The Miami Dolphins have been submerged in mediocrity for the past two decades, no matter who was running the franchise (seven different executives and general managers), coaching the team (eight non-interim head coaches), or quarterbacking it (10 who have started 10 or more games) during that stretch. At some point we have to wonder what’s…
Month: June 2022
Byron Pringle trying to make a positive impression with Chicago Bears after his offseason arrest: ‘We’re trying to go forward. We’re trying to go up.’
Byron Pringle knows he didn’t make the right type of headlines in his first couple of months as a Chicago Bears wide receiver. He was arrested in April in Florida for reckless driving and driving while his license was suspended after an officer suspected him of doing a donut on the road with a child…
Orioles closer Jorge López wants to be the best parent for his 9-year-old son. His mother and grandfather taught him how.
The emotions washed over Jorge López in a wave of memories, details from a life with his grandfather by his side. The Orioles’ right-handed reliever had flown back to Puerto Rico to be there — because he had to be. His grandfather had been there for López, after all. Missing a few games meant nothing…
Omar Kelly: Ten reasons why Dolphins could fall short of the playoffs in 2022
The Miami Dolphins have been submerged in mediocrity for the past two decades, no matter who was running the franchise (seven different executives and general managers), coaching the team (eight non-interim head coaches), or quarterbacking it (10 who have started 10 or more games) during that stretch. At some point we have to wonder what’s…
3 things we learned at Chicago Bears minicamp, including a ‘cold-weather’ offense and Trevis Gipson’s comfort
The offense rebounded with a better showing during the second of three mandatory veteran minicamp practices Wednesday, with quarterback Justin Fields making some sharp throws and avoiding turnovers that plagued him the day before. Here are three things learned at Halas Hall. 1. Tight end Ryan Griffin envisions the Bears building a ‘cold-weather’ team. The…
Avalanche rout Lightning to take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final
DENVER — Cale Makar barely broke a smile after scoring his second goal and Colorado’s seventh of the night. He fist-bumped Mikko Rantanen to thank him for the pass and skated to the bench. He and the Avalanche are calm, confident and rolling. They’re now two wins from dethroning the two-time defending champions. Looking like…
Successful Aging: Why you might want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It’s time to increase our collective awareness of Alzheimer’s disease with the prospect of influencing healthy habits, behaviors and continued research. Let’s start with a little history and a definition. The disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. In 1906, he had a patient who showed symptoms of…
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday June 19
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 June 19, 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…
Zalatoris, Fitzpatrick survive beast of U.S. Open to share lead
By DOUG FERGUSON BROOKLINE, Mass. — Eight players spent time atop the leaderboard, all of them getting kicked around — some worse than others — on a U.S. Open course that felt every bit like the toughest test in golf on a cool, windy afternoon at The Country Club. Saturday was a classic U.S. Open,…
Private Mission wins Santa Maria Stakes at Santa Anita
Private Mission’s debut in trainer Sean McCarthy’s barn was a victorious one Saturday at Santa Anita as the 4-year-old daughter of Into Mischief held off Blue Stripe to win the $200,000 Grade II Santa Maria Stakes for fillies and mares. Transferred to McCarthy when Bob Baffert’s 90-day suspension went into effect, Private Mission tracked pacesetter…
Private Mission wins Santa Maria Stakes at Santa Anita
Private Mission’s debut in trainer Sean McCarthy’s barn was a victorious one Saturday at Santa Anita as the 4-year-old daughter of Into Mischief held off Blue Stripe to win the $200,000 Grade II Santa Maria Stakes for fillies and mares. Transferred to McCarthy when Bob Baffert’s 90-day suspension went into effect, Private Mission tracked pacesetter…
Avalanche rout Lightning to take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final
DENVER — Cale Makar barely broke a smile after scoring his second goal and Colorado’s seventh of the night. He fist-bumped Mikko Rantanen to thank him for the pass and skated to the bench. He and the Avalanche are calm, confident and rolling. They’re now two wins from dethroning the two-time defending champions. Looking like…
Zalatoris, Fitzpatrick survive beast of U.S. Open to share lead
By DOUG FERGUSON BROOKLINE, Mass. — Eight players spent time atop the leaderboard, all of them getting kicked around — some worse than others — on a U.S. Open course that felt every bit like the toughest test in golf on a cool, windy afternoon at The Country Club. Saturday was a classic U.S. Open,…
Orioles closer Jorge López wants to be the best parent for his 9-year-old son. His mother and grandfather taught him how.
The emotions washed over Jorge López in a wave of memories, details from a life with his grandfather by his side. The Orioles’ right-handed reliever had flown back to Puerto Rico to be there — because he had to be. His grandfather had been there for López, after all. Missing a few games meant nothing…
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday June 19
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 June 19, 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…
2 fallen El Monte officers honored as ‘brave men’ at vigil
Hundreds of San Gabriel Valley residents joined Saturday evening with public servants to unite at a vigil with family members of two slain El Monte police officers, who were remembered for their bravery and commitment to the community. At the vigil of the two fallen El Monte officers where HUNDREDS of public servants, residents and…
LDS Church begins construction on new temple in Yorba Linda, only the 9th in California
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated a new beginning this weekend in Yorba Linda. The church broke ground Saturday on a new temple, which will be its ninth in California and the second in Orange County. The temple will serve the LDS community within an 18-square-mile radius, providing a space for the…
Rashod Bateman is now the Ravens’ top wide receiver. It’s a role he’s always wanted.
Lamar Jackson was shocked, to say the least. It had been over a month since the 2022 NFL draft, during which the 2019 NFL Most Valuable Player watched the Ravens trade top wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to Arizona and show up just minutes later at the Cardinals’ draft party. The two had entered the…
Ira Winderman: Butler, Haslem, Heat, even in their absence, impacted NBA Finals in unique ways
It turns out that even with their Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, the Miami Heat had an impact on the NBA Finals. At least that’s how it played out with Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and even Nemanja Bjelica. While Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry emerged as MVP…
Laguna Woods has an affair of the arts and the hearts
Woodworkers, quilters, painters, printmakers, jewelry makers, ceramicists, anyone handy with a crochet hook or knitting needle, and even an author, converged in early June on Clubhouse 2 for the eighth annual Laguna Woods Village Art Affair. On the patio outside, guests danced to the jazzy tunes of The Woods Combo, featuring vocalist Moqui Lund’s exquisite…