Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now In the glow of a historic season and before the loss of several accomplished transfers, Servite football coach Troy Thomas saw a path forward that he embraced. Thomas, speaking at the Friars’ National Signing Day ceremony last month, said one of the key…
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The world according to Jim: • Father Time might indeed remain undefeated, but LeBron James is certainly putting up a fight. And suddenly what once seemed like an unbreakable record might not be. Going into Saturday’s game in Denver, James – who turned 37 two days before New Year’s Day – has 36,239 career points…
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By DAVID EGGERT LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general is asking federal prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into 16 Republicans who submitted false certificates stating they were the state’s presidential electors despite Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in 2020. Dana Nessel, a Democrat, disclosed Thursday that her office had been evaluating charges for nearly…
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Costa Mesa police are upfront with catalytic-converter thieves: We are waiting for you. In the wake of such thefts more than doubling in the city in a year, Costa Mesa police have set out bait cars throughout the city — monitored by undercover officers. Don’t say the cops didn’t warn the thieves. “CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS,”…
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Oregon center Franck Kepnang shoots as UCLA guard Peyton Watson defends during the first half on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Oregon forward Eric Williams Jr. defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the first half on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. shoots as…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Mater Dei girls basketball player Lani White usually plays with a ton of energy but she had a few extra reasons to be enthusiastic Thursday night. The Utah-bound senior played only her second game since coming back from COVID-19 and an eye poke.…
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FULLERTON — E.J. Anosike had a career-high 33 points as Cal State Fullerton pulled away to defeat Cal State Northridge, 79-64, in a Big West Conference game on Thursday night at Titan Gym. Dante Maddox Jr. added 10 points and 10 rebounds – his first double-double of the season – for Fullerton (8-5 overall, 2-0…
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LOS ANGELES — When Isaiah Mobley came back for his junior season at USC, there was an understanding that he would have more responsibilities this year. He was the Trojans’ best player, and the team would rely on him to carry it through adversity. Mobley delivered on Thursday night, shaking off early offensive struggles to…
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LOS ANGELES –– The Kings scored three goals in a span of 83 seconds in the third period to take control in their 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. Center Anze Kopitar had two goals and an assist to pace the Kings, who won for the fifth time in…
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LONG BEACH — Freshman forward Aboubacar Traore had 17 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots in his return to the starting lineup, and Long Beach State defeated UC Santa Barbara, 65-58, in a Big West Conference game on Thursday night at the Walter Pyramid. Freshman guard Jadon Jones had 13 points, seven rebounds, four…
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