LAS VEGAS — Last fall, I hesitated ringing Chicago native Sam Panayotovich, who had invested in Rome Odunze getting more than 850.5 receiving yards in his second NFL season. The Bears receiver had 559, extrapolating out to 1,056 for the …
Jinxes, superstitions, hunches all play a big role in the world of the professional gambler Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of U.S. states by a supplier because of potential salmonella contamination. The sauce was voluntarily recalled by the supplier because it contained a dry …
Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination Read MoreBy DAN GELSTON WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win with a backflip off the top of the wire-mesh cage, then shook hands with President Donald Trump …
Don’t expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says ‘never again’ to another White House fight night Read MoreMultiple officers were placed on administrative leave after Pasadena police received new evidence Sunday, June 14, surrounding a shooting between two officers that seriously injured one of them while they were joking around with loaded guns before their shifts. After …
Several officers placed on administrative leave as new probe opened into alleged ‘horseplay’ that left Pasadena officer shot Read MoreScottie Scheffler watches his shot on the 13th hole during a practice round on Monday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Collin Morikawa hits from the bunker on the 11th hole during a practice …
U.S. Open: Shinnecock Hills study begins before practice rounds Read MoreWhittier High School Alumni Association and Education Foundation presents a concert and singalong celebrating the Fourth of July and America 250, at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Vic Lopez Auditorium, Whittier High School. (Photo courtesy of Charles Bennett) …
Acclaimed alumnus headlines Whittier’s Patriotic Concert on America’s 250th Read MoreBy BECKY BOHRER JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A top Alaska elections official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August …
Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says Read MoreBy GISELA SALOMON MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing to their relatives on the island is ceasing operations as the Trump administration increases …
Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders Read MoreJury deliberations began late Monday, June 15 in the trial of an Irvine dog trainer criminally charged with the deaths of nearly a dozen canines under his care, along with a woman accused of helping him try to cover up …
Jurors begin deliberating case against Irvine trainer charged in deaths of 11 dogs in his care Read MoreIn recent days, Yenifer — an asylum seeker from Venezuela who is seven months pregnant — is finding it nearly impossible to focus on the excitement of her baby girl’s arrival. In between prenatal checkups and organizing everything she needs …
Immigrant moms worry their babies could be left stateless as they await Supreme Court decision on birthright Read MoreGov. JB Pritzker checked most of the boxes on his legislative agenda by the end of the spring session in the Illinois Capitol, but he didn’t get the gambling regulation revamp he pitched to lawmakers that would’ve taken important decisions …
Lawmakers don’t act on Gov. JB Pritzker’s play for gambling regulation merger, citing transparency concerns Read MoreTo non-combat sports fans, the prospect of human cockfighting on the White House lawn probably seems totally degenerate and part of America’s ongoing slide into “Idiocracy.” As a combat sports fan, I can’t say I disagree. Yes, I confess to …
UFC Freedom 250: Just the right amount of bread and circuses on the White House lawn Read MoreThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to consider a proposal aimed at streamlining homelessness prevention services, including assistance for residents displaced by the Eaton and Palisades fires. A motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath …
LA County aims to streamline homeless prevention services, help residents displaced by wildfires Read MoreBy ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt on …
Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt in World Cup opener Read MoreBy PHILIP MARCELO A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced Monday that …
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs Read MoreBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN LOS ANGELES — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, officials said. Emergency crews were responding after the aircraft went down …
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base Read MoreThe Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public on Friday, on Juneteenth, hugs the north end of Jackson Park, runs alongside a lagoon, rises 225 feet at its highest, and rolls backward down Stony Island Avenue, settling into 58,000 …
The radical hope of the Obama Center: Rethinking what a presidential library can be Read MoreThe USMNT returned to training Monday at Orange County’s Great Park ahead of Friday’s second Group D game against Australia. The USMNT, which opened the World Cup Friday with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium, will …
Christian Pulisic limited in training as USMNT begins preparation for Friday Read MoreThe Monday morning after former Ducks Freddie Andersen and Nicolas Deslauriers raised the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Panthers, one of their current prospects added a significant piece of hardware to his already formidable collection. Forward Maxim Massé won the …
Ducks prospect Maxim Massé wins prestigious Canadian junior hockey award Read MoreBy NAYARA BATSCHKE MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show. As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a 2-year-old duck dressed …
Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot Read More