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…
Day: July 3, 2022
Which Chicago Cubs players are likely to get traded? Here’s where things stand with the deadline 1 month away.
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…
Reports of America’s death are greatly exaggerated
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,…
UFC 276: Volkanovski, Adesanya easily defend their titles
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…
Dodgers clobber Yu Darvish early, win third straight over Padres
Third baseman Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers fields a baseball and throws out Manny Machado (not pictured) of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a MLB baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Justin Turner #10…
Dodgers ready to welcome Mookie Betts back from injured list
Reporters are reflected in the eyes of Mookie Belts of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he talks to the media prior to a MLB baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Mookie…
Orioles’ draft strategy remains a public mystery with two weeks until first overall pick
As much external focus as there is on what the Orioles will do in two weeks with the first overall pick of the MLB draft, the 21 picks that follow will also have a role to play in that decision. Practically every new mock draft has brought a different player going to Baltimore at No.…
Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Sunday July 3
The consensus box of Los Alamitos picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday July 3, 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…
Mets offense falters, Trevor Williams struggles in 7-3 loss to the Rangers
The Mets had their chances to bury the Rangers, but the offense never clicked in a sleepy 7-3 loss at Citi Field. Mets hitters went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base, leading to the team’s sixth loss in its last nine games. Despite Eduardo Escobar homering for the second…
Which Chicago Cubs players are likely to get traded? Here’s where things stand with the deadline 1 month away.
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…
Dodgers ready to welcome Mookie Betts back from injured list
Reporters are reflected in the eyes of Mookie Belts of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he talks to the media prior to a MLB baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Mookie…
Dodgers clobber Yu Darvish early, win third straight over Padres
Third baseman Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers fields a baseball and throws out Manny Machado (not pictured) of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a MLB baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Justin Turner #10…
Yankees reliever Ron Marinaccio heading to IL with right shoulder inflammation
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.…
Mets offense falters, Trevor Williams struggles in 7-3 loss to the Rangers
The Mets had their chances to bury the Rangers, but the offense never clicked in a sleepy 7-3 loss at Citi Field. Mets hitters went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base, leading to the team’s sixth loss in its last nine games. Despite Eduardo Escobar homering for the second…