By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO — They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and nautical veteran Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day. The…
Month: July 2022
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…
ASK IRA: Will Heat extension waiting game create a strain with Tyler Herro?
Q: Ira, why can’t we sign Tyler Herro to an extension first and then worry about if we need to put him in a trade? – Stephen. A: If only it were that simple. Because Tyler Herro would be receiving an extension that starts in 2023-24, with his $5.7 million rookie-scale salary still in place…
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,…
Chicago White Sox gain a series split behind Lucas Giolito’s strong start, but Eloy Jiménez exits with leg tightness
Amed Rosario led off the fourth for the Cleveland Guardians with an infield hit. He advanced to second on a throwing error by Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson. The game was scoreless. And Lucas Giolito made sure it remained that way, with some help from his defense. AJ Pollock made a great running catch…
Clippers go cold in Las Vegas, lose to Nuggets
The Clippers cut a 17-point deficit to just three but never led in an 80-75 Summer League loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. With the loss, the Clippers fell to 1-2 at the NBA’s annual summertime showcase, where burgeoning talent tries to break through.…
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,…
Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on aircraft carrier deck in San Diego
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO — They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and nautical veteran Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day. The…
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…
Clippers go cold in Las Vegas, lose to Nuggets
The Clippers cut a 17-point deficit to just three but never led in an 80-75 Summer League loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. With the loss, the Clippers fell to 1-2 at the NBA’s annual summertime showcase, where burgeoning talent tries to break through.…
Angels’ Mike Trout likely for All-Star Game despite back spasms
ANAHEIM ― The Angels, and the American League All-Star team, breathed a big sigh of relief Wednesday. MRI and CT scans on Mike Trout’s sore back revealed no structural damage, and the center fielder is day-to-day after experiencing spasms Tuesday night. Trout was not in the lineup Wednesday night against the Houston Astros, but was…
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…
Dodgers rally from six runs down to beat Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Watch them pull a rabbit out of their hats. For the second time in their past three games – and nearly the third – the Dodgers made a five-run deficit (or more) disappear, falling behind 6-0 after six innings Wednesday night but coming back to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-6. The…
As Chicago White Sox eye another opportunity vs. Minnesota Twins, Tony La Russa talks accountability — starting with himself
The records speak for themselves. The Chicago White Sox have lost six of nine games against the Cleveland Guardians and five of six against the Minnesota Twins. If the Sox are going to rise from third place in the American League Central, they have to improve against the teams ahead of them in the standings.…
Ryan Garcia sticks to his truth in circle-back bout with Javier Fortuna
Ryan Garcia, the young boxer known for thriving in the spotlight, was stumped by the inconvenient wave of emotions that raced through his body as he entered the ring in San Antonio for his first bout in 15 months. Garcia had lost focus of his opponent, Emmanuel Tagoe, after allowing the crowd to take control…
Designer Tracy Turco lists her retro Palm Springs home for $1.2 million
The entrance courtyard. (Photo by Trent Teigen) The living room. (Photo by Trent Teigen) The kitchen. (Photo by Trent Teigen) The dining room. (Photo by Trent Teigen) One of three bedrooms. (Photo by Trent Teigen) One of three bedrooms. (Photo by Trent Teigen) One of three bedrooms. (Photo by Trent Teigen) A bathroom. (Photo by…
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…
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,…
Designer Tracy Turco lists her retro Palm Springs home for $1.2 million
The entrance courtyard. (Photo by Trent Teigen) The living room. (Photo by Trent Teigen) The kitchen. (Photo by Trent Teigen) The dining room. (Photo by Trent Teigen) One of three bedrooms. (Photo by Trent Teigen) One of three bedrooms. (Photo by Trent Teigen) One of three bedrooms. (Photo by Trent Teigen) A bathroom. (Photo by…
Ryan Garcia sticks to his truth in circle-back bout with Javier Fortuna
Ryan Garcia, the young boxer known for thriving in the spotlight, was stumped by the inconvenient wave of emotions that raced through his body as he entered the ring in San Antonio for his first bout in 15 months. Garcia had lost focus of his opponent, Emmanuel Tagoe, after allowing the crowd to take control…