Taking a look at how Alex Caruso performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Monday, April 30, 2018
Surging Yankees sweep Angels
The Angels aren’t hitting, aren’t scoring, aren’t winning.
There’s one other thing they aren’t doing, not even after another low-octane loss that gave the New York Yankees a three-game sweep at Angel Stadium.
“I’m not panicking,” infielder Zack Cozart said after Sunday’s 2-1 loss.
“We’re not panicking….
Shohei Ohtani’s next pitching start pushed back by Angels
When Sunday began, the Angels and New York Yankees were the top two teams in the American League wild-card race.
With only 135 games and five months to go.
Given this big-picture context, the Angels decided Shohei Ohtani will not make his next scheduled start, Tuesday against Baltimore, because…
2018 Player Capsule: Tyler Ennis
Taking a look at how Tyler Ennis performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Resumen de Temporada 2018: Gary Payton II
Lo más relevante de la temporada 2017-18 de Gary Payton II.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
2018 Player Capsule: Gary Payton II
Taking a look at how Gary Payton II performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
2018 Player Capsule: Andre Ingram
Taking a look at how Andre Ingram performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Travel-Friendly Kinky Equipment That Functions as Dungeon on the Go
Dungeon equipment and BDSM furniture can often be a hard sell, regardless of whether the end user is an experienced BDSM practitioner or kink-curious novice. This isn’t because people don’t want those types of items — people certainly do enjoy them.
Travel-Friendly Kinky Equipment That Functions as Dungeon on the Go
Dungeon equipment and BDSM furniture can often be a hard sell, regardless of whether the end user is an experienced BDSM practitioner or kink-curious novice. This isn’t because people don’t want those types of items — people certainly do enjoy them.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
2018 Player Capsule: Brook Lopez
Taking a look at how Brook Lopez performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Burn the Churn, With Cancel/Keep Discounts
Like so many things in life, business is a constant balancing act. Imagine what it’s like for a tightrope walker. Their high-wire acts can look effortless even though they’re juggling many complex challenges like perception and motor skills.
Burn the Churn, With Cancel/Keep Discounts
Like so many things in life, business is a constant balancing act. Imagine what it’s like for a tightrope walker. Their high-wire acts can look effortless even though they’re juggling many complex challenges like perception and motor skills.
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani throws over 100 mph in latest learning outing
The electronic panels covering the façade of Minute Maid Park’s suite level displayed the velocity of the called strike in miles per hour: 101.
Three pitches later, Shohei Ohtani unleashed another four-seam fastball on the outer part of the plate to Josh Reddick of the Houston Astros, this one…
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
What Is Junior Lakers?
Junior Lakers is the official youth basketball program of the Los Angeles Lakers.
2018 Player Capsule: Thomas Bryant
Taking a look at how Thomas Bryant performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Sex Toy Tech Evolution Redefines ‘Luxury’ Category
Interest in luxury items is at an all-time high and has been for years. Manufacturers and retailers alike have successfully capitalized on this trend since its inception, and we at SexToyDistributing.com have noticed a shift in what typically defines something as “high end.”
Sex Toy Tech Evolution Redefines ‘Luxury’ Category
Interest in luxury items is at an all-time high and has been for years. Manufacturers and retailers alike have successfully capitalized on this trend since its inception, and we at SexToyDistributing.com have noticed a shift in what typically defines something as “high end.”
Angels put the O’s in Astros
Eleven days ago, he was pitching in double A for a team called the BayBears.
Monday, he struck out Houston’s Carlos Correa in the eighth inning with the tying run on base to help the Angels beat the reigning World Series champions, 2-0.
“I thought it was crazy,” Keynan Middleton said.
The reliever…
Monday, April 23, 2018
2018 Player Capsule: Julius Randle
Taking a look at how Julius Randle performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
The Legality of Porn Parodies
Legendary internet “Rule 34” declares that “if it exists, there is porn of it — no exceptions.” This includes the loads of movies, books and TV shows, among other things, for which porn parodies have been made. The statement made by Rule 34 is pretty clear cut, however, the legality of such works is not.
The Legality of Porn Parodies
Legendary internet “Rule 34” declares that “if it exists, there is porn of it — no exceptions.” This includes the loads of movies, books and TV shows, among other things, for which porn parodies have been made. The statement made by Rule 34 is pretty clear cut, however, the legality of such works is not.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Giants’ Brandon Belt works a record-breaking 21-pitch at-bat against Angels
Mike Scioscia had seen Jaime Barria pitch only once in the major leagues before Sunday, a five-inning, one-run, one-hit effort in an April 11 win over Texas, but the Angels manager was struck by the 21-year-old right-hander’s mental toughness.
