LOS ANGELES – The NBA is 75 years old, but it can still deliver surprises. Take New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green’s unusual request before tipoff against the Clippers on Sunday that the NBA refrain from featuring one of his players in its highlight packages. And then there’s the reason for that wish: Jose Alvarado.…
Month: April 2022
Grammys 2022: 7 memorable show moments as told in GIFs
The 2022 Grammys may be over, but we’re not finished talking about them. Here are seven of the ceremony’s biggest moments — in GIFs. Billie Eilish paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer of the rock band Foo Fighters, by wearing a T-shirt with his portrait during her performance. Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprised…
LPGA: Jennifer Kupcho takes last victory leap in Mission Hills finale
By JOHN NICHOLSON RANCHO MIRAGE — Jennifer Kupcho took the last victory leap into Poppie’s Pond late Sunday afternoon in the California desert, ending the tournament best known as the Dinah Shore’s half-century run at Mission Hills. Six strokes ahead entering the day, Kupcho shot a 2-over 74 for a two-stroke victory over Jessica Korda…
How to keep pets safe in the garden
Like it or not, gardening involves a lot of killing things. Responsible gardeners want to accomplish this in the safest way possible by minimizing their pesticide and herbicide use and targeting it toward the specific problem. This is especially important when children and/or pets are present. The internet is full of recipes for homemade weed…
Shorthanded Heat celebrate Lowry’s night in Toronto, with Oladipo sparking 114-109 win
To a degree, this was scripted, with Kyle Lowry given a heartfelt pregame tribute in his return to Scotiabank Arena, and with the Miami Heat playing it safe on the second night of their back-to-back set by holding out Jimmy Butler, P.J. Tucker, Dewayne Dedmon and Gabe Vincent. And yet there is no way Sunday…
Spencer Rattler, Zach Evans among transfers to watch in SEC
Players continue to flood the transfer market as more and more coaches across the country embrace the portal. With new coaching hires at LSU and Florida, the SEC has become a home for several of those transfers. Jarrick Bernard-Converse, CB, LSU Outside of Ole Miss and USC, nobody used the transfer portal better than LSU…
Grammys 2022: Brandi Carlile’s vocals stun viewers during ‘Right On Time’ performance
Sporting a glittering suit at the Grammys, Brandi Carlile impressed fans and followers on social media with her vocals for “Right On Time” — nominated for record of the year — during a televised performance for the 64th annual awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 3. The veteran singer-songwriter, who had…
Destanni Henderson’s scoring outburst lifts South Carolina to title
By PATRICK DONNELLY MINNEAPOLIS — The smallest player on the court came up huge in the biggest moments for South Carolina. UConn opened the fourth quarter with a quick basket to cut South Carolina’s lead to seven in the NCAA title game Sunday night. The Huskies, with a pedigree unmatched in women’s college basketball, were…
With thoroughbreds no longer running at Arlington ― which Bears may call home ― struggling racing industry pins hopes on Hawthorne
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…
With thoroughbreds no longer running at Arlington ― which Bears may call home ― struggling racing industry pins hopes on Hawthorne
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…
Clippers plan for Jose Alvarado, Pelicans’ crafty defender
LOS ANGELES – The NBA is 75 years old, but it can still deliver surprises. Take New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green’s unusual request before tipoff against the Clippers on Sunday that the NBA refrain from featuring one of his players in its highlight packages. And then there’s the reason for that wish: Jose Alvarado.…
Shorthanded Heat celebrate Lowry’s night in Toronto, with Oladipo sparking 114-109 win
To a degree, this was scripted, with Kyle Lowry given a heartfelt pregame tribute in his return to Scotiabank Arena, and with the Miami Heat playing it safe on the second night of their back-to-back set by holding out Jimmy Butler, P.J. Tucker, Dewayne Dedmon and Gabe Vincent. And yet there is no way Sunday…
How to keep pets safe in the garden
Like it or not, gardening involves a lot of killing things. Responsible gardeners want to accomplish this in the safest way possible by minimizing their pesticide and herbicide use and targeting it toward the specific problem. This is especially important when children and/or pets are present. The internet is full of recipes for homemade weed…
Grammys 2022: Brandi Carlile’s vocals stun viewers during ‘Right On Time’ performance
Sporting a glittering suit at the Grammys, Brandi Carlile impressed fans and followers on social media with her vocals for “Right On Time” — nominated for record of the year — during a televised performance for the 64th annual awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 3. The veteran singer-songwriter, who had…
Grammy Awards 2022: Lady Gaga honors Tony Bennett with ‘Love For Sale’ performance
Lady Gaga is no stranger to the Grammy Awards stage; she performed each year from 2015 to 2019. She made a grand comeback this year with a true Las Vegas-style performance during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. She was introduced via a special video made by her Grammy-nominated album co-creator, music legend…
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts expresses concern about pitching substance rules
ANAHEIM – Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Sunday expressed concerns that Major League Baseball’s new rules on checking pitchers for tacky substances could turn into a sticky situation. While MLB umpires started checking pitchers for foreign substances last season, the rules have been altered for 2022 and appear open for interpretation. MLB has termed it…
North Carolina takes out Coach K, Duke in Final Four
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, greets North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis after their national semifinal game on Saturday night in New Orleans. North Carolina outlasted Duke, 81-77, in a thrilling game that brings an end to the coaching career of Krzyzewski, who is retiring. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski leaves…
Ilie Sanchez scores in LAFC’s win over Orlando City
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ilie Sanchez scored for Los Angeles FC on Saturday in a 4-2 victory over Orlando City. Sanchez put LAFC (4-0-1) ahead for good at 3-2 in the 51st minute. LAFC also got one goal each from Kwadwo Opoku, Jesus Murillo and Brian Rodriguez. Alexandre Pato and Joao Moutinho racked up one…
Bill would boost paid family leave replacement pay
Low-wage earners who most need paid family leave can’t afford to take time off. A new bill seeks to raise their replacement pay. María Elena Durazo, a Democratic senator from Los Angeles, is renewing the fight for equitable paid family leave, hoping to make it a realistic option for more low-income Californians. After Gov. Gavin…
With thoroughbreds no longer running at Arlington ― which Bears may call home ― struggling racing industry pins hopes on Hawthorne
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…