Day: July 12, 2022

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Executive Vice President Ken Williams reportedly addressed Chicago White Sox players and staff Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. News of the meeting, reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, became public Monday just as the Sox were beginning their final trip before the All-Star break with the first of four games against the Cleveland Guardians. It…

Mayor Lori Lightfoot should consider renaming Soldier Field to raise money and “explore the feasibility” of enclosing the stadium with a dome or roof, an advisory panel she appointed to study Chicago’s Museum Campus recommended. The panel’s work marks Lightfoot’s attempt to keep the Chicago Bears, who are exploring a possible move to Arlington Heights,…

One of Laguna Beach’s tiniest beaches, surrounded by high bluffs and historic homes, is set to get a new permanent lifeguard tower, but some residents along the midtown stretch of beach say they don’t want it there. Moss Street Beach, better known as Moss or Moss Point, is a popular and idyllic beach in a…

The Chicago Cubs are still a week away from the All-Star break, yet two pitchers are already on the verge of reaching career-high workloads. Right-hander Keegan Thompson and left-hander Justin Steele are among the highlights of an otherwise dismal season for the Cubs. Through the first three-plus months, the consistent pitchers both feature an ERA+…

Sunday, the Orioles will add another top prospect to their farm system through the first overall pick in the MLB draft. Their recent first-rounders still playing for their minor league affiliates all had great weeks in the lead-up to another one joining them. Who exactly their first pick will be remains somewhat of a mystery,…

Dylan Cease ranks among the best in the American League in several pitching categories. He led the league in strikeouts per nine innings (13.01) entering Monday and was second in strikeouts (133) and fourth in ERA (2.45). Despite the impressive numbers, Cease’s name did not appear Sunday afternoon when Major League Baseball announced the pitchers…

Dylan Cease ranks among the best in the American League in several pitching categories. He led the league in strikeouts per nine innings (13.01) entering Monday and was second in strikeouts (133) and fourth in ERA (2.45). Despite the impressive numbers, Cease’s name did not appear Sunday afternoon when Major League Baseball announced the pitchers…

Executive Vice President Ken Williams reportedly addressed Chicago White Sox players and staff Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. News of the meeting, reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, became public Monday just as the Sox were beginning their final trip before the All-Star break with the first of four games against the Cleveland Guardians. It…

The Chicago Cubs are still a week away from the All-Star break, yet two pitchers are already on the verge of reaching career-high workloads. Right-hander Keegan Thompson and left-hander Justin Steele are among the highlights of an otherwise dismal season for the Cubs. Through the first three-plus months, the consistent pitchers both feature an ERA+…

Mayor Lori Lightfoot should consider renaming Soldier Field to raise money and “explore the feasibility” of enclosing the stadium with a dome or roof, an advisory panel she appointed to study Chicago’s Museum Campus recommended. The panel’s work marks Lightfoot’s attempt to keep the Chicago Bears, who are exploring a possible move to Arlington Heights,…

One of Laguna Beach’s tiniest beaches, surrounded by high bluffs and historic homes, is set to get a new permanent lifeguard tower, but some residents along the midtown stretch of beach say they don’t want it there. Moss Street Beach, better known as Moss or Moss Point, is a popular and idyllic beach in a…

BOSTON — Gerrit Cole will have a chance to make two starts before the All-Star Break, which may make his break less interesting. The Yankees are shuffling their rotation slightly after Monday’s off day. Their ace is now scheduled to make Tuesday night’s start against the Reds, pushing Luis Severino back to Wednesday night. That…

LAS VEGAS — The basketball figures in Scotty Pippen Jr.’s life tower over him. This is figuratively true, but also quite literally. In his first game in the Las Vegas Summer League with the Lakers, his 6-foot-6 coach Jerry Stackhouse watched from a corner courtside seat sporting a Vanderbilt-branded polo. Later in that same game, his…

ATLANTA – Max Scherzer delivered a brilliant performance in his most important start yet for the Mets. Badly wanting to begin the series with a victory, the Mets called on Scherzer to set the tone in a three-game set against the Braves. Scherzer answered the call with seven terrific innings, allowing just one run on…

From left, LAFC managing owner Larry Berg, new LAFC forward Gareth Bale, and LAFC general manager John Torrington during the press conference introducing Bale as the latest addition to LAFC’s roster on Monday at Banc of California Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Welsh forward Gareth Bale fields questions from reporters during…