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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday night, putting on an impressive technical performance on 11 days’ notice and retaining his WBA welterweight title. Ugás (27-4) seized his opportunity as the late injury replacement for Errol Spence Jr., frustrating
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Young V.I. Soccer Players Travel to DR for International Play
The Henry E. Rohlsen Airport was filled with excitement and smiles Friday afternoon as the USVI Soccer Association boys’ and girls’ teams prepared to fly to the Dominican Republic to compete in an international soccer tournament hosted by the Caribbean Football Union.
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USC defense has different feel in camp after full offseason - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — For the USC defense, the 2020 fall camp was more of a crash course. Due to the pandemic, the team was unable to implement new defensive coordinator Todd Orlando’s scheme in person. The offseason install was mostly relegated to Zoom, so players were learning on the fly as USC prepared
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Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Sunday Aug. 15 - L.A. Focus News
The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Sunday Aug. 15 for horse racing at Del Mar. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Related
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Angels’ Joe Maddon believes David Fletcher should win a Gold Glove, despite the metrics - L.A. Focus News
ANAHEIM — Joe Maddon would like to see David Fletcher awarded for his defensive excellence with a Gold Glove this season. To be more precise, he expects it. “It’s just so obvious,” the Angels manager said of his second baseman. “You can’t even a say another second baseman that you could say in the
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LAPD officer suspended after video shows him hitting suspect in custody - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles police officer has been suspended and sent home after video captured him hitting a suspect who was already in custody, the department announced Sunday. The officer is accused of hitting one of two suspects after a Saturday carjacking in the Mission area of the San
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Whitlock: Self-aggrandizement defines the culture that replaced Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
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Public Health Modifies Guidelines for Youth Sports in L.A. County - Los Angeles Sentinel
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LA court filing seeks to bolster protections for children in immigration custody - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — The federal government continues to detain migrant children indefinitely in makeshift facilities that are unsafe, unsanitary and damaging to children's physical and mental well-being, two immigrant rights groups alleged in a court filing on Monday, Aug, 9, that calls on a Los Angeles
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Corey Bojorquez’s punts are the high point for Rams - L.A. Focus News
After one last awesome audition to be the Rams' punter, Corey Bojorquez might have his big left foot in the door. Bojorquez made punts the most memorable plays of the Rams' 17-12 loss to the Broncos in the preseason finale Saturday night, beginning when he blasted a ball 80 yards through the light
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Slow-moving storm Henri drenches Northeast US - L.A. Focus News
By DAVID KLEPPER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and DAVID PORTER WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) - Tropical Storm Henri socked the Northeast with strong winds as it made landfall Sunday on the coast of Rhode Island and sent lashing bands of rain westward, knocking out power to over 140,000 homes and causing deluges that
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Angels lose to Cleveland; Jose Marte makes promising debut - L.A. Focus News
As the Angels’ season comes to a close, they might have to endure a few games like Friday’s at Progressive Field. Starting pitcher Jaime Barría was shelled for five runs in two innings. The offense mustered only four hits in response. Cleveland ultimately won 9-1, snapping the Angels’ three-game
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Muhammad Ali's grandson shows why America is the "Greatest"
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UCLA’s defense uses group effort in strong performance in opener - L.A. Focus News
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Extra COVID-19 vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems - L.A. Focus News
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Sparks survive scare, beat Atlanta Dream in overtime - L.A. Focus News
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U.S. Open: Djokovic dispatches Brooksby to reach quarterfinals - L.A. Focus News
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The Latest: New Zealand has first big case drop in 2 weeks - L.A. Focus News
By The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The number of new coronavirus cases in New Zealand has fallen significantly for the first time since an outbreak was detected nearly two weeks ago. Officials hope it is an indication that a strict nationwide lockdown might be working to halt the
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Rams-Raiders photos: Preseason action from SoFi Stadium - L.A. Focus News
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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts: ‘It’s just good to feel like me again’ - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES - For Mookie Betts, it's February all over again. The Dodgers outfielder said the cortisone injection he received last week to alleviate pain from a bone spur in his right hip has worked so well that he is 'absolutely' optimistic he will be able to return and play pain-free the rest of
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Going up: Your electric bill. Going down: Wildfire risk? - L.A. Focus News
Your electric bill is going up. The California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates the industry, last week approved a 'revenue requirement' hike for Southern California Edison customers that will translate into a roughly 9% increase on the typical bill — about $12.41 more per month when it
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Angels’ Joe Maddon continues strategic approach for David Fletcher - L.A. Focus News
ANAHEIM – Baseball loves its labels and the player who can fit into as many as possible can become a darling of the game. Angels second baseman David Fletcher simultaneously has “versatility” attached to his game, while being a “grinder,” a “situational guy” and now a “lineup protector,” all at the
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Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 13 US troops - L.A. Focus News
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Soldiers detain Guinea’s president, dissolve government - L.A. Focus News
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Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans - L.A. Focus News
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Emile Haddad, founder of Great Park developer Five Point, stepping down as CEO - L.A. Focus News
Emile Haddad, the real estate executive who spearheaded the conversion of an old airbase into housing, athletics and entertainment at Irvine's Great Park Neighborhoods, is leaving his leadership role at the end of September. Five Point Holdings announced late Monday, Aug. 23 that Haddad will
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Sparks fall in Minnesota for 5th straight loss - L.A. Focus News
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Larry Elder talks racism, school choice and repealing COVID mandates - L.A. Focus News
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