LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Eric Andre Show” is ostensibly not a series that lends itself to longevity. Its titular star, who plays a version of himself and satirizes talk shows by putting unsuspecting celebrity guests through hellish interviews, has become considerably more famous since the series first aired over a decade ago. But through a combination […]
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Baseball legend Steve Garvey considering US Senate bid in California
Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders.
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As May ends, even some weaker baseball teams have reasons for hope
In fact, FanGraphs lists only five teams in the major leagues with less than a 5% chance of reaching the postseason: the Royals, Athletics, Nationals, Reds and Rockies. And even Cincinnati is only four games out of first in the NL Central.
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Tom Hanks urges Harvard grads to defend the truth and resist indifference
The superstar actor told graduates of Harvard University on May 25 to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth for their own gain.
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Navy SEALs training plagued by pervasive problems, according to investigation after death of sailor
Medical oversight and care were “poorly organized, poorly integrated and poorly led and put candidates at significant risk,” the nearly 200-page report compiled by the Naval Education and Training Command concluded.
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Odor, Carpenter have big hits as struggling Padres beat Red Sox 7-0
The San Diego Padres loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning before Juan Soto popped up to shortstop. “I’m sure everyone in the building is thinking, ‘Oh, here we go again,’” designated hitter Matt Carpenter said. It’s been that kind of stretch for the Padres, who have looked lost at the plate […]
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Valdez’s 3-run homer, Sale’s 7 strong innings carry Red Sox over Padres 4-2
Chris Sale is close to being back to his old self. Backed by Emmanuel Valdez’s three-run homer, Sale allowed just three hits — two of them home runs — in seven innings for the Boston Red Sox, who beat San Diego 4-2 Saturday night to send the Padres plummeting to their fourth straight loss and […]
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Pasquantino hits 2-run homer, Royals beat struggling Padres 4-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) — What was left of the crowd of 32,416 at Petco Park on a gloomy afternoon loudly booed the San Diego Padres after Ha-Seong Kim made the last out of a dismal 4-3 loss to the lowly Kansas City Royals. It wasn’t the first time Wednesday frustrated fans let the high-priced Padres […]
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Padres slugger Machado has fracture in left hand, status uncertain
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado has a small fracture in his left hand and the team isn’t sure if he will require a stint on the injured list. Machado was hurt when he was hit by a pitch in Monday night’s 4-0 win against the Kansas City Royals. Padres manager […]
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Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concerts getting a theatrical release
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — If you missed out on Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concerts last month in Los Angeles, you can see all the special performances honoring the 12-time Grammy winner in a limited theatrical run. “Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90” will be shown in theaters on June 11, with an encore presentation on June 13 […]
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Marlene Hagge-Vossler, last surviving LPGA founder, dies at 89
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Marlene Hagge-Vossler, a Hall of Fame player and the last surviving founder of the LPGA Tour, died Tuesday morning, her family said. She was 89. Hagge-Vossler won 26 times on the LPGA Tour, including the 1952 LPGA Championship, and she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in […]
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Wacha takes no-hitter into 8th, fans 11 in Padres’ 4-0 win over Royals
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Michael Wacha has been closer to pitching a no-hitter than he came Monday night, when he didn’t allow a hit until Michael Massey singled leading off the eighth inning. It was still a thrill for the 31-year-old Wacha, whose strong effort in his eighth start with his new team helped the […]
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Streaking Dodgers shut out Padres 4-0 for 3-game sweep, 5th win in a row
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts slammed a two-run homer, blew a kiss to his mother in the stands, and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres. Even on Mother’s Day, the All-Star slugger won’t be changing diapers when he gets home. “No, I don’t do that. That’s rough,” said […]
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Martinez’s 3-run shot lifts Dodgers over Padres 4-2, win 4th in row
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just off the injured list, J.D. Martinez made his presence felt with a big blast. He hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the first inning, Julio Urías tossed seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory. The NL West leaders earned their […]
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Carlos Correa hits 2-run double as Minnesota Twins top San Diego Padres 5-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa hit a two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Thursday. Kyle Farmer homered as Minnesota earned its second straight victory after a stretch of five losses in seven games. Emilio Pagán (3-0) got three outs for the win, and Jorge […]
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Chanel lures stars with cruise fashion show in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With stars like Margot Robbie and Lil Nas X sitting in the front row, Virginie Viard’s sporty clothing designs inspired by Hollywood glam shined just as bright during a Chanel fashion show in Los Angeles. The fashion brand took hold of the Paramount Picture Studios lot to unveil its latest cruise […]