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Elliott: Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser earns her biggest assist during COVID-19 pandemic

Hayley Wickenheiser, the Hockey Hall of Fame player turned medical student, has organized drives to provide equipment for medical personnel.




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Elliott: Stanley Cup playoffs in the summer? NHL has a lot on the line to finish the season

Because the NHL relies more on gate revenue than the other major sports leagues, it will try everything possible to finish the season, columnist Helene Elliott says.




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Gary Bettman says NHL willing to delay next season by two months to finish 2020

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league remains determined to finish the season and is willing to delay the start of next season by two months to do so.




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Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief

Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland.




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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Dodgers beat Angels behind good pitching and offense in spring training exhibition

The Dodgers mount a comeback to beat the Angels 9-4 on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch to improve their spring training record 3-1.




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Clayton Kershaw shows off some encouraging velocity in start for Dodgers

Lower-back and shoulder injuries limited the velocity on Clayton Kershaw's fastball last year, but he's more up to speed this season, so far.




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Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood struggles in second spring outing but feels well physically

Left-hander Alex Wood gave up three runs as the Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Brewers, but he believes last year's back problems are in the past.




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Dodgers' Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side

With the Dodgers off on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts preferred to give Bellinger two days off before returning to action Wednesday.




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Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing

New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling.




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Freak injury turned pitcher Jimmy Nelson into a Dodgers reclamation project

Jimmy Nelson blew out his pitching shoulder in a baserunning mishap in 2017. Now the former Brewers starter is attempting a comeback with the Dodgers.




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Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson develops third pitch with an eye toward becoming a starter

Dodgers reliever Caleb Ferguson is developing a hard slider to complement his fastball and slow curveball, so that eventually he can move to the rotation.




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Clayton Kershaw is honored to be selected Dodgers' opening day starter against Giants

As anticipated, the Dodgers named Clayton Kershaw their starting pitcher for the team's season opener against the San Francisco Giants on March 26.




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Ross Stripling has 'no hard feelings' over almost being traded by Dodgers

The Dodgers nearly traded away Ross Stripling to the Angels, but the pitcher is more concerned with perfecting his changeup as the team's swingman.




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Dodgers and Angels restrict scouts from air travel because of coronavirus

The Dodgers and Angels curtail travel of scouts in what typically is a busy time of year evaluating college and high school prospects.




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Dodgers, Angels allowed to go home from Arizona in response to the coronavirus

The Dodgers, Angels and other teams are permitting players to go home after Major League Baseball suspended spring training and postponed opening day.




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MLB stars extend help to stadium workers while Dodgers and Angels employees wait

Big leaguers George Springer and Trevor Bauer extended financial help to stadium employees who now have no work. The Dodgers and Angels haven't committed.




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MLB June amateur draft uncertain with college and high school baseball canceled

MLB scouts can't evaluate college and high school players during the coronavirus shutdown, casting doubt on whether the June amateur draft can be held.




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Former Dodgers manager Joe Torre sells charming New York lake house

Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre just sold his New York lake house for $983,000, or $117,000 shy of what he paid for it in 2006.




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Stadium workers who have gotten no financial aid from Dodgers or Angels cry for help

The Dodgers and Angels haven't said how they will distribute the $1 million each MLB team pledged to pay stadium workers during the coronavirus shutdown.




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After six years, the Dodgers' channel will be widely available in L.A. What happened?

Old-fashioned horse trading helped bring AT&T and Charter to resolve long-standing differences that blacked out Dodgers games in most parts of L.A.




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Dodgers head trainer Brandon McDaniel to stream workouts for fans twice a week

Among the challenges during the COVID-19 crisis is staying fit. Dodgers athletic trainer Brandon McDaniel is offering help by streaming workouts twice a week.




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Hot dog! How a Dodgers' minor league team relishes helping in coronavirus crisis

The Dodger Dog is not available at the ballpark right now, but the Dodgers will be distributing hot dogs from their ballpark.




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Plaschke: Ballpark music is what helps Dieter Ruehle get through the coronavirus shutdown

Dieter Ruehle, the organist for the Dodgers and Kings, is having a tough time living through the sports famine, but he has a secret coping mechanism.




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Granderson: Justin Turner talks coronavirus relief, his 'Tiger King' tweet and quarantine baseball

The Dodgers' Justin Turner shares his thoughts on his viral 'Tiger King' tweet and how he feels about the latest idea to save the MLB season.




