LeBron James wound up picking Philadelphia, and no billboards were required. Back in February 2018, a businessman named Asher Raphael arranged for three billboards to be placed a few miles outside of Cleveland in a lighthearted effort to woo James to the Philadelphia 76ers. James decided later that year to leave the Cavaliers and join […]
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Rams unveil alternate uniforms to honor LA’s 1951 title team, 1960s Fearsome Foursome era
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have unveiled two alternate uniforms designed to connect the current team to its rich California history. At an event for season-ticket holders next to SoFi Stadium on July 23, the Rams revealed a new uniform that pays tribute to their 1951 NFL championship team with a yellow […]
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Stephen Curry to have a dedicated exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc opened July 24, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA’s career leader in 3-pointers. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced […]
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Coronado athletes among top U.S. lacrosse players
A half-dozen Coronado High School athletes are among the top lacrosse players in the country after making the USA Lacrosse list of All-Americans. On July 7, the organization published its boys‘ and girls‘ All-American honorees, listing six athletes from Coronado: Leo Salata was named to the boys’ team; girls’ team honorees included Maria Anaya, Lilah […]
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English cricket standout Liam Plunkett is giving baseball a try with Oakland’s minor league team
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Liam Plunkett leaned over the dugout rail at Raimondi Park with his arms crossed, looking every bit like a professional baseball player as he waited for his first chance to hit as a member of the Oakland Ballers. Formerly a fast bowler for England’s cricket team, the 41-year-old Plunkett made his […]
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Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for ‘some time’ because of left knee irritation
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won’t make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation for a while. The two-way superstar received a lubricant injection just before the All-Star break last week and had been expected to pitch in Philadelphia […]
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Daigneault, Bickerstaff, Few confirmed as USA Basketball assistant coaches for Olympic cycle
Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault’s only previous experience with USA Basketball was a couple of stints as a video coordinator for younger-division teams more than a decade ago. And Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff has never been part of the national program. That’s all about to change. They’re in line for trips to the Olympics. Daigneault, […]
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Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics about two years before the Los Angeles Olympics
Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics. The America gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport on July 14, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games. Lee, the 2020 all-around champion and a six-time Olympic medalist, posted a video on Instagram saying she was back in the gym […]
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Josh Allen is voted the NFL’s top quarterback by AP writers
Josh Allen doesn’t need to win a Super Bowl to be No. 1. The Buffalo Bills’ franchise player was voted the NFL’s top quarterback by The Associated Press in a preseason survey. The 2024 AP NFL Most Valuable Player beat out Patrick Mahomes, who earned the top spot each of the three previous seasons. Allen […]
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LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Matthew Smith took his five-year-old son to a World Cup game in the Los Angeles area earlier this month, they opted to take public transit instead of driving from their nearby coastal city. It was Smith’s first time on the LA Metro in a decade, and the experience exceeded his […]
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Steve Cherundolo to coach US men’s under-23 team through 2028 Olympics
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga (AP) — Former American defender and Los Angeles FC coach Steve Cherundolo was hired on July 9 by the U.S. Soccer Federation to lead the American men’s under-23 team through the 2028 Olympics. It was not clear whether the 47-year-old from San Diego would become a candidate to become the national team interim […]
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Volunteer applications open July 14, with 60,000 roles for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics will open its volunteer application and portal on July 14. The date is exactly two years out from the 2028 Olympic opening ceremony. About 60,000 individuals are needed for both games. The Olympic volunteer period runs from March to August 2028, while Paralympic volunteers […]
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StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup. Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant in federal court in New York, alleging that […]
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Kevin O’Malley, former Padres part-owner and minor league team operator, dies at 50
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin O’Malley, who owned and operated minor league baseball teams in California, was a part-owner of the San Diego Padres for years and a son of former Los Angeles Dodgers president Peter O’Malley, died on June 30. He was 50. He died from complications of sepsis while in hospice care in […]
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Coronado Rotary’s 29th annual Low Tide Ride & Stride returns July 18
The 29th year of Coronado Rotary’s Low Tide Ride and Stride event is scheduled on Coronado Beach this July 18, with an estimated 1,000 participants. “The beginning has the Coronado cheerleaders cheering you on and the American flags are lining the course,” said Coronado resident Stephanie Anderson. “And then again, we have the American flags […]
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MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges
PHOENIX (AP) — James Clark is a young man with enticing options on his baseball horizon. The promising 18-year-old shortstop was taking infield practice during the MLB draft combine at Chase Field, fluidly handling ground balls before firing to first base. It’s one of many reasons the California native has a chance to be selected […]