Brandon Hyde doesn’t care what his players decide to do with their facial hair. If it leads to production on the field, he’s all for a little fun — even if he would decline joining in himself. The Orioles manager doesn’t mind how the mustache above Adley Rutschman’s top lip looks, though, especially as the…
Day: June 23, 2022
U-Haul truck stolen in Anaheim, autistic man inside reported missing
Relatives and police sought an autistic man in his 60s and the U-Haul box truck he was in, which was stolen in Anaheim on Wednesday, June 22. The 2011 GMC box truck with an Arizona license plate number of AE23468 was reported stolen at 2:20 p.m. on the 3100 block of West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim…
Aaron Judge hits 2 more homers as Yankees come back to beat the Rays, 5-4
ST. PETERSBURG — Aaron Judge just gave everyone a reminder. With his 2022 contract still hanging in limbo, the Bombers’ slugger belted two home runs, showing off his prodigious power and what his bat means to this team. He helped spark the Yankees to a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Rays at Tropicana Field. Jose…
Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26; police say no signs of trauma or foul play
Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died after authorities found him unresponsive late Tuesday in a North Baltimore home. He was 26. Officials have not released a cause of death, but Baltimore Police said Wednesday that investigators have not ruled out the possibility of an overdose. “We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon…
After watching ‘Top Gun,’ Orioles rookie Adley Rutschman grew a mustache. But it won’t be here long.
Brandon Hyde doesn’t care what his players decide to do with their facial hair. If it leads to production on the field, he’s all for a little fun — even if he would decline joining in himself. The Orioles manager doesn’t mind how the mustache above Adley Rutschman’s top lip looks, though, especially as the…
Bubble watch: California economy chilled by Wall Street bear markets
“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead. Buzz: The stock market is officially in a bear market downturn, and that’s rarely good news for California’s economy. Source: Using the definition of a bear market as a 20% drop in the S&P 500 stock index, my trusty spreadsheet looked…
‘The dream is almost a reality’: Former Poly standout Justin Lewis ready for NBA draft and what comes next
Workout after workout in city after city, Justin Lewis has welcomed the grind as he gets closer to realizing his dream. In preparation of the 2022 NBA draft, set to take place Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the former Poly and Marquette basketball star attended the NBA scouting combine last…
Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26; police say no signs of trauma or foul play
Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died after authorities found him unresponsive late Tuesday in a North Baltimore home. He was 26. Officials have not released a cause of death, but Baltimore Police said Wednesday that investigators have not ruled out the possibility of an overdose. “We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon…
Stanley Cup Final: Nazem Kadri’s OT goal gives Avalanche a 3-1 series lead
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. — Nazem Kadri scored at 12:02 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay, 3-2, on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning. Playing for the first time since June 4…
Shohei Ohtani dominates on mound as Angels beat Royals
The Angels’ Andrew Velazquez is called safe after sliding home ahead of the tag by Kansas City Royals catcher MJ Melendez during the seventh inning on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against…
U-Haul truck stolen in Anaheim, autistic man inside reported missing
Relatives and police sought an autistic man in his 60s and the U-Haul box truck he was in, which was stolen in Anaheim on Wednesday, June 22. The 2011 GMC box truck with an Arizona license plate number of AE23468 was reported stolen at 2:20 p.m. on the 3100 block of West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim…
After watching ‘Top Gun,’ Orioles rookie Adley Rutschman grew a mustache. But it won’t be here long.
Brandon Hyde doesn’t care what his players decide to do with their facial hair. If it leads to production on the field, he’s all for a little fun — even if he would decline joining in himself. The Orioles manager doesn’t mind how the mustache above Adley Rutschman’s top lip looks, though, especially as the…
Aaron Judge hits 2 more homers as Yankees come back to beat the Rays, 5-4
ST. PETERSBURG — Aaron Judge just gave everyone a reminder. With his 2022 contract still hanging in limbo, the Bombers’ slugger belted two home runs, showing off his prodigious power and what his bat means to this team. He helped spark the Yankees to a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Rays at Tropicana Field. Jose…
Bubble watch: California economy chilled by Wall Street bear markets
“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead. Buzz: The stock market is officially in a bear market downturn, and that’s rarely good news for California’s economy. Source: Using the definition of a bear market as a 20% drop in the S&P 500 stock index, my trusty spreadsheet looked…
Stanley Cup Final: Nazem Kadri’s OT goal gives Avalanche a 3-1 series lead
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. — Nazem Kadri scored at 12:02 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay, 3-2, on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning. Playing for the first time since June 4…
Senators claim to have reached deal to address gun violence
By Alan Fram | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, Democrats’ lead negotiator said Tuesday, potentially teeing up votes this week on an incremental but notable package that would stand as Congress’s response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that…
Lakers have found value late in NBA drafts – but will they buy back into this one?
In a business with as much uncertainty and misdirection as the NBA draft, there are precious few signs that a team really likes you. For Syracuse’s Cole Swider, the callback really drilled it home. The 23-year-old sharpshooter (41.1% from 3-point range last season) out of Syracuse went through 12 NBA predraft workouts over the past…
Angels celebrate 2002 World Series champs’ 20th anniversary
Former Angels outfielder Tim Salmon addresses Angels fans during a pregame ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2002 World Series championship team on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Former Angels outfielder Tim Salmon speaks to Angels fans during a pregame ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of their…
Are Heat facing Jae Crowder 2.0 when it comes to P.J. Tucker’s free agency? Plus updates on Heat coaching, Omer Yurtseven
With P.J. Tucker a week from the start of NBA free agency, higher math has entered the equation for the Miami Heat’s starting power forward this past season. In the wake of word of Tucker opting out of the final season on the two-year deal he signed last summer with the Heat, teams such as…
Austin Hays becomes the sixth Orioles player to hit for the cycle, doing so in six innings in 7-0 win over Nationals
The rain picked up its intensity again as Austin Hays stepped to the plate in the sixth inning, as if the sprinkler system in the sky could tell the Orioles outfielder was on fire. Even that water suppression system couldn’t stifle Hays, who promptly lashed the last remaining item on his checklist into left-center field.…