Q: If Victor Oladipo’s progress continues, the Heat will have at least him, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin to harass Kyrie Irving if their teams meet in the playoffs. Those seems like decent odds to me. — Ed, Miami. A: And you can add Jimmy Butler to that list, Plus, with Bam Adebayo and P.J.…
Day: March 14, 2022
Magic fall to 76ers in overtime after blowing 17-point lead
Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley gave his team a warning ahead of Sunday’s home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers: Defend without fouling, especially against Joel Embiid and James Harden. Orlando was successful in that area, at least for one half, before Harden and Embiid made a combined 19 of 22 free throws in the final…
Lakers walloped by top-ranked Suns on the road
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, drives on Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony drives against Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of an NBA basketball game,…
Laguna Woods HOA meeting attendees want tree cutting proposal axed
It’s not a done deal. That’s the word from Village Management Services Landscaping Services Director Kurt Wiemann after reports that the United Mutual Landscape Committee is considering cutting down 393 Canary Island pine trees – 40% of the 992-strong grove. The study of the trees, conducted by staff and certified arborists, said the density of…
Motorcyclist killed in toll road crash in Irvine
IRVINE — A motorcyclist died Sunday when the rider’s bike went over the right side of the 241 Toll Road in Irvine. The crash on the connector road between the northbound 241 and the southbound 133 Toll Road was reported just before 5 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. No information on the gender…
Kings struggle to stay healthy following series of injuries
Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (9) slides in to the goal after he was tripped by Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) tends the goal. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight…
Live updates: Zelenskyy vows to keep negotiating with Russia
By The Associated Press The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will continue negotiating with Russia and is waiting for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin. But so far, his requests have gone unanswered by the Kremlin.…
Jonathan Quick gets win in 700th game as Kings beats Florida
Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (9) slides in to the goal after he was tripped by Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) tends the goal. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight…
Young martial artists in Huntington Beach jog to raise money for Ukrainian families
It seems like another world now, but before Russia invaded their country, just three weeks ago, Ukrainian kids and American kids participated in the same sorts of activities. They tussled over soccer balls. They swung from monkey bars. They bounced around on tennis courts. And, they kicked and chopped in karate classes, same as the…
Tom Brady unretires, will play 23rd NFL season with Tampa Bay
By ROB MAADDI TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.” “These past two months I’ve realized my place…
Live updates: Zelenskyy vows to keep negotiating with Russia
By The Associated Press The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will continue negotiating with Russia and is waiting for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin. But so far, his requests have gone unanswered by the Kremlin.…
Motorcyclist killed in toll road crash in Irvine
IRVINE — A motorcyclist died Sunday when the rider’s bike went over the right side of the 241 Toll Road in Irvine. The crash on the connector road between the northbound 241 and the southbound 133 Toll Road was reported just before 5 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. No information on the gender…
Laguna Woods HOA meeting attendees want tree cutting proposal axed
It’s not a done deal. That’s the word from Village Management Services Landscaping Services Director Kurt Wiemann after reports that the United Mutual Landscape Committee is considering cutting down 393 Canary Island pine trees – 40% of the 992-strong grove. The study of the trees, conducted by staff and certified arborists, said the density of…
Magic fall to 76ers in overtime after blowing 17-point lead
Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley gave his team a warning ahead of Sunday’s home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers: Defend without fouling, especially against Joel Embiid and James Harden. Orlando was successful in that area, at least for one half, before Harden and Embiid made a combined 19 of 22 free throws in the final…
Tom Brady unretires, will play 23rd NFL season with Tampa Bay
By ROB MAADDI TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.” “These past two months I’ve realized my place…