As Alex Leatherwood stood in an unfamiliar locker room at Halas Hall, the newest Chicago Bears offensive lineman was asked to describe his previous 48 hours. “Wild, of course,” Leatherwood said Thursday. The Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday cut the 2021 first-round pick. The Bears claimed him Wednesday, and hescheduled a flight to Chicago that…
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ST. PETERSBURG — Oswald Peraza tuned out the noise. The fans calling for him to get a shot in the big leagues and the speculation about who would get a spot when the roster expanded to 28 on Sept. 1, was something he didn’t even bother paying attention to. When his teammate Oswaldo Cabrera got…
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The 2022 high school football season continues in Southern California tonight with a set of Friday games for Week 2. Follow along tonight, Friday, Sept. 2, for live updates from Southern California News Group reporters including scores, stats, video and much more from the sidelines. Some local area games have also been canceled because of…
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DEL MAR — Trainer Bob Baffert is the lightning rod of horse racing. The Hall of Fame trainer has his share of supporters and critics. Few racing enthusiasts have zero opinion about Baffert. But one thing can’t be disputed – he knows the horses. The 69-year-old horseman has trained some of the greatest in the…
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Want to hit the beach to beat the heat this weekend? Chances are, you aren’t the only one. With temperatures skyrocketing through the Labor Day holiday, the masses will be flocking to the beaches to cool down – and if you’re one of those brave and patient enough to go, here are a few tips…
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I don’t make a habit of tuning in to political speeches, because I don’t hate myself that much, but I did feel obligated to tune in to Thursday’s speech by President Joe Biden on the “battle for the soul of the nation.” Mainly because I figured there was no way it wouldn’t be a trainwreck…
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ST. PETERSBURG — The Yankees are hopeful that Anthony Rizzo will be able to get some relief from the nagging back pain that has limited him this season after having an epidural on Thursday. Rizzo stayed behind in California to see renowned orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins, who recommended the shots for the Yankees…
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Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to miss training camp as he continues to battle long-term pain and discomfort in his left knee following a January meniscus surgery, according to an ESPN report. The latest setback throws greater doubt about the point guard’s availability for the start of the regular season in October. Ball…
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The home team taking batting practice on the field has become increasingly rare. That’s one of the main things Buck Showalter has noticed since coming back to a managerial role after three years away. “That’s one of the biggest changes I’ve seen,” Showalter declared. “I miss walking around and talking to the bullpen guys in…
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Lower-income Metrolink riders could now be eligible for discounts on fares. Metrolink, the commuter rail system that runs throughout Southern California, is offering a 50% discount on tickets and passes to passengers who have a California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Riders can access the discount at Metrolink station ticket machines with their EBT cards.…
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