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LAFC ready for U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal after Houston postponement

July 10, 2024

With the postponement of the Los Angeles Football Club’s match in Houston on Sunday, the Black & Gold hustled to leave town as Hurricane Beryl closed in on the Gulf Coast of Texas.

A few days after Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record as it roared over the Caribbean, LAFC was scheduled to travel to Shell Energy Stadium and face the team it had vanquished to reach the MLS Cup final last year.

With the storm’s outer bands soaking the area in the first part of the day and a later downpour swamping the field amid lightning strikes, the MLS regular-season contest with the Dynamo, which had been pushed up two hours, was called off.

The decision gave Coach Steve Cherundolo and his squad a chance to leave instead of hunkering down and riding it out.

“Once we’re there obviously we all wanted to play,” Cherundolo said. “I think both clubs. But Mother Nature had other plans, and so we were thankful to get out in time before things got pretty bad. Looking at pictures it did get bad, so we were happy to land safely in L.A.”

The deadly Beryl left 3 million Harris County residents without power.

Flights in and out of the region’s two airports were canceled for much of Monday, with limited service the following day.

Not wanting to get marooned, LAFC rushed from the stadium and got its gear packed. The players, coaches and staff then waited for a Sun Country Airlines charter plane that was parked in Dallas to pick them up, which it did around 10 p.m. local time – an 90 minutes earlier than they were likely to leave had the game been played.

Boarded and seated on the tarmac, Beryl’s strong winds buffeted the plane.

From takeoff until they broke through the cloud cover, the ride was nervy.

Eduard Atuesta’s first run-in with a hurricane “was a little bit scary for me,” the midfielder said. While Beryl came within 300 miles of Atuesta’s native Colombia, the LAFC midfielder got a much closer look than he ever would have wanted.

“When you hear that it’s a hurricane you feel like, ‘Wow, what is that? It’s something big,’” Atuesta said. “But thank God we came back good. We wanted to play to continue winning games in that good phase that we have right now. But it’s OK.”

Cherundolo planned to rotate the lineup against Houston, leaving Atuesta, Ilie Sanchez, Ryan Hollingshead and Kei Kamara on the bench. Starting goalkeeper Hugo Lloris didn’t make the trip. Neither did midfielder Timothy Tillman, who was supposed to be suspended for the match due to yellow card accumulation but that will be served against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

When New Mexico steps on the field at BMO Stadium for the first time, Tillman will start in a strong lineup that features Lloris in his U.S. domestic cup debut.

If there’s a silver lining in traveling but not playing Houston, it’s that during the club’s most congested stretch of games this year the players have one less game in their legs.

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Before Wednesday night’s U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against New Mexico United FC and three key league tilts – the MLS Cup rematch; high-flying Real Salt Lake; and Seattle as it rounds into shape – that’s a positive.

New Mexico comes into the single-elimination game in good form, winning seven of its last nine to occupy the top spot in the USL Championship’s Western Conference, ranking third overall in the table.

Besting the Las Vegas Lights FC and Loudoun United FC in May, a physical and experienced New Mexico should be LAFC’s toughest second-division opponent seeking to block its path to a prestigious trophy the franchise has never won before.

NEW MEXICO UNITED FC AT LAFC

What: U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal

When: Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Where: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

TV/Radio: Apple TV+ – Free710 AM, 980 AM

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Copa America: Uruguay looks to slow surging Colombia in semis

July 10, 2024

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Uruguay is two wins away from a record-setting 16th Copa America title. Colombia is red hot, having gone 27 consecutive matches without a loss.

Something has to give Wednesday night when the two South American powers clash in the tournament’s semifinals (5 p.m. PT, FS1) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The victor advances to face the Argentina-Canada winner in the championship game on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte scored the winning goal in the fifth round of a 4-2 penalty kick victory over Brazil in the quarterfinals after the teams played to a scoreless draw Saturday night.

It was a physical match that included 41 fouls and just four shots on goal.