“He’s not the finished product, but you have to love…
Albert Pujols gets his 2,992nd hit with two-run home run in Angels’ 4-3 win over Giants
The ball rifled off the bat of Albert Pujols at 104 mph and shot toward the gap in right-center field in the sixth inning Saturday night, easily clearing the wall for the 618th home run and 2,992nd hit of the Angels slugger’s career.
Gone was a streak of 41 innings — dating to an April 14 game…
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Angels drop fourth straight game with loss to Giants 8-1
At one point Friday night, the fifth inning was delayed because a beach ball fell onto the field.
And that was pretty much the highlight for the home team at Angel Stadium, where a lot of negative things unfolded.
Yeah, again.
The Angels were routed for the fourth consecutive game, this time 8-1…
Friday, April 20, 2018
The best and the worst of OPS+
Welcome to a new weekly feature in which we use new-age baseball stats to take a look at baseball, either currently or historically.
This week, we look at OPS+, which is a stat that measures a player’s contribution on offense and compares him to an average player that season. An average player…
2018 Player Capsule: Kyle Kuzma
Taking a look at how Kyle Kuzma performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
As he closes in on 3,000 hits, Albert Pujols is a Hall of Famer on and off the field
The career is legendary, so the origin story might as well be too.
Albert Pujols lets his bat speak for him. That Pujols could not secure his first major league roster spot until Mark McGwire spoke up for him must be myth.
True story, McGwire says. Pujols was 21, and his professional career consisted…
The 5 Best SEO Software Applications
Software specifically designed to help boost the ranking of your adult websites, and subsequently increase your traffic and revenue, should not be ignored. SEO software used to be synonymous with black hat link building, scraping and automated content generation.
The 5 Best SEO Software Applications
Software specifically designed to help boost the ranking of your adult websites, and subsequently increase your traffic and revenue, should not be ignored. SEO software used to be synonymous with black hat link building, scraping and automated content generation.
Red Sox continue torrid hitting against Angels and complete three-game sweep
The Angels’ best day at the ballpark this week came when it was so cold that the infield frosted over and the game wasn’t even played.
That was Sunday, back in 18-degree-wind-chilled Kansas City, the last place where this team appeared to feel comfortable, the Angels’ disposition as rosy as their…
Thursday, April 19, 2018
2018 Player Capsule: Ivica Zubac
Taking a look at how Ivica Zubac performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Red Sox blow out Angels second straight night
The Angels and Boston Red Sox convened in Anaheim this week sporting the best records in baseball and explosive lineups led by two of the most dynamic players in the game, outfielders Mike Trout and Mookie Betts.
It seemed a little bigger than your typical mid-April series, and not just because…
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The Art of ‘Progressive Leadership’
This past January in Los Angeles I gave the first-ever XBIZ Talk. I consider myself generally reclusive when it comes to public speaking, only appearing on panels twice in the last 18 years in the industry.
The Art of ‘Progressive Leadership’
This past January in Los Angeles I gave the first-ever XBIZ Talk. I consider myself generally reclusive when it comes to public speaking, only appearing on panels twice in the last 18 years in the industry.
Angels lose Ohtani to a blister, fall to Red Sox 10-1
The Boston Red Sox were a real buzzkill for the Angels and Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday night, the team with the best record in baseball knocking the seemingly otherworldly two-way star back to terra firma.
A sellout crowd of 44,822, the second-largest since the 1998 renovation of Angel Stadium, packed…
A phenom, yet still a rookie, Shohei Ohtani’s third start is charmless
For the three giddy weeks, he was Babe Ruth.
In one sobering hour, he reminded everyone he is still merely a babe.
In the legend of Shohei Ohtani that has dominated this young baseball season, conveniently ignored was the part about him being 23, and the part about him being a rookie.
Both things…
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Resumen de Temporada 2018: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Lo más relevante de la temporada 2017-18 de Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
2018 Player Capsule: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Taking a look at how Kentavious Caldwell-Pope performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
Monday, April 16, 2018
Lakers Thank Fans for Yearlong Support
The Lakers spoke directly to the fans in thanks for the support they’ve received all year.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
2018 Player Capsule: Brandon Ingram
Taking a look at how Brandon Ingram performed throughout the 2017-18 season.
