Day: August 17, 2022

California’s leaders shouldn’t put fundamental rights up for a vote. But the legislature has nonetheless added Proposition 1 to this November’s ballot. At first glance, Prop 1 doesn’t look like anything to worry about—if you, like most Californians (including your columnist), support abortion rights. It comes at a time when even Kansas is voting pro-choice.…

Stephen A. Smith promises he didn’t hold back in a new memoir about his life. The boisterous ESPN personality covers his childhood in New York City, his career as a journalist and issues he’s faced along the way in “Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes,” publisher 13A announced Tuesday. The book…

After more of the same struggling, it’s time for a change. After a 3-1 loss to the Rays, their third straight defeat, the Yankees were in serious discussions about calling up prospect Estevan Florial and putting struggling closer Clay Holmes on the injured list. “We haven’t decided anything for certain yet. We’ll talk through some…

California’s leaders shouldn’t put fundamental rights up for a vote. But the legislature has nonetheless added Proposition 1 to this November’s ballot. At first glance, Prop 1 doesn’t look like anything to worry about—if you, like most Californians (including your columnist), support abortion rights. It comes at a time when even Kansas is voting pro-choice.…

All Aaron Hicks could do Monday night was wear it. He heard the boos, which were reminiscent of the ones that became Joey Gallo’s walk-up and exit music. The Yankees center fielder understands the frustration. He feels it. “I’m out there trying to compete and help this team win, obviously. It’s not nice to hear…

Greg Roman’s playbook, always a subject of intense scrutiny in Baltimore, is always changing, always growing, a living document in a sport of constant upheaval. The Ravens offensive coordinator said early in training camp that there’s “20% new stuff” in his inventory of calls. Then there’s the collection of run-pass-option concepts that coach John Harbaugh…

About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap. Smith was present for the day’s activities, standing with the defense along the sideline while the rest of his team continued the training camp grind. But for the…

The top players and season outlook for all four teams in the Big 4 League. BIG 4 LEAGUE GARDEN GROVE Top players: Malachi Bey, RB/LB, Sr.; Jonas Boateng, WR, Sr.; Dominick Brito, WR/DB, Sr.; Isaac Garcia, QB/LB, Sr.; Isaac Guerrero, OL/DL, Sr.; Mykel Isguerra, RB/LB, Sr.; Malik Peah, OL/DL, Jr. What to expect: The Argonauts…

Yoán Moncada stepped out of the box after time was called in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros. Tuesday’s game at Guaranteed Rate Field was tied and the go-ahead run was in scoring position. The Chicago White Sox third baseman had been in a similar situation before. One night earlier, to be exact. “I…

ANAHEIM — In a matter of minutes, José Suarez went from pitching a perfect game to sitting in the dugout, staring at a deficit. The Angels’ left-hander mostly continued his encouraging work in the second half, but a sixth-inning hiccup led to all the damage it took to send the Angels to an 8-2 loss…

Undrafted wide receiver Shemar Bridges generated some buzz Thursday night with his outstanding performance against the Tennessee Titans in the preseason opener, but it’s just part of his long journey to the NFL. The 6-foot-4, 207-pound rookie out of Division II Fort Valley State finished with four catches for 62 yards, including a leaping 38-yard…

About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap. Smith was present for the day’s activities, standing with the defense along the sideline while the rest of his team continued the training camp grind. But for the…

Undrafted wide receiver Shemar Bridges generated some buzz Thursday night with his outstanding performance against the Tennessee Titans in the preseason opener, but it’s just part of his long journey to the NFL. The 6-foot-4, 207-pound rookie out of Division II Fort Valley State finished with four catches for 62 yards, including a leaping 38-yard…

Stephen A. Smith promises he didn’t hold back in a new memoir about his life. The boisterous ESPN personality covers his childhood in New York City, his career as a journalist and issues he’s faced along the way in “Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes,” publisher 13A announced Tuesday. The book…

All Aaron Hicks could do Monday night was wear it. He heard the boos, which were reminiscent of the ones that became Joey Gallo’s walk-up and exit music. The Yankees center fielder understands the frustration. He feels it. “I’m out there trying to compete and help this team win, obviously. It’s not nice to hear…

Greg Roman’s playbook, always a subject of intense scrutiny in Baltimore, is always changing, always growing, a living document in a sport of constant upheaval. The Ravens offensive coordinator said early in training camp that there’s “20% new stuff” in his inventory of calls. Then there’s the collection of run-pass-option concepts that coach John Harbaugh…

Made either as appetizers using diagonal slices of French baguette, or as open-faced sandwiches on larger slabs of rustic bread, these delicious treats are packed with flavor. Cherry tomatoes are the star with their alluring acidity and meaty texture. The orbs are broiled in a skillet, a process that collapses them to a just-right texture…

ANAHEIM — The ninth inning of the Angels’ 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Monday night will go down as one of the ugliest in a season full of ugliness. A collection of Angels errors and misplays led to the Mariners parlaying one walk and two hits into four runs, snapping a tie. With…

Eduardo Escobar is still not 100 percent, and the Mets kept him out of the starting lineup on Tuesday in favor of Deven Marrero. Escobar hurt his oblique in the team’s game on Friday night, was kept out of the starting nine on Saturday and Sunday, and likely wouldn’t have played on Monday if not…

It’s a change up for the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees’ annual college football bowl game unveiled a new title sponsor Tuesday in Bad Boy Mowers, announcing a multi-year partnership with the lawnmower tractor company. The game will now be known as the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. “We’re a bowl on the…