Report: Lakers expected to acquire Patrick Beverley from Jazz

The Lakers are finalizing a deal to acquire veteran guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report on Wednesday night. The deal is expected to be completed Thursday morning, according to multiple reports. Beverley, 34, is a 10-year NBA veteran who…

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic won’t play in US Open

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States. Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the year’s last Grand Slam tournament on Twitter on Thursday, hours before the draw for the event was…

Mike Preston: Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as a starter? Let’s keep it in perspective. | COMMENTARY

There is no hurry this season for Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to prove he is a legitimate NFL starter. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Utah has played well in the Ravens’ first two preseason games, completing 29 of 32 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 7.4 yards per…

Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Thursday, August 25

The consensus box of Del Mar picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…

Dennis Rodman plans visit to Russia in support of Brittney Griner

Dennis Rodman, the ex-NBA star who says he knows Russian President Vladimir Putin well, revealed his plan to travel to Moscow in support of incarcerated WNBA star Brittney Griner. Griner was sentenced this month to nine years at a Russian prison. She was detained at a Moscow airport in February after custom officials said vape…

Recipes: Make these 3 desserts for a delicious Labor Day

For many, Labor Day signals summer’s last hurrah. Maybe yes, maybe no. But certainly, it’s a chance for family and friends to get together to enjoy casual picnics, barbecues and pool parties. And it’s an opportunity to kick up your heels in a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere, before a more regimented schedule kicks in. Ribs…

Angels’ Jared Walsh might need surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The nightmare season for Jared Walsh has gotten even worse, and now it may be over. The Angels’ first baseman was placed on the injured list Thursday with thoracic outlet syndrome, which could lead to season-ending surgery. Head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said they aren’t sure how serious it is. Walsh…

Sense of normalcy returns to Orange County football after two challenging seasons

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now As JSerra’s second-half rally peaked and a season-opening football victory appeared secure, a group of nuns from the Catholic school dashed from their spot along the sideline toward the Lions’ student section behind the end zone. The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of…

Bishop Moore’s Ben DeLuca, Hagerty’s Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters

It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the next-to-last round of cuts Tuesday to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers 80-man roster. NFL teams have until Saturday to finish trimming their rosters to the season limit…

Delgado’s Week 1 football previews: Why St. Margaret’s-Western is a great matchup

David Delgado will be looking this season for the interesting matchups that aren’t getting attention like the high-profile games. He will preview the great battles, fun rivalries and intriguing storylines that happen outside of the top 25 rankings.  DELGADO’S PICKS FOR WEEK 1 Western (1-0) at St. Margaret’s (0-1), Friday, 7 p.m. What’s the attraction:…

Dennis Rodman plans visit to Russia in support of Brittney Griner

Dennis Rodman, the ex-NBA star who says he knows Russian President Vladimir Putin well, revealed his plan to travel to Moscow in support of incarcerated WNBA star Brittney Griner. Griner was sentenced this month to nine years at a Russian prison. She was detained at a Moscow airport in February after custom officials said vape…

Report: Lakers expected to acquire Patrick Beverley from Jazz

The Lakers are finalizing a deal to acquire veteran guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report on Wednesday night. The deal is expected to be completed Thursday morning, according to multiple reports. Beverley, 34, is a 10-year NBA veteran who…

Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Thursday, August 25

The consensus box of Del Mar picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…

Mike Preston: Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as a starter? Let’s keep it in perspective. | COMMENTARY

There is no hurry this season for Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to prove he is a legitimate NFL starter. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Utah has played well in the Ravens’ first two preseason games, completing 29 of 32 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 7.4 yards per…

Bishop Moore’s Ben DeLuca, Hagerty’s Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters

It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the next-to-last round of cuts Tuesday to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers 80-man roster. NFL teams have until Saturday to finish trimming their rosters to the season limit…

Inside the Orioles’ fantasy football league, where draft order is determined by batting practice

When John Means found out the plan, he couldn’t stop laughing. Jordan Lyles had wracked his brain for about a week, heard input from the analytics team, and he finally had an idea. To decide the Orioles’ fantasy football draft order, bullpen catcher Joel Polanco would stand in for batting practice at Camden Yards and…

Big changes to schedule for Marlins in 2023 with at least one series against each team in majors

Miami Marlins fans will have a number of changes in store in the 2023 schedule, released by Major League Baseball on Wednesday. Foremost, Miami will play all other 29 teams in the majors, meaning matchups against 15 American League squads, whereas the Marlins faced only a half-dozen AL teams in 2022. Included in the 2023…