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…
Month: August 2022
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…
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…
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…
LA County expands distribution of Novavax COVID vaccine
With the recent blessing of federal regulators, Los Angeles County is expanding the availability of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to everyone aged 12 and over, the public health officer said on Thursday, Aug. 25. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an emergency use authorization last week for use of the vaccine in people aged…
Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Thursday, August 25
The consensus box of Del Mar picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…
Column: Jed Hoyer is hoping Chicago Cubs history repeats itself with a fateful ending similar to 2014
The 2014 season was not a particularly memorable one in Chicago Cubs history. They were out of contention by the end of April, lost 89 games and finished last in the National League Central, 17 games behind the division-winning St. Louis Cardinals. But team President Jed Hoyer is hoping the 2022 Cubs can emulate the…
3rd man in fatal shooting at Buena Park gas station gets 65-plus years in prison
A San Bernardino man was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 25, to 65 years to life in prison for his role in an attempted robbery that led to the shooting death of a man at a Buena Park gas station in 2016, court records show. Dejon Vincent Griffin, 38, was not the shooter but conspired with two…
In first taste of minor league baseball, Orioles top pick Jackson Holliday adjusting to life as a pro
Twenty-three years ago, when Matt Holliday was 19 years old, the future All-Star outfielder found himself at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, playing for the Asheville Tourists. That was at the onset of Holliday’s career, and he marked that series against the Delmarva Shorebirds with a home run. Now there’s another Holliday beginning his…
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…
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…
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…
Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Thursday, August 25
The consensus box of Del Mar picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…
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…
Recipes: Make these 3 desserts for a delicious Labor Day
For many, Labor Day signals summer’s last hurrah. Maybe yes, maybe no. But certainly, it’s a chance for family and friends to get together to enjoy casual picnics, barbecues and pool parties. And it’s an opportunity to kick up your heels in a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere, before a more regimented schedule kicks in. Ribs…
Angels’ Jared Walsh might need surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The nightmare season for Jared Walsh has gotten even worse, and now it may be over. The Angels’ first baseman was placed on the injured list Thursday with thoracic outlet syndrome, which could lead to season-ending surgery. Head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said they aren’t sure how serious it is. Walsh…
Sense of normalcy returns to Orange County football after two challenging seasons
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now As JSerra’s second-half rally peaked and a season-opening football victory appeared secure, a group of nuns from the Catholic school dashed from their spot along the sideline toward the Lions’ student section behind the end zone. The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of…
Bishop Moore’s Ben DeLuca, Hagerty’s Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters
It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the next-to-last round of cuts Tuesday to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers 80-man roster. NFL teams have until Saturday to finish trimming their rosters to the season limit…
Delgado’s Week 1 football previews: Why St. Margaret’s-Western is a great matchup
David Delgado will be looking this season for the interesting matchups that aren’t getting attention like the high-profile games. He will preview the great battles, fun rivalries and intriguing storylines that happen outside of the top 25 rankings. DELGADO’S PICKS FOR WEEK 1 Western (1-0) at St. Margaret’s (0-1), Friday, 7 p.m. What’s the attraction:…