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,…

Angels rally late but can’t finish off Astros

Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Angel…

Bru McCoy, former USC receiver, drops legal challenge vs. school

LOS ANGELES — Former USC wide receiver Bru McCoy has officially dropped his legal action challenging the school’s 2021 indefinite emergency order removing him from campus four days after a felony domestic violence arrest involving an ex-girlfriend. McCoy’s action comes five months after USC abandoned its Title IX complaint against McCoy after the player’s former girlfriend refused…

Why BA.5 is not a super-virus, and how the vaccines are still the best option against COVID

By Tom Avril | Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — The BA.5 “subvariant” of the coronavirus has rapidly become dominant in the United States, and rising COVID-19 case numbers are dashing hopes for a summer break from the pandemic. The Biden administration responded Tuesday by once again urging people to get booster shots. But those vaccines are…

The surging Orioles are .500 this late in a season for the first time since 2017. They say they have ‘bigger aspirations.’

John Means isn’t on the field to experience this, no matter how much he’d like to be, but the injured Orioles left-hander can feel the energy in the clubhouse as their winning streak reached nine straight and Baltimore’s record rose to .500 on Tuesday. It’s so different than the first three seasons Means spent with…

Laura Ricketts and the Chicago Sky are in preliminary talks about the Cubs co-owner potentially investing in the WNBA team

Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts has had preliminary conversations with Sky principal owner Michael Alter about becoming a potential investor in the WNBA team, multiple sources told the Tribune. One source said Ricketts and her wife, Brooke Skinner, are considering the opportunity because it aligns with their philanthropic mission. Since the Sky won the 2021…

Why over-the-counter birth control has taken so long in the U.S.

By Ella Ceron | Bloomberg A French drugmaker wants to make its contraceptive the first of its kind for sale in the US, an over-the-counter birth-control product that would make bring the country up to speed with more than 100 others that make such pills accessible without a prescription. HRA Pharma, a unit of generic…

Will Barton excelled in Baltimore before reaching the NBA. Now close to home with Wizards, he’s set to ‘play with even more passion.’

NBA veteran and Baltimore-born Will Barton’s introduction to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday afternoon consisted of children screaming in excitement, countless autographs and the classic game of knockout. Two weeks after Barton was traded to Washington from the Denver Nuggets, where he spent eight seasons as a reliable scorer, he stepped onto the court inside…

ASK IRA: Would Heat’s best shot be enough for Donovan Mitchell?

Q: Ira, would you? – Georges. A: This came in response to a tweet about the Utah Jazz apparently now being open to trade offers for Donovan Mitchell. First, what I would do doesn’t matter. But more than that, it comes down to the package offered (as with any deal, there can reach a point…

MLB All-Star week: Schedule of events in and around Dodger Stadium

After a 42-year hiatus, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, but the days leading up to the main event include a lot more than the Home Run Derby. Here’s a closer look at some of what is on tap from now through the Midsummer Classic. ALL-STAR OCEAN FRONT Beginning Friday, fans…

The surging Orioles are .500 this late in a season for the first time since 2017. They say they have ‘bigger aspirations.’

John Means isn’t on the field to experience this, no matter how much he’d like to be, but the injured Orioles left-hander can feel the energy in the clubhouse as their winning streak reached nine straight and Baltimore’s record rose to .500 on Tuesday. It’s so different than the first three seasons Means spent with…

Angels rally late but can’t finish off Astros

Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Angel…

ASK IRA: Would Heat’s best shot be enough for Donovan Mitchell?

Q: Ira, would you? – Georges. A: This came in response to a tweet about the Utah Jazz apparently now being open to trade offers for Donovan Mitchell. First, what I would do doesn’t matter. But more than that, it comes down to the package offered (as with any deal, there can reach a point…

Will Barton excelled in Baltimore before reaching the NBA. Now close to home with Wizards, he’s set to ‘play with even more passion.’

NBA veteran and Baltimore-born Will Barton’s introduction to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday afternoon consisted of children screaming in excitement, countless autographs and the classic game of knockout. Two weeks after Barton was traded to Washington from the Denver Nuggets, where he spent eight seasons as a reliable scorer, he stepped onto the court inside…

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,…

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…

Miscues on defense and the basepaths continue to plague the Chicago Cubs in their 5th straight loss

Little mistakes have added up lately for the Chicago Cubs. For a team sitting one game out of last place in the division but with a stretch of four straight series wins before last weekend’s sweep in Los Angeles, clean play can be the separator. The suddenly hot Baltimore Orioles — a team that lost…

Top 10 CRM Software to Help You Grow Your Business

For every business and organization, it is integral to be able to manage contacts and data effectively. One of the best ways to do this is through a reliable CRM software or customer relationship management system that enables you to keep track (and manage) information you’ve collected from your customers. Therefore, to help you choose…

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…

Lakers’ late push helps them beat Clippers in Summer League clash

The Lakers’ Max Christie drives around the Clippers’ Keaton Wallace during the first half of their NBA Summer League game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) The Lakers’ Sacha Killeya-Jones shoots over the Clippers’ Moussa Diabate during the first half of their NBA Summer League game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.…