Day: July 21, 2022

The Ravens added more depth at offensive tackle Thursday by re-signing veteran David Sharpe. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sharpe, who appeared in three games with Baltimore in 2021, was signed to the Ravens’ practice squad in September before being elevated to the active roster ahead of a Week 7 loss to the…

The Orioles have reached an agreement with first overall draft pick Jackson Holliday, pending a physical, for $8.19 million, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Baltimore Sun. The bonus for Holliday, a high school shortstop from Oklahoma and the son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, is a record for a…

As you progress through your career as a freelance designer, you may discover that the kind of work you’ve been happily doing for years just isn’t cutting it anymore. Maybe you’re a web designer but really want to do consulting or go from writing front-end code to working as a more intensive back-end developer. Maybe…

As many expected, it was announced Thursday that the 2023 Breeders’ Cup will be coming to Santa Anita for a record 11th time and will be run Nov. 3-4. Santa Anita first hosted the event in 1986 and last hosted it in 2019. Churchill Downs has hosted the Breeders’ Cup nine times, most recently in…

Activations – live events that use activities to immerse fans in beloved TV shows and movies  – are an integral part of the Comic-Con experience.  One such activation is The Gray Man Training Program by Netflix, which can be easily spotted from the smoke rising out of the ABM Parking Lot at the corner of…

To the credit of the youth gathered at the Miami Heat’s basketball clinic Thursday at the Rolling Loud music-festival venue at Hard Rock Stadium, they tried. No sooner did a hand go up and the question came out about the Heat possibly trading for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Michell, then Heat guard Victor Oladipo said,…

HOUSTON — With just two weeks to go before the trade deadline, the best record in baseball and a huge lead in the division, the Yankees got another reminder that the Astros are going to be a huge obstacle to their World Series hopes. Lefty pinch hitter JJ Matijevic singled in a run with two…

By Kate Bennett | CNN Former first lady Melania Trump said in a new interview with Fox that she was “unaware” of the ongoing riot on January 6, 2021, because she was too busy photographing a rug in the White House. “On January 6, 2021, I was fulfilling one of my duties as First Lady…

Healthcare costs in California and throughout the United States have long been outpacing inflation rates for a variety of complex reasons — some related to government regulation and mandates, with others involving market conditions. Yet leave it to progressive California to believe that pushing an “easy button” will make healthcare more affordable. As part of…

The smooth waters of the Newport Back Bay are perfect for learning to stand-up paddleboard. And this summer, kids have been taking advantage, learning the basics of SUP during the Kid’s Pirate Paddle Camp at the Newport Dunes. Kailee Wilson has participated in the camp for the last three summers. At age 12, she’s now…

As many expected, it was announced Thursday that the 2023 Breeders’ Cup will be coming to Santa Anita for a record 11th time and will be run Nov. 3-4. Santa Anita first hosted the event in 1986 and last hosted it in 2019. Churchill Downs has hosted the Breeders’ Cup nine times, most recently in…

To the credit of the youth gathered at the Miami Heat’s basketball clinic Thursday at the Rolling Loud music-festival venue at Hard Rock Stadium, they tried. No sooner did a hand go up and the question came out about the Heat possibly trading for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Michell, then Heat guard Victor Oladipo said,…

Activations – live events that use activities to immerse fans in beloved TV shows and movies  – are an integral part of the Comic-Con experience.  One such activation is The Gray Man Training Program by Netflix, which can be easily spotted from the smoke rising out of the ABM Parking Lot at the corner of…

Healthcare costs in California and throughout the United States have long been outpacing inflation rates for a variety of complex reasons — some related to government regulation and mandates, with others involving market conditions. Yet leave it to progressive California to believe that pushing an “easy button” will make healthcare more affordable. As part of…

As you progress through your career as a freelance designer, you may discover that the kind of work you’ve been happily doing for years just isn’t cutting it anymore. Maybe you’re a web designer but really want to do consulting or go from writing front-end code to working as a more intensive back-end developer. Maybe…

EUGENE, Ore. — How many times had South Africa’s Caster Semenya charged onto the Hayward Field homestretch seemingly in a different race than the rest of the pack, the sport’s most storied stadium rocking as Semenya raced into the deafening roar? How many times had American track and field’s most knowledgeable fans, most passionate crowd…

The typical casino client may look for the best spot to play poker, bingo, or test their luck on the slot machines. Yet, recent Wednesday nights at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City welcomed a different kind of player: the videogame enthusiast. The Cathedral City casino began hosting weekly “eSports After Dark” tournaments in partnership with…

Q: Ira, unlike many, I am not disappointed by the Heat not having any signings. I look as them having several options: Obtain a star like Donovan Mitchell or Kevin Durant without trading Bam Adebayo; obtain a guy like Myles Turner who fills a gaping hole and whose game complements Bam; go into the season…

Cole Schneider felt relieved when his phone rang. Following the conclusion of the NFL Draft in April, the former UCF offensive lineman signed as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers. “I was with my family back home so I was surrounded by people who love me,” Schneider told the Orlando Sentinel. “It…

By CHRISTINA LARSON | The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers. “It’s just a devastating decline,” said Stuart Pimm, an ecologist at Duke University who was not involved in the…