But it was a costly win. Uruguay’s Nahitan Nández was sent off with a red card in the 74th minute for a dangerous tackle and defender Ronald Araújo sustained a muscle injury. Both are out against Colombia.

Now comes another tough test in surging Colombia, which steamrolled into the semis with a dominant 5-0 victory over Panama as Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz all scored in the first half.

“It is a team that has been working together for a while, and that allows them to have a good start together,” Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said.

Bielsa said the choppy nature of the match against Brazil made it difficult for both teams to show their skills, but he expects a much more entertaining matchup against offensive-minded Colombia.

Colombia has outscored its opponents 11-2 so far in the tournament.

“We have great players and they have great players,” Bielsa said. “Both teams are going to adjust.”

While it might not have been pretty, the win moved Uruguay a step closer to reaching the final for the first time since winning it all 13 years ago.

Uruguay’s resilience – and pesky defense – was on full display after holding Brazil scoreless over the final 15 minutes despite playing a man down.

“Of course it gives us confidence because we eliminated Brazil,” Uruguay midfielder Maximiliano Araujo said. “It reassures us.”

The win impressed Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo.

“Uruguay has a strong competitive spirit and that is the main challenge for us,” Lorenzo said.

Still, Colombia’s momentum has been building throughout the tournament.

Cordoba, Díaz and Daniel Munoz have each scored two goals and Rodriguez has a tournament-high five assists. Their passing has been on target, their shot selection superb and game management strong.

But they’ll face a Uruguay team that is largely built on its defense. Uruguay has only allowed one goal in its previous four Copa America matches.

“(Colombia) has very important weapons,” Maximiliano Araujo said. “It’s going to be a very demanding game for us.”

Bielsa believes slowing down Díaz is key.

“If we defend with 40 meters behind us, Díaz is going to lick his lips. But if we defend the entire game in front of our area, he likes it too,” Bielsa said. “In games you imagine him attacking and preventing the opponent from attacking.”

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Colombia is looking to advance to the championship game for the first time since 2001, when it beat Brazil, 1-0.

Lorenzo knows his team is playing well.

“The (unbeaten) streak is not something that I mention ever,” Lorenzo said. “Tomorrow is our most important match.”

He also knows how important the game is to the country, which has rallied behind the national team.

“We have gotten to the semifinals because we have been focused,” Lorenzo said. “We are confident in the plan we have put together for every team. Having made it this far, every detail matters.”

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Ben Joyce primed for closing opportunities with Angels

July 10, 2024

ANAHEIM — As his success would suggest, Ben Joyce is ready for the next step as a major league reliever.

Angels manager Ron Washington said Joyce is now one of the pitchers the Angels would consider for save situations if closer Carlos Estévez is not available.

Luis Garcia is also in that group.

That’s particularly relevant because Estévez is likely to be traded before the July 30 deadline, and Garcia might also be moved. That could clear the way for Joyce in the ninth inning.

“Maybe when Esty is down and if Garcia has been used, (Joyce) will be our guy we use to close games,” Washington said. “No doubt about it.”

Joyce had a 3.65 ERA going into Tuesday night’s game, including an ongoing streak of eight straight scoreless outings. That hot streak coincides with Joyce adding a sinker to his repertoire. That’s helped him get some quicker outs on weak contact, as opposed to just going for strikeouts with his 102 mph fastball and his slider.

“He’s showing he’s learning how to throw the ball over the plate and be efficient with his pitches to get outs,” Washington said. “He’s not using 25 pitches any more to get three outs. I’ve seen him do it in eight, seen him do it in 12, seen him do it in 11, seen him do it in 13. That’s efficiency coming out of the bullpen, something he’s never done.”

“He’s growing, man. He’s starting to believe in himself and his ability to throw the ball over the plate. If he can do that, he’s going to be a real good one.”

