By Michael R. Blood | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and a group of legislators reached a last-minute compromise to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear plant by up to five years. But the proposal faces an uncertain future as the Legislature concludes its two-year session this week.…
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Q: Hello, Ira. As of right now, how many first-round draft picks better is Donovan Mitchell over Tyler Herro? Offensively, Mitchell is currently the more polished player, but defensively he’s not an upgrade over Tyler. Tyler Herro is 6 feet 5, whereas Mitchell is only 6-1. As Herro continues to mature his game and body,…
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On paper, the Ravens’ roster math is straightforward. They entered Monday with 79 players on their roster. By 4 p.m. Tuesday, their initial 53-man roster will be set. On Wednesday, they’ll move a handful of ailing players to injured reserve — clearing space for veterans they intend to re-sign or newcomers who might fill a…
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Patrick Sharp and Troy Murray will split duties as analysts for Chicago Blackhawks games on NBC Sports Chicago next season, the team announced Thursday. Both had been floated as candidates — Sharp in particular — once longtime analyst Eddie Olczyk surprised the Hawks by rejecting a long-term offer to return to the booth. Sharp and…
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields told reporters after a 21-20 preseason victory over the Cleveland Browns that he “for sure” was thinking about his first trip to FirstEnergy Stadium last season — and how much better Saturday’s outing went. “I was of course thinking about that,” Fields said with a smile. “I am glad 95…
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As much as this weekend marked a reunion for Trey Mancini, the same applied for Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias. The former top assistant in the Houston Astros’ front office caught up with several familiar faces and former coworkers throughout the series at Minute Maid Park. It also offered an opportunity…
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The Miami Dolphins won the offseason. Now, it’s time for the massive haul of talent over the past several months — and a new coach — to translate into winning in the regular season and, ultimately, a postseason berth. The Dolphins haven’t reached the playoffs since the 2016 season and haven’t won a playoff game…
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. | Associated Press Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: her new album. “I thought it would be a fun moment to tell you that my new album comes out Oct.…
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Del Taco is launching a line of sandwiches it calls Epic Tortas on Thursday, Sept. 1. The sandwiches will be made on toasted 7-inch rolls with spicy fillings that include crispy chicken and guacamole; a chicken BLT; and carne asada with queso blanco. Prices will be $6.59-$7.59 for the tortas and $10.59-$11.59 for meals, according…
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