There is no hurry this season for Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to prove he is a legitimate NFL starter. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Utah has played well in the Ravens’ first two preseason games, completing 29 of 32 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 7.4 yards per…
Month: August 2022
Dave Hyde: New flash, old concern surface in Dolphins’ good test against Philadelphia
There’s two simple ways to see where the new-look Miami Dolphins’ offense stands after being tested Wednesday by Philadelphia’s muscle-bound defense. On the one hand, Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill was the star of the day. He ran away from Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay in the first one-on-one drill Wednesday and confirmed during the larger…
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic won’t play in US Open
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States. Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the year’s last Grand Slam tournament on Twitter on Thursday, hours before the draw for the event was…
4 things to watch for in the Chicago Bears preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns, including Roquan Smith’s return and final roster battles
Chicago Bears starters are expected to see their most extended preseason playing time when they take on the Cleveland Browns at 6 p.m. Saturday FirstEnergy Stadium. Here are four storylines to watch in the final preseason matchup before the opener. 1. Roquan Smith in action This will be the preseason debut of linebacker Roquan Smith…
ASK IRA: Can Heat develop Yurtseven and Jovic at the same time?
Q: There are a lot of questions and concerns over power forward. Could the answer to power forward be Nikola Jovic? He has height, length and shooting. – Frank, Plantation, A: Nikola Jovic is so raw that even with the potential he showed at times during summer league, before his injury, it was highly doubtful…
El Dorado football delivers ‘statement’ victory against Fountain Valley
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now PLACENTIA — The nonleague football game between Fountain Valley and El Dorado sold itself Thursday as a potential, early-season showcase of improving programs. The host Golden Hawks instead grabbed the spotlight all for themselves, and made a major statement. The North Hills League…
Udonis Haslem return effectively puts no-vacancy sign out for Heat
For the Miami Heat only two roster options remain in the wake of Udonis Haslem returning for a 20th season: — What you currently see is what you will be getting for the majority of 2022-23. — Or a major trade will render moot much of the roster, rotation and payroll planning to this stage.…
Deadline trades cost the Orioles stars. The pitchers they acquired will aim to prove they’re worth it.
The short-term perception of the Orioles’ deadline deal to send longest-tenured player Trey Mancini to the Houston Astros will likely depend on whether Baltimore manages to make the playoffs in spite of it. In the long run, the trade will be shaped by the performance of the two young right-handers Baltimore acquired in return. But…
Giancarlo Stanton returns to Yankee lineup with three RBI as Bombers rout A’s in Oakland
OAKLAND — Giancarlo Stanton’s return from the injured list on Thursday was well-timed. As the Yankee offense was starting shake off its almost three-week funk, and coming in to face the worst team in baseball, Stanton stepped in Thursday night to drive in three runs in the Bombers’ 13-4 win over the A’s at the…
Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (August 2022)
The front-end development is fast changing, with new things to explore every month. There’s always a new methodology, approach, and framework introduced in the web development world that you need to update yourself with. In this edition of the series, we’ll feature some frameworks and resources for web designers, testing tools, and a lot more.…
El Dorado football delivers ‘statement’ victory against Fountain Valley
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now PLACENTIA — The nonleague football game between Fountain Valley and El Dorado sold itself Thursday as a potential, early-season showcase of improving programs. The host Golden Hawks instead grabbed the spotlight all for themselves, and made a major statement. The North Hills League…
Giancarlo Stanton returns to Yankee lineup with three RBI as Bombers rout A’s in Oakland
OAKLAND — Giancarlo Stanton’s return from the injured list on Thursday was well-timed. As the Yankee offense was starting shake off its almost three-week funk, and coming in to face the worst team in baseball, Stanton stepped in Thursday night to drive in three runs in the Bombers’ 13-4 win over the A’s at the…
Just as Yankees were getting healthy again, Nestor Cortes heads to IL with groin injury
OAKLAND — Just as the Yankees were about to be whole, they took another hit — a big one. Nestor Cortes is going on the injured list with a groin injury. The Yankees brought up Triple-A closer Greg Weissert to take his roster spot. Cortes said he has a grade 2 strain of his left…
Mike Preston: Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as a starter? Let’s keep it in perspective. | COMMENTARY
There is no hurry this season for Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to prove he is a legitimate NFL starter. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Utah has played well in the Ravens’ first two preseason games, completing 29 of 32 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 7.4 yards per…
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic won’t play in US Open
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States. Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the year’s last Grand Slam tournament on Twitter on Thursday, hours before the draw for the event was…
Report: Lakers expected to acquire Patrick Beverley from Jazz
The Lakers are finalizing a deal to acquire veteran guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report on Wednesday night. The deal is expected to be completed Thursday morning, according to multiple reports. Beverley, 34, is a 10-year NBA veteran who…
One pitch away from a win, the Chicago White Sox implode in a 4-3, 11-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles: ‘Just got beat’
Adam Engel raced into foul territory, attempting to track down the final out Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. But the Chicago White Sox left fielder, who entered as a defensive replacement in the eighth with the Sox leading by a run, couldn’t hang on to the ball as he neared the side wall. “My job…
Endorsement: Alex Padilla for U.S. Senate
When Alex Padilla was last on the statewide California ballot, it was 2018, and he was running as a Democrat for re-election as secretary of state, successfully. His Republican opponent in that race was a former state Senate candidate, Mark Meuser. In the meantime, Padilla was appointed to the vacant junior United States Senate seat…
Kyle Stowers’ first homer in 9th sets up Anthony Santander’s walk-off hit in 11th in Orioles’ 4-3 win over White Sox
Kyle Stowers let out a roar and pumped his fist as he reached second base. While rounding third to face the Orioles’ dugout, he yelled “Come on!” and flexed, doing so again as he stepped on home plate. His excitement after his first major league home run matched those who remained of the announced 13,905…
Dennis Rodman plans visit to Russia in support of Brittney Griner
Dennis Rodman, the ex-NBA star who says he knows Russian President Vladimir Putin well, revealed his plan to travel to Moscow in support of incarcerated WNBA star Brittney Griner. Griner was sentenced this month to nine years at a Russian prison. She was detained at a Moscow airport in February after custom officials said vape…