Trump administration sues California over 20,000 suspected noncitizens on state’s voter rolls

The Trump administration filed a bombshell lawsuit against California for failing to review a list of more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens in the state who allegedly registered to vote in next month’s midterm election. The suit filed Thursday came two days after Justice Department officials ordered the state’s election bosses to review the list naming thousands of alleged noncitizens believed to be on California’s voter rolls — giving them 48 hours to comply. The suit argues that DOJ has an obligation to intervene to prevent the state from permitting noncitizens to vote in federal elections. Under federal law, only US…

Why Lakers could really become NBA championship team this season

What is the Lakers’ ceiling? Lakers coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic believe the team could compete for a championship this season.  But is that realistic? In the Western Conference alone, there’s a Goliath-sized impediment.  You know, the 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama who carried the Spurs to the NBA Finals last…

GOP hawks urge Trump to force Putin to make a deal: ‘Need a Churchill’

WASHINGTON — Republican hawks and former national security officials are urging President Trump to force Russian President Vladimir Putin back to the negotiating table by using sticks instead of carrots. The president’s critics warn that suspending sanctions on Russian diesel exports, alienating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and restricting some military…

Luka Doncic joined by potential starter back at practice, squahes injury concern

The Lakers provided a positive update on one of their potential starters on Thursday. Ziaire Williams was a full participant in the team’s practice ahead of Friday’s preseason finale against the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.  The 6-foot-10 forward missed the team’s previous three preseason games after dealing with “a little…

Austin Reaves’ gushing Victor Wembanyama praise rubs Lakers fans wrong

Lakers guard Austin Reaves chose an interesting player to show love to before the NBA season. On Wednesday, the NBA’s official X account posted a video in which select players were asked who they believed deserves their flowers. Most players named guys who are typically underappreciated or underrated by sports…

Serbian tennis player hit with 24-year ban in match-fixing scandal

A Serbian tennis player has been banned from the sport for 24 years after fixing matches and recruiting other players to do so in what made for a “corrupt network,” the ITIA announced Thursday. An investigation by the agency found Stefan Milićević to have fixed six matches — and attempted…

Two players remain in battle for final Knicks roster spot

And then there were two. The Knicks waived three players on nonguaranteed contracts ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale, leaving James Wiseman and Bruce Brown as the two remaining for at least one roster spot. Centers Drew Eubanks and Tony Bradley were cut, along with athletic wing Ochai Agbaji. Eubanks suffered…

Luxe California oyster farm announces major recall after sewage leak

Oh, poop. One of California’s most well-known oyster farms finds itself in a somewhat stinky situation after a sewage leak from a nearby tourist business. Hog Island Oyster Co. in Marshall announced a recall of 200k oysters and temporarily halted farming operations in Marin County’s Tomales Bay after the contamination…

Commanders’ clock-management disaster sharpening Raiders sword

When an NFL team turns the final seconds of a game into a clock-management disaster, everyone notices. Fans yell at their televisions. Analysts pick apart the decisions. Social media delivers its verdict. Inside the Raiders’ building, there is another response. Save the tape. There is a lesson in there. The…

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