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Prep sports roundup: Quentin Young powers Oaks Christian baseball to season-opening win

When it comes to teenagers who look the part of a future major leaguer, Quentin Young of Oaks Christian comes to mind. Besides being 6 feet 6 and 225 pounds, he can throw from shortstop to first with extreme velocity. Then there’s his strength. It was opening day on Monday, and with the count at […]

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'Lucky to have him in my corner.' How Blake Snell is helping Bobby Miller in Dodgers camp

PHOENIX — Wherever Bobby Miller has gone so far during Dodgers spring training, Blake Snell has usually been nearby. Over the first week of camp at Camelback Ranch, the two have walked to and from bullpen sessions together, in constant conversation with almost every step. They’ve been next-door neighbors in the clubhouse, spending more time together at

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Prep talk: Loyola goalie becomes hero after injury from playing Ultimate Frisbee

It’s the soccer season of redemption for Loyola High senior goalie Chris Stillwell. A year ago, right before Loyola’s first preseason game, he broke his wrist in the most improbable way — playing Ultimate Frisbee. “There was a pass to the end zone, I went up to catch it and got my legs taken from

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DOGE’s Death Blow to Education Studies

The cuts kept coming. Late Thursday, the Education Department announced that it had terminated an additional 10 research and technical assistance contracts with its regional education laboratories totaling $336 million. In this case, the administration said it was targeting ideologically driven spending, such as a project advising schools in Ohio to conduct “equity audits.” Federal

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Stealth tracksuit shields you from infrared cameras and electromagnetic signals

British clothing brand Vollebak has created a revolutionary solution for individuals concerned about digital privacy and electromagnetic exposure. The Shielding Suit, a futuristic tracksuit made of pure silver, provides comprehensive protection against various forms of tracking and surveillance. Stay protected & informed! Get security alerts & expert tech tips—sign up for Kurt’s The CyberGuy Report

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NBA All-Star Game format change a move toward relevancy or just another gimmick?

SAN FRANCISCO — This year’s NBA All-Star Game was an end, the final All-Star Game aired on TNT before the league switches television partners. The NBA All-Star Game was a beginning, the league actively changing the format to a four-team mini-tournament aimed to shrink bloated scores and increase competition. And the NBA All-Star Game was a showcase,

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With Lauren Betts out, No. 1 UCLA survives No. 22 Michigan State upset bid in thriller

Londynn Jones made a pull-up jumper. Kiki Rice got a steal. Janiah Barker scored a tough putback layup. Rice hit free throws. And then, Timea Gardiner hit the biggest three of the season for the Bruins with 44 seconds to go. Top-ranked UCLA has proven to be one of the deepest teams in the nation,

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High school basketball: City Section playoff pairings for boys' and girls' divisions

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CITY SECTION PLAYOFFS BOYS Wednesday at 7 p.m. OPEN DIVISION Quarterfinals #8 Fairfax at #1 Chatsworth #5 Venice vs. #4 Palisades (site TBA) #6 Washington at #3 Cleveland #7 Birmingham at #2 Westchester DIVISION I First round Thursday at 4 p.m. #16 Arleta at #1 Granada Hills #9 Gardena at #8 King/Drew

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