Data Breaches: Causes, Effects, And How to Prevent Them

This technological era has many uses for sharing our personal details online. We often trust that the website or business we share the information with will keep it safe. However, with the increase in data breaches and leaks, this is not the case. Every day our personal data is at risk of ending up in…

Here’s what the Yankees can do about Aaron Hicks while waiting for Harrison Bader to get healthy

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…

ASK IRA: Is Kevin Durant too much of a moving target for Heat?

Q: Ira, is Kevin Durant teasing us? Now it’s Boston and Philadelphia instead of us and Phoenix. It’s like he can’t make up his mind. – Art. A: First, as has been the case since Kevin Durant’s trade request became public on June 30, it still is not about what he wants, but rather what…

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is releasing a memoir, says ‘I’ll be damned if I’m holding back’

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…

Struggling Yankees lose to Rays, consider calling up Estevan Florial to help jumpstart offense

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 abortion ballot measure is an unnecessary risk

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.…

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is releasing a memoir, says ‘I’ll be damned if I’m holding back’

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…

Struggling Yankees lose to Rays, consider calling up Estevan Florial to help jumpstart offense

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 abortion ballot measure is an unnecessary risk

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.…

Here’s what the Yankees can do about Aaron Hicks while waiting for Harrison Bader to get healthy

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…

What’s next in the Ravens’ offensive evolution? Their preseason opener might’ve offered hints. | ANALYSIS

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…

Column: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with the Chicago Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

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…

Big 4 League football preview: What to expect this season

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 comes through again in the 8th as the Chicago White Sox rally to beat the Houston Astros 4-3

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…

One-inning hiccup costs José Suarez as Angels’ offense struggles

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…

Mike Preston: Rookie WR Shemar Bridges starred in the Ravens’ preseason win. He has bigger goals. | COMMENTARY

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…

Column: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with the Chicago Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

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…

Mike Preston: Rookie WR Shemar Bridges starred in the Ravens’ preseason win. He has bigger goals. | COMMENTARY

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…

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is releasing a memoir, says ‘I’ll be damned if I’m holding back’

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…