South Bay Lakers, una rueda de auxilio en 2017-18
La franquicia de la G League fue de gran utilidad esta temporada.
Angels’ game against Royals postponed due to cold weather; Ohtani will get start against Red Sox on Tuesday
From frostbite to sunlight, the decision to postpone the Angels’ game here Sunday was more significant than most of these calls.
The move now means Shohei Ohtani will make his third pitching start at home Tuesday, against the first-place Boston Red Sox instead of the last-place Kansas City Royals.
…
Neither rain nor snow can stop Angels as they beat Royals 5-3
By the end Saturday, they were playing Christmas carols, Kauffman Stadium having a sense of humor on a night when it was fair to question everyone else’s sense of judgment.
The Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 amid swirling snow and a dropping wind chill, this game in the fridge long before…
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is proving he is more than an elite defender
He emerged offensively last year and reported to spring training in February intent on continuing to establish himself as being more than an elite defender.
Fifteen games into the season, no one had more hits than Andrelton Simmons.
“I’m in a good place,” the Angels shortstop said. “I’m comfortable…
Luke Walton, Año II: Defensa, Relaciones y Crecimiento
El entrenador de los Lakers reflexionó tras su entrevista de salida.
Three up, three down: Angels are clobbering the competition. The Reds, not so much
THREE UP
Angelic start: Angels GM Billy Eppler said he did not pursue a veteran starting pitcher last winter because the team had a deep enough pool of arms. “Nine felt like a reasonable number,” he said. In their first 15 games, the Angels ran through all nine. The Dodgers, masters of roster manipulation,…
Angels rally for 5-4 win behind Pujols homer
Albert Pujols homered and drove in three runs, Ian Kinsler had three hits and a sacrifice fly that scored Shohei Ohtani with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday night.
The Angels have won six straight and nine of…
Angels hoping ‘version 2.0’ of Nick Tropeano gets even better
It had been nearly 21 months, or more than 600 days, for Nick Tropeano.
So, yeah, as he walked off the Kauffman Stadium mound after pitching 6 2/3 scoreless innings Thursday, there was some emotion.
“I’m not going to lie to you,” he said a day later. “It was a little teary because of all the work…
Friday, April 13, 2018
Johnson, Pelinka vislumbran un verano de transformación
Magic Johnson y Rob Pelinka tuvieron sus entrevistas de salida.
2018 Exit Interviews: Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka
Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka speaks at their exit interview on April 13, 2018.
2018 Exit Interviews: Luke Walton
Luke Walton reflected on the 2017-18 season during his end-of-year-exit interview.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Hart's Career Night Leads Lakers to Season-Ending Victory
Josh Hart dropped 30 points, ending the season with four straight games with 20 or more.
Lakers Stomp Clippers in Season Finale
Josh Hart and Gary Payton II provided the fireworks in a season-ending win over the Clippers.
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
3 Things to Know: Lakers at Clippers (4/11/18)
Here is what you need to know before the Lakers’ season finale against the LA Clippers.
Players from Around the NBA React to Andre Ingram’s Debut
Players from around the league were enthralled by the debut of G League vet Andre Ingram.
Andre Ingram Scores 19 in Storybook NBA Debut
Andre Ingram’s 19 points were the most by a Laker in his debut since 1993.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Popcorn Machine: Final Games of the Season
With just two games left in the season Lakers.com’s Joey Ramirez and Rodrigo Azurmendi discuss the year at large and what to look for in
Lakers vs. Rockets: 3 Things to Know (4/10/18)
Here is what you need to know before the Lakers close out their home schedule against the Houston Rockets.
Angels off to best start since 1987 after 8-3 win over Rangers
Shohei Ohtani didn’t play Monday, but the rest of the Angels did, and beat Texas 8-3 anyway.
Right now, it appears that this franchise revolves around its prized rookie pitcher/designated hitter, and why wouldn’t it?
Ohtani’s rise — as sudden as it has been stunning — led to one online oddsmaker…
Monday, April 9, 2018
Lakers Sign Andre Ingram for the Rest of the Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Andre Ingram for the rest of the season
Fetish Clips Boost Revenue Streams
I truly got my start in fetish as a webcam model, but in this business, you don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket. You want to create multiple revenue streams, and one of the best methods to diversify your income is to produce videos or “clips” for your fans to purchase and watch.
Fetish Clips Boost Revenue Streams
I truly got my start in fetish as a webcam model, but in this business, you don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket. You want to create multiple revenue streams, and one of the best methods to diversify your income is to produce videos or “clips” for your fans to purchase and watch.