RENGIFO UPDATE

Infielder Luis Rengifo said the hand specialist who evaluated him on Monday determined that there was no structural damage, only inflammation.

There is still no timetable for him to return, but the diagnosis is good news.

“It feels good, it feels better,” Rengifo said on Tuesday. “Every day it feels better. My mind is to be on the field as soon as possible.”

Rengifo was hitting .315 with an .800 OPS when he was hurt on a swing last week in Oakland.

“Now we just gotta wait for the swelling to go down and see what he can do it that it doesn’t bother him,” Washington said. “At least right now we know nothing has to happen other than just rest.”

HIURA’S GLOVE

Angels infielders have been working on the fundamentals with Washington’s familiar series of drills ever since the start of spring training, but Keston Hiura is just getting started now.

Hiura was signed as a free agent in June, and he was in Triple-A until being called up to the majors over the weekend. Hiura plays first and second base.

Hiura has always been known more for his bat than his glove, and Washington is working to change that.

“Every day we gotta do something with him to correct things,” Washington said. “It’s hard to believe a guy has been in the game as long as he’s been in the game and he has those type of deficiencies. Simple deficiencies. Knowing how to feed the ball. Knowing how to cover the bag. Knowing how to throw.

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“The game is really doing a lot of these kids an injustice and it’s sorry to see. It is what it is. He’s here, so we’re going to touch him. And we’re going to try to help him to fix all of that. And he’s working so it won’t be long. He does have some catching up to do.”

NOTES

Infielder Brandon Drury, who missed most of the first half with a hamstring injury, had three hits in two games on Sunday and Monday. All six of his hits since he came off the injured list have been singles, though. “The expectation on him is more than just getting singles,” Washington said. “We need some damage. We just hope in the next few days he finds the damage. If he finds the damage, then we can talk about him being back.” …

Anthony Rendon reported to Washington that he felt “much better than expected,” a day after his first game in more than two months. Rendon was back in the lineup at DH on Tuesday, and he’s scheduled to play third base again on Wednesday.

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Long Beach author Elise Bryant goes from YA to the PTA with ‘It’s Elementary’

July 10, 2024

Elise Bryant is the NAACP Image Award-nominated author of the YA novels “Happily Ever Afters,” “One True Loves,” “Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling,” and she’s now publishing her first novel for adults, “It’s Elementary.” Bryant, who spent years as a special education teacher, lives with her husband and two daughters in Long Beach.

Bel Canto Books in Long Beach will be hosting Bryant’s book launch at KUBO LB in Long Beach at 4 p.m. on July 7, and the author will also appear with Tembi Locke at 7 p.m. on July 9 at Reparations Club in Los Angeles.

Q: Please tell readers about your new book.

“It’s Elementary” is my first novel for adults after publishing three YA rom-coms (“Happily Ever Afters,” “One True Loves,” and “Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling”). It’s a cozy mystery that follows Mavis Miller, an overworked and overwhelmed single mom who gets voluntold to join the PTA by the very intense and slightly terrifying PTA president, Trisha. When the school principal goes missing, and Mavis sees Trisha dragging giant black trash bags and cleaning supplies out to her minivan in the middle of the night, Mavis jumps to the worst conclusions. Determined to get to the bottom of things, she launches a (very amateurish) investigation, with the (very cute) school psychologist as the Watson to her Sherlock.

Q: What are you reading now?

I’m currently reading (and loving!) “What You Leave Behind” by Wanda M. Morris. It’s a thriller about a lawyer who returns to her hometown and uncovers a conspiracy to steal and redevelop land. It’s ominous and propulsive and I haven’t been able to put it down.

Q: How do you decide what to read next?

I’m definitely a mood reader, so it all depends on how I’m feeling! Sometimes I want to fly through a mystery, and sometimes I want the sweet, swoony pick-me-up that only a good romance novel can provide. And it also depends which of my library holds have come in – I’m constantly racing against that 21-day clock.

Q: Do you remember the first book that made an impact on you?

