Tim Anderson’s 3-run homer punctuates the Chicago White Sox’s doubleheader sweep of the New York Yankees

Johnny Cueto was terrific in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Michael Kopech was even better in Game 2 as the Chicago White Sox swept the twinbill, beating the Yankees 3-1 and 5-0. “What a day,” Sox manager Tony La Russa said. Cueto allowed six hits in six-plus scoreless innings at…

Justin Thomas wins 2nd PGA title in playoff after 7-shot rally

By DOUG FERGUSON TULSA, Okla. — Justin Thomas didn’t pay attention to any score but his own Sunday in the PGA Championship, knowing he was seven shots behind but with only six players ahead of him on a Southern Hills course where anything could happen. He never could have dreamed how it all played out,…

Melahat Rafiei resigns from DNC, fair board roles amid fallout from Anaheim corruption probe

Melahat Rafiei on Sunday night resigned from her elected leadership roles as a state representative for the Democratic National Committee and as secretary for the California Democratic Party, as fallout from the corruption investigation in Anaheim continues. She told the Register that she also resigned Saturday from her appointed roles on the OC Fair Board…

Yankees drop pair of games in doubleheader with White Sox

On an uncomfortably hot and sticky day for the Yankees’ and White Sox’s Sunday doubleheader in the Bronx, the home team played two fittingly lethargic games. The Yankees dropped both of them, losing back-to-back games for the first time since April 10 and 11, their third and fourth games of the year. “They were able…

Laguna Woods recall election has four candidates on ballot

Laguna Woods’ Third Laguna Hills Mutual members will soon vote whether to recall two board members, Robert Mutchnick and Lynn Jarrett, and at the same time, answer who should replace them as directors if the recall is successful. Jarrett’s term ends later this year, and Mutchnick’s term ends in 2023. Four candidates have put their…

Galaxy turns in “unacceptable” performance in 3-0 home loss to Houston

Houston Dynamo players celebrate with forward Tyler Pasher, second from right, after he scored during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Dynamo midfielder Darwin Cerén, left, and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Marky Delgado (8) head the ball during…

More hypocrisy in California Capitol

Examples of hypocrisy and double standards in California politics are too numerous to count. But some stand out more than others. Two bills, both designated as “job killers” by the California Chamber of Commerce, would require companies to hand over to the government more data about pay and internal practices. Under Assembly Bill 2095, introduced…

As reasons for optimism disappear

Over ceviche and margaritas at a family lunch last Saturday, the conversation turning, as conversations will, to the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, and thus to to the rebirth of the Ferdinand Marcos dynasty in the Philippines, my cousin reminded me that Marcos’ lover Dovie Breams Villagran used to live across the street…

Tim Anderson’s 3-run homer punctuates the Chicago White Sox’s doubleheader sweep of the New York Yankees

Johnny Cueto was terrific in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Michael Kopech was even better in Game 2 as the Chicago White Sox swept the twinbill, beating the Yankees 3-1 and 5-0. “What a day,” Sox manager Tony La Russa said. Cueto allowed six hits in six-plus scoreless innings at…

As reasons for optimism disappear

Over ceviche and margaritas at a family lunch last Saturday, the conversation turning, as conversations will, to the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, and thus to to the rebirth of the Ferdinand Marcos dynasty in the Philippines, my cousin reminded me that Marcos’ lover Dovie Breams Villagran used to live across the street…

More hypocrisy in California Capitol

Examples of hypocrisy and double standards in California politics are too numerous to count. But some stand out more than others. Two bills, both designated as “job killers” by the California Chamber of Commerce, would require companies to hand over to the government more data about pay and internal practices. Under Assembly Bill 2095, introduced…

Laguna Woods recall election has four candidates on ballot

Laguna Woods’ Third Laguna Hills Mutual members will soon vote whether to recall two board members, Robert Mutchnick and Lynn Jarrett, and at the same time, answer who should replace them as directors if the recall is successful. Jarrett’s term ends later this year, and Mutchnick’s term ends in 2023. Four candidates have put their…

Yankees drop pair of games in doubleheader with White Sox

On an uncomfortably hot and sticky day for the Yankees’ and White Sox’s Sunday doubleheader in the Bronx, the home team played two fittingly lethargic games. The Yankees dropped both of them, losing back-to-back games for the first time since April 10 and 11, their third and fourth games of the year. “They were able…

Laguna Woods HOA members to vote on whether to recall two directors

A call to recall two directors on the Third Laguna Hills Mutual board is in motion. Third Mutual members in Laguna Woods will soon vote whether to recall board members Robert Mutchnick and Lynn Jarrett, and at the same time, answer who should replace them as directors if the recall is successful. Jarrett’s term ends…

Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday May 22

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Sunday May 22, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…

Chester throws complete game, Cal State Fullerton baseball beats Long Beach State

LONG BEACH — Cal State Fullerton showed fans Sunday a nice slice of how good the program once was and a preview that things will get better sooner than later. Junior Fynn Chester tossed a complete game three-hitter against Long Beach State at Blair Field in a 3-0 win. It was an overwhelming performance, the…

Orioles promote top prospect Adley Rutschman to majors in most significant move of rebuild thus far

From the moment he was selected with the first pick of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman was the face of the Orioles’ rebuild. Starting Saturday, he’ll finally be the face of their major league roster. The Orioles will promote Rutschman, a 24-year-old catcher, and he’s expected to make his major league debut…

Newport Harbor boys volleyball caps season with sweep to Division I regional title

NEWPORT BEACH >> After a fierce five-set victory over Loyola last week in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys volleyball final, Newport Harbor still had one more goal to accomplish. The encore match Saturday night wasn’t as compelling, but the Sailors still enjoyed their sweep of visiting Loyola 25-15, 25-23, 25-14 to win the…