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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Cal State Fullerton basketball players react the moment they learn they will play Duke while watching the live NCCA tournament selection on television from Rosco’s Famous Deli in Fullerton on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Cal State Fullerton (21-10) will play Duke (28-6) on Friday, Mar. 18 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange…
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Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley gave his team a warning ahead of Sunday’s home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers: Defend without fouling, especially against Joel Embiid and James Harden. Orlando was successful in that area, at least for one half, before Harden and Embiid made a combined 19 of 22 free throws in the final…
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IRVINE — A motorcyclist died Sunday when the rider’s bike went over the right side of the 241 Toll Road in Irvine. The crash on the connector road between the northbound 241 and the southbound 133 Toll Road was reported just before 5 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. No information on the gender…
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HOLLYWOOD — Actor William Hurt, known for his starring roles in a string of critically acclaimed 1980s films including “Body Heat,” “The Big Chill,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “Children of a Lesser God” and “Broadcast News,” died today at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. Hurt’s son Will posted on social media…
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Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the Knicks couldn’t execute down the stretch. This wasn’t the typical collapse from Tom Thibodeau’s squad. The fourth quarter, up until the final minute, was actually encouraging. The Knicks finally found a workable formula against Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant, blitzing the otherworldly scorer each time he touched the…
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LOS ANGELES — For the second straight year, the USC men’s basketball team is going to the NCAA Tournament. The Trojans earned a seven-seed and will face No. 10 Miami on Friday in the Midwest bracket. The first-round game will be played at the Bonsecours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Should USC advance past…
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The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team will get a chance to end Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s career in the NCAA Tournament. The Titans (21-10) are the No. 15 seed in West Region and will travel to Greenville, South Carolina, to face No. 2 seed Duke (28-6) on Friday. Cal State Fullerton qualified with a…
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