The undefeated Miami Dolphins surprisingly are atop ESPN’s latest NFL Power Rankings — something no one would have expected after last season’s 9-8 finish. The Dolphins (3-0) jumped four spots to No. 1 in the poll, which was released Tuesday morning, followed by the Buffalo Bills (2-1), Philadelphia Eagles (3-0), Kansas City Chiefs (2-1) and…
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By CURT ANDERSON | Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified as it neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. Damaging winds and rain lashed the state, and forecasters said the heavily populated Fort…
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All eyes will be on the Mets and Braves this weekend with the NL East title on the line. But at the moment, eyes are fixated on Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down on the gulf coast. The potential Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall this week and its path is somewhat unclear,…
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The California Department of Education just experienced whiplash over the last few days. Last week, education news outlet EdSource reported the department denied the outlet access to statewide test scores from the state’s annual Smarter Balanced tests. An Aug. 5 letter from the department to school boards indicates the data has already been collected…
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After weeks of waiting, Gang Green’s starting quarterback has returned. On Wednesday, Jets coach Robert Saleh told reporters that Zach Wilson has been cleared by his doctors and is expected to start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers barring any setbacks in practice. He will practice fully Wednesday for the first time since training camp. Wilson…
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Halloween tends to be October’s main focus with its spooky delights. Some of that dark and spooky energy will be present at Southern California casinos with a performance by shock rocker Alice Cooper, a showing of the uncut “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and performances by goth rockers Caifanes. If Halloween isn’t your thing, don’t…
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Our editorial board has surveyed hundreds of candidates, conducted several dozen interviews and issued dozens of endorsements in races across Southern California. Here are our endorsements to date. You can read full endorsements on our website in the Opinion section. Statewide office Alex Padilla for U.S. Senate Eleni Kounalakis for lieutenant governor Shirley Weber…
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Andre Drummond carved his entire NBA career out of his prowess around the rim. But as the center finds his footing in Chicago, he hopes to bring something else to the Bulls roster — veteran experience. The average Bulls player boasts only 4.6 years experience in the NBA. There are a few outliers: DeMar DeRozan…
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SANTA ANA — A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty and was immediately sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for a crash that killed a Buena Park attorney and critically injured his wife while out on a date night, according to court records obtained Tuesday. Nathaniel Machado of Anaheim was driving west on Auto…
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TORONTO — Aaron Judge stood in the middle of the narrow visitors clubhouse at the Rogers Centre Tuesday night covered in champagne and beer. The slugger had a real big smile on his face and looked as relaxed as he had been in weeks. There was finally something to celebrate. No, Judge did not make…
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