MELBOURNE, Australia — Maybe, just maybe, the thinking went, Novak Djokovic would be just a tad more susceptible to trouble this time around at the Australian Open. After all, he tore an abdominal muscle in the third round and wasn’t sure he could continue to compete. Entering Sunday, Djokovic ceded five sets in the tournament,…
Year: 2021
How to reconcile those pesky operating expenses
Today, we venture into the weeds to discuss an event that occurs this time of year. Nope. Not Chinese New Year – which is cool, by the way. Instead, we’ll discuss reconciling operating expenses including common area maintenance charges. Fun stuff – huh? Generally, reconciling expenses proceeds with commercial tenants who do not own their…
UCLA edges Arizona State on Jaylen Clark’s late free throw
Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…
UCLA edges Arizona State on Jaylen Clark’s late free throw
Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…
UCLA edges Arizona State on Jaylen Clark’s late free throw
Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…
VIDEO: Dan Albano recaps state’s modifications to high school sports guidelines
Dan Albano recaps all of the important high school sports developments from Friday, Feb. 19 which included new guidelines from the state and a temporary restraining order being issued in a case brought by two athletes in San Diego. Related Articles Judge grants San Diego County high school athletes temporary restraining order to compete in…
Cleaning up a $35 million Sacramento mess
Only in California. Sign a shady multimillion-dollar state contract with a politically connected consulting firm to do “voter outreach,” get sued over it and not only will your friends in Sacramento paper over it, but they will also appoint you to the United States Senate. Or at least that is how it worked for Sen.…
USC men’s basketball has no more room for error in conference title quest
In one Saturday, all of USC’s room for error disappeared. With the 17th-ranked Trojans’ 81-72 loss to Arizona and UCLA’s 80-79 win over Arizona State, USC lost its solo grip on first place in the Pac-12. Instead, the Trojans and Bruins are tied at 12-3. So USC has five games left to play, including a…
Iafallo scores twice, Kings beat Coyotes for 4-game win streak
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alex Iafallo scored two goals, Cal Petersen stopped 22 shots and the Kings beat the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2, on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. The Kings have earned points in five consecutive games since a five-game losing streak. “You lose five in a row, it’s hard to keep the energy…
Oscar Valdez follows up his skill with a scary knockout of Miguel Berchelt
Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez exchange punches during their fight for the WBC super featherweight title at the MGM Grand Conference Center on February 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez exchange punches during their fight for the WBC super featherweight title…
Surf contest rides back into Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is Surf City once again. After a year-long hiatus, a surf contest was held on the south side of the iconic pier – the first competitive surfing event to be held in Orange County since the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to sports. The two-day USA Surfing contest that kicked off on Saturday,…
UCLA edges Arizona State on Jaylen Clark’s late free throw
Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…
How to reconcile those pesky operating expenses
Today, we venture into the weeds to discuss an event that occurs this time of year. Nope. Not Chinese New Year – which is cool, by the way. Instead, we’ll discuss reconciling operating expenses including common area maintenance charges. Fun stuff – huh? Generally, reconciling expenses proceeds with commercial tenants who do not own their…
Iafallo scores twice, Kings beat Coyotes for 4-game win streak
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alex Iafallo scored two goals, Cal Petersen stopped 22 shots and the Kings beat the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2, on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. The Kings have earned points in five consecutive games since a five-game losing streak. “You lose five in a row, it’s hard to keep the energy…
Oscar Valdez follows up his skill with a scary knockout of Miguel Berchelt
Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez exchange punches during their fight for the WBC super featherweight title at the MGM Grand Conference Center on February 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez exchange punches during their fight for the WBC super featherweight title…
Surf contest rides back into Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is Surf City once again. After a year-long hiatus, a surf contest was held on the south side of the iconic pier – the first competitive surfing event to be held in Orange County since the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to sports. The two-day USA Surfing contest that kicked off on Saturday,…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
Oscar Valdez follows up his skill with a scary knockout of Miguel Berchelt
Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez exchange punches during their fight for the WBC super featherweight title at the MGM Grand Conference Center on February 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez exchange punches during their fight for the WBC super featherweight title…
UCLA edges Arizona State on Jaylen Clark’s late free throw
Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…
Iafallo scores twice, Kings beat Coyotes for 4-game win streak
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alex Iafallo scored two goals, Cal Petersen stopped 22 shots and the Kings beat the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2, on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. The Kings have earned points in five consecutive games since a five-game losing streak. “You lose five in a row, it’s hard to keep the energy…