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…
Month: April 2022
America’s energy security and national security go hand-in-hand
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…
Julius Randle ‘likely’ done for the season because of nagging quad injury, says Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau
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…
Orange County softball standings: Saturday, April 2
Orange County high school softball standings through Friday, April 1. TRINITY LEAGUE League Overall JSerra 3-1 14-6 Mater Dei 2-1 11-7 Orange Lutheran 2-1 15-6 Rosary 1-2 9-7 Santa Margarita 0-3 4-13 SURF LEAGUE League Overall Huntington Beach 3-0 9-4 Los Alamitos 2-1 15-5 Marina 1-2 9-8 Edison 0-3 4-14 WAVE LEAGUE League Overall Fountain…
Kansas cruises past Villanova to reach NCAA title game
NEW ORLEANS — Kansas and Villanova waged a 3-point shooting contest at the Final Four with one of them racing out to a big lead in the opening minutes and the other spending the rest of the night trying in vain to catch up. It all may sound familiar to basketball fans. But in a…
Massive corgi party returns to Huntington Dog Beach
Kelly and Dan McLemore were simply trying to find a few furry friends for Mr. Pickles when they created beach party that has become a corgi rave. Ten years ago, the couple put out a small social media solicit looking for other corgi families who wanted to hang out at Huntington Dog Beach for the…
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…
Angels designate Justin Upton for assignment
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 ‘likely’ done for the season because of nagging quad injury, says Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau
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 energy security and national security go hand-in-hand
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…
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps
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…
The far-reaching federal probe of Project Veritas is an attack on press freedom
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…
Dolphins, CB Xavien Howard reach terms on record-setting extension
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…
With Jordan Travis secure as starter, FSU happy with growth from backups Tate Rodemaker, AJ Duffy
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,”…
UCF defensive coordinator preaches communication in practice
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,…
What’s that growing in your garden? Readers share their purple plant pride
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…
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…
The far-reaching federal probe of Project Veritas is an attack on press freedom
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 energy security and national security go hand-in-hand
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…
What’s that growing in your garden? Readers share their purple plant pride
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…