TORONTO — You never know what might not make it across the border. Unfortunately for the Lakers, it was three-fifths of their starting lineup. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Patrick Beverley all were ruled out on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, each of them managing day-to-day injuries or issues. It was Davis’ second straight…
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OCVarsity’s Steve Fryer and Dan Albano preview the CIF State football championship games for Laguna Hills and Northwood on Saturday night. They also discuss their picks for the top games and surprise teams of the season, and they share updates on what’s happening with the Trinity League’s three open coaching jobs. Related Articles High School…
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By Felicia Fonseca | Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The leader of a small polygamous group on the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, newly filed federal court documents show. The filing provides insight into what investigators have…
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TORONTO — First, the fans had their say. When a list of inactive players hit the jumbotron on Wednesday night, the Scotiabank Arena crowd booed. The Lakers only come here once a year, and tickets for those games come at a premium. But without All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the spark goes out of the…
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By DICK SCANLON The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — The Clippers enjoyed a strong start to each half but could not sustain either one and it cost them. Rookie Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic, who trailed by 18 after one quarter and by 17 in the…
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When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his crusade against what he called blatant price-gouging on gasoline by oil refiners, he called for taxes on excess profits. At the time, gas prices had soared to more than $6 a gallon in some locales, a couple of dollars higher than those in other states, and Californians’ pain at…
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USC’s Drew Peterson looks to pass as Cal State Fullerton’s Lathaniel Bastian defends during the first half on Wednesday night at the Galen Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) USC’s Tre White soars to the basket for a layup during the first half of their game against Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night at…
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By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract on Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of…
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After almost spoiling the rankings one day, Fountain Valley’s boys basketball team spoiled the potential for a party the next. Sonora coach Mike Murphy was going for his 700th win Wednesday when the Raiders played Fountain Valley in a North Orange County Championships pool-play game at Sonora High. Fountain Valley won 64-63. On Tuesday Fountain…
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Rams coach Sean McVay looked at the clock, did quick math in his head and estimated that he had “plenty of time” to evaluate whether new quarterback Baker Mayfield will be ready to start Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. “I would lean toward that he’ll be active,” McVay told reporters Wednesday afternoon, 14…
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