The Athletics assign their hotel rooms alphabetically on the road — probably not an uncommon practice — so James Kaprielian and Tony Kemp usually find themselves as neighbors. On Thursday, enjoying a day off in Manhattan, the neighbors looked ahead. “He said, ‘Man, I just can’t wait for tomorrow,’ ” the outfielder Kemp disclosed about … Read more
At what point would Islanders head coach Barry Trotz feel it’s necessary to make a change in his lineup? The Islanders aren’t a team that often shakes up its lines. That’s a testament to Trotz’s confidence in his combinations and the chemistry that each trio has been able to develop over, not just months, but … Read more
SAN DIEGO — There’s nothing bland about this story — other than the subject’s name. If you had 48-year-old Englishman Richard Bland in your U.S. Open betting pool as being tied for the 36-hole lead with Russell Henley this week at Torrey Pines, take a bow. Bland’s performance has continued the rough go of late … Read more
If the Chicago Bears move from Soldier Field to Arlington Park, Rocco Fridono, owner of Big Ange’s Eatery in Arlington Heights, will have to make some changes — starting with the hours and days of operation. Currently, Big Ange’s Eatery, a cozy, family-owned barbecue, burger and sandwich spot at Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue, is … Read more
Each start for Carlos Rodon this season has been a proving ground, given the string of injuries and multiple surgeries the White Sox’s left-hander has endured over the last four seasons. Not only has Rodon been up to the challenge, he’s already blown past even the most optimistic expectations. “He’s been just as dialed in … Read more
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Robert Schuman, a French statesman who paved the way for the bloc that eventually evolved into European Union, has moved ahead on the Catholic church’s path toward possible sainthood. The Vatican said Pope Francis on Saturday approved a decree declaring the “heroic virtues´´ of Schuman, a former prime minister, finance minister … Read more
Pedestrians fill the sidewalk as Seattle has become the first major city to reach a 70 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate on June 10, 2021 in Seattle. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) As the number of COVID-19 cases fall across King County, health officials are keeping a close eye on variants, particularly Delta. Dr. Jeff Duchin … Read more
Most students learned virtually this past fall. (Seattle Public Schools, Facebook) Seattle students will return to all 104 schools for five full days of instruction in the fall, but the district is also offering a pilot option for full-time virtual learning. A small group of K-12 students have the opportunity to enroll in the virtual … Read more
by: Doug Ferguson, Associated Press Posted: Jun 18, 2021 / 04:02 PM PDT / Updated: Jun 18, 2021 / 04:03 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Open prides itself on being the most democratic of majors with some 9,000 players from all walks of golf having a chance to compete. Richard Bland is … Read more
Amy Alexander needed a few moments to compose herself before expressing a heartfelt comment about her teammate, Grace Platt. Platt, a Wheaton Academy freshman, appeared to suffer a serious right knee injury during the first half of the Class 1A state soccer semifinal against Belleville Althoff on Friday. Platt left the field on a cart … Read more
