By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer ORLANDO, Fla. — Christian Pulisic looked like the weight of millions of American soccer fans had been lifted from his shoulders. The first American to play in and win a Champions League final, Pulisic struggled in January, was played out of position by Chelsea and even was benched for a World Cup…
Day: March 29, 2022
Butler, Adebayo, Herro make sure skid ends, fuel 123-100 victory over Kings
The sky seemingly falling around his team amid a four-game losing streak that felt twice as long, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra went into Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings noting, “I think this is the perfect team for us to play against.” He was referring to the Kings’ relentless style. But he might…
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue responds to Daryl Morey’s criticism
PLAYA VISTA – Forward Nicolas Batum is not among the people who believe that Sunday’s stunning Oscars moment when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock was staged. No, the slap was too hard. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue took his own swipe – verbally – before practice Monday, playing some fierce defense in response to a critical…
No taming this shrewd columnist’s focus on Orange County
I’m baaaaack! Some of you may recall me as the genial keeper of the old OC Watchdog column; others, as a “shrew” or a “whiner.” I’ve been likened to a snake, accused of “pension envy” and excoriated for participating in mass murder (for writing about COVID-19 vaccines through the lens of evidence rather than delusional…