Month: August 2022

By DOUG FERGUSON ATLANTA — This year it became easy to overlook Rory McIlroy’s four majors, 30 wins on four continents and two years at No. 1 in the world. He has been viewed mostly as the strongest voice and staunchest defender of the PGA Tour in its battle against Saudi-funded LIV Golf. So perhaps…

As much as this weekend marked a reunion for Trey Mancini, the same applied for Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias. The former top assistant in the Houston Astros’ front office caught up with several familiar faces and former coworkers throughout the series at Minute Maid Park. It also offered an opportunity…

Q: Training camp might be more competitive than anticipated, since no whales were reeled in. Control what you can control is the motto for many NBA players. The Heat might adapt that outlook in September as Miami focuses in on sorting out assets under their control. – Leonard, Cornelius, N.C. A: And there could be…

If there is a universal truth, it is that crickets, spiders and ants belong outside, not in our homes. Crickets hop in quick and random order and are hard to catch, and they are endlessly chirping in hidden locations. Spiders weave webs in corners and other places in order to trap and hold what feeds…

Patrick Sharp and Troy Murray will split duties as analysts for Chicago Blackhawks games on NBC Sports Chicago next season, the team announced Thursday. Both had been floated as candidates — Sharp in particular — once longtime analyst Eddie Olczyk surprised the Hawks by rejecting a long-term offer to return to the booth. Sharp and…

On paper, the Ravens’ roster math is straightforward. They entered Monday with 79 players on their roster. By 4 p.m. Tuesday, their initial 53-man roster will be set. On Wednesday, they’ll move a handful of ailing players to injured reserve — clearing space for veterans they intend to re-sign or newcomers who might fill a…

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has finally admitted publicly that he purposely mislead the media and public last year about his COVID-19 vaccination status. After first applying for an exemption from the NFL’s inoculation requirement last year, Aaron Rodgers told podcaster Joe Rogan Saturday, he intentionally gave a vague, misleading answer to queries about…

By MARCIA DUNN | The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.  — NASA’s new moon rocket remained on track to blast off on a crucial test flight Monday, despite a series of lightning strikes at the launch pad. The 322-foot Space Launch System rocket is the most powerful ever built by NASA. It’s poised to send…

Q: Hello, Ira. As of right now, how many first-round draft picks better is Donovan Mitchell over Tyler Herro? Offensively, Mitchell is currently the more polished player, but defensively he’s not an upgrade over Tyler. Tyler Herro is 6 feet 5, whereas Mitchell is only 6-1. As Herro continues to mature his game and body,…

Microsoft Office 365 is truly an all-rounder solution from the tech giant. More than just an email app, it offers a whole gamut of tools, and within these tools, users can find many interesting features that can add a lot to their overall productivity. You may be using Microsoft Office 365, but to help you…

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields told reporters after a 21-20 preseason victory over the Cleveland Browns that he “for sure” was thinking about his first trip to FirstEnergy Stadium last season — and how much better Saturday’s outing went. “I was of course thinking about that,” Fields said with a smile. “I am glad 95…

By MARCIA DUNN | The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.  — NASA’s new moon rocket remained on track to blast off on a crucial test flight Monday, despite a series of lightning strikes at the launch pad. The 322-foot Space Launch System rocket is the most powerful ever built by NASA. It’s poised to send…

Q: Training camp might be more competitive than anticipated, since no whales were reeled in. Control what you can control is the motto for many NBA players. The Heat might adapt that outlook in September as Miami focuses in on sorting out assets under their control. – Leonard, Cornelius, N.C. A: And there could be…

If there is a universal truth, it is that crickets, spiders and ants belong outside, not in our homes. Crickets hop in quick and random order and are hard to catch, and they are endlessly chirping in hidden locations. Spiders weave webs in corners and other places in order to trap and hold what feeds…

By DOUG FERGUSON ATLANTA — This year it became easy to overlook Rory McIlroy’s four majors, 30 wins on four continents and two years at No. 1 in the world. He has been viewed mostly as the strongest voice and staunchest defender of the PGA Tour in its battle against Saudi-funded LIV Golf. So perhaps…

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has finally admitted publicly that he purposely mislead the media and public last year about his COVID-19 vaccination status. After first applying for an exemption from the NFL’s inoculation requirement last year, Aaron Rodgers told podcaster Joe Rogan Saturday, he intentionally gave a vague, misleading answer to queries about…

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Daniel Aguirre and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández scored goals in the first 15 minutes and the Los Angeles Galaxy held on for a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday. Aguirre took a pass from Hernández and scored in the 4th minute to give the LA Galaxy (11-11-4) an early lead.…

Here’s what we learned, what we heard and what comes next after the Rams completed their preseason with a 17-6 loss Saturday to the Bengals in Cincinnati that gave them a 1-2 record in exhibition play: UNDISCLOSED PUNISHMENT The biggest news item came from Rams coach Sean McVay’s in-game interview with the TV broadcast, when…

Giants big-money receiver Kenny Golladay played 14 snaps and three offensive series in Sunday’s preseason finale, even though Daniel Jones and a lot of starters got the day off. Head coach Brian Daboll was noncommittal postgame when asked if Golladay’s roster spot could be in jeopardy. “All those receivers are competing,” Daboll said. “Kenny’s had…

Centennial’s Devin Williams slams dunk during the CIF Southern Section Open Division boys basketball championship game against Harvard-Westlake on Friday Feb. 25, 2022. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Devin Williams #22 of Centennial drives to the basket past Prince Oseya #13 of Modesto Christian in the first half of a CIF State Open Division…