Achieving perfection doesn’t seem out of the question for Angels’ Shohei Ohtani
The anticipation increased with every zero that was posted on the Angel Stadium scoreboard.
This was going to happen. Shohei Ohtani was going to pitch a perfect game.
Marcus Semien ruined the fantasy, but only for the day. The seventh-inning single by the Oakland Athletics shortstop felt more like…
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Lakers vs. Jazz: 3 Things to Know (4/8/18)
Here is what you need to know before the Lakers’ rematch with the Utah Jazz.
Angels will look to Shohei Ohtani to help them bounce back from 7-3 loss to Athletics
The health of the Angels’ season seems to hinge largely on the health of their starting rotation.
That group took another hit Saturday when JC Ramirez was removed after two innings because of tightness in his right forearm.
The team already is without Matt Shoemaker, whose strained forearm is scheduled…
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Shohei Ohtani flashes his power on hard-hitting Angels lineup
Maybe he was exhausted after a 3-hour, 35-minute marathon that featured 23 runs, 27 hits, seven homers and 14 pitchers, but Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons kept a straight face and monotone voice when he was asked about two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani hitting a home run in his third consecutive…
Down 6-0, Angels’ bats awaken with homer by Ohtani and beat the Athletics 13-9
The Shohei Ohtani of Japan is now the Shohei Ohtani of the United States.
And of the Angels, the team’s prized two-way sensation officially cementing himself in franchise lore by homering for the third consecutive game — this one a launched laser that came down 449 feet away.
That was just the…
Lakers Fall Off in Tale of Two Halves
Kyle Kuzma’s injury and team-wide turnovers sunk the Lakers against Minnesota.
Running Diary: Lakers vs. Timberwolves (4/6/18)
Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account.
Angels’ bullpen by committee outperforming every other AL team’s
With flexible roles and no named closer, the Angels’ bullpen is a community effort.
That couldn’t have be more true than it was on Wednesday when, as the game stretched into extra innings, all eight relievers contributed to shut down a highly regarded Cleveland lineup. They limited the Indians…
Friday, April 6, 2018
The Statue-Worthy Legacy of Elgin Baylor
An elite athlete decades ahead of his time, Elgin Baylor dominated the NBA in the 1960s.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves: 3 Things to Know
Here is what you need to know before the Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Value of Tradeshows for Cam Models
As cam models, there is something we must always remain aware of, and that’s the nature of our employment. We are self-employed, in business for ourselves. Most begin with a laptop from their bedroom, very humble beginnings.
The Value of Tradeshows for Cam Models
As cam models, there is something we must always remain aware of, and that’s the nature of our employment. We are self-employed, in business for ourselves. Most begin with a laptop from their bedroom, very humble beginnings.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
How the Lakers Were Able to Dominate Overtime Against the Spurs
The Lakers took care of business on both sides of the floor in overtime versus San Antonio.
Getting to Know the Real Lonzo
In the last year, 20-year-old Lonzo Ball was named First-Team All-American at UCLA as a freshman … played in the NCAA Tournament after fi
Kuzma Lifts Lakers to Season Sweep of Spurs
Kyle Kuzma dropped 30 points to push the Lakers past San Antonio in overtime.
Running Diary: Lakers vs. Spurs (4/4/18)
Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account.
Shohei Ohtani fever is really heating up in Angel Stadium
Duncan Harrington sat on the floor of the Angels’ team store, spinning a red toy bat, as his father shopped for Shohei Ohtani T-shirts.
Duncan is 6. He had never seen Ohtani play before Wednesday, but he is well aware that Ohtani is a superhero.
“He made 25 home runs in one whole game,” Duncan…
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Lakers at Spurs: 3 Things to Know (4/4/18)
Here is what you need to know before the Lakers play in their MPLS. classic uniforms for the final time this season.
Flirting Like a Pro on Cam
As I have discussed in past articles, being a successful webcam model is multi-faceted. There is not one magic bullet which will make you a top model. It’s much like being a successful YouTuber. Anyone can post a video, just like anyone can get on a webcam platform and broadcast. But only the ones that are standout will be successful.
Flirting Like a Pro on Cam
As I have discussed in past articles, being a successful webcam model is multi-faceted. There is not one magic bullet which will make you a top model. It’s much like being a successful YouTuber. Anyone can post a video, just like anyone can get on a webcam platform and broadcast. But only the ones that are standout will be successful.
