Dodgers’ World Series rings have symbolism to go with bling

Here’s what the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series rings look like. The rings were presented during a pregame ceremony before Friday’s home opener against the Nationals. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers/Jostens) Here’s what the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series rings look like. The rings were presented during a pregame ceremony before Friday’s home opener against the…

Galaxy’s Sebastian Lletget apologizes for anti-gay slur

Major League Soccer said it is investigating the Galaxy’s Sebastian Lletget for his use of an anti-gay slur in a now-deleted video on his Instagram account. The video was Lletget walking behind teammate Julian Araujo and playfully slapping him behind the neck, using the slur. In a statement to OutSports, the 28-year-old Galaxy midfielder said:…

Sweet Chihuahua mix Spike would like to know how soft your couch is

Breed: Chihuahua mix Spike is a chill kind of little guy. (Courtesy of New Beginnings for Animals) Age: 11 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 11 pounds Spike’s story: Spike is a sweet, gentle guy looking for a quieter, adults-only home. He’s in good health and requires only special food. He’s lower energy and prefers lounging…

Chihuahua mix Huntington would love to love you

Breed: Chihuahua mix Age: 6 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 7 pounds Huntington’s story: Huntington gets along with all the people and gentle dogs he’s met at his fosters’ home. He much prefers adults to young children. He loves the one-on-one attention! He can spend the night in his crate if you prefer that to…

NHL trade deadline: Ducks seek to continue rebuild

General manager Bob Murray wants to make a deal, and maybe a lot of deals. He wants to continue overhauling the Ducks’ roster and Monday’s trade deadline is the next chance to do something about it. Or to be precise, he needs to continue overhauling the roster and the deadline is the next chance to…

NASA delays historic flight of Mars helicopter Ingenuity for several days

An historic flight in which a 4-pound NASA helicopter would attempt to hover above the surface of Mars this weekend was delayed by at least several days on Saturday, April 10, officials said. #MarsHelicopter 1st flight attempt delayed to no earlier than April 14 During the high-speed spin test, the sequence ended early during the…

All of OCVarsity’s football scores, stories, photos from Friday’s games

This is the place to find all of OCVarsity’s coverage of the Orange County high school football games on Friday, April 9. O.C. SCORES BIG 4 LEAGUE Segerstrom 26, Garden Grove 20 (OT) CRESTVIEW LEAGUE Villa Park 21, Foothill 17 Yorba Linda 17, El Modena 14 EMPIRE LEAGUE Crean Lutheran 38, Valencia 21 FREEWAY LEAGUE…

Martin Jones, Sharks take another bite out of Kings

Sharks left wing Marcus Sorensen, left, fights with Kings left wing Andreas Athanasiou during the second period of Friday’s game in San Jose. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kale Clague (58) is hit from behind by San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game…

Martin Jones, Sharks take another bite out of Kings

Sharks left wing Marcus Sorensen, left, fights with Kings left wing Andreas Athanasiou during the second period of Friday’s game in San Jose. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kale Clague (58) is hit from behind by San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game…

Kadin Semonza has career-best effort as Mission Viejo rolls over San Juan Hills

MISSION VIEJO — Mission Viejo’s sophomore quarterback Kadin Semonza had the best game of his young career in a 49-14 rout of San Juan Hills on Friday in a South Coast League game at Mission Viejo High. Semonza completed 20 of 23 passes for a career-high 329 yards and five touchdowns. Mission Viejo coach Chad…

Dodgers’ World Series rings have symbolism to go with bling

Here’s what the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series rings look like. The rings were presented during a pregame ceremony before Friday’s home opener against the Nationals. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers/Jostens) Here’s what the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series rings look like. The rings were presented during a pregame ceremony before Friday’s home opener against the…

All of OCVarsity’s football scores, stories, photos from Friday’s games

This is the place to find all of OCVarsity’s coverage of the Orange County high school football games on Friday, April 9. O.C. SCORES BIG 4 LEAGUE Segerstrom 26, Garden Grove 20 (OT) CRESTVIEW LEAGUE Villa Park 21, Foothill 17 Yorba Linda 17, El Modena 14 EMPIRE LEAGUE Crean Lutheran 38, Valencia 21 FREEWAY LEAGUE…

Martin Jones, Sharks take another bite out of Kings

Sharks left wing Marcus Sorensen, left, fights with Kings left wing Andreas Athanasiou during the second period of Friday’s game in San Jose. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kale Clague (58) is hit from behind by San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game…

Martin Jones, Sharks take another bite out of Kings

Sharks left wing Marcus Sorensen, left, fights with Kings left wing Andreas Athanasiou during the second period of Friday’s game in San Jose. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kale Clague (58) is hit from behind by San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game…

Kadin Semonza has career-best effort as Mission Viejo rolls over San Juan Hills

MISSION VIEJO — Mission Viejo’s sophomore quarterback Kadin Semonza had the best game of his young career in a 49-14 rout of San Juan Hills on Friday in a South Coast League game at Mission Viejo High. Semonza completed 20 of 23 passes for a career-high 329 yards and five touchdowns. Mission Viejo coach Chad…

Yorba Linda rallies to beat El Modena with final-play field goal by Hunter Kennedy

ORANGE – Yorba Linda stayed unbeaten by capping a fierce second-half comeback with Hunter Kennedy’s 27-yard field goal as time expired for a 17-14 win over El Modena on Friday night at Fred Kelly Stadium. The Vanguards called back-to-back timeouts to try to rattle Kennedy’s confidence, but it didn’t work. Yorba Linda coach Jeff Bailey said…

Sunny Hills smashes Fullerton behind Vince Silva’s 346-yard effort on the ground

BUENA PARK — Sunny Hills running back Vince Silva rushed for 346 yards and four touchdowns on 17 carries to lead Sunny Hills to a 31-7 victory over Fullerton in a key Freeway League game Friday at Buena Park High School. Silva, who plays both ways, also came up with an interception. The victory by…

Yorba Linda rallies to beat El Modena with final-play field goal by Hunter Kennedy

ORANGE – Yorba Linda stayed unbeaten by capping a fierce second-half comeback with Hunter Kennedy’s 27-yard field goal as time expired for a 17-14 win over El Modena on Friday night at Fred Kelly Stadium. The Vanguards called back-to-back timeouts to try to rattle Kennedy’s confidence, but it didn’t work. Yorba Linda coach Jeff Bailey said…

Kadin Semonza has career-best effort as Mission Viejo rolls over San Juan Hills

MISSION VIEJO — Mission Viejo’s sophomore quarterback Kadin Semonza had the best game of his young career in a 49-14 rout of San Juan Hills on Friday in a South Coast League game at Mission Viejo High. Semonza completed 20 of 23 passes for a career-high 329 yards and five touchdowns. Mission Viejo coach Chad…

Martin Jones, Sharks take another bite out of Kings

Sharks left wing Marcus Sorensen, left, fights with Kings left wing Andreas Athanasiou during the second period of Friday’s game in San Jose. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kale Clague (58) is hit from behind by San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game…