Day: April 2, 2022

Now that Arlington International Racecourse has closed, horse racing in Illinois enters a new fight for survival Saturday, as the thoroughbred season opens at Hawthorne Race Course. The new season brings some optimism, as race winners will get more money, and more horses have consolidated at Hawthorne in west suburban Stickney. But the shortened, splintered…

TEMPE, Ariz. — This time the Angels didn’t even wait a month to cast off a veteran who had lost his grip on a significant role. The Angels designated Justin Upton for assignment Saturday, less than a week before Opening Day. The Angels could still to try to trade Upton, but most likely he will…

Julius Randle’s season appears to be over with five games to play. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed before Saturday’s matinee 119-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden that Randle will “most likely be out the rest of the way.” “He’s had this nagging thing going on for awhile,” Thibodeau said of…

America’s national security and energy security go hand-in-hand. If we want America to remain safe, secure, and prosperous as our adversaries become more brazen, we must return our country to energy independence. We have seen over the last year under the Biden administration just how dangerous overreliance on other nations for energy is. When President…

By NEBI QENA and YURAS KARMANAU KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops moved cautiously to retake territory north of the country’s capital on Saturday, using cables to pull the bodies of civilians off the streets in one town out of fear that Russian forces might have booby-trapped them before leaving. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned…

When President Harry Truman wanted to protect his daughter Margaret from criticism, he wrote a scathing letter to the Washington Post’s music critic, who had panned Margaret’s singing performance. “Some day I hope to meet you,” the president wrote, “When that happens you’ll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes, and…

As the Miami Dolphins continue to cross items off their offseason checklist, what was likely the highest-priority item was handled on Friday night. Star cornerback Xavien Howard and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a record-setting contract extension. Howard’s new five-year deal consists of $50,691,177 in new money, according to Howard’s agent, David Canter, who…

Jordan Travis is no stranger to quarterback competitions at Florida State. The West Palm Beach native has had to prove himself worthy to others around him. Even as the Seminoles prepare to wrap up spring football camp next week with Travis as the clear-cut starter, there will always be competition. “Jordan is our starting quarterback,”…

The ending of the War On I-4 rivalry game between UCF and South Florida in November came down to the final play. But it likely didn’t have to. Trailing 17-13 with 1:20 left, Bulls freshman quarterback Timmy McClain was picked off by Divaad Wilson, likely securing the win in favor of the Knights. The turnover,…

I recently wrote about plants with purple flowers and solicited readers’ choices where this floral color is concerned. Since then, I have received a significant number of emails on this subject, indicating the palpable presence of a passion for purple in the garden. Grace Hampton, who gardens in Burbank, wrote as follows: “I have always…

Now that Arlington International Racecourse has closed, horse racing in Illinois enters a new fight for survival Saturday, as the thoroughbred season opens at Hawthorne Race Course. The new season brings some optimism, as race winners will get more money, and more horses have consolidated at Hawthorne in west suburban Stickney. But the shortened, splintered…

When President Harry Truman wanted to protect his daughter Margaret from criticism, he wrote a scathing letter to the Washington Post’s music critic, who had panned Margaret’s singing performance. “Some day I hope to meet you,” the president wrote, “When that happens you’ll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes, and…

America’s national security and energy security go hand-in-hand. If we want America to remain safe, secure, and prosperous as our adversaries become more brazen, we must return our country to energy independence. We have seen over the last year under the Biden administration just how dangerous overreliance on other nations for energy is. When President…

I recently wrote about plants with purple flowers and solicited readers’ choices where this floral color is concerned. Since then, I have received a significant number of emails on this subject, indicating the palpable presence of a passion for purple in the garden. Grace Hampton, who gardens in Burbank, wrote as follows: “I have always…

As the Miami Dolphins continue to cross items off their offseason checklist, what was likely the highest-priority item was handled on Friday night. Star cornerback Xavien Howard and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a record-setting contract extension. Howard’s new five-year deal consists of $50,691,177 in new money, according to Howard’s agent, David Canter, who…

In just over a week, it will be all about a forward-thinking approach, the NBA playoffs ultimately to define the Miami Heat’s season. And yet, as was the case a year ago, there have been defining moments along the way that (in)distinguish the road traveled and playoff seeding. Last season, a bad April 23 loss…

RALEIGH, N.C. — UCLA placed first in the second session of its NCAA Regional on Thursday, recording a season-high away score of 197.800 to beat second-place Michigan by four-tenths of a point. The Bruins earned the meet’s highest event scores on vault (49.400), uneven bars (49.475) and floor exercise (49.625) to advance to Saturday’s regional…

SANTA ANA >> Mater Dei baseball coach Richard Mercado has made a habit of telling his players to expect a dogfight in every Trinity League game they play, and Friday night was no exception. The Monarchs fell behind early but rallied to take the lead with Jimmy DeAnda’s go-ahead, two-run home run, and Jack Kirrer pitched…

Heading into Friday, the Orlando Magic’s 102-89 home loss to the Toronto Raptors was expected to be a showcase of two Rookie of the Year candidates. That lasted for just 20 seconds. Franz Wagner sprained his left ankle on the game’s first possession after trying to “pull the chair” on Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes while…

Two California Highway Patrol vehicles and a half dozen unmarked vehicles blocked off the parking lot of Super Clinik, a licensed cannabis store in Santa Ana, just after the shop opened at 8 a.m. on the morning of March 18. With an agent from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration looking on, several…