“The Princess Diaries” by Meg Cabot was life-changing for me! I was in sixth grade when I read this book for the first time, and I remember thinking, You’re allowed to write like this? And it’ll be published? It was so voice-y and snarky and fun and completely unlike all the books people were always telling me were important – but it became the most important book to me. I found my own writing voice through reading Mia Thermopolis. It’s like Meg Cabot gave me permission to write however I wanted.

Q: Can you recall a book that felt like it was written with you in mind (or conversely, one that most definitely wasn’t)?

“Who Put This Song On?” by Morgan Parker was a revelation for me. It’s a YA novel about a Black girl growing up in suburbia, who is trying to figure out her identity when everyone else keeps telling her what it means to be Black. I wish I had it as a kid, so I would have felt less alone.

Q: Is there a genre or type of book you read the most – and what would you like to read more of?

I’ll read almost anything – lit fic, mystery, romance, memoir, graphic novels, children’s literature…and so on! It’s all interesting to me. And I’ve always been this way. As a kid, I used to sneak my mom’s Sue Grafton and Faye Kellerman novels at the same time I was reading Megan McCafferty’s Jessica Darling books and “Lord of the Rings.” I just need to be reading something at all times, so I bring my Kindle or a paperback everywhere.

Books by Elise Bryant. (Courtesy of Berkley Books)

Q: Is there a person who made an impact on your reading life – a teacher, a parent, a librarian or someone else?

Mrs. Tennison, my third-grade teacher at Cerritos Elementary, made me fall in love with reading, constantly supplying me with stacks of books that met my every curiosity. I remember she used to decorate her classroom based on the book we were reading – a barn for “Charlotte’s Web” – and it made it such a magical, immersive experience. She’s also the first person who made me feel like a writer. She would “publish” my work, binding all my stories and poems into books and sharing them with the class. It’s where my dream of becoming an author began.

Q: What’s a memorable book experience – good or bad – you’re willing to share?

I’ve been reading the Percy Jackson series to my eight-year-old before bed for the past few months, and it’s been such a gift to watch my kid who used to proudly declare, “I hate books!” (her form of rebellion in our book-loving family) fall in love with reading. Seeing her eyes light up with each plot twist, the negotiations for just one more page, discussing all of her theories over breakfast the next day – it’s just the greatest joy!

Q: What’s something about your book that no one knows?

Well, I am a very nosy person, so I spend a lot of time observing and eavesdropping and spinning stories from the tiniest details in my most inconsequential interactions. My friends keep asking me if “It’s Elementary” is about our kids’ school, where I’ve volunteered with the PTA for many years. But my characters and plots are much more likely to bloom from a conversation I overhear in line to get coffee or a person I pass in the aisles of Trader Joe’s.

Q: If you could ask your readers something, what would it be?

How far would you go to give your kids the very best? That’s the question Mavis asks of her suspects – and herself – in “It’s Elementary.” I’m so curious to hear what readers think of these PTA moms behaving badly. Are they going to be horrified or will they relate? I think it’ll be a little of both!

For more information, go to elisebryant.com

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Tyler Glasnow is latest Dodgers starting pitcher to go on IL

July 9, 2024

PHILADELPHIA — At this point, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts might have PTSD when it comes to starting pitcher injuries.

The Dodgers couldn’t make it to the All-Star break without subtracting another arm from their rotation. All-Star right-hander Tyler Glasnow was placed on the injured list on Tuesday with lower back tightness.

The issue cropped up when Glasnow was playing catch on Sunday, according to Roberts, and he did not make the trip to Philadelphia. It was not considered serious enough to require an MRI or other imaging.

Glasnow joins Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw on the IL (along with an assortment of relievers). The Dodgers’ starting rotation now consists of three rookies (Gavin Stone, Landon Knack and Justin Wrobelski), a near-rookie (Bobby Miller) and one veteran James Paxton.

