Month: August 2022

Third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson started the Miami Dolphins’ first preseason game Saturday night, meaning a lot of people betting on second-string Teddy Bridgewater lost in the office pool. The actual starter, Tua Tagovailoa, wasn’t even a consideration to play, which is all good and fine in today’s NFL where preseason has been diminished to the…

“We have to start off in Italian because it’s Italian vodka.” Mike Piazza expressed his gratitude in Italian, unprompted, by dropping a “grazie a tutti” four different times during a Friday night event promoting True Vodka, his latest business endeavor. “The Italian part is something that we’re very proud of,” said Piazza, who not long…

ANAHEIM ― For the second consecutive night, the Angels did not put enough runners on base to have a chance to beat the Minnesota Twins. Until the ninth inning. Down to their final strike, the Angels tied the game on a two-run triple by Magneuris Sierra to send the game into extra innings. Then in…

“We have to start off in Italian because it’s Italian vodka.” Mike Piazza expressed his gratitude in Italian, unprompted, by dropping a “grazie a tutti” four different times during a Friday night event promoting True Vodka, his latest business endeavor. “The Italian part is something that we’re very proud of,” said Piazza, who not long…

No one remains the way they were in their 30s, and Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is no different than the rest of us. But La Russa, 77, sounds a lot like he did in his first go-round on the South Side in the 1980s, especially when it comes to addressing the Sox’s…

Third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson started the Miami Dolphins’ first preseason game Saturday night, meaning a lot of people betting on second-string Teddy Bridgewater lost in the office pool. The actual starter, Tua Tagovailoa, wasn’t even a consideration to play, which is all good and fine in today’s NFL where preseason has been diminished to the…

Breed: Cocker spaniel Age: 8 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 35 pounds Huey’s story: Huey is a happy, sweet, and friendly guy. He’s a healthy boy whose only issue is moisturizing eye drops, which can be given easily. Huey loves belly rubs and nice, slow walks. He’s well-behaved around other dogs, but how he handles…

ANAHEIM ― For the second consecutive night, the Angels did not put enough runners on base to have a chance to beat the Minnesota Twins. Until the ninth inning. Down to their final strike, the Angels tied the game on a two-run triple by Magneuris Sierra to send the game into extra innings. Then in…

Most of the top players for both teams sat out the preseason opener between the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which allowed lower-on-the-depth-chart players an opportunity in the Dolphins’ 26-24 exhibition win on Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium. Quarterback Skylar Thompson, the rookie seventh-round pick who got the start with Tua Tagovailoa among…

LA Galaxy midfielder Samuel Grandsir, center, celebrates with forward Javier Hernández, left, during the first half of the team’s MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr.) Los Angeles Galaxy forward Javier Hernández runs down the sideline after scoring a goal against the Vancouver…

The Gosuke Katoh era will have to wait. Katoh, who was called up to the taxi squad after the Mets had two infielders get hurt on Friday, was not in the starting lineup on Saturday. The two injured infielders, Jeff McNeil and Eduardo Escobar, were lifted from the game in the same inning on Friday.…

For the Miami Heat, the Summer of FOMO continues. And when Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell are the potential prizes, the fear of missing out is understandable. But at some point, it also becomes a matter of getting your house in order. Yes, the Heat have it out there that they are content to move…

For the Miami Heat, the Summer of FOMO continues. And when Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell are the potential prizes, the fear of missing out is understandable. But at some point, it also becomes a matter of getting your house in order. Yes, the Heat have it out there that they are content to move…

“We have to start off in Italian because it’s Italian vodka.” Mike Piazza expressed his gratitude in Italian, unprompted, by dropping a “grazie a tutti” four different times during a Friday night event promoting True Vodka, his latest business endeavor. “The Italian part is something that we’re very proud of,” said Piazza, who not long…

The Gosuke Katoh era will have to wait. Katoh, who was called up to the taxi squad after the Mets had two infielders get hurt on Friday, was not in the starting lineup on Saturday. The two injured infielders, Jeff McNeil and Eduardo Escobar, were lifted from the game in the same inning on Friday.…

Breed: Cocker spaniel Age: 8 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 35 pounds Huey’s story: Huey is a happy, sweet, and friendly guy. He’s a healthy boy whose only issue is moisturizing eye drops, which can be given easily. Huey loves belly rubs and nice, slow walks. He’s well-behaved around other dogs, but how he handles…

No one remains the way they were in their 30s, and Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is no different than the rest of us. But La Russa, 77, sounds a lot like he did in his first go-round on the South Side in the 1980s, especially when it comes to addressing the Sox’s…

Angel City Football Club has nine games remaining in its inaugural season. Heading into this final stretch, things haven’t gone smoothly for the first-year club. In three of its last four NWSL games, Angel City has had late leads, only to lose them late in the game. That’s a possible nine points that could have…

There was another preseason game, August, when the Jets quarterback tried to make a play and ended up on the ground with a bad knee. The quarterback was Joe Namath. He threw an interception to Mike Lucci of the Lions and the play he tried to make — not with the ball, but on the…

Breed: Doberman pinscher Age: About 9 months Gender: Spayed female Size: About 50 pounds (will be 60-70 pounds when grown) Kali Mae’s story: Poor Kali Mae is still looking for a home. She is shy at first, especially around men, so would do best with a female owner. She is good with children and other…