Several dozen people attended a rally against Asian-hate at Village Green Park in Garden Grove on Sunday afternoon, March 21, as multiple crimes against Asian Americans have gained notoriety recently throughout the nation. Various advocacy groups for racial justice in minority communities aligned to decry anti-Asian sentiments and hate crimes against Asian Americans that have…
Day: March 22, 2021
Rams sign free-agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson
DeSean Jackson was a free agent looking for a home. The Rams gave the wide receiver a familiar one. The Los Angeles native and Long Beach Poly product agreed to sign with the Rams on Sunday evening, marking the team’s first free-agent acquisition of the year. The agreement was announced by the Rams on Twitter…
Pac-12 might earn respect after starting NCAA Tournament unbeaten
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pac-12 is enjoying something of a coming-out party after the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The conference’s five entrants in the Big Dance have advanced to the Round of 32. UCLA won its First Four matchup against Michigan State in overtime Thursday and joined three other Pac-12 members in winning their…
NCAA roundup: UConn rolls without Auriemma; Staley reaches 500 victories
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — UConn did just fine without coach Geno Auriemma, with Paige Bueckers scoring 24 points to lead the top-seeded Huskies to a 102-59 victory over High Point on Sunday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Auriemma is recovering from the coronavirus and missed the opener. Associate head coach…
NCAA roundup: Loyola Chicago, Sister Jean get past Illinois, into Sweet 16
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Loyola Chicago carried out 101-year-old superfan Sister Jean’s plans to a T on Sunday, moving to the Sweet 16 with a 71-58 win over Illinois, the first No. 1 seed bounced from this year’s NCAA Tournament. Cameron Krutwig delivered a 19-point, 12-rebound masterpiece and the quick-handed, eighth-seeded Ramblers (26-4) led wire to…
Report: LaMelo Ball expected to miss rest of season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA season due to a broken right wrist, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the team has not made the status of…
Angels’ hitters besides Shohei Ohtani do little in his two-way debut
THE GAME: The Angels managed just five hits – two of them by their starting pitcher – in a 4-1 loss to the Padres on Sunday at the Peoria Sports Complex. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Shohei Ohtani gave up one run in four innings, striking out five. It was the first time in a major league…
Dozens attend rally against Asian-hate Sunday in Garden Grove
Several dozen people attended a rally against Asian-hate at Village Green Park in Garden Grove on Sunday afternoon, March 21, as multiple crimes against Asian Americans have gained notoriety recently throughout the nation. Various advocacy groups for racial justice in minority communities aligned to decry anti-Asian sentiments and hate crimes against Asian Americans that have…
Rams sign free-agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson
DeSean Jackson was a free agent looking for a home. The Rams gave the wide receiver a familiar one. The Los Angeles native and Long Beach Poly product agreed to sign with the Rams on Sunday evening, marking the team’s first free-agent acquisition of the year. The agreement was announced by the Rams on Twitter…
Pac-12 might earn respect after starting NCAA Tournament unbeaten
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pac-12 is enjoying something of a coming-out party after the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The conference’s five entrants in the Big Dance have advanced to the Round of 32. UCLA won its First Four matchup against Michigan State in overtime Thursday and joined three other Pac-12 members in winning their…
Pac-12 might earn respect after starting NCAA Tournament unbeaten
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pac-12 is enjoying something of a coming-out party after the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The conference’s five entrants in the Big Dance have advanced to the Round of 32. UCLA won its First Four matchup against Michigan State in overtime Thursday and joined three other Pac-12 members in winning their…
LeBron-less Lakers no match for Suns
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and forward LeBron James watch from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Abdel Nader (11) during the first…
Families of Marines and sailor who died in training accident are learning more about what happened
The families of eight Marines and a sailor who died aboard a seafaring vehicle during a training accident off San Clemente Island are being notified this week that a final report investigating the deadly accident is complete. The investigation is one of two looking at what caused the 26-ton vehicle to sink during the July…
Frank Vogel: LeBron James’ injury could influence Lakers’ roster moves
It wasn’t a welcome sight for the Lakers, but at the very least, their team was together. LeBron James sat on the bench wearing a walking boot and black hooded sweatshirt, not able to play but able to talk. While the Lakers will sorely miss his voice on the floor — along with his scoring,…
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw has a ‘B’ positive experience this time
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw was not happy. This was reflected in the brevity of his answers on a Zoom session with reporters following his most recent Cactus League start. Kershaw gave up back-to-back home runs to the first two batters he faced and five runs on eight hits in four innings Tuesday against the…
Bob Baffert: Life Is Good will “be ready” for Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar
Life Is Good, whose injury Saturday knocked the Kentucky Derby favorite off the Triple Crown trail, has a small chip in his left hind ankle and will undergo surgery at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Kentucky on Friday,Santa Anita broadcaster Millie Ball reported during the track’s simulcast handicapping show Sunday. Trainer Bob Baffert, asked…
Angels’ hitters besides Shohei Ohtani do little in his two-way debut
THE GAME: The Angels managed just five hits – two of them by their starting pitcher – in a 4-1 loss to the Padres on Sunday at the Peoria Sports Complex. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Shohei Ohtani gave up one run in four innings, striking out five. It was the first time in a major league…
Dozens attend rally against Asian-hate Sunday in Garden Grove
Several dozen people attended a rally against Asian-hate at Village Green Park in Garden Grove on Sunday afternoon, March 21, as multiple crimes against Asian Americans have gained notoriety recently throughout the nation. Various advocacy groups for racial justice in minority communities aligned to decry anti-Asian sentiments and hate crimes against Asian Americans that have…
Pac-12 might earn respect after starting NCAA Tournament unbeaten
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pac-12 is enjoying something of a coming-out party after the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The conference’s five entrants in the Big Dance have advanced to the Round of 32. UCLA won its First Four matchup against Michigan State in overtime Thursday and joined three other Pac-12 members in winning their…
Families of Marines and sailor who died in training accident are learning more about what happened
The families of eight Marines and a sailor who died aboard a seafaring vehicle during a training accident off San Clemente Island are being notified this week that a final report investigating the deadly accident is complete. The investigation is one of two looking at what caused the 26-ton vehicle to sink during the July…