“Interestingly enough, I’m unfazed by it,” Roberts said when asked if this felt familiar after last year’s rotation dissolved in the second half. “You just kind of pick up the pieces, or whatever pieces you have, and you readjust and move forward.

“It’s certainly not ideal. But my job is to keep this thing moving forward.”

Glasnow, 30, is 8-5 with a 3.47 ERA in his first season with the Dodgers. He was acquired in a December trade with Tampa Bay and received a $136.5 million, five-year contract extension as part of the deal that brought the former Hart High standout back home. He leads MLB with 143 strikeouts, the most for a Dodger before the All-Star Game since Clayton Kershaw had 159 in 2017. Glasnow’s 11.81 strikeout per nine innings is the second-best in baseball.

That Glasnow would end up on the IL at some point this season was a given. With 109 innings thrown already, he is just 11 short of his career-high and the Dodgers were certain to slow him down at some point with an eye toward October.

“It sort of lined up with the All-Star break. We obviously had been thinking about that, with no real idea when it might or might not happen,” Roberts acknowledged. “But with the back flare up, we just felt this is as good of a time as any.”

Roberts said the decision was not performance-related, but Glasnow gave up five runs in each of his last two starts and three of his last five before going on the IL.

“Looking at his stuff, there’s still 97s, 98s. When he clips a slider right, the slider is still really good. The curveball characteristics (are) still good. The velocity on the curveball. Arm speed, the body, all that stuff, it’s still holding,” Roberts said. “But the execution at times hasn’t been good.”

With Glasnow out, Wrobelski was not optioned back to Triple-A after his major-league debut Sunday as expected. Knack will start Thursday in Philadelphia. Wrobelski could start on four days of rest on Friday or the Dodgers could go with a bullpen game and push the rotation back a day.

“We haven’t completely decided that yet,” Roberts said.

Glasnow will be eligible to return on July 21.

Right-hander Michael Petersen was recalled Tuesday to take Glasnow’s spot on the roster.

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President Biden’s recent struggles should be a wake-up call for Democrats, says Rep. Lou Correa

July 9, 2024

While Democrats are wrestling with whether to support — publicly or even privately — President Joe Biden in his re-election quest, Rep. Lou Correa said, in no uncertain terms, that he’s sticking with Biden.

“I’m with Biden,” Correa said during a phone interview Tuesday afternoon.

Unwaveringly positive, Correa also argued that all the tension surrounding Biden’s re-election bid will actually net positive for Democrats and Biden by the time the dust settles on the November election.

Congressional Democrats privately huddled early Tuesday where much of the discussion centered on whether Biden could or should continue running for a second term following his disastrous debate performance last month. Since that televised debate, where Biden, 81, stumbled verbally and appeared at times to lose his train of thought, the president has faced mounting questions about his health and mental competency.

The meeting of House Democrats away from the Capitol on Tuesday has been described as a “venting session,” where the conversation was “dour” and “sad.”

Correa, who represents California’s 46th congressional district in Orange County, said many lawmakers spoke both in support of the president as well as against him. And while he didn’t speak during the meeting, Correa said he’s sticking by Biden’s side while also acknowledging he’s struggled a bit recently.

To put it in football terms, Biden “did have a bad first quarter. He got sacked in his own end zone,” said Correa. “But I want to see what the quarterback does after getting sacked. And he’s starting to move the ball, starting to drive and pick up steam again. That’s what I expected from Joe Biden.”

But it’s good that Democrats are hammering out this drama now, Correa said, rather than right before Election Day.

“It really has shocked Democrats into knowing that now we have a real race,” he said. “I think this is good. You don’t want to wake up on Nov. 1 and say, ‘Oh my God, this thing is a real race.’ You want to wake up in early July … because it gives you time to work hard, and Democrats have never been afraid to work hard.”

“This is a wake-up call,” said Correa. “We are going to have to work really hard to keep the presidency.”

