Month: August 2022

The Miami Dolphins crowded tight end room got a little thinner on Tuesday evening when the team traded one of the unit’s many veterans. Adam Shaheen, a six-year veteran Miami acquired from Chicago in 2020, was traded to the Houston Texans for a swap of late-round selections in the 2023 NFL draft. Miami sent Shaheen…

In case you lost track, or weren’t paying attention to it anymore, the Mets are still on track to break the single-season record for hit-by-pitches. “I thought we were going to fall off the pace but now I guess we’re back ahead of it again,” manager Buck Showalter said before Tuesday’s game. The Mets were…

When Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down much of the state’s economy 2 1/2 years ago to slow the spread of COVID-19, more than 2 million workers suddenly lost their jobs. Logic and compassion should have made easing the economic blow to those workers and their families a top priority. Unfortunately, however, it fell to the…

A wide-ranging search continued Tuesday, Aug. 9, for the suspect who gunned down an off-duty Monterey Park Police Department officer outside a gym in Downey, as the tight-knit law enforcement agency mourned the loss of one of its own. The shooting was reported about 3:30 p.m. Monday in the 12700 block of Lakewood Boulevard, near…

A wide-ranging search continued Tuesday, Aug. 9, for the suspect who gunned down an off-duty Monterey Park Police Department officer outside a gym in Downey, as the tight-knit law enforcement agency mourned the loss of one of its own. The shooting was reported about 3:30 p.m. Monday in the 12700 block of Lakewood Boulevard, near…

There is nobody quite like Chris Bassitt. The best word to describe the Mets’ right-handed pitcher might be goofy. Aside from being another unshakable workhorse in the rotation, the other main thing Bassitt has brought to the Mets’ clubhouse is an air of self-assurance. Bassitt is extremely comfortable in his own skin, which leads to…

Passwords are a great way to secure your accounts and sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands. But this security measure is not easy to handle as you have to remember different passwords for different accounts, come up with complicated combinations and even change these from time to time. Of course, you cannot just…

When Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down much of the state’s economy 2 1/2 years ago to slow the spread of COVID-19, more than 2 million workers suddenly lost their jobs. Logic and compassion should have made easing the economic blow to those workers and their families a top priority. Unfortunately, however, it fell to the…

Here are 10 observations from the first two weeks of Miami Dolphins training camp: 1. The linebackers were the most interesting unit of the first Dolphins’ depth chart. Melvin Ingram is listed as an outside starter over Andrew Van Ginkel. That’s not a big deal as both will play. The point here is they like…

Q: We know the general asking price of Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell. Seems like the Heat will part with Tyler Herro and not Bam Adebayo. So assuming we strike out on those, what’s the potential asking price of Myles Turner, John Collins, or even Kyrie Irving? Will Herro still be required, or is a…

When you are working on an online project, anything from collaboration to testing services and task management can add a lot to your productivity. Fortunately, there are tons of tools that can help us do online projects faster and better. However, there are so many on the market that it’s difficult to know which one…

Q: Do you think the NBA retirees No. 6? They should. Do you think Pat Riley puts Bill Russell’s jersey in the arena next to Michael Jordan and Dan Marino? He should. Greatness, perseverance, mental toughness and excelling under difficult times. – Stuart. A: I agree, considering the Heat’s precedent with No. 23 for Michael…

Beer and cider lovers can take a sip on the wild side as Brew at the L.A. Zoo returns Aug. 12, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 10th annual event may even turn a few guests into animal experts as it includes talks and Q&A sessions with animal keepers. “This is…

The situation between the Chicago Cubs and veteran outfielder Jason Heyward felt untenable. A rebuilding Cubs organization wanting to look at other players did not fit with Heyward and his declining all-around production. What seemed inevitable became reality Monday when president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer announced the Cubs and Heyward will part ways after…

The situation between the Chicago Cubs and veteran outfielder Jason Heyward felt untenable. A rebuilding Cubs organization wanting to look at other players did not fit with Heyward and his declining all-around production. What seemed inevitable became reality Monday when president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer announced the Cubs and Heyward will part ways after…

Passwords are a great way to secure your accounts and sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands. But this security measure is not easy to handle as you have to remember different passwords for different accounts, come up with complicated combinations and even change these from time to time. Of course, you cannot just…

When you are working on an online project, anything from collaboration to testing services and task management can add a lot to your productivity. Fortunately, there are tons of tools that can help us do online projects faster and better. However, there are so many on the market that it’s difficult to know which one…

Q: We know the general asking price of Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell. Seems like the Heat will part with Tyler Herro and not Bam Adebayo. So assuming we strike out on those, what’s the potential asking price of Myles Turner, John Collins, or even Kyrie Irving? Will Herro still be required, or is a…

Q: Do you think the NBA retirees No. 6? They should. Do you think Pat Riley puts Bill Russell’s jersey in the arena next to Michael Jordan and Dan Marino? He should. Greatness, perseverance, mental toughness and excelling under difficult times. – Stuart. A: I agree, considering the Heat’s precedent with No. 23 for Michael…

SEATTLE — Jameson Taillon gave the Yankees a much needed breather and himself a boost of confidence. The right-hander gave the Bombers seven solid innings as they beat the Mariners 9-4 at T-Mobile Park Monday night, their first win since the trade deadline. The win snapped a season-high five-game losing streak for the Yankees (71-39)…