Dodgers relievers playing games in the bullpen, saving games on the mound
The Dodgers bullpen has became of the best in the majors even with a rash of injuries and inconsistency from closer Craig Kimbrel.
Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame celebration will be a Yankees homecoming like no other
Nothing Derek Jeter hears Friday night will alter his sentiments that Yankees fans “are the greatest fans in the history of sports.” …read more
https://nypost.com/2022/09/09/derek-jeters-hof-celebration-will-be-a-special-homecoming/
Column: Has a UC Riverside researcher created the Holy Grail of drought-tolerant lawns?
In this once-in-a-millennium drought, a lawn evangelist like Jim Baird seems as heretical a sight in Los Angeles as an Angels hat at Dodger Stadium.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-09/uc-riverside-turfgrass-research-jim-baird
Column: Bass has big lead, but Caruso supporters say race for L.A. mayor isn’t over
Caruso supporters cite Bass’ free USC scholarship as ammo in the fight to lead Los Angeles.
California’s heat wave is fueling destructive fires, and the worst is likely yet to come
Record heat is fueling dangerous fires across California, pushing firefighters to the limit and creating ideal conditions for more blazes to spark and spread.
Bass and Caruso trade insults as L.A. mayoral race turns ugly
Rick Caruso called on Rep. Karen Bass to provide more transparency Thursday on her dealings with an indicted USC administrator.
A teen filmed LAPD officers arresting his friend. Then he ended up in handcuffs
An LAPD officer is under investigation for arresting a teenager who was filming officers as they detained a friend.
Fed officials to markets: You can’t stop us
The US Federal Reserve is delivering a hawkish message to markets: We hear you, we see you, but you can’t stop us — aggressive rate hikes aren’t going away. …read more
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html
Trump media merger isn’t dead yet after deal gets a lifeline
Digital World Acquisition Corp., the blank-check firm seeking to merge with former President Donald Trump’s media venture, announced Friday it will avoid an imminent liquidation. …read more
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/tech/trump-spac-dwac-truth-social/index.html
James Bond stars Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth
They were On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. A pair of 007s remembered Queen Elizabeth following her death Thursday at age 96. Actor Daniel Craig, who played James Bond in five movies from 2006-2021, gave a statement to the PA news agency. “I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the news today and my thoughts… …read more