Former Bears GM Ryan Pace sells Lake Bluff home for $1.4M

Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace and his wife, Stephanie, sold their house in Lake Bluff for $1.4 million in an off-market deal, according to public records. Now a senior personnel executive with the Atlanta Falcons, Pace was the Bears’ general manager from 2015 until the team fired him in January. Pace and his…

Election 2022: Full coverage of OC election results

Voters in Orange County weighed in on several key races in voting that ended Tuesday, from the race for governor to local races throughout the county. Orange County Register reporters covered the key races, and we’ve gathered links to their stories here. You can check out live results here, and we’ll have more updates from…

As he turns 42, Heat’s Haslem deliberating 20th season, but rules out coaching with sights set on being team owner

The next step could further define the degree that Udonis Haslem’s NBA story becomes one for the ages. With the Miami Heat captain turning 42 on Thursday, a return for a 20th season would put him in decidedly rarified air. The oldest player in the NBA this past season by four years over Carmelo Anthony…

Summit of (some of) the Americas is here

  It’s unfortunate the Summit of the Americas being held in Los Angeles this week has been overshadowed by controversy over the Biden administration blocking the attendance of the authoritarian leaders of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. That decision led Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to boycott the event. Although the summit involves a lot…

The fallout of Assembly Bill 5 is a cautionary tale the nation must heed

The courtroom drama of Proposition 22 has once again placed the issue of worker classification into focus. Proposition 22 was a ballot measure that excluded app-based drivers from provisions of the infamous Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), a law that reclassified many workers from independent contractors into employees. A trial court recently ruled to void…

Five home runs, including Austin Hays’ second-deck blast, lift Orioles to 9-3 win over Cubs in Brandon Hyde’s first game managing vs. former club

The consistent fall of rain in Baltimore perhaps offered some cover, but the first pitch of Tuesday night’s Orioles game and six others that followed made it clear: Summer has arrived early at Camden Yards. After Chicago Cubs leadoff hitter Christopher Morel hammered Kyle Bradish’s first pitch over Oriole Park’s new left field wall to…

Pete Alonso and Starling Marte exit with injuries in second inning of Mets’ loss to Padres

SAN DIEGO – Pete Alonso (hit by pitch on right hand) and Starling Marte (quad tightness) left with alarming injuries in the second inning of the Mets’ 7-0 loss against the Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park. Both Alonso and Marte left Petco Park for late-night MRIs following the loss, according to a Mets spokesman,…

While headlines surround Tua through Dolphins’ minicamp, the run game could be just as vital

As much hype as there is around Tua Tagovailoa and whether the Miami Dolphins quarterback’s arm strength has improved this offseason, what may be of greater importance for this offense is if new coach Mike McDaniel will transform the team’s run game. The Dolphins have been among the bottom four teams in rushing yards per…

Navy says more precautions for whales in place, but asks NOAA for changes to training permits

After four whales were struck last year, Navy officials are now asking for some wiggle room in their agreement with the National Marine Fisheries Service for training in the Pacific Ocean because it might be hard to guarantee another whale isn’t hit before the agreement runs out in December 2025. Officials with the U.S. Pacific…

Angels’ 10-inning loss is franchise-record 13th straight

Angels interim manager Phil Nevin, center, smiles in the dugout before their game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Ronald…

Angels’ 10-inning loss is franchise-record 13th straight

Angels interim manager Phil Nevin, center, smiles in the dugout before their game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Ronald…

Pete Alonso and Starling Marte exit with injuries in second inning of Mets’ loss to Padres

SAN DIEGO – Pete Alonso (hit by pitch on right hand) and Starling Marte (quad tightness) left with alarming injuries in the second inning of the Mets’ 7-0 loss against the Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park. Both Alonso and Marte left Petco Park for late-night MRIs following the loss, according to a Mets spokesman,…

While headlines surround Tua through Dolphins’ minicamp, the run game could be just as vital

As much hype as there is around Tua Tagovailoa and whether the Miami Dolphins quarterback’s arm strength has improved this offseason, what may be of greater importance for this offense is if new coach Mike McDaniel will transform the team’s run game. The Dolphins have been among the bottom four teams in rushing yards per…

Five home runs, including Austin Hays’ second-deck blast, lift Orioles to 9-3 win over Cubs in Brandon Hyde’s first game managing vs. former club

The consistent fall of rain in Baltimore perhaps offered some cover, but the first pitch of Tuesday night’s Orioles game and six others that followed made it clear: Summer has arrived early at Camden Yards. After Chicago Cubs leadoff hitter Christopher Morel hammered Kyle Bradish’s first pitch over Oriole Park’s new left field wall to…

Election 2022: Full coverage of OC election results

Voters in Orange County weighed in on several key races in voting that ended Tuesday, from the race for governor to local races throughout the county. Orange County Register reporters covered the key races, and we’ve gathered links to their stories here. You can check out live results here, and we’ll have more updates from…

Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo homer for Yankees in rout of Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — Their run of outstanding pitching couldn’t last forever. The defense, which has been so solid this season, had an off night. So the Yankees did exactly what they were built to do on nights like Tuesday — they powered through. With home runs from Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo, the Bombers…

Gabe Vincent proves he belongs, so are Heat depth questions answered at point guard?

As the Miami Heat were finalizing their 2021-22 roster, coach Erik Spoelstra chimed in on the team’s final roster spot. At the time, the deliberations were down to Markieff Morris of Jeff Teague. Spoelstra opted for Morris. The biggest winner from that decision? Arguably Gabe Vincent. For Morris, it was a season largely preempted by…

Election 2022: Shaw faces 3 in Orange County Board of Education Trustee Area 4

Officially and at least temporarily, Tim Shaw is not on the Orange County Board of Education following a recent court ruling. On Tuesday, June 7, voters will decide whether Shaw, 45, will win re-election to finish a two-year term as he competes against three challengers: Paulette Chaffee, 73, an attorney and former teacher; David M.…

Election 2022: Westminster voters to decide whether mayor should be elected or appointed

In 2018, Westminster voters decided to double the mayor’s term from two to four years. Now, residents have a new decision to make: Do they want to end citywide mayoral elections altogether? A lot has changed over the past four years — namely, the makeup of the Westminster City Council. Starting in early 2021, three…