On Wednesday, Jacob deGrom made his fourth minor league rehab start of the year. Pitching to highly touted catching prospect Francisco Alvarez at Triple-A Syracuse, deGrom pitched four innings, matching the length of his previous outing on July 14. In between, he threw a simulated game on July 21 after dealing with some shoulder soreness…
Month: July 2022
Column: Riley Reiff is the clear left tackle for the Chicago Bears. The right side of the line is up for grabs.
The Chicago Bears hit the practice field for the first time Wednesday morning at Halas Hall, but the real work for offensive linemen begins Monday when rules allow the team to put on full pads. So when the first unit the team ended June minicamp with was first up in team drills, that said something.…
Mets ace Max Scherzer no fan of new PitchCom system: ‘It should be illegal’
Major League Baseball introduced PitchCom this year, a system that allows catchers to call signs for their pitcher electronically, sending the call directly to their ear rather than doing it the traditional way by putting down fingers for everybody to see. One of their best pitchers ever is not a fan. “Here’s what I’ll say…
69th anniversary of Korean War Armistice remembered at Los Alamitos base
South Korean and American veterans and active duty service members gathered Wednesday, July 27, to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. In evidence the alliance that fought the war remains strong between the two countries today, the event at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos was hosted by the Association…
Yankees pick up Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi
The Yankees were expecting to see Andrew Benintendi on Thursday, they just weren’t expecting to see the All-Star outfielder in their clubhouse. The Yankees announced they had acquired Benintendi in a deal with Kansas City. The Royals, coincidentally, will be in the Bronx for a four-game series beginning Thursday night. ESPN first reported the deal,…
NBA free agents: List mostly picked clean, but Hassan Whiteside, Markieff Morris remain
Where the NBA free-agent list stands: Best available: Miles Bridges (R), Colin Sexton (R), Montrzel Harrell, Dennis Schroder, Eric Bledsoe, Hassan Whiteside, Rodney Hood, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard, Markieff Morris, Elfrid Payton, Paul Millsap, Wayne Ellington, Blake Griffin, Tristan Thompson, Kemba Walker. Agreed to terms: Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves), Deandre Ayton (Suns),…
Knott’s Berry Farm expands weekend chaperone policy, may add weekdays
Knott’s Berry Farm has tacked on an additional day to its new weekend chaperone policy that went into effect after multiple fights broke out involving teenagers and may extend age restrictions even further to help restore order and confidence at the Buena Park theme park. Under the updated policy, all visitors 17 years old or…
NBA free agents: List mostly picked clean, but Hassan Whiteside, Markieff Morris remain
Where the NBA free-agent list stands: Best available: Miles Bridges (R), Colin Sexton (R), Montrzel Harrell, Dennis Schroder, Eric Bledsoe, Hassan Whiteside, Rodney Hood, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard, Markieff Morris, Elfrid Payton, Paul Millsap, Wayne Ellington, Blake Griffin, Tristan Thompson, Kemba Walker. Agreed to terms: Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves), Deandre Ayton (Suns),…
Orioles lose to Rays, 6-4, in 10 innings after Tyler Wells exits with lower back discomfort
The Orioles lost their starter, then lost the game with their closer. Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells exited Wednesday night’s 6-4 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays with side and lower back discomfort, the team said. The decisive runs came in the 10th inning off All-Star Jorge López, with Randy Arozarena continuing to haunt the…
Column: Riley Reiff is the clear left tackle for the Chicago Bears. The right side of the line is up for grabs.
The Chicago Bears hit the practice field for the first time Wednesday morning at Halas Hall, but the real work for offensive linemen begins Monday when rules allow the team to put on full pads. So when the first unit the team ended June minicamp with was first up in team drills, that said something.…
NBA free agents: List mostly picked clean, but Hassan Whiteside, Markieff Morris remain
Where the NBA free-agent list stands: Best available: Miles Bridges (R), Colin Sexton (R), Montrzel Harrell, Dennis Schroder, Eric Bledsoe, Hassan Whiteside, Rodney Hood, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard, Markieff Morris, Elfrid Payton, Paul Millsap, Wayne Ellington, Blake Griffin, Tristan Thompson, Kemba Walker. Agreed to terms: Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves), Deandre Ayton (Suns),…
Jacob deGrom made his fourth (and final?) rehab start Wednesday
On Wednesday, Jacob deGrom made his fourth minor league rehab start of the year. Pitching to highly touted catching prospect Francisco Alvarez at Triple-A Syracuse, deGrom pitched four innings, matching the length of his previous outing on July 14. In between, he threw a simulated game on July 21 after dealing with some shoulder soreness…
Knott’s Berry Farm expands weekend chaperone policy, may add weekdays
Knott’s Berry Farm has tacked on an additional day to its new weekend chaperone policy that went into effect after multiple fights broke out involving teenagers and may extend age restrictions even further to help restore order and confidence at the Buena Park theme park. Under the updated policy, all visitors 17 years old or…
69th anniversary of Korean War Armistice remembered at Los Alamitos base
South Korean and American veterans and active duty service members gathered Wednesday, July 27, to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. In evidence the alliance that fought the war remains strong between the two countries today, the event at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos was hosted by the Association…
Heat’s Yurtseven, Jovic face quick camp turnaround from busy schedules with national teams
Amid a typical NBA calendar, such as the one the league has gotten back to after a pair of pandemic-altered seasons, August tends to be the month of escape. Jimmy Butler touring Europe. Bam Adebayo with a vacation planned with his mother. Pat Riley on the Isle of Capri off the Amalfi. This year, when…
Mike Preston: Training camps can set the tone for the entire season. Here are the Ravens who need to perform. | COMMENTARY
Most veterans despise training camp, and it’s perfectly understandable. Players usually live in hotel rooms or dorms with very little contact with family or friends. The food is good — nutritional — but not to the young players who have spent their college careers dining on fast food. Meetings seem to take forever, but not…
Dodgers get healthy, strike early against Nationals to avoid sweep
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers used high noon on Wednesday to showcase a pair of returns, shining a light on the fact that the injury outlook appears bright again. Andrew Heaney returned from his second stint on the injured list because of shoulder inflammation by giving up one hit over four scoreless innings during a…
Kevin Durant’s ‘NYC Point Gods’ premiere let hoops stars talk shop about city basketball
The premier of the documentary ‘NYC Point Gods’ brought an NBA crowd Tuesday night to the Midnight Theatre in Manhattan, and the red carpet provided some interesting notes that we’ll detail below. The producer of the film, Kevin Durant, didn’t speak amid his trade request, and his agent, Rich Kleiman, declined to address why his…
Opponents speak out against fast-food bill as supporters rally in OC
Fast-food workers caravaned across Orange County on Wednesday, July 27 to demand passage of a bill aimed at protecting them from sexual harassment, wage theft, safety violations and workplace violence. But Stop AB 257, a coalition of franchisees and franchisors who oppose the measure, were quick to attack the legislation. They say it would fuel…
Kevin Durant’s ‘NYC Point Gods’ premiere let hoops stars talk shop about city basketball
The premier of the documentary ‘NYC Point Gods’ brought an NBA crowd Tuesday night to the Midnight Theatre in Manhattan, and the red carpet provided some interesting notes that we’ll detail below. The producer of the film, Kevin Durant, didn’t speak amid his trade request, and his agent, Rich Kleiman, declined to address why his…