Not every Democrat shares Correa’s optimism, however.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a military veteran who represents a district in New Jersey, became on Tuesday the seventh House Democrat to ask Biden publicly to abandon his re-election plans.

“I realize this is hard, but we have done hard things in pursuit of democracy since the founding of this nation. It is time to do so again,” she said in a lengthy statement that also praised Biden for his public service over the years.

So far, none of Orange County’s House Democrats has called on Biden to set aside his campaign — but others haven’t aligned themselves in Biden’s corner quite as much as Correa has.

“I have great respect and admiration for President Biden and all that we’ve accomplished together,” said Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano. “I will give President Biden and his closest advisors some time to assess the best path forward and will respect the decision they make. My focus will remain on delivering results for my district, as it has always been, despite the political noise.”

A spokesperson for Levin said the congressman stood by that statement following Tuesday’s meeting.

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, slammed former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, calling him a “pathological liar” in a statement last week. Biden, she said, “is the most accomplished president of the last 50 years, taking action on prescription drug prices, manufacturing jobs, antitrust, climate and consumer protection.”

“If President Biden removes himself from consideration, we should have a democratic process to select a new nominee,” said Porter, who will depart Congress at the end of her term this year. “Democrats have a deep, talented bench, and an open process would help us energize the electorate and build momentum to beat Donald Trump.”

Biden plans to head to Orange County for a fundraiser later this month in Laguna Beach. It’s unclear which, if any, of Orange County’s House Democrats will attend the event on July 26; it’s more than two weeks away and schedules have not been set.

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These Southern California breweries won at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship

July 9, 2024

Breweries in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties won gold in the U.S. Open Beer Championship on Monday in Oxford, Ohio.

The festival calls itself one of the largest in the nation, and Forbes magazine described it as one of the most prestigious brewery festivals in the world.

Burgeon Beer Company of Carlsbad made it to No. 10 on the list of winners with three gold medals.

Repeat winners included 1886 Brewing Company in Old Towne Orange, which received two gold medals and one silver, up from last year’s single bronze medal. Angel City Brewery in the Los Angeles Arts District, one gold, silver and bronze this year after picking up silver and bronze in 2022.

More than 9,000 brews were judged in 170 categories in this year’s competition.

There are the 2024 Southern California medal winners, listed by brewery, city, name of brew and category.

Los Angeles County

Angel City Brewery, Los Angeles: Gold medal for Apple Pomace Puncheon, Barrel-aged Brett/Wild; silver medal, Trois Années Cuvée, Belgian Fruit & Gueuze Lambic; bronze medal, Eastside Export, Dortmunder/Euro-style Export. angelcitybrewery.com

Orange County

1886 Brewing Co., Orange: Gold medal for Rare Conundrum, Imperial Red Ale; gold medal, Choir of Angels, Belgian Strong Dark Ale; silver medal, Record Brown, Brown Porter. 1886brewingco.com

Riverside County

Evans Brewing Co., Corona: Bronze medal for Quadrupel Donker, Belgian Quadrupel. evansbrewingco.com

San Diego County

Athletic Brewing Company, San Diego: Gold for Free Wave, Hazy IPA, Non-Alcoholic — NE IPA; silver medal, All Out Extra Dark, Non-Alcoholic Stout/Porter; silver medal, Atlética, Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage; bronze medal, Run Wild IPA, Non-Alcoholic IPA. athleticbrewing.com

Burgeon Beer Company, Carlsbad: Gold medal for Keepin’ it Real, International Style Pale Ale; gold medal, Carlsbard Crush, Australian Style Pale Ale; gold medal, Family Name, Collaboration Beer – IPL. burgeonbeer.com

Hodad’s Brewing Company, San Diego: Silver medal for Surf Punk, International Style Pilsner. instagram.com/hodadsbrewing

Ketch Brewing: Gold medal for Celestial Navigation, Brut IPA; silver meda, Kamakura, International Style Pilsner. ketchbrewing.com

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