Operation Shutdown began for the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 21, one day after a crushing loss to the Cleveland Guardians virtually ended their postseason dreams. Luis Robert and Tim Anderson soon were declared out for the rest of the season, joining Michael Kopech on the list of Sox players who probably could play through…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Two of Orange County’s top girls tennis players are expected to face off Thursday in a clash of Freeway League rivals. Sunny Hills, featuring sophomore Daniela Borruel, will play at Troy, which is led by senior Nadia Kojonroj. The match is scheduled for…
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Midway through his introduction of “Two Suns in the Sunset,” the penultimate song of Roger Waters’ performance at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the Pink Floyd singer and bassist stopped himself. “I’m not going to blather on because I don’t want to get a reputation for making political speeches at rock concerts,” Waters…
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Apparently, there are no days off when you are chasing history. Despite Tuesday night’s champagne showers celebrating an AL East division title, Aaron Judge is back in the lineup Wednesday as the DH with home run No. 61 in his sights. Judge will bat lead off for Aaron Boone’s Bombers. Since mashing home run No.…
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GAME OF THE WEEK NO. 5 SANTA MARGARITA (4-1) VS. NO. 6 ORANGE LUTHERAN (4-1) Where, when: Orange Coast College, Friday, 7 p.m. Analysis: National rankings and common sense say Mater Dei and St. John Bosco are the two best teams in the Trinity League. Who is No. 3? This game will settle that. Santa…
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Jockeys are often faced with split-second decisions on the track that can mean the difference between winning and losing. Gun for the lead, or lay back and close in the stretch? Save ground with a rail-skimming ride, or steer their mount to the outside for a clear path to the finish? They’re also faced with…
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Coffee lovers can get a little extra boost from caffeinated bargains on National Coffee Day, which is Thursday, Sept. 29. Here are five promotions being offered by restaurant chains this year. Some require loyalty club membership or purchases through apps. Duck Donuts: With the purchase of a doughnut, customers on Sept. 29 can get a…
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is officially questionable to play through his back and ankle injuries in Thursday night’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals. Tagovailoa is one of seven Dolphins with a questionable designation heading into Thursday, according to the team’s Wednesday injury report. The others were tackle Terron Armstead (toe), cornerback Xavien Howard (groin/glute),…
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Two football games 43 days apart in 2019 led to Tua Tagovailoa becoming the quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and Joe Burrow ending up with the Cincinnati Bengals. One was a clash of two of the best college teams that season and the other a laugher between two of the worst NFL teams: The epic…
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Michael Huntley takes a hard look at the Orange County high school football scene after last week’s games. He’s looking at what worked or didn’t work, who starred, who stumbled and who is feeling the heat this week. Loaded card To borrow boxing and UFC terminology, the football schedule, or card, this weekend is loaded…
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