Whatever baggage Chennedy Carter was presumed to have brought with her to L.A. this offseason, the Sparks want her to unpack and get comfortable. It’s Derek Fisher’s intention that the flashy 23-year-old guard who goes by “Hollywood” stay awhile. A couple of hours before the Sparks’ 77-75 loss to Carter’s former team in Atlanta on…
Month: May 2022
Boys tennis playoffs: University, Corona del Mar, Beckman and Los Alamitos advance to CIF finals
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now There will be two all-Orange County clashes in the CIF-SS boys tennis finals. Four teams from two leagues locked in the matchups in the semifinals on Wednesday. University and Corona del Mar each won in the Open Division to advance to Friday’s final…
Angels rally late but lose to Rays in 10 innings
ANAHEIM — The Angels’ magical streak came to an anti-climactic end on Wednesday. Although Taylor Ward’s game-tying home run in the eighth inning seemed right in line with the way things had been going for the Angels during their three-game winning streak, they nonetheless lost, 4-2, to the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings. The…
Ben Simmons will play point guard and center in a re-imagined Nets offense, says Steve Nash
The Nets are expecting Ben Simmons to be a part of the team moving forward, and head coach Steve Nash says the All-Star acquired in the James Harden trade will play both point guard and center — among other positions on the floor. Which makes it very interesting to think about what this team’s offense…
Blistering rooftop solar debate reopened by California regulators
And the PUC said, “Let there be (a tiny bit more) light,” and it was, for many, not so good. After clamming up for nearly five months, California’s all-powerful utility regulator took the unusual step Monday of reopening the highly contentious battle — um, we mean, “proceeding” — over rooftop solar electricity rates. Rather than…
Top 10 Invoicing & Accounting Tools For Freelancers
Freelancers usually handle many jobs at the same time, and the client is not the only reason who drives freelancers nuts. Being your own boss and manager means you are your own accountant as well. Each project will be charged different fees, which will result in different billing or invoices flying your way, and that…
Russia pummels port of Odesa in attempt to disrupt supplies
By ELENA BECATOROS and JON GAMBRELL ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pummeled the vital port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, in an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments as Ukraine’s foreign minister appeared to suggest the country could expand its war aims. With the war now in its 11th week…
Coastal fire: What homes are worth in Laguna Niguel hills where 20 homes burned
The Coastal fire has burned at least 20 homes since it swept across Aliso Woods Canyon into Laguna Niguel on Wednesday, fire officials said. The fast-moving brush fire prompted the evacuation of area homes and a luxury resort and golf course. As of 9 p.m., the fire had grown to 200 acres in windy and…
Blistering rooftop solar debate reopened by California regulators
And the PUC said, “Let there be (a tiny bit more) light,” and it was, for many, not so good. After clamming up for nearly five months, California’s all-powerful utility regulator took the unusual step Monday of reopening the highly contentious battle — um, we mean, “proceeding” — over rooftop solar electricity rates. Rather than…
Russia pummels port of Odesa in attempt to disrupt supplies
By ELENA BECATOROS and JON GAMBRELL ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pummeled the vital port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, in an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments as Ukraine’s foreign minister appeared to suggest the country could expand its war aims. With the war now in its 11th week…
Sparks can’t catch Atlanta, suffer 1st loss
Whatever baggage Chennedy Carter was presumed to have brought with her to L.A. this offseason, the Sparks want her to unpack and get comfortable. It’s Derek Fisher’s intention that the flashy 23-year-old guard who goes by “Hollywood” stay awhile. A couple of hours before the Sparks’ 77-75 loss to Carter’s former team in Atlanta on…
Angels rally late but lose to Rays in 10 innings
ANAHEIM — The Angels’ magical streak came to an anti-climactic end on Wednesday. Although Taylor Ward’s game-tying home run in the eighth inning seemed right in line with the way things had been going for the Angels during their three-game winning streak, they nonetheless lost, 4-2, to the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings. The…
Ben Simmons will play point guard and center in a re-imagined Nets offense, says Steve Nash
The Nets are expecting Ben Simmons to be a part of the team moving forward, and head coach Steve Nash says the All-Star acquired in the James Harden trade will play both point guard and center — among other positions on the floor. Which makes it very interesting to think about what this team’s offense…
Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne was killed trying to stop domestic dispute: police
Former Michigan State basketball star and first-round NBA pick Adreian Payne was fatally shot while trying to protect the suspect’s girlfriend, according to police. Payne, who died Monday at 31, went to the home of suspect Lawrence Dority, 29, at the request of Dority’s girlfriend, Tatiana Mesa, according to court documents obtained by the Daily…
Tylor Megill struggles, doesn’t make it out of second inning in loss to Nationals
WASHINGTON — Tylor Megill’s seventh start of the year was foul enough to be flushed down the toilet. Megill, who entered this outing having given up just nine runs across his previous six starts, put his team in an early hole that spelled disaster in the Amazin’s 8-3 loss to the Nationals at Nationals Park…
Veteran QB Nathan Peterman signs a 1-year deal with the Chicago Bears, who also add a tight end and receiver
Veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday. The signing adds QB depth behind starter Justin Fields and backup Trevor Siemian. Another body was needed after the Bears cut ties with Nick Foles last month. But it is unclear if general manager Ryan Poles expects to carry three quarterbacks…
Maryland treasurer: State’s decision to let Orioles keep Paul McCartney concert revenue doesn’t pass ‘smell test’
Maryland’s treasurer on Wednesday criticized the stadium authority’s recent decision to let the Orioles keep all of the profits from the upcoming Paul McCartney concert, questioning if it is in the best interest of taxpayers. The Maryland Stadium Authority’s Board of Directors unanimously agreed last week to opt out of financial participation in the McCartney…
Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne was killed trying to stop domestic dispute: police
Former Michigan State basketball star and first-round NBA pick Adreian Payne was fatally shot while trying to protect the suspect’s girlfriend, according to police. Payne, who died Monday at 31, went to the home of suspect Lawrence Dority, 29, at the request of Dority’s girlfriend, Tatiana Mesa, according to court documents obtained by the Daily…
Maryland treasurer: State’s decision to let Orioles keep Paul McCartney concert revenue doesn’t pass ‘smell test’
Maryland’s treasurer on Wednesday criticized the stadium authority’s recent decision to let the Orioles keep all of the profits from the upcoming Paul McCartney concert, questioning if it is in the best interest of taxpayers. The Maryland Stadium Authority’s Board of Directors unanimously agreed last week to opt out of financial participation in the McCartney…
Russia pummels port of Odesa in attempt to disrupt supplies
By ELENA BECATOROS and JON GAMBRELL ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pummeled the vital port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, in an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments as Ukraine’s foreign minister appeared to suggest the country could expand its war aims. With the war now in its 11th week…