Month: August 2022

MIAMI — Buck Showalter, as usual, was in good spirits prior to Saturday’s game. Part of it might be a return to his home state of Florida, or the generally relaxed nature that most players and coaches exude on the road, but the main reason is definitely how well his team has been playing. On…

DEL MAR — Trainer Michael McCarthy heaved a sigh of relief after longshot Master Piece withstood a lengthy trainer’s objection and won the $250,000 Grade II Eddie Read Stakes on Sunday at Del Mar. After Master Piece won the 1 1/8-mile turf race by 3 1/4 lengths, Philip D’Amato, trainer of runner-up Hong Kong Harry,…

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…

There is a difference when it comes to the latest messaging from the Miami Heat. Yes, they like their roster, don’t feel compelled to make another move this offseason, don’t feel stymied or squeezed by what is playing out with the Brooklyn Nets regarding Kevin Durant or perhaps even how the Danny Ainge Show regarding…

The Orioles have played themselves into an interesting position. With 102 games behind them and the trade deadline looming Tuesday, there isn’t a clear approach for executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias to follow as there has been in previous years. With 51 wins, Baltimore is one win away from matching its 2021…

Brittney Sykes of the Los Angeles Sparks passes the ball against the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on July 31, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Olivia Nelson-Ododa of the Los Angeles Sparks takes a shot against Natalie Achonwa of the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter…

Just about every season in Owings Mills, Ravens coach John Harbaugh will brand a new team slogan on T-shirts for coaches and players. His message in 2022: “Come to work ready to work.” So far, so good. Over their first four days of full-team practices in training camp, the Ravens approached their preparations with good…

In the last few months, things have changed a lot in the front-end development fields. And this is going to be our main focus in this month’s round of the series. If you’re a front-end developer, I’m sure you’ll appreciate what we have on the list. This post features a new JavaScript runtime contending with…

Brittney Sykes of the Los Angeles Sparks passes the ball against the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on July 31, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Olivia Nelson-Ododa of the Los Angeles Sparks takes a shot against Natalie Achonwa of the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter…

MIAMI — Buck Showalter, as usual, was in good spirits prior to Saturday’s game. Part of it might be a return to his home state of Florida, or the generally relaxed nature that most players and coaches exude on the road, but the main reason is definitely how well his team has been playing. On…

When I was growing up in Orange County, there was an annual GLASS Conference that had a night for attenders and guests at Disneyland. As a teenager in the early 1970s, spending that evening with friends at “the happiest place on Earth” was a big deal, even for us locals. I bring it up as…

DEL MAR — Trainer Michael McCarthy heaved a sigh of relief after longshot Master Piece withstood a lengthy trainer’s objection and won the $250,000 Grade II Eddie Read Stakes on Sunday at Del Mar. After Master Piece won the 1 1/8-mile turf race by 3 1/4 lengths, Philip D’Amato, trainer of runner-up Hong Kong Harry,…

Q. As a 79-year-old woman, I have noticed lots of changes. I used to play tennis and no longer do so. I used to stay up late at night and start my day early the next morning. Don’t do that either. I used to run and now just walk. In addition, I often wonder, “Who…

The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and Bill Russell share a laugh together after Bryant was named MVP of the game during Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 17, 2010. (Mark Zaleski/The Press-Enterprise, file) Former NBA rivals Bill Russell, right, of the Boston Celtics, and Wilt Chamberlain, of the…

MIAMI — A starting pitcher giving up 12 hits is never good. A starting pitcher giving up 12 hits and recording only eight outs is even worse. A starting pitcher giving up 12 hits and recording only eight outs in what might be his last start before being traded is about what we’ve come to…

Zach McKinstry had a feeling he soon would be on the move from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Conversations with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and understanding how he fit in the organization’s plans prepared McKinstry for Saturday’s trade to the Chicago Cubs. He joined the team Sunday and was added to the roster after first baseman…

Q. As a 79-year-old woman, I have noticed lots of changes. I used to play tennis and no longer do so. I used to stay up late at night and start my day early the next morning. Don’t do that either. I used to run and now just walk. In addition, I often wonder, “Who…

In the last few months, things have changed a lot in the front-end development fields. And this is going to be our main focus in this month’s round of the series. If you’re a front-end developer, I’m sure you’ll appreciate what we have on the list. This post features a new JavaScript runtime contending with…

MIAMI — A starting pitcher giving up 12 hits is never good. A starting pitcher giving up 12 hits and recording only eight outs is even worse. A starting pitcher giving up 12 hits and recording only eight outs in what might be his last start before being traded is about what we’ve come to…

MIAMI — Buck Showalter, as usual, was in good spirits prior to Saturday’s game. Part of it might be a return to his home state of Florida, or the generally relaxed nature that most players and coaches exude on the road, but the main reason is definitely how well his team has been playing. On…