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Clippers Clipboard: 'Failure is one of the best motivators'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

When the Los Angeles Clippers are healthy, they are one of the toughest teams to beat in the NBA. Unfortunately, good health was elusive as the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season. As KTLA's David Pingalore explains, the team is looking to turn that failure into motivation to reach higher in 2023-24.

L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade And A Taste of Italy – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

Two of L.A.’s favorite food festivals return to Los Angeles. After a three-year hiatus, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne of The Lucques Group along with Chef David Lentz, returns to the UCLA Royce Quad on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. And A Taste of Italy will take place once again at the historic Pico House in Downtown LA starting at 5 p.m. With food, wine and cocktails prepared by the country’s best chefs, winemakers and mixologists, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade also will feature children’s activities, silent and live auctions, as well as culinary samples from returning chefs Michael Cimarusti, Chris Bianco, Adam Perry Lang, Donald Link, Nancy Oakes, Nancy Silverton, Suzanne Tracht, Rocco Whalen and Marc Vetri coming together to cook for childhood cancer cures. First-time participants include Akasha Richmond, Dana Slatkin and Brittany Cassidy from  Violet, Tim Cardenas and Irene Widjaya from Caldo Verde and Cara Car...

One dead after motorcycle, truck collide in East Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

A person died early Thursday after a motorcycle and a truck collided on a rural bypass road connecting western and central Contra Costa County, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash on on San Pablo Dam Road between Emilio Court and Terri Ann Court happened about 6:15 a.m., according to the CHP. The crash blocked all lanes of San Pablo Road, and there was no estimate for when they would be open.A tow truck was at the scene working to remove the vehiclesThe CHP was not able to specify how the crash unfolded immediately, nor did they have any information on the person who died.Please check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Teen arrested on suspicion of intentionally striking 3 bicyclists in Southern California, leaving 1 dead Crashes and Disasters | 3 cyclists hit, 1 killed, in Southern California by perhaps the same driver Crashes and Disasters | Vehicle driver still sought in hit-and-run death of East Bay bicycl...

Bernie Taupin writes about Elton John, LA and ’70s-era fame in memoir ‘Scattershot’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

For 56 years, since the day Bernie Taupin met Elton John and embarked on a lifelong musical partnership, most of lyricist Taupin’s best-known works fit neatly on a single sheet of paper.“Your Song” and “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” and “I’m Still Standing.”Scores of big hits and deep cuts from the more than 25 albums Taupin and John made together, as well as dozens more that Taupin wrote for artists such as Rod Stewart, Alice Cooper, Heart and himself, decades ago established his talent with chorus and verse.But Taupin always liked writing prose, too, which is how, almost by accident, he came to compose his just-published memoir, “Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me.”“I started writing it somewhat as an experiment,” Taupin says on a recent call from his home in the Santa Ynez Valley some 30 m...

Fired Spain coach Vilda left off FIFA award list. World Cup winners Hermoso and Bonmatí nominated

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Spain’s Women’s World Cup winning coach Jorge Vilda was left off the short-list of nominees for the annual FIFA awards announced Thursday, a week after he was fired following an international uproar in the wake of the final. Vilda was not among five candidates for the Best Women’s Coach Award for 2023, which did include England coach Sarina Wiegman, whose team lost the final to Spain. The candidates were picked by a FIFA-appointed expert panel that included United States great Mia Hamm. Spain forward Jenni Hermoso, who was kissed by now-disgraced and ousted Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales after the final, is one of four Spain players who are among the 16 candidates for the women’s player of the year award. Rubiales is being investigated for sexual assault in Spain over the kiss. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are competing with six Champions League winners from Manchester City and four others for the Best Men’s Player Award.Messi won...

No. 3 Florida State is guest for Boston College’s Red Bandanna Game in ACC opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — A three-touchdown victory over a Top 5 team. A 50-point win in the following week. The No. 3 ranking in the country.And Florida State coach Mike Norvell wants to raise the bar.“The new expectation needs to be better than that,” he said this week as the Seminoles (2-0) stop at Boston College (1-1) for their Atlantic Coast Conference opener Saturday on their path to what looks like a berth in the College Football Playoff.“I think our guys embrace it. They don’t always like it,” Norvell said. “We all want to take a deep breath. We all want to be able to have a relaxing moment. … Yes, there’s an appreciation. But there’s also a responsibility that comes with the steps we’ve taken to get better, and that’s what we continue to push to do.”Florida State rose to No. 3 in The Associated Press Top 25 thanks to its 66-13 victory over Southern Mississippi last week, combined with a loss by Alabama. It’s the Seminoles’ highest ranking since they were also third before losing back-t...

Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions in Wisconsin on Monday after positive court rulings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions in Wisconsin on Monday after positive court rulings.Source

No. 17 Mississippi hosts Georgia Tech trying to avoid becoming latest SEC team to fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

Georgia Tech (1-1) at No. 17 Mississippi (2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network)Line: Ole Miss by 18 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Ole Miss leads 3-2.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Even as double-digit favorites, the Rebels don’t want to join the crowd of Southeastern Conference teams already with nonconference losses. Just in the Western Division, Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M have dropped games. Ole Miss opens SEC play next week at No. 10 Alabama after beating a ranked Tulane team on the road. Georgia Tech would love to gain some redemption after losing to Ole Miss 42-0 last season in Atlanta. KEY MATCHUPThe Ole Miss defense against Georgia Tech’s (so far) balanced offense. The Rebels’ offense gets most of the attention, but the defense has allowed only 27 points through two games. The Yellow Jackets are averaging 533 yards and 41 points and producing 312 passing yards a game. The Rebels have eight players with one sack apiece and have registered 17 t...

No. 20 North Carolina hosts Minnesota on Saturday in the first game between the schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

Minnesota (2-0) at No. 20 North Carolina (2-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)Line: North Carolina by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: First meeting.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Both teams are looking to stay unbeaten in a matchup for the Tar Heels from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Gophers from the Big Ten. UNC is coming off a double-overtime win against Appalachian State, while Minnesota beat Eastern Michigan.KEY MATCHUPMinnesota’s defense against UNC’s offense. The Tar Heels have a Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Drake Maye and a running back coming off a 234-yard day in Omarion Hampton for the No. 2 total in any FBS game this season. UNC ranks ninth in the Bowl Subdivision ranks in rushing (243.5) and 24th in total offense (482.0) while ranking among the best at converting third downs. The Gophers are ranked eighth in FBS allowing 223.5 yards per game and tied for 10th by allowing just 16 points through two games. PLAYERS TO WATCHMinnesota: RB Darius...

Ken Paxton’s defense begins in the Texas attorney general’s impeachment trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:26 GMT

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, left, listens to legal counsel Lana Myers, right, during the impeachment trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)(AP/Eric Gay) Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, left, listens to legal counsel Lana Myers, right, during the impeachment trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)(AP/Eric Gay) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began calling witnesses Thursday as the trial that will determine whether the Republican is removed from office ...