EL SEGUNDO –– The Kings have re-signed defenseman Alex Edler to a one-year contract worth $750,000 in base salary, with another $750,000 in potential incentives for games played, the team announced Tuesday. Edler, 36, had spent his entire career with the Vancouver Canucks until last summer, when he became a free agent and signed a…
Day: July 12, 2022
Chicago Bears acquire N’Keal Harry, a former 1st-round pick by the New England Patriots, to join crowded receiver room
A new face is joining the crowd as the Chicago Bears completely rebuild at wide receiver, where they have Darnell Mooney and a cast of newcomers. The Bears are acquiring N’Keal Harry, a former first-round draft pick by the New England Patriots, in a trade for their 2024 seventh-round pick. NFL Media first reported the…
Talking is a major liability for the Biden White House
It seems like every other day, there’s a member of the Biden administration putting their foot in their mouth. Most recently, first lady Jill Biden reduced Hispanics to tacos. On Monday, Jill Biden was speaking at a gathering put on by UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza) in San Antonio when she said,…
Ranking past 15 No. 1 overall MLB draft picks, from top tier (Bryce Harper) to too soon to tell (Adley Rutschman) to mistakes (Brady Aiken)
For the second time in four years, the Orioles have the first choice in the MLB draft. Their most recent No. 1 overall pick came in 2019, when Baltimore decided to shape its rebuild around catcher Adley Rutschman, who has helped spark the Oroles’ recent turnaround with his solid two-way play. Recent history says whoever…
Ducks hire Roy Sommer to coach AHL team in San Diego
Roy Sommer, the winningest coach in American Hockey League history, was named Tuesday as the coach of the Ducks’ AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. He’s the third coach in three seasons for the Gulls, following Joel Bouchard this past season and Kevin Dineen in 2020-21. Sommer, 65, spent the past 24 seasons coaching the…
Here come the UC Regents: Governing board to discuss UCLA’s move to the Big Ten, “litigation” cited
The University of California’s Board of Regents is scheduled to discuss UCLA’s momentous move to the Big Ten — a move that could have serious financial repercussions for Cal — during a meeting next week. The board, which oversees the prestigious university system’s 10 campuses, will discuss the Bruins’ stunning departure from the Pac-12 in…
Even Democratic allies must take issues to the ballot
Democrats hold virtually all of the positions of political power in California. They have the governorship, both U.S. Senate seats and every other statewide office. Democrats also occupy three-quarters of the Legislature’s 120 seats and a like portion of the state’s congressional seats. In theory, therefore, they could enact just about every policy or program…
Chicago White Sox are held to 3 hits in a 4-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of a doubleheader
Andrew Vaughn’s grounder just squeaked between third baseman José Ramírez and shortstop Amed Rosario for a single with two outs in the first inning of Game 1 of a doubleheader Tuesday at Progressive Field. The Chicago White Sox wouldn’t get another hit against Cleveland Guardians starter Shane Bieber until an infield hit by José Abreu…
Pleased by performance, Magic shut down Banchero for rest of summer league
Paolo Banchero showed a lot during the Orlando Magic’s summer-league wins over the Houston Rockets on Thursday and the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. That was enough for the Magic to feel like they’ve seen enough. The Magic have shut down the No. 1 overall pick in June for the remainder of the NBA’s primary summer…
Marlins’ Garrett Cooper named to All-Star Game as injury replacement
The Miami Marlins will have a strong presence at this year’s All-Star game in Los Angeles. Garrett Cooper will join second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. and pitcher Sandy Alcántara on the National League roster. Cooper was named a replacement by Major League Baseball as a designated hitter Tuesday, taking the place of Bryce Harper of…
Ranking past 15 No. 1 overall MLB draft picks, from top tier (Bryce Harper) to too soon to tell (Adley Rutschman) to mistakes (Brady Aiken)
For the second time in four years, the Orioles have the first choice in the MLB draft. Their most recent No. 1 overall pick came in 2019, when Baltimore decided to shape its rebuild around catcher Adley Rutschman, who has helped spark the Oroles’ recent turnaround with his solid two-way play. Recent history says whoever…
Pleased by performance, Magic shut down Banchero for rest of summer league
Paolo Banchero showed a lot during the Orlando Magic’s summer-league wins over the Houston Rockets on Thursday and the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. That was enough for the Magic to feel like they’ve seen enough. The Magic have shut down the No. 1 overall pick in June for the remainder of the NBA’s primary summer…
Even Democratic allies must take issues to the ballot
Democrats hold virtually all of the positions of political power in California. They have the governorship, both U.S. Senate seats and every other statewide office. Democrats also occupy three-quarters of the Legislature’s 120 seats and a like portion of the state’s congressional seats. In theory, therefore, they could enact just about every policy or program…
Ducks hire Roy Sommer to coach AHL team in San Diego
Roy Sommer, the winningest coach in American Hockey League history, was named Tuesday as the coach of the Ducks’ AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. He’s the third coach in three seasons for the Gulls, following Joel Bouchard this past season and Kevin Dineen in 2020-21. Sommer, 65, spent the past 24 seasons coaching the…
Here come the UC Regents: Governing board to discuss UCLA’s move to the Big Ten, “litigation” cited
The University of California’s Board of Regents is scheduled to discuss UCLA’s momentous move to the Big Ten — a move that could have serious financial repercussions for Cal — during a meeting next week. The board, which oversees the prestigious university system’s 10 campuses, will discuss the Bruins’ stunning departure from the Pac-12 in…
ASK IRA: Will growth curve elevate the Heat?
Q: Who do you think on the Miami Heat makes the biggest improvement this summer/into next season: Omer Yurtseven, Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo or another player? – Stuart. A: It’s an interesting question. So perhaps it’s better to take each on a case-by-case basis. I’m not sure Tyler Herro, for example, needs to…
Magic evaluate other players in summer league vs. OKC
The Orlando Magic sat down No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero for the remainder of summer-league play in Las Vegas and gave more players on their roster an opportunity against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. The Magic lost to the Thunder 84-81 after missing two 3-point shots to tie and send the game into overtime.…
Police searching for motorists who hit jaywalking man in Anaheim
A man believed to be homeless was killed near a major Anaheim intersection on Monday night, July 11, and police were searching for two vehicles who drove off after hitting him, authorities said. The man, in his 40s, was jaywalking across Lincoln Avenue near State College Boulevard when he was struck by a white SUV…
Optimizing Your Website for Screen Readers and Other Accessibility Tools
Though the internet does make things more convenient and accessible in general, assuming it is automatically accessible to all is quite harmful, as it leaves out those with potential disabilities or socioeconomic limitations. Everyone, no matter their limitations or abilities, should be able to use the internet and access the many resources it provides. But…
A first look at California’s seven propositions on the ballot this November
At least there are only seven. The list of California ballot measures for the November election was finalized last week by Secretary of State Shirley Weber. We have already made our thoughts known on two of them. For the others, we will meet with representatives in support and opposition before making any recommendations on how…