As Kyle Schwarber walked over to the roped-off fan area up the third-base line, the almost orderly line of young fans bunched into a mass of waving hands extending baseballs, cards, hats and pens toward the former Cub. The balance …
Cubs outmatched by shorthanded Phillies as opposing team-building philosophies face off Read MoreOAKLAND — A week ago, the A’s were swept by the Angels in Anaheim, scoring eight total runs in the process. Back in the Bay Area, Oakland landed its own punch — and found its offense, too. Led by Lawrence …
Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler showcase power as A’s defeat Angels Read MoreOAKLAND — José Soriano wasn’t able to pick up where he left off before a stint on the injured list. The Angels right-hander pitched his best game of the season in his last time out, but three weeks later he …
Angels’ José Soriano allows 4 runs in his return from injured list Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors are undergoing a franchise altering offseason, after losing Klay Thompson to free agency. Will a trade for Lauri Markkanen be their next move? According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports, the Utah Jazz forward is the …
Warriors’ No. 1 Target is ‘Seven-Footer Who Can Get Buckets’: Insider Read MoreATLANTA — Chennedy Carter’s return to Atlanta on Tuesday was accompanied by a sense of excitement. It had been nearly two years since she last played in a game against the Dream, the team that drafted her with the fourth …
Chennedy Carter scores game-high 26 points in electric return to Atlanta Read MoreThose around the Chicago area will have their eyes to the skies Thursday as towns put on dazzling fireworks displays in celebration of Independence Day. Chicago’s official fireworks show will take place a day early, on July 3, with a …
Where to watch July 4th fireworks around Chicago Read MoreDelasol, a 33-year-old Bolivian gray titi monkey who lived at Lincoln Park Zoo, has died. She died Tuesday after her geriatric health issues worsened in recent weeks, leading zoo officials to make the decision to euthanize her. Veterinarians had been …
Delasol, Lincoln Park Zoo’s 33-year-old Bolivian gray titi monkey, dies Read MoreLOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw not only resumed his throwing program this week, the Dodgers saw improvement after a week of downtime following a recent bout with shoulder soreness. Kershaw played catch in the Dodger Stadium outfield for a second …
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw resumes throwing program Read MoreDraymond Green shed a few tears when he found out Klay Thompson was leaving the Golden State Warriors. Green, Thompson, and Stephen Curry formed the core of the Warriors dynasty. The trio won four titles together and established themselves as …
Draymond Green Sends Message on Klay Thompson’s Move to Mavericks Read MoreHayden Birdsong’s first big-league win came in a big-time road debut Tuesday night. Sure, the rookie right-hander gave up back-to-back solo home runs, but the Giants matched that feat against the majors’ ERA leader in Reynoldo López, then they pulled …
SF Giants rookie Birdsong notches first win to open road trip Read More<p id=”par-1_50″>When <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/prince-harry/?swcfpc=1″>Prince Harry</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/prince-harry-was-able-to-marry-meghan-markle-because-she-didnt-do-this-1-thing-in-her-past.html/”>his wife</a>, Meghan Markle, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markles-net-worth-since-leaving-royal-family.html/”>stepped down from their roles</a> within the royal family, some thought they would take time away from the spotlight. But instead, they decided to compete with <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/what-does-the-british-royal-family-tree-look-like-and-what-is-the-line-of-succession-to-the-throne.html/”>Harry’s …
King Charles Turns the Tables and Gives Meghan a Taste of Her Own Medicine Before the Duchess’s Next Move Read More<p id=”par-1_40″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/actors/”>Actor</a> Anna Faris famously collaborated with Shawn and Marlon Wayans in the popular <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/reason-anna-faris-got-role-in-scary-movie.html/”><em>Scary Movie </em>franchise</a>. But with the film being one of her first projects, she remembered feeling a bit insecure when seeing one of her …
