray covered in bite wounds of varying ages and depths – one of them so serious it caused an infection and lameness in one of his front legs. It seemed he had…
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One of the Miami Dolphins’ top practice squad performers has signed with his hometown team. Kirk Merritt, who spent two years blossoming on the Dolphins’ developmental unit, has signed a futures contract with the New Orleans Saints, joining the NFL franchise he grew up rooting for as a Louisiana native. The Dolphins, who are searching…
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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 Saturday, Jan. 22. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. SATURDAY’S SCORES GIRLS WATER POLO SANTA BARBARA TOURNAMENT Laguna Beach 15, Santa Barbara 5 Goals: (LB) Carver 3,…
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Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in the divisional round: Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans (Saturday, 4:30 p.m.) Ryan McFadden (177-101 overall, 5-1 last week): Bengals Mike Preston (176-102 overall, 4-2 last week): Titans Jonas Shaffer (177-101 overall, 4-2 last week): Bengals Childs Walker (180-98…
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Breed: Chihuahua Ranger is looking for a home he can snuggle into. (Courtesy of Ken-Mar Rescue) Age: 5 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 16 pounds Ranger’s story: Ranger survived a brutal, unexpected mauling by a dog 10 times his size. Despite all of that, he is a sweet, happy, healthy boy ready for a loving…
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Almost five months after leaving Baltimore, Ben Mason is a Raven again. The fullback-tight end, a fifth-round pick of the Ravens last year who bounced around in his rookie season, joined the team’s 90-man offseason roster Friday after signing a reserve/future deal. Mason, the No. 184 overall pick, was the final selection of the Ravens’…
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John Mara and Steve Tisch didn’t mention when they expect new GM Joe Schoen to start winning. The Giants’ co-owners released neatly-packaged press release statements on Friday conveying their excitement over Schoen’s “progressive and comprehensive vision.” But they didn’t say what their expectation is for the timeline of this turnaround. Will they give Schoen –…
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The Giants are on the verge of naming their fifth GM since 1979. Friday should be the day. San Francisco 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters’ Thursday trip to the Giants’ facility in East Rutherford, N.J., wrapped up the second and final round of interviews. The Giants have narrowed the field to three: Buffalo Bills assistant…
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Almost five months after leaving Baltimore, Ben Mason is a Raven again. The fullback-tight end, a fifth-round pick of the Ravens last year who bounced around in his rookie season, joined the team’s 90-man offseason roster Friday after signing a reserve/future deal. Mason, the No. 184 overall pick, was the final selection of the Ravens’…
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By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have survived using more players than any NFL team in a non-strike season and still earned the AFC’s top seed. They’re as rested and healthy as they’ve been all season, and now they have running back Derrick Henry, the NFL’s top…
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