KANSAS CITY — Isiah Kiner-Falefa came to the Bronx with big expectations of himself. Having grown up a Yankee fan, it was a childhood dream come true with the Bombers traded to acquire him from the Rangers. His career in pinstripes began like a nightmare as he struggled in the field and at the plate.…
Day: May 2, 2022
Ravens 2022 undrafted-free-agent tracker: Oregon QB, Alabama WR, Navy ILB headline signings
With the NFL draft over, the Ravens turn their attention to the undrafted market. They entered the draft with 63 players, traded wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and added 11 rookies. That means they have the space to bring in a big class. Here’s a look at who the Ravens are signing, according to program…
Stagecoach 2022: Yola brings some soul to the Palomino and Locash brings out The Beach Boys’ Mike Love
Sundays are typically a bit slower out at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. By now, fans that have braved the heat, dust and long hours out on the festival grounds are gearing up for one last party and tonight that comes courtesy of Luke Combs on the Mane Stage. However, there were plenty of folks…
It’s 76ers, Embiid, Harden vs. Heat in East semifinals, opening Monday at FTX Arena | Series schedule
The next playoff challenge for the Miami Heat will be Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. With the 76ers closing out their first-round series with a 132-97 road victory Thursday night over the Toronto Raptors, to take that best-of-seven matchup 4-2, they now move on to a best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal against the…
Bandai Namco hosts Irvine celebration for consolidated headquarters
Members of the Daion Taiko from the Orange County Buddhist Church perform beneath the Giant Wheel at the Irvine Spectrum during the Bandai Namco’s “Welcome to the PAC!” event in Irvine on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) The Hashi family poses for a photo with Pac Man during the…
2022 NFL draft tracker: Where did the prospects with Maryland ties end up?
With the 2022 NFL draft beginning Thursday night in Las Vegas, there are a handful of players with Maryland ties who are hoping to turn their dreams of playing professionally into reality. From Kentucky edge rusher Josh Paschal to Maryland safety Nick Cross, here are the local prospects to watch: Note: This story will be…
Black artist Noah Purifoy’s legacy is Joshua Tree museum
For an art figure with worldwide renown, Noah Purifoy‘s namesake art museum in Joshua Tree isn’t easy to find. From 29 Palms Highway, the main drag, you drive north out of town through increasingly sparse neighborhoods, making a series of turns just as the road signs say “Pavement Ends.” The final couple of blocks, while…
Ryan Hollingshead leads LAFC to 2-0 win over Minnesota United
A pair of late scores from the bench produced Los Angeles Football Club’s latest victory Sunday evening at Banc of California Stadium. The 2-0 win over Minnesota United FC yielded three points against the visitors for the first time since LAFC’s inaugural season of 2018, ending a five match winless streak against them while maintaining…
President Biden speaks at memorial service for former VP Mondale
President Joe Biden is among the dignitaries in Minneapolis on Sunday to remember former Vice President Walter Mondale at a memorial service that his family delayed for a year due to the pandemic. Mondale died in April 2021 at age 93. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden wanted to attend the memorial because he had…
Orioles top prospects Adley Rutschman, DL Hall to join Double-A Bowie, continuing their developmental path to Baltimore
Catcher Adley Rutschman and left-hander DL Hall passed the first test with flying colors. Now, two of the Orioles’ top prospects are headed to Double-A Bowie to continue their rehabilitation from injuries — and continue their paths toward the big leagues. Rutschman and Hall will join Bowie on Tuesday as a part of the active…
Perfect Paul, top-seeded Suns finish off Pelicans in Game 6
NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul went 14 for 14 in the best shooting night in NBA playoff history, Devin Booker returned from a hamstring injury to hit a late 3-pointer and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Thursday night to finish off the first-round series in six games. Paul had the…
Bandai Namco hosts Irvine celebration for consolidated headquarters
Members of the Daion Taiko from the Orange County Buddhist Church perform beneath the Giant Wheel at the Irvine Spectrum during the Bandai Namco’s “Welcome to the PAC!” event in Irvine on Sunday, May 1, 2022. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) The Hashi family poses for a photo with Pac Man during the…
President Biden speaks at memorial service for former VP Mondale
President Joe Biden is among the dignitaries in Minneapolis on Sunday to remember former Vice President Walter Mondale at a memorial service that his family delayed for a year due to the pandemic. Mondale died in April 2021 at age 93. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden wanted to attend the memorial because he had…
Stagecoach 2022: Yola brings some soul to the Palomino and Locash brings out The Beach Boys’ Mike Love
Sundays are typically a bit slower out at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. By now, fans that have braved the heat, dust and long hours out on the festival grounds are gearing up for one last party and tonight that comes courtesy of Luke Combs on the Mane Stage. However, there were plenty of folks…
2022 NFL draft tracker: Where did the prospects with Maryland ties end up?
With the 2022 NFL draft beginning Thursday night in Las Vegas, there are a handful of players with Maryland ties who are hoping to turn their dreams of playing professionally into reality. From Kentucky edge rusher Josh Paschal to Maryland safety Nick Cross, here are the local prospects to watch: Note: This story will be…
Black artist Noah Purifoy’s legacy is Joshua Tree museum
For an art figure with worldwide renown, Noah Purifoy‘s namesake art museum in Joshua Tree isn’t easy to find. From 29 Palms Highway, the main drag, you drive north out of town through increasingly sparse neighborhoods, making a series of turns just as the road signs say “Pavement Ends.” The final couple of blocks, while…
Chicago White Sox stage a 5-run rally in the 9th but come up short in a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels
The Chicago White Sox couldn’t get much going offensively for eight innings Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The ninth was a different story. The Sox sent 11 batters to the plate and scored five runs. It still wasn’t enough as they fell 6-5 in front of 27,664 at Guaranteed Rate Field. “I was pleased…
Stagecoach 2022: Photos of the performers and their fans on Sunday
The 2022 Stagecoach Country Music Festival wrapped up at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Sunday, May 1. Stagecoach is riding into the sunset with performances from stars such as Yola, The Mavericks, Lindsay Ell, Cody Johnson, Smokey Robinson, the Black Crowes and more before Luke Combs closes out the Mane Stage. Over on…
Cast Members “Ignite The Night” At The Return Of The Spectaculars
Thousands of Disneyland Resort cast members celebrated the long-awaited return of nighttime spectaculars over two consecutive nights of cast-exclusive events that featured dancing, treats, photo ops — and lots of Disney magic. “It’s a classic, so I love how there’s a special event just for Cast Members,” Ticket Sales Agent Ruby Masri said of the…
Six undrafted FSU players land with NFL teams as free agents, minicamp invitees
Defensive end Keir Thomas and running back Jashaun Corbin were among six former Florida State players to land with NFL teams as undrafted free agents. Edge rusher Jermain Johnson was the only FSU player selected in the 2022 NFL Draft when the New York Jets chose him with the No. 26 pick in the first…