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The Dodgers and Angels aren't playing. Shouldn't game tickets be refunded?

The Dodgers and Angels are not refunding tickets at this time, following the guidance of Major League Baseball. Neither is StubHub. Fans are outraged.




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Angels to distribute $1.2 million to stadium workers per agreement with MLB

The Angels will pay at least $1.2 million to workers who would have staffed games at Angel Stadium, including those contracted by third parties.




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Plaschke: Celebrating the life of an L.A. sports fan who lost his battle with COVID-19

Paul Martinez loved his L.A. sports teams. His death due to complications related to coronavirus is a loss that extends beyond his family and friends.




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Dodgers broadcasting legend Vin Scully is released from hospital after fall

Vin Scully, 92, has been released from Los Robles Hospital following a fall Tuesday at his home, according to a Dodgers team statement Saturday.




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Dodgers-loving historic Bakersfield theater taunts the Astros on its marquee

Trips to the movies and baseball stadiums are out of the question at the moment, but taunting the Astros over their 2017 World Series title remains in season.




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Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12.




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Neve Campbell in talks with ‘Scream 5’ directors about returning to horror franchise

What’s your favorite scary movie?




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Rupert Grint, girlfriend Georgia Groome welcome first child

The Weasley line lives on!




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Florence Pugh dismisses ‘hurtful’ remarks about Zach Braff relationship

Florence Pugh still doesn’t need your approval. The Oscar nominee is sounding off on the "bizarre" practice of the public dissecting her personal life.




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New Do: Kelly Osbourne shows off her quarantine hair, asking fans if she should keep it

Kelly Osbourne is the latest celebrity notable to show off how her professionally-untouched tresses are faring during the lockdown. “Can’t lie I’m really starting to like what’s happening with my hair! It’s about 20 different shades of purple and blue,” the 35-year-old TV personality and singer bragged.




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Batman and Superman are garbage for new Banksy artwork, ‘Game Changer,’ celebrating health workers

The artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse doll while ubiquitous superhero action figures of Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a trashcan nearby.




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Bob Dylan announces first original album in 8 years, releases new song

Bob Dylan is done blowing in the wind.




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SEE IT: Netflix drops teaser for ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ reboot, announces release date

Back to basics.




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Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11, tickets sell out in minutes

As residents in China’s biggest city and its neighboring provinces gradually return to normalcy following closures due to the coronavirus crisis, people can’t wait to return to the Magical World of Disney.




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Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music

Chris Cornell’s widow is firing back at her husband’s Soundgarden bandmates, calling the lawsuit they filed against her Wednesday an attempt to “browbeat” her into giving up “copyrighted works.”




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Donald Glover and cast of ‘Community’ to reunite for virtual table read for coronavirus relief

Based on what transpires when community college misfits form a study group, the Critics Choice Award-winning comedy ran for six seasons, on NBC from 2009-2014 and Yahoo Screen for an additional season.




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Ex-con televangelist Jim Bakker recovering from stroke

Convicted televangelist Jim Bakker is recovering from a stroke, says his wife, Lori.




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Kobe Bryant’s death raises concerns about helicopter safety

The frequency of fatal helicopter accidents has slipped in recent decades.




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Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12.




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Elon Musk getting a whole lot richer with new Tesla stock award valued at $726 million

Elon Musk is cruising toward another major payday.




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Justice Department drops ‘unjustified’ criminal case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn

The move marks a stunning renunciation of one of the most high-profile convictions secured as part of the federal investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia.




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SEE IT: Red tide by day showers shoreline in mystical light by night off Southern California

Californians venturing onto the beach after a month of lockdown are being greeted with the ethereal sight of bioluminescent waves from an algae bloom.




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Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauds NYC Council bills requiring pay hikes for local workers

Elizabeth Warren touted her own “universal workers’ bill of rights" and said of New Yorkers, "I’m glad to see people who are picking up this idea at the state level."




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Coronavirus delays list of most popular baby names this year

The Social Security Administration will not release its list of popular baby names this year.




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Racy photos and an undisclosed killing: Sheriff’s race is Broward County’s raucous election to watch

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is getting a political baptism by fire in an election that reads like a Hollywood screenplay with racy photos, a secret decades-old killing and a bitter union fight.