Day: July 3, 2022

Much has been written lately about economic storm clouds massing on the horizon. If you doubt what I say, pick up any periodical, listen to talk radio or a network news broadcast and mentions of inflation, interest rate hikes, and the Fed’s remedies will abound. Akin to a desert monsoon that starts with a puff…

SACRAMENTO – Americans are this weekend celebrating the day the Second Continental Congress declared itself independent from Great Britain by adopting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, thus building the foundation for one of the freest and most prosperous nations in history. It is of course our country’s most joyous national holiday. Across the pond,…

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Javain Brown, Marcus Godinho, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon and Brian White, from left, line up to block a free kick by Los Angeles FC’s Cristian Arango (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The ball bounces…

Los Angeles Angels’ Monte Harrison, left, steals second base as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve reaches to tag him during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, right, hits a RBI-single as Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado reaches for…

Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson knows what awaits the next four weeks. Robertson, in his 14th major-league season, has been on the move ahead of the trade deadline once before and has seen plenty of teammates come and go during this month throughout the years. With the Aug. 2 trade deadline a month away, the…

CLEVELAND — OK, it is time to take a deep breath and exhale. After getting shut out by Triston McKenzie and the Guardians 2-0 on Sunday at Progressive Field, the Yankees finally get a day off and a chance to catch their breath after 20 games in 20 days. Triston McKenzie shut down the Yankees…

As effective as Tyler Wells has been since donning an Orioles uniform, it becomes easy to forget he was not only a player Baltimore acquired through in 2020′s Rule 5 draft, but also the second player they plucked from another organization that year in that manner. In Wells’ case, that franchise was the Minnesota Twins,…

After a winless June and getting eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup, the Galaxy is hopeful that things will be better in July. The Galaxy lost to Sacramento Republic FC in Open Cup quarterfinals, settled for a 1-1 draw against Portland and last Wednesday allowed three first-half goals before rallying for a somewhat respectable 3-2…

Among the nuances of the Miami Heat’s early agreements in NBA free agency are a pair of restrictions on the one-year, $11 million contract with guard Victor Oladipo. While Oladipo’s salary could work in eventual trade permutations, both time and NBA trade rules are on Oladipo’s side. First, any player signed in free agency cannot…

Eduardo Escobar got his power back, Carlos Carrasco bounced back, and the Mets ran it back, winning their 18th series out of 24 matchups this season. Escobar homered for a third straight game in the Mets’ 4-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. His slump is apparently in the rearview mirror.…

SACRAMENTO – Americans are this weekend celebrating the day the Second Continental Congress declared itself independent from Great Britain by adopting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, thus building the foundation for one of the freest and most prosperous nations in history. It is of course our country’s most joyous national holiday. Across the pond,…

Much has been written lately about economic storm clouds massing on the horizon. If you doubt what I say, pick up any periodical, listen to talk radio or a network news broadcast and mentions of inflation, interest rate hikes, and the Fed’s remedies will abound. Akin to a desert monsoon that starts with a puff…

Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson knows what awaits the next four weeks. Robertson, in his 14th major-league season, has been on the move ahead of the trade deadline once before and has seen plenty of teammates come and go during this month throughout the years. With the Aug. 2 trade deadline a month away, the…

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Javain Brown, Marcus Godinho, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon and Brian White, from left, line up to block a free kick by Los Angeles FC’s Cristian Arango (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The ball bounces…

Among the nuances of the Miami Heat’s early agreements in NBA free agency are a pair of restrictions on the one-year, $11 million contract with guard Victor Oladipo. While Oladipo’s salary could work in eventual trade permutations, both time and NBA trade rules are on Oladipo’s side. First, any player signed in free agency cannot…

The hummingbirds are most active early in the morning at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar. On a recent morning, a tiny Allen’s hummingbird guarded an entire row of California native plants, chasing off competitors that ventured too close to his blooms. Meanwhile, in the sky overhead, a male Anna’s performed an aerial courtship display…

Last week, we addressed P.L.’s question of whether age was an advantage in expressing creativity. The quick answer according to the late expert on the subject, Dr. Gene D. Cohen, is “yes.” There are several types of creativity identified by Cohen in his book “The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of…

CLEVELAND — After bailing out the Yankees in the seventh, right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio sought out a trainer. Hours later he was heading to the IL with inflammation in his right shoulder. “Just a little discomfort, I guess, I would say not so much pain,” Marinaccio said. “Just not feeling like I had too much behind it.…

Alexander Volkanovski, left, kicks Max Holloway in a featherweight title bout during the UFC 276 mixed martial arts event Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Alexander Volkanovski reacts after winning a featherweight title bout against Max Holloway during the UFC 276 mixed martial arts event Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Las…

CLEVELAND — After bailing out the Yankees in the seventh, right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio sought out a trainer. Hours later he was heading to the IL with inflammation in his right shoulder. “Just a little discomfort, I guess, I would say not so much pain,” Marinaccio said. “Just not feeling like I had too much behind it.…