At this time next month, Willson Contreras might be wearing a different major-league uniform. If he has his way, though, the Chicago Cubs catcher won’t be going anywhere. Thirteen years after signing with the organization as a teenager from Venezuela, Contreras is a three-time All-Star. Fans voted Contreras as the National League starting catcher for…
Day: July 9, 2022
How to Create Your Ideal Client Profiles For Freelancers
As freelancers, one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is ‘what do my clients really want?‘ In order to find out, you have to first know who your clients are. The Ideal Client Profile, or ICP, is a tool used by many professional service providers and entrepreneurs to figure out just that.…
ASK IRA: Is concern about Heat’s lack of offseason progress justified?
Q: Hello, Ira. Yesterday you asked “Exactly what sharks have been caught? ” How about Detroit sending Jerami Grant to the Blazers and the Rockets sending Christian Wood to the Mavericks? We could have made a competitive offer for both players, and though I’m no expert, they both seem like perfect fits next to Bam…
Mike Grier, brother of Dolphins GM Chris Grier, named NHL’s first Black general manager
Mike Grier, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, made history in the NHL on Tuesday. Mike Grier was named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, making him the NHL’s first Black GM. The Sharks announced the move on social media and held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon. Chris…
Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Saturday July 9
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 Saturday July 9, 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…
Here’s why bees are classified as fish in California
Something fishy? A ruling released May 31 by California’s Third District Court of Appeals ruled bees can legally be considered fish under specific circumstances. The ruling reversed a 2019 judgment that found bumblebees could not be considered fish under the California Endangered Species Act. Roughly 250 plant and animal species are protected by the act,…
Ranking the Orioles’ eight walk-off wins in 2022, from a hit-by-pitch to two-out rallies
On Brandon Hyde’s right wrist, the Orioles manager wears a WHOOP band. Among other things, the piece of technology measures his heart rate, and as of late, the peaks must be creeping higher and higher as Baltimore finds new ways to come back in games that looked over once upon a time. The latest example…
Omar Kelly: Which AFC team had the best offseason in 2022?
Rex Ryan made national headlines back in the summer of 2016 for infamously proclaimed the Buffalo Bills team he coached as the champions of the NFL offseason. There is no such title, honor, or crown handed out to the NFL team that makes the best moves through free agency, transactions and the NFL draft. But…
Former Ravens player Trevor Pryce eyes expansion for animation company in East Baltimore
A century or more ago, Baltimore artists created, drew and produced beautiful images within the solid walls of the Hoen lithography plant on Biddle Street on the east side. The headquarters of the producer of detailed maps, colorful canning labels and Maryland rye whiskey labels closed 40 years ago and fell vacant. Trees sprouted in…
Cal State Fullerton teams, athletes, coaches chalk up a banner year
A significant coaching arrival and a significant administrator departing. A new coach neatly taking the baton from his predecessor — and running with it. One veteran coach and his team bringing March Madness to the school and alumni. Another veteran coach and team avenging 2021. Cal State Fullerton enjoyed one of its most successful athletic…
Josh Donaldson, Yankee offense, bail out Nestor Cortes to beat Red Sox, 12-5
OSTON — On nights like Friday, it’s hard to imagine how the Yankees lose. Even with Nestor Cortes struggling and Aaron Judge going hitless in five at-bats, the Bombers still rolled over the Red Sox 12-5 at Fenway Park. It was the Yankees’ 14th game putting up double-digit runs and they won their third straight. The…
Josh Donaldson, Yankee offense, bail out Nestor Cortes to beat Red Sox, 12-5
OSTON — On nights like Friday, it’s hard to imagine how the Yankees lose. Even with Nestor Cortes struggling and Aaron Judge going hitless in five at-bats, the Bombers still rolled over the Red Sox 12-5 at Fenway Park. It was the Yankees’ 14th game putting up double-digit runs and they won their third straight. The…
Omar Kelly: Which AFC team had the best offseason in 2022?
Rex Ryan made national headlines back in the summer of 2016 for infamously proclaimed the Buffalo Bills team he coached as the champions of the NFL offseason. There is no such title, honor, or crown handed out to the NFL team that makes the best moves through free agency, transactions and the NFL draft. But…
Cal State Fullerton teams, athletes, coaches chalk up a banner year
A significant coaching arrival and a significant administrator departing. A new coach neatly taking the baton from his predecessor — and running with it. One veteran coach and his team bringing March Madness to the school and alumni. Another veteran coach and team avenging 2021. Cal State Fullerton enjoyed one of its most successful athletic…
Here’s why bees are classified as fish in California
Something fishy? A ruling released May 31 by California’s Third District Court of Appeals ruled bees can legally be considered fish under specific circumstances. The ruling reversed a 2019 judgment that found bumblebees could not be considered fish under the California Endangered Species Act. Roughly 250 plant and animal species are protected by the act,…
After All-Star Game honor, Willson Contreras makes it clear: ‘I would love nothing more than play for the Chicago Cubs the rest of my life’
At this time next month, Willson Contreras might be wearing a different major-league uniform. If he has his way, though, the Chicago Cubs catcher won’t be going anywhere. Thirteen years after signing with the organization as a teenager from Venezuela, Contreras is a three-time All-Star. Fans voted Contreras as the National League starting catcher for…
Orioles rally in ninth, beat Angels, 5-4, on Trey Mancini’s walk-off single for sixth straight victory
The first time they chanted his name, the hyped-up crowd of nearly 28,000 filling Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the first time since April, the letdown had been felt with a groan and the slam of a bat. But with two outs in the ninth inning, as the fans rose to their feet and…
U.S. beats Jamaica, clinches 2023 Women’s World Cup berth
MONTERREY, Mexico — Sophia Smith scored twice in the opening minutes and the U.S. women’s national team clinched a spot in the 2023 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday night in the CONCACAF W Championship and some help from Haiti. With two victories at the W Championship, the United States leads…
Top storylines for Edison’s Battle at the Beach passing tournament Saturday
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Top Orange County storylines to follow at the Battle at the Beach passing tournament at Edison on Saturday: Will Mater Dei stay hot this summer and capture a second straight 7-on-7 tournament? The Monarchs won the Brave 8 Invitational at St. John Bosco…
Orange County’s top committed football recruits, July 8
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Top committed high school football recruits from Orange County’s class of 2023: Name, high school, position, height, weight, college Collins Acheampong, Santa Margarita, DE/TE, 6-7, 254, Michigan Jackson Holman, Mission Viejo, WR, 6-3, 200, Arizona Elishah Jackett, El Modena, OL, 6-7, 275,…