From the moment Jack Elliott tumbled from the bow of a 22-foot boat into the darkness of a Texas lake, “extreme hysteria” gripped the college friends who had ventured out for a day of revelry on the water. And in their panic, the teens hatched a plan to hide the truth from authorities and even Jack’s family…
Month: August 2022
UCLA hopes experience has taught team how to win
LOS ANGELES — They’ve been there, done that. For most of the players on the UCLA football team’s fall camp roster, getting ready for a new season is nothing new. Counting redshirt seasons, nearly half are entering at least their fourth year. More than two-thirds are at least three years in. Academically, 21 have already…
Cristian Arango sparks LAFC to romp over Real Salt Lake
SANDY, Utah — Cristian Arango scored a goal in each half and Los Angeles FC cruised to a 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Arango’s first netter gave LAFC (16-4-3) a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute, but Sergio Córdova answered three minutes later for RSL (9-8-7) to tie the match. Kellyn…
Bobby Bonilla’s deferred money contract sells for $180K at auction
If Bobby Bonilla understands anything, it’s how to make someone rich for many years. The ex-Met — who, because of agreeing to take deferred money on his contract, collects $1,193,248.20 from the club every year — has now indirectly helped the collectibles company Goldin cash in. In a recent auction, somebody purchased the deferred compensation…
Omar Kelly: Things we learned in the second week of Dolphins training camp
The friendly-fire portion of training camp is over for the Miami Dolphins. After two weeks of practicing against themselves, the Dolphins are headed to Tampa for a week, which will feature two days of joint practices against the Buccaneers and Saturday’s exhibition opener. It should provide the Dolphins a measuring stick of where the team…
What happened to Jack? Mystery over Texas boating death of OC teen finally unravels years later
From the moment Jack Elliott tumbled from the bow of a 22-foot boat into the darkness of a Texas lake, “extreme hysteria” gripped the college friends who had ventured out for a day of revelry on the water. And in their panic, the teens hatched a plan to hide the truth from authorities and even Jack’s family…
Edwin Diaz has stolen the show, but Adam Ottavino has been wildly important to Mets success
During this uncomfortable summer of blazing temperatures, make sure to thank your local fireman. Adam Ottavino, the Mets’ relief pitcher who’s been asked to get three or more outs in eight of his last 16 games, has been great at extinguishing the other team’s late-inning chances. After a scoreless outing in the first game of…
Omar Kelly: Possession of playlist power inspires Dolphins players to shine
Never underestimate the power of a good playlist because the vibe music can create often sets the tone for whatever you’re embarking on. So far, the reward system new coach Mike McDaniel created, letting the top performer of the previous day’s practice pick the music for the next session, has been one of the main…
Cristian Arango sparks LAFC to romp over Real Salt Lake
SANDY, Utah — Cristian Arango scored a goal in each half and Los Angeles FC cruised to a 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Arango’s first netter gave LAFC (16-4-3) a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute, but Sergio Córdova answered three minutes later for RSL (9-8-7) to tie the match. Kellyn…
Bill Russell, Boston Celtics great and 11-time NBA champion, dead at 88
Bill Russell, the all-time great Boston Celtics center who won 11 championships during 13 dominant NBA seasons, died Sunday at age 88. The Hall of Famer died peacefully with his wife, Jeannine, by his side, according to an announcement on Russell’s official Twitter page. The 6-foot-10 Russell, a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player, averaged 15.1…
ASK IRA: Should Heat’s Omer Yurtseven only be second to one?
Q: So I thought Omer Yurtseven’s play during the regular season was impressive. So much so I had thought he had at least deserved some playing time against the 76ers and Boston, especially during the Celtics series when it felt like we needed a little extra. But, he didn’t get a shot. Why didn’t he…
‘You absolutely have been thrilling me’: Brooks Robinson’s return to Camden Yards coincides with a passion for this year’s Orioles
The theme meandered through the years, from his stint as an 18-year-old in Major League Baseball to playing Cuba in 1957 and then to the Orioles clubhouse Saturday as an 85-year-old. Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson’s words all came back to the same idea, no matter how many twists it took to get…
Reid Detmers continues hot streak to lead Angels to win in doubleheader nightcap
Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after giving up a home run to Luis Torrens of the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park on August 06, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the first inning against the Seattle…
Mike McDaniel letting Dolphins’ running back competition play out in training camp
The Miami Dolphins’ run game will be a critical component of the team’s success offensively, and it still remains somewhat of a mystery how coach Mike McDaniel will split touches with his running backs. McDaniel has one of the league’s deeper backfields that will figure to play out like a committee. The Dolphins signed running…
Dylan Cease delivers again and Liam Hendriks earns his 100th career save in the Chicago White Sox’s 2-1 win against the Texas Rangers
Dylan Cease walked Marcus Semien with two outs in the second inning Friday night. That was the last Texas Rangers batter to reach against the Chicago White Sox starter, who retired the final 13 he faced. Cease allowed one run on two hits in six innings, Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead home run in the…
‘You absolutely have been thrilling me’: Brooks Robinson’s return to Camden Yards coincides with a passion for this year’s Orioles
The theme meandered through the years, from his stint as an 18-year-old in Major League Baseball to playing Cuba in 1957 and then to the Orioles clubhouse Saturday as an 85-year-old. Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson’s words all came back to the same idea, no matter how many twists it took to get…
Omar Kelly: Possession of playlist power inspires Dolphins players to shine
Never underestimate the power of a good playlist because the vibe music can create often sets the tone for whatever you’re embarking on. So far, the reward system new coach Mike McDaniel created, letting the top performer of the previous day’s practice pick the music for the next session, has been one of the main…
Reid Detmers continues hot streak to lead Angels to win in doubleheader nightcap
Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after giving up a home run to Luis Torrens of the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park on August 06, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the first inning against the Seattle…
Cristian Arango sparks LAFC to romp over Real Salt Lake
SANDY, Utah — Cristian Arango scored a goal in each half and Los Angeles FC cruised to a 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Arango’s first netter gave LAFC (16-4-3) a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute, but Sergio Córdova answered three minutes later for RSL (9-8-7) to tie the match. Kellyn…
Dylan Cease delivers again and Liam Hendriks earns his 100th career save in the Chicago White Sox’s 2-1 win against the Texas Rangers
Dylan Cease walked Marcus Semien with two outs in the second inning Friday night. That was the last Texas Rangers batter to reach against the Chicago White Sox starter, who retired the final 13 he faced. Cease allowed one run on two hits in six innings, Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead home run in the…