GLENDALE, Ariz. — There are few things more meaningless than spring training stats. But 14 strikeouts in 19 at-bats will get your attention at any time of the year. Coming off his dreadful 2021, Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger has proclaimed himself healthy and stronger, having put a full offseason’s work between him and his November…
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The Chicago Bulls knew the stakes the moment they touched down in Cleveland. The Cavaliers have been nipping at the Bulls’ heels for weeks, aided by a recent Bulls slump in their quest to overtake them in the Eastern Conference. With only a one-game advantage entering Saturday, the final meeting of the regular season offered…
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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 Sunday March 27, 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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Observations and other notes of interest from Saturday night’s 110-95 loss to the Brooklyn Nets: — This, believe it or not, was not the stuff of nightmares, even if it did mean a fourth consecutive loss. — The nightmare would be an opening-round playoff series for the Heat against the Nets. — They certainly aren’t…
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MIAMI — Shaheen Holloway was the star point guard at Kyrie Irving’s high school before Kyrie Irving. As an assistant coach, Holloway nearly successfully recruited Irving to Seton Hall. So there’s a longstanding connection between Irving and the new darling of the NCAA Tournament, Holloway, who coached tiny Saint Peter’s of Jersey City to the…
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Members of the Laguna Woods Video Club and their guests got to celebrate their Goldies Awards in person again this year, after the pandemic hiatus. The celebration, which annually awards the top videos produced by Video Club members in the Short Videos Contest, is a tongue-in-cheek version of the Oscars, complete with festive attire and…
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MIAMI — Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have recently tempered expectations in the short term, both claiming their regular season was too disjointed to expect a championship. But if Saturday’s laugher was any indication, the stars are selling themselves way short. The Nets not only beat the Heat on the road Saturday night, 110-95, they…
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Three weeks ago, it was all about the sizzle for the Miami Heat, during a week that included victories over the Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, with a one-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Life was good perched atop the NBA East. Now it’s all about the fizzle, with the Heat falling 100-95…
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Erik Spoelstra was away from the Miami Heat on Saturday night due to what the team announced as personal reasons, with assistant Chris Quinn coaching that team against the Brooklyn Nets at FTX Arena. The team later said the absence was due to a medical procedure for one of his two young sons. It is…
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THE GAME: The Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Saturday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Cesar Valdez got the start in place of Shohei Ohtani, who opted to move back his start to better prepare for Opening Day. Valdez pitched two scoreless innings, and then in the third he…
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