Usa new news - Part 396

California has a new high school basketball scoring king. How Bay Area teams unsuccessfully tried to defend him

OAKLAND – Facing California’s eventual all-time leading scorer, Fremont-Oakland boys basketball coach Scott Alexander tried every tactic in the book to slow down St. Joseph-Santa Maria wing Tounde Yessoufou in a mid-December matchup. He had his Tigers play zone and …

Me & My Car: 1916 Hudson in East Bay big, comfortable unless it’s raining

Many car brands were named after the inventor of their all-new automobile, but not Hudson. Eight Detroit business owners formed the company on Feb. 20, 1909, but needed a financial angel. Joseph L. Hudson, the founder and principal stockholder of …

Steve Young in awe of Andy Reid’s evolution toward another Super Bowl

PEBBLE BEACH – Steve Young still thinks pretty highly of his junior varsity coach back at BYU in 1980, when Young arrived as the Cougars’ eighth-string quarterback. Actually, Young is more impressed by the year – and by each Super …

A fresh start: How to plan your new year for success

We celebrated New Year’s Eve, and many of us awoke the next day, resolved to make sweeping changes: get in shape, advance our careers, spend more time with loved ones. Yet, as life picks up its usual pace, these resolutions …

Dear Abby: How do I make sure I stay away from my argumentative ex?

DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard my point of view, ultimately shut …

My husband could benefit from therapy. How do I persuade him to go?

Dear Ismael, How do you convince a loved one to go to therapy? My husband has come a long way in his life but has gone through a lot that affects him to this day. Everybody could probably benefit from …

Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis is a ‘goal-scoring machine,’ and he wants to translate that

If the OHL was the NHL, Blackhawks prospect forward Nick Lardis would be Alex Ovechkin. Some of the stats that Lardis, the Brantford Bulldogs’ 19-year-old sniper, has produced in junior hockey this season are nothing short of amazing. He leads …

Horoscopes Feb. 2, 2025: Shakira, hit the reset button and make changes

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 48; Christie Brinkley, 71; Brent Spiner, 76; Graham Nash, 83. Happy Birthday: Hit the reset button and make the changes that will help you fulfill your dreams. Procrastination won’t solve your problems or improve …

Asking Eric: Caregiver abandoned by siblings

Dear Eric: I am a retired 70-year-old. My mother is 93 and lives alone about 20 miles from me. She has lived in her home for more than 50 years, is relatively healthy and can still take care of herself. …

Video of Kevin Durant’s Real-Time Reaction to Anthony Davis-Luka Dončić Trade Goes Viral

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and his teammates learned about the mega-blockbuster Anthony Davis–Luka Dončić trade while they were playing the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant and his teammates’ real-time reaction during an ongoing NBA game was caught on video, which …

Asking Eric: My friend’s reaction to my writing was dismaying. Maybe she’s jealous?

Dear Eric: The letter from the woman whose husband never gave feedback on her various hobbies (“No Comment”) reminded me of a similar situation involving me and a friend. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I’m suspicious of my brother’s …

5 sunny-side up cartoons about egg prices

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Asking Eric: My friend’s reaction to my writing was dismaying. Maybe she’s jealous?

Dear Eric: The letter from the woman whose husband never gave feedback on her various hobbies (“No Comment”) reminded me of a similar situation involving me and a friend. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I’m suspicious of my brother’s …

Today in History: February 2, Alaska Serum Run ends

Today is Sunday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2025. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers …

Dear Abby: My mother copies how I dress and, believe me, no one wants to see that

DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is close to 85, has decided to dress like me. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Our son and his new wife are ditching our surname, which sounds dirty Advice | Dear Abby: The emojis …

Today in History: February 2, Alaska Serum Run ends

Today is Sunday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2025. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers …

Dear Abby: My mother copies how I dress and, believe me, no one wants to see that

DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is close to 85, has decided to dress like me. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Our son and his new wife are ditching our surname, which sounds dirty Advice | Dear Abby: The emojis …

Swanson: For their latest trick, Lakers add some Luka Magic

Elgin, West. Kareem, Magic. Shaq, Kobe. LeBron … Luka? Luka Doncic? For Anthony Davis? LUKA DONCIC!? FOR ANTHONY DAVIS!? What in the ridiculous fantasy basketball trade offer?! How ’bout them Lakers, though? A season ago, they couldn’t be bothered to …

LeBron James Blasts Insider Over ‘Accurate’ Report on Anthony Davis Trade

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was livid in the aftermath of the massive blockbuster trade that saw Anthony Davis going to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Dončić. But it’s not because he was blindsided by it. He was furious …

An ailing Pope Francis – and the vultures circling in the Vatican

An unholy war is brewing in the Catholic Church, said Paola Totaro in The Australian (Sydney). While “Conclave”, a film about the “murky web of curial politics”, is getting Oscar-season buzz, in the real-world Vatican “a series of events has …

‘Swimming in the sky’ in northern Brazil

A vast expanse of barren white sand dunes enclosing vast freshwater lagoons, Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses is a place of otherworldly splendour, said Michael Snyder in Travel + Leisure. A national park since 1981, it covers an area of 600 square …

Mavericks Break Silence After Trading Luka Doncic to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded for superstar Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal that has shaken the NBA’s landscape. The Lakers landed Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in the deal, per Shams Charania of ESPN. LA sent the …

Luka Dončić’s Reaction to Lakers Trade Leaked

Luka Dončić was as stunned as everyone else after the Dallas Mavericks sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I’m told Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, the players, …

Sierra Canyon boys basketball beats Notre Dame to close out showcase at Intuit Dome

Notre Dame junior Tyran Stokes, right, makes contact with Sierra Canyon senior Bryce Cofield under the hoop on Saturday, Feb.1, 2025, in Mission League action at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) Sierra Canyon senior …

LeBron James’ First Reaction to Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade Leaked

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have pulled off one of the biggest surprise trades in NBA history. Nobody knew that the Mavericks would even consider a Luka Doncic trade but they are sending him to Los Angeles, according …

Patrick Mahomes, NBA Stars React to Lakers-Mavericks Shocking Trade

It was not just the NBA community, but the whole world was shocked when, out of nowhere, ESPN’s Shams Charania dropped the news of the wildest trade in league history. “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber …

Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says

By TIM REYNOLDS Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re switching teams now — in an absolute blockbuster. Doncic is being traded by the reigning Western …

Saint Mary’s men beat Gonzaga to strengthen position atop WCC standings

MORAGA — Harry Wessels, in the game because starting center Mitchell Saxen fouled out, made two free throws with 50.4 seconds left and blocked a shot 20 seconds later as Saint Mary’s held off Gonzaga 62-58 on Saturday night to …

‘Younger’ Star Sutton Foster’s Heart ‘Broke’ Over This Series Finale Moment

A lot happened in the Younger series finale. But the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tv/”>TV show</a>’s star, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/sutton-foster-said-crazy-hugh-jackman-met.html/”>Sutton Foster</a>, didn’t embrace every twist and turn. One in particular left Foster, who played Liza Miller, a 40-year-old posing as a 26-year-old to …

‘Gilmore Girls’ Plot Hole: The Dragonfly Inn Has 2 Addresses

Over the course of seven seasons, fans learned a lot about the beloved characters in <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/gilmore-girls/?swcfpc=1″>Gilmore Girls</a>. While the show is often praised for its quick wit and attention to detail, there are still plenty of Gilmore Girls …

Luka Doncic headed to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavericks in blockbuster, three-team trade

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re switching teams now — in an absolute blockbuster. Doncic is being traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Mavericks …