Anna Faris Learned a Valuable Lesson After Feeling Insecure Over Her ‘Scary Movie’ Co-Star Read More<p id=”par-1_87″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/duggar-family/”>Jana Duggar </a>returned to social media to share an update on her life; a courtship announcement was not included in that update. Despite being one of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s eldest children, she has watched nearly <a …
Duggar Theories: 3 Reasons Jana Duggar’s Relationship Status Remains Unchanged at 34 Read More<p id=”par-1_50″>The best pop stars know how to surprise us with their <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/music/”>music</a>. One of Kesha’s songs shows that she’s more than the hard partier <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/kesha-wrote-lyrics-tik-tok-joke.html/”>who gave us “Tik Tok.”</a> Kesha revealed the tune was inspired by a …
Kesha Cried Writing 1 of Her Classic Songs Read More<p id=”par-1_34″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/britney-spears/”>Britney Spears</a>‘ worst songs are sometimes inexplicable. For example, she once contributed <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/katy-perry-secretly-sang-backup-vocals-britney-spears-song.html/”>a track to a Smurfs movie</a> that makes no sense. Her attempt to work with fellow pop star Rihanna was also regrettable.</p> <h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-5-s-amp-m”>5. …
Britney Spears’ 5 Worst Songs Read More<p id=”par-1_46″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/actors/”>Actor</a> Denzel Washington has collaborated with several actors in his long career, including <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/law-order-svu-ice-t-makes-sure-doesnt-die-reading-every-script.html/”><em>Law & Order SVU </em>star Ice-T</a>. Ice-T is also a veteran actor himself, but working with Washington was one of those rare instances where …
Denzel Washington Once ‘Popped’ Ice-T for Forgetting Movie Lines Read MoreA woman who offered psychic readings in Lake View is accused of stealing more than $70,000 from a client. Jennifer Williams, 51, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of theft by deception of more than $10,000 in Cook County …
Woman charged with using psychic readings to steal $70,000 Read MoreMOROCCO, Ind.–Standing in intermittent light rain waiting to begin a hike, I realized that meandering and poking around with the right people is my favorite part of the outdoors. The hike, part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Willow Slough …
Wandering around, poking around, learning more of the outdoors (berries, plants, graves) Read MoreChina has declared that the nation’s rare earths belong to the state, as the arms race with the West heats up to control the metallic minerals needed for the green energy transition. “No organisation or individual may encroach upon or …
China tightens grip on rare-earth materials Read MoreHayden Birdsong’s first big-league win came in a big-time road debut Tuesday night. Sure, the rookie right-hander gave up back-to-back solo home runs, but the Giants matched that feat against the majors’ ERA leader in Reynoldo López, then they pulled …
SF Giants rookie Birdsong notches first win to open road trip Read MoreAs the Fourth of July looms each year, Southern California’s police and fire agencies battle a predictable crime: illegal fireworks that will be set off for hours on end, rattling neighborhoods and lighting up the sky. The dangerous effects of …
An uphill battle as Southern California cities try to combat illegal Fourth of July fireworks Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers have not yet made a significant signing or trade but remain open to exploring opportunities they consider to be the “right deal.” The Lakers have been in the mix for some of the more prominent names …
Lakers Seeking ‘Right Deal’ as LeBron Weighs $162 Million Decision Read MoreKansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton sat down with The Draft Network’s Justin Melo for an exclusive interview on June 27 and a member of the 2024 rookie class received an unexpected shout-out. “The tight end we got [Jared Wiley] …
Chiefs LB Nick Bolton Praises ‘Impressive’ KC Draft Pick Read MoreThe Green Bay Packers paid out big money to Josh Jacobs this offseason, and it seems like the team is interested in giving him an expanded role with the team heading into 2024. Jacobs made an appearance on NFL Network …
Josh Jacobs Reveals Expanded Role With Packers Offense Read MoreOAKLAND — When manager Mark Kotsay called Aledmys Díaz into his office to tell the infielder that he had been designated for assignment, Díaz responded in an atypical manner. He apologized. “Just a true pro,” Kotsay said. Prior to Tuesday’s …
