Day: March 21, 2022

Ahead of Sunday’s home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley wanted to see how his team would respond defensively after allowing a combined 284 points and two 50-point scorers in the previous two games. The Thunder, the league’s lowest-scoring team and were without their three top scorers, shot 32.6% (30…

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Sunday March 20, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…

SANTA ANA – Orange County sheriff’s investigators have released an updated artist’s drawing of a suspected homicide victim to generate new leads in the case. We are looking for help to identify Jane Doe. Investigators have released an updated forensic rendering of a 1983 Jane Doe in an effort to identify her and possibly generate…

Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (24) celebrates with teammate defender Mamadou Fall (5) after Hollingshead scores a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS season match at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Los Angeles FC…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For a few minutes on Saturday night, the Lakers let themselves smile a little. After LeBron James chased down Karl Malone to become the NBA’s second-leading regular season scorer, coach Frank Vogel called it “an incredible feat,” and Russell Westbrook called it “a great accomplishment.” Carmelo Anthony thought back to 2003, when…

Donovan Mitchell demonstrated why he’s a superstar worthy of chasing. But Julius Randle’s struggles—along with his familiar hot temper—didn’t do a good job selling New York as a destination. Mitchell, who grew up close to the Knicks practice facility in Westchester, put on a show at MSG on Sunday night, dropping 36 points and ruining…

By The Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine — An ammonia leak at a chemical plant in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy has contaminated an area with a radius of more than 2.5 kilometers (about 1.5 miles), officials said early Monday. Sumy regional governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyy didn’t say what caused the leak. The Sumykhimprom plant is…

By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized because of an infection, the Supreme Court said Sunday. Thomas, 73, has been at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., since Friday after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” the court said in a statement. The court offered no explanation for why it waited two days…

Al-Quadin Muhammad provides the Chicago Bears a player familiar with the scheme and demands of the new coaching staff as the defense transitions to a 4-3 base front. Muhammad, who signed a two-year, $10 million contract, will play defensive end, effectively replacing Khalil Mack, whom the Bears traded Wednesday to the Los Angeles Chargers for…

Donovan Mitchell demonstrated why he’s a superstar worthy of chasing. But Julius Randle’s struggles—along with his familiar hot temper—didn’t do a good job selling New York as a destination. Mitchell, who grew up close to the Knicks practice facility in Westchester, put on a show at MSG on Sunday night, dropping 36 points and ruining…

Al-Quadin Muhammad provides the Chicago Bears a player familiar with the scheme and demands of the new coaching staff as the defense transitions to a 4-3 base front. Muhammad, who signed a two-year, $10 million contract, will play defensive end, effectively replacing Khalil Mack, whom the Bears traded Wednesday to the Los Angeles Chargers for…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For a few minutes on Saturday night, the Lakers let themselves smile a little. After LeBron James chased down Karl Malone to become the NBA’s second-leading regular season scorer, coach Frank Vogel called it “an incredible feat,” and Russell Westbrook called it “a great accomplishment.” Carmelo Anthony thought back to 2003, when…

Ahead of Sunday’s home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley wanted to see how his team would respond defensively after allowing a combined 284 points and two 50-point scorers in the previous two games. The Thunder, the league’s lowest-scoring team and were without their three top scorers, shot 32.6% (30…

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Sunday March 20, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…

The United Laguna Woods Mutual board is appointing Director Cash Achrekar to an insurance ad hoc committee formed this month by the Golden Rain Foundation. Director Diane Casey is to serve as an alternate. GRF formed the committee with the purpose of researching and evaluating risk management alternatives for insurance coverage in Laguna Woods Village.…

Despite the lingering back injury delaying Ben Simmons’ Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash still believes the All-Star forward will suit up for his team before the end of this season. “I’m fully expecting to have him this year. That’s where my head’s at,” Nash said of Simmons after Sunday’s practice at the HSS Training…

Contestants Samantha Johnson, left, and Pro’ fay Elizabeth Hall start their pasta as the Orange County School of the Arts held a benefit for the Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory Saturday night that featured a “Throwdown” cooking competition between three teams of chefs and students in Santa Ana on Saturday, March 19, 2022.…

The UCLA women’s basketball advanced to the round of 16 in the National Invitation Tournament with a 61-45 win over Air Force on Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. Forward IImar’I Thomas led UCLA with 17 points and contributed six rebounds. Charisma Osborne added 13 points and Angela Dugalic had 11. UCLA led the game for all…

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department rescue helicopter crashed Saturday afternoon in the San Gabriel Mountains while traveling to a vehicle collision scene, officials said. A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter crashed Saturday in the San Gabriel Mountains above San Dimas and Glendora. (Image from ABC7 video) It went down around 4:30 p.m. near…