Two days after a Monterey Park police officer was shot and killed in a parking lot outside a gym in Downey, police have made arrests, authorities announced Wednesday morning, Aug. 10. Police did not provide details, saying they will do so during a 2 p.m. news conference in front of the Hall of Justice in…
Day: August 10, 2022
Shohei Ohtani achieves milestones on mound, at plate in Angels’ win
OAKLAND — Anytime your performance summons the names of Babe Ruth and Ichiro Suzuki on the same night, it’s a pretty good night. Shohei Ohtani reached a few significant milestones in the Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Oakland A’s on Tuesday night. Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings to pick up his 10th victory of the…
NBA free agents: Rodney McGruder back to Pistons; Hassan Whiteside, Markieff Morris still unsigned
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),…
White House hosts UCI chancellor for discussion on abortion rights
While clinics and hospitals seem to be at the epicenter of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, universities — including UC Irvine — have also stepped into the spotlight. And the White House is taking notice. UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman said the recent court decision has brought about “enormous challenges” for…
ASK IRA: Are we again at the Heat point of Pat Riley misdirection?
Q: Will Pat Riley interview with the Brooklyn Nets? – Stuart, Miami. A: I see what you did there. To those who don’t, here’s the background: While running the Heat in 2004, Riley met with the Lakers for what most ostensibly viewed as an interview for a potential position with the team. Instead, the meeting…
Laguna Beach water main rupture causes evacuations and road closure
A water line rupture high along a canyon ridge between two reservoirs in Laguna Beach prompted evacuations and closed one of the city’s three main roads. Early on Wednesday morning, officials with the Laguna Beach County Water District were notified that a mainline — known as a ridge transmission line — ruptured and sent gallons…
ASK IRA: Have net gains by Heat’s competition been overstated?
Q: As for all the supposed upgrades other teams made in free agency, they were almost all just journeymen players and not really difference makers. – Rolando, Borrego Springs, Calif. A: I’m not sure I would go that far (or that lack of far) when it comes to Malcolm Brogdon with the Celtics or Dejounte…
Recipe: Cherry-Almond Muesli is a handy, and tasty, energy source
Muesli is a cold rolled oats breakfast dish often augmented with nuts, seeds and fresh or dried fruits. Milk or cream come to the party, plus sometimes a little honey. This chewy, crunchy overnight muesli is dotted with dried cherries, toasted almonds, and roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds). It takes about 10 minutes to put it…
Tyreek Hill on punt returns? Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel doesn’t rule it out; Michael Deiter returns at joint practice in Tampa
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel touched on possible kick and punt return options on the roster, the team’s trade of tight end Adam Shaheen and a few other topics at his Wednesday morning media availability ahead of the Dolphins’ first of two joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Dolphins interestingly placed star wide…
White House hosts UCI chancellor for discussion on abortion rights
While clinics and hospitals seem to be at the epicenter of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, universities — including UC Irvine — have also stepped into the spotlight. And the White House is taking notice. UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman said the recent court decision has brought about “enormous challenges” for…
NBA free agents: Rodney McGruder back to Pistons; Hassan Whiteside, Markieff Morris still unsigned
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),…
ASK IRA: Are we again at the Heat point of Pat Riley misdirection?
Q: Will Pat Riley interview with the Brooklyn Nets? – Stuart, Miami. A: I see what you did there. To those who don’t, here’s the background: While running the Heat in 2004, Riley met with the Lakers for what most ostensibly viewed as an interview for a potential position with the team. Instead, the meeting…
ASK IRA: Have net gains by Heat’s competition been overstated?
Q: As for all the supposed upgrades other teams made in free agency, they were almost all just journeymen players and not really difference makers. – Rolando, Borrego Springs, Calif. A: I’m not sure I would go that far (or that lack of far) when it comes to Malcolm Brogdon with the Celtics or Dejounte…
Shohei Ohtani achieves milestones on mound, at plate in Angels’ win
OAKLAND — Anytime your performance summons the names of Babe Ruth and Ichiro Suzuki on the same night, it’s a pretty good night. Shohei Ohtani reached a few significant milestones in the Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Oakland A’s on Tuesday night. Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings to pick up his 10th victory of the…
As Gunnar Henderson’s star rises and Orioles call-up awaits, baseball’s top prospect remains ‘same kid in the locker room’
Every day it’s the same. Triple-A Norfolk manager Buck Britton tells infielder Gunnar Henderson to stop calling him “sir,” yet Henderson can’t help it. It’s so ingrained in the 21-year-old from Alabama that calling Britton anything else would feel weird. At this point, Britton is resigned to the fact that Henderson won’t change. As managing…
Dodgers relievers Brusdar Graterol, Blake Treinen nearing returns
LOS ANGELES ― The Dodgers put two of their best relievers to work early Tuesday. Long before the first pitch was thrown against the Minnesota Twins, Brusdar Graterol was hurling triple-digit fastballs from the mound. Blake Treinen was pumping them over at 98 mph. The two right-handers certainly looked sharp in the eyes of the…
Sparks’ playoff hopes all but extinguished with blowout loss to Sun
LOS ANGELES — It was a must-win game for the Sparks against the Connecticut Sun but they didn’t have an answer for All-Star center Jonquel Jones, who scored 18 of her game-high 21 points in the first half, as the Sparks lost, 97-71 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. I’m breaking down #LASparks 97-71 loss…
Hyde10: 10 Dolphins camp thoughts — Depth chart is telling; Roquan Smith on market; Patriots offense struggling; Did Robert Kraft push for tampering penalty?
Here are 10 observations from the first two weeks of Miami Dolphins training camp: 1. The linebackers were the most interesting unit of the first Dolphins’ depth chart. Melvin Ingram is listed as an outside starter over Andrew Van Ginkel. That’s not a big deal as both will play. The point here is they like…
Just a preseason game? For the Ravens, a record winning streak is still ‘something special.’
NFL preseason games typically allow veterans to readjust to game speed, while rookies and unproven players use the opportunity to try and make a strong impression in front of coaches and fans. When the Ravens face the Tennessee Titans in their 2022 preseason opener Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium, there will be much more…
Sparks’ playoff hopes all but extinguished with blowout loss to Sun
LOS ANGELES — It was a must-win game for the Sparks against the Connecticut Sun but they didn’t have an answer for All-Star center Jonquel Jones, who scored 18 of her game-high 21 points in the first half, as the Sparks lost, 97-71 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. I’m breaking down #LASparks 97-71 loss…