Day: March 21, 2021

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, tries to pass the ball from the floor while under pressure from Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers…

SANTA ANA — St. John Bosco overcame early resistance and apparently a scare late to show that it will be plenty formidable in the post DJ Uiagalelei era. The reigning national champion Braves scored a key touchdown in the final seconds of the first half and erupted for 37 points in the second half to…

After three events at the Pac-12 Championships, UCLA gymnastics sat in second place, but beam, an event that the team has struggled with all season, was approaching. “I think just going to the last event, we were kind of tense I think because we wanted it so bad,” said Pauline Tratz. “We do have the…

The week-long holiday of Passover, which begins on Saturday evening, March 27 is the most popular festival on the Jewish calendar. In spite of the restrictions on what foods are permitted, many people’s fondest food memories are of Passover meals. The challenge in Passover cooking is to make menus satisfying. Bread is not allowed, and…

UCLA guard Jules Bernard (1) takes a shot over BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) BYU center Richard Harward (42) grabs a rebound as teammate Caleb Lohner (33) and UCLA…

Garden Grove Mayor Pro Tem Kim Nguyen is tired of having to explain to White people the history of racist, anti-Asian violence in the United States. “I’m exhausted, and quite frankly, I didn’t want be here today,” Nguyen said, speaking into a microphone at a news conference Saturday in Fullerton alongside other Asian American elected…

GLENDALE, Ariz. — You and Caleb Ferguson probably have something in common. He watched the Dodgers win the World Series from the comfort of his couch too. “I thought about flying down to Texas,” said Ferguson who was home in Ohio in the early stages of rehab from Tommy John surgery. “But it already really…

GLENDALE, Ariz. — You and Caleb Ferguson probably have something in common. He watched the Dodgers win the World Series from the comfort of his couch too. “I thought about flying down to Texas,” said Ferguson who was home in Ohio in the early stages of rehab from Tommy John surgery. “But it already really…

The NFL salary cap and draft ensure that every team, even the league’s best and worst, is some combination of strengths and weaknesses. The Rams have battled the salary cap in the first week of free agency, and now begin to home in on the three-day draft that begins April 29 (although the first of…

If trainer Bob Baffert is going to win a record seventh Kentucky Derby on May 1, he’ll have to accomplish the feat without Life Is Good, injured Saturday while preparing for the Santa Anita Derby. Life Is Good, unbeaten in three starts during his brief career, worked 6 furlongs in a bullet 1:11.40 (fastest of…

Nearly five years after California voters legalized cannabis, a new state report is recommending a series of changes to better track and test for drivers impaired by marijuana and other drugs. Those recommendations from the California Highway Patrol’s Impaired Driving Task Force are expected to trigger a series of new and revived bills in the…

The week-long holiday of Passover, which begins on Saturday evening, March 27 is the most popular festival on the Jewish calendar. In spite of the restrictions on what foods are permitted, many people’s fondest food memories are of Passover meals. The challenge in Passover cooking is to make menus satisfying. Bread is not allowed, and…

GLENDALE, Ariz. — You and Caleb Ferguson probably have something in common. He watched the Dodgers win the World Series from the comfort of his couch too. “I thought about flying down to Texas,” said Ferguson who was home in Ohio in the early stages of rehab from Tommy John surgery. “But it already really…

The NFL salary cap and draft ensure that every team, even the league’s best and worst, is some combination of strengths and weaknesses. The Rams have battled the salary cap in the first week of free agency, and now begin to home in on the three-day draft that begins April 29 (although the first of…

If trainer Bob Baffert is going to win a record seventh Kentucky Derby on May 1, he’ll have to accomplish the feat without Life Is Good, injured Saturday while preparing for the Santa Anita Derby. Life Is Good, unbeaten in three starts during his brief career, worked 6 furlongs in a bullet 1:11.40 (fastest of…

Nearly five years after California voters legalized cannabis, a new state report is recommending a series of changes to better track and test for drivers impaired by marijuana and other drugs. Those recommendations from the California Highway Patrol’s Impaired Driving Task Force are expected to trigger a series of new and revived bills in the…

THE GAME: The Angels allowed runs in each of the first four innings on the way to an 11-2 loss to the Oakland A’s on Saturday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Jaime Barria gave up four runs in three innings, two on a towering homer by Matt Olson. The Angels are still waiting…

While no Laker emerged from Saturday’s loss to the Hawks more banged-up than LeBron James, it didn’t mean his teammates were unscathed. Dennis Schröder (16 points) looked shaken up in the fourth quarter after diving for a loose ball and walking slowly into a timeout afterward. But in his postgame media session, he was reluctant…

While no Laker emerged from Saturday’s loss to the Hawks more banged-up than LeBron James, it didn’t mean his teammates were unscathed. Dennis Schröder (16 points) looked shaken up in the fourth quarter after diving for a loose ball and walking slowly into a timeout afterward. But in his postgame media session, he was reluctant…

Matt Feiler, the Chargers’ recent free-agent acquisition, wasn’t sure which offensive guard spot he’ll mandate this upcoming season. He might have a better idea Saturday morning after the Chargers announced they agreed to terms with offensive guard Oday Aboushi. Aboushi, a nine-year veteran, agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Mike…