ORANGE COUNTY BASEBALL TOP 25 (Records through April 10) 1. Orange Lutheran 18-3 The Lancers reached the semifinals of the National High School Invitational in North Carolina. Louis Rodriguez pitched a shutout, Oliver Santos struck out nine in 4 2/3 innings and Casey Borba and Sawyer Voortman drove in three runs each in the tournament.…
Day: April 11, 2022
Senior living: Why Black and Hispanic seniors are left with less powerful flu vaccines
By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News At Whitman-Walker Health, Dr. David Fessler and his staff administer a high-dose influenza vaccine to all HIV-positive and senior patients. Although the vaccine is far more expensive than a standard flu vaccine, it seems to do a better job at protecting those with weakened immune systems — a major…
Chicago Bulls rest 4 starters in regular-season finale victory as injury concerns continue ahead of playoffs
The final day of each NBA season often features the lengthiest injury reports of the year as teams rest their stars to settle in for the postseason. The Bulls followed that trend in Sunday’s 124-120 victory in the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves, benching four starters for the 82nd game of the season —…
Orange County softball top 25, April 11
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now SOFTBALL TOP 25 (Records through Sunday, April 10) 1. Pacifica (19-3): The Mariners, who take over the No. 1 spot from Canyon, can push their winning streak to 10 games with victories this week against Valencia and Crean Lutheran. 2. Esperanza (15-9): The…
Clippers aim to ‘enjoy the moment’ in play-in vs. Minnesota
It’s win Tuesday – or it’s win or go home Friday. On Tuesday in Minnesota, the Clippers will have the first of two cracks at securing their invitation to the NBA playoffs for the 10th time in 11 seasons. If they get past the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’ll slot in as the seventh seed and face…
Cal State sexual harassment scandal: Your questions answered
BY MICHAELLA HUCK, ZAEEM SHAIKH, JULIA WOOCK AND FELICIA MELLO | CalMatters California State University’s policies around sexual harassment and discrimination have come under intense scrutiny this spring, after a bombshell USA Today investigation found that then-Chancellor Joseph Castro had mishandled complaints against a senior administrator while he was president of Fresno State. The ensuing…
Heat play it safe by sitting regulars, fall 125-111 in Orlando despite 40 from Oladipo
The worst team in the East soundly beat the conference’s No. 1 playoff seed Sunday night . . . and no one blinked. Welcome to closing night of the regular season in the NBA. With the Miami Heat protecting their playoff rotation, with the games to resume for real this coming Sunday at FTX Arena…
Your next COVID-19 vaccine will be different
After deploying four COVID-19 shots in a little more than two years, the nation is absorbing a troubling realization: That’s a pace that’s impossible to sustain. This past week, experts began charting a path to a future that is less perfect – but more practical. It means building a vaccine that targets more than one…
Yankees drop series finale against Red Sox
Jordan Montgomery got up off the ground after getting hit hard by a come-backer, but the Bombers couldn’t get themselves back up off the mat Sunday night. The Red Sox rallied to beat the Yankees 4-3 and avoid a sweep at the Stadium. “It just kind of was in a weird spot and then it…
‘Dark Secret Place’ radio host Bryan Suits left Southern California. But you can still hear him.
One of the more popular specialty hosts on KFI (640 AM) was Bryan Suits, especially when he hosted “The Dark Secret Place” on weekends in which he spoke of military operations and related subjects. Suits left the station in 2021 to focus on a paid podcast program. Suits was an Army medic during Operation Desert…
‘Dark Secret Place’ radio host Bryan Suits left Southern California. But you can still hear him.
One of the more popular specialty hosts on KFI (640 AM) was Bryan Suits, especially when he hosted “The Dark Secret Place” on weekends in which he spoke of military operations and related subjects. Suits left the station in 2021 to focus on a paid podcast program. Suits was an Army medic during Operation Desert…
Yankees drop series finale against Red Sox
Jordan Montgomery got up off the ground after getting hit hard by a come-backer, but the Bombers couldn’t get themselves back up off the mat Sunday night. The Red Sox rallied to beat the Yankees 4-3 and avoid a sweep at the Stadium. “It just kind of was in a weird spot and then it…
Heat play it safe by sitting regulars, fall 125-111 in Orlando despite 40 from Oladipo
The worst team in the East soundly beat the conference’s No. 1 playoff seed Sunday night . . . and no one blinked. Welcome to closing night of the regular season in the NBA. With the Miami Heat protecting their playoff rotation, with the games to resume for real this coming Sunday at FTX Arena…
Senior living: Why Black and Hispanic seniors are left with less powerful flu vaccines
By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News At Whitman-Walker Health, Dr. David Fessler and his staff administer a high-dose influenza vaccine to all HIV-positive and senior patients. Although the vaccine is far more expensive than a standard flu vaccine, it seems to do a better job at protecting those with weakened immune systems — a major…
Chicago Bulls rest 4 starters in regular-season finale victory as injury concerns continue ahead of playoffs
The final day of each NBA season often features the lengthiest injury reports of the year as teams rest their stars to settle in for the postseason. The Bulls followed that trend in Sunday’s 124-120 victory in the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves, benching four starters for the 82nd game of the season —…
What’s the weather for the Chicago White Sox’s home opener — and how has it affected debuts since 1989?
It’s the Chicago White Sox’s turn to host their first home game of the season — and it looks like fans at Guaranteed Rate Field will be able to leave the cold-weather gear at home Tuesday when the team hosts the Seattle Mariners. The forecast “We’re looking at a pretty large change in the prevailing…
Report: Lakers to fire coach Frank Vogel
Los Angeles Lakers guard D.J. Augustin, center, drives to the rim between Denver Nuggets guard Brynn Forbes, left, and forward Jeff Green in the first half of an basketball game Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel looks on in the first half of an basketball…
Omar Kelly’s NFL mock draft: Who will be the first QB taken; should Dolphins trade back into first round?
In this 2022 first-round NFL mock draft, South Florida Sun Sentinel Dolphins columnist Omar Kelly hypothesizes what each team will do based on their needs, the runs on certain positions, and where the strengths and weaknesses in the draft’s talent pool could lead each team when the first round begins on April 28. 1. Jaguars:…
Derek Fisher pays visit to Clippers’ practice
LOS ANGELES – Shortly before the Clippers huddled up to begin practice began Friday morning in Playa Vista, Paul George spotted a familiar face and made his way over to embrace Derek Fisher, the L.A. Sparks’ coach and general manager and five-time NBA champion as a member of the Lakers. “I’ve seen D-Fish around a…
Report: Lakers to fire coach Frank Vogel
Los Angeles Lakers guard D.J. Augustin, center, drives to the rim between Denver Nuggets guard Brynn Forbes, left, and forward Jeff Green in the first half of an basketball game Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel looks on in the first half of an basketball…