It’s a special moment for Shohei Ohtani as he clubs his first home run at Angel Stadium
The stadium looked half empty, as was the case many times here last year and the year before that.
Only this wasn’t the same place. There was a previously undetectable electricity, an unmistakable excitement.
Shohei Ohtani made Angel Stadium the place to be Tuesday night, a miracle last performed…
Shohei Ohtani homers in first at-bat at home as Angels dominate Indians
After all those frowning concerns, a dugout of smiles.
After all those doubts, an answer most definitive.
After all those grounders, the biggest of flies.
No way, Shohei!
One of the most anticipated rookies in baseball history, Shohei Ohtani delivered dramatically for the second time in three days,…
Lakers Find Offense But Not Victory Against Jazz
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Kyle Kuzma scored again and again, while Julius Randle was one assist shy of a triple-double.
Running Diary: Lakers at Jazz (4/3/18)
Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Utah Jazz, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
How USA Basketball Standards Affect Junior Lakers
In March, USA Basketball and the NBA announced a new set of rules and standards for youth basketball.
Lakers at Jazz: 3 Things to Know (4/3/18)
Here is what you need to know before the Lakers visit the Utah Jazz for their final trip out of the state this season.
The Benefits of Silicone and Why It’s Here to Stay
Over the last decade, the types of sex toys being manufactured have changed drastically. One of the most noticeable changes has been the shift from using cheaper, lower-quality materials to higher-end materials like silicone.
The Benefits of Silicone and Why It’s Here to Stay
Over the last decade, the types of sex toys being manufactured have changed drastically. One of the most noticeable changes has been the shift from using cheaper, lower-quality materials to higher-end materials like silicone.
Angels unravel early and oddly against Indians
They were two games over .500, having won three of four in Oakland.
They were riding a wave of international euphoria provided by their Japanese wonder.
They were saluting one their past fan favorites, Jered Weaver, asked to toss out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Angels were all set for their…
Shohei Ohtani’s well-chronicled day off
Like most Broadway productions on the traditional first day of the workweek, Sho-Time was dark Monday night, the Angels giving Shohei Ohtani a recovery day after his sizzling major league pitching debut in Oakland on Sunday.
Ohtani-mania, however, remained lit.
Ohtani was not in the lineup for…
Angels’ Parker promises to return to last season’s form
He was a feel-good story for the Angels last season, a reliever who, at age 32, finally established himself in the big leagues after years of trying.
In his first two appearances of 2018, however, the air surrounding Blake Parker has been slightly chillier.
He struggled through the ninth inning…
Monday, April 2, 2018
Lakers Fit For Life 2018
The Los Angeles Lakers teamed up with City of Hope to host to over 250 students from local elementary schools for an annual Fit for Life
Camming Unmasks Our Deepest Desires
I’ve tried a lot of jobs in my life and I consider myself as an experienced woman that knows her stuff. I didn’t always choose the best thing for me but I consider those “mistakes” parts of my life that I’m proud of.
Camming Unmasks Our Deepest Desires
I’ve tried a lot of jobs in my life and I consider myself as an experienced woman that knows her stuff. I didn’t always choose the best thing for me but I consider those “mistakes” parts of my life that I’m proud of.
Shorthanded Lakers Sputter in Loss to Kings
Julius Randle scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, but the Lakers couldn’t close out.
Running Diary: Lakers vs. Kings (4/1/18)
Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Sacramento Kings, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account.
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani has his flaws, but he also has the look of a future superstar
Watch how easily Shohei Ohtani touched 99 mph with his fastball Sunday and you will understand why he’s always smiling. See how Ohtani responded to giving up a three-run home run and you will comprehend why he looked as if he never questioned whether he could recover from a statisically awful exhibition…
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Shohei Ohtani has winning debut on mound in Angels’ 7-4 victory over A’s
Shohei Ohtani won his major league pitching debut, throwing three-hit ball over six innings and leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Sunday.
The two-way star from Japan took the mound three days after he was the designated hitter in the opener. Reaching the upper 90s…
JC Ramirez is ‘excited’ to be starting pitcher in Angels home opener
The game Sunday was all about the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani making his big league pitching debut.
The game Monday will be all about the Angels’ starting pitcher, too, although no one ever has compared JC Ramirez to Babe Ruth.
Instead, this story is about Ramirez having the honor of starting the home…
Lakers at Kings: 3 Things to Know (4/1/18)
Here is what you need to know before the Lakers host the Sacramento Kings.
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