Oakland A’s veterans Aledmys Díaz, Sean Newcomb designated for assignment Read MoreThe Warriors wanted to add more experience to their coaching staff, and appear to have accomplished as much. The Warriors are planning to hire Terry Stotts as their new lead assistant and Jerry Stackhouse as another assistant, league sources confirmed …
Warriors to hire pair of veteran coaches to bench Read MoreIf it’s possible for the acquisition of a bench player to be flashy, this situation qualifies. The Clippers are seeking trade partners for future Hall of Famer and former league MVP Russell Westbrook, and the Nuggets have shown interest, a …
Should the Nuggets add Russell Westbrook? Here are the pros and cons. Read MoreThe first batch of new Denver International Airport concourse train cars transported passengers on Monday, with 20 more set to hit the rails through 2025. The 26 new train cars are expected to increase the number of passengers that can …
New Denver International Airport concourse train cars hit the rails Read MoreCLEVELAND – Watching a documentary about baseball in the 1960s over the weekend touched on a nostalgic element of the game that left the building a long time ago. It served as a good reminder. Don’t get too close to …
White Sox walked off by Guardians Read MoreRight-hander Julian Merryweather took the Wrigley Field mound Tuesday before the Cubs’ series opener against the Phillies. A group of four hitters, plus pitching and hitting coaches, looked on from behind a net as he got ready to throw live …
Cubs expecting ‘a significant group coming back’ from the IL after All-Star break Read MoreTravelers can expect congested roads, crowded airports and extended travel times heading into the Fourth of July on Thursday. AAA projects travelers will set a record, with more than 4.1 million Illinoisans and nearly 70.9 million people nationwide expected to …
Record number of travelers expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July Read MoreOAKLAND — When manager Mark Kotsay called Aledmys Díaz into his office to tell the infielder that he had been designated for assignment, Díaz responded in an atypical manner. He apologized. “Just a true pro,” Kotsay said. Prior to Tuesday’s …
Oakland A’s veterans Aledmys Díaz, Sean Newcomb designated for assignment Read MoreThe Warriors wanted to add more experience to their coaching staff, and appear to have accomplished as much. The Warriors are planning to hire Terry Stotts as their new lead assistant and Jerry Stackhouse as another assistant, league sources confirmed …
Warriors to hire pair of veteran coaches to bench Read MoreEL SEGUNDO — Life isn’t like a math problem; you can take wildly different routes to arrive at the same destination. Saw that Tuesday afternoon at the Lakers’ training facility, where two young men sat beside each other in director’s …
Swanson: Dalton Knecht, Bronny James journey into Lakers’ spotlight Read MoreCongratulations to the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, for having the clarity and courage to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge the Ninth Circuit’s unreasonable reading of the Eighth Amendment. It is now the law of the land …
After Grants Pass ruling, will cities make public spaces safe for the public again? Read MoreThe SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week June 30 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. …
This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores Read MoreOAKLAND — Reid Detmers is getting closer to a return to the major leagues, while Chase Silseth still has more work to do. “Silsy is still going through the ringer a little bit,” Angels pitching coach Barry Enright said of …
Demoted Angels starter Reid Detmers making strides toward a return Read MoreWhen Adam Lambert returned to “American Idol” in March 2023 to mentor contestants and perform a new song from his album “High Drama,” judge Katy Perry made it known how thrilled she was to see him take the stage. She wore …
Adam Lambert Throws ‘Shade’ at Katy Perry & Names His Pick for Next ‘Idol’ Judge Read MoreThe New York Yankees have lost seven of their last 10 games, but they’re still one of baseball’s best teams with a 54-32 record. Manager Aaron Boone’s club could use multiple upgrades ahead of the July 30 trade deadline, though. …
Yankees Trade Proposal Sends Potential Batting Champ & Bullpen Help to NY Read MoreWith a record of 55-29, it’s no surprise that the Philadelphia Phillies came out on top of The Athletic’s MLB Power Rankings this week, but one move at the upcoming trade deadline could make the team even more dominant. On …
Trade Deadline Prediction Sees Phillies Target Mason Miller Read More