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Word Game: Nov. 3, 2024
TODAYS WORD WHEEDLING WHEEDLING: WEED-ling: Influencing or enticing by soft words or flattery. Average mark 61 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 71 or more words in WHEEDLING? TODAYS WORD WHEEDLING: wedge wedgie weed weeding weigh weighed weld welding wend whee wheel wheeling when while whine wide widen wield wild wile []
Bridge: Nov. 3, 2024
In the club lounge, Wendy, our resident feminist, accosted me with todays deal. I had the misfortune to be playing with Cy, said she. Wendy and Cy the Cynic, a chauvinist, are constantly at odds, even when they cut as partners in our penny game. I couldnt expect the man to make four spades, Wendy []
Horoscopes Nov. 3, 2024: Colin Kaepernick, build your future around your needs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elizabeth Smart, 37; Gemma Ward, 37; Colin Kaepernick, 37; Dolph Lundgren, 67. Happy Birthday: Solidify your plans and forge ahead with optimism. Trust your instincts instead of relying on others opinions. Take the initiative, build your future around your needs and make changes that promote happiness. You have plenty to []
Asking Eric: I’m a serious singer, and this woman might make me quit the choir
At this point, Sunday mornings in front of the TV sound appealing.
Today in History: November 3, Sputnik 2 carries first animal into space
The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft Sputnik 2, carrying the first animal into orbit, a dog named Laika.
Dear Abby: On Christmas Eve, I just snapped. What is wrong with me?
Plus: My kids gave me an unfair ultimatum about my love life.
CIF-SS girls volleyball playoffs: Scores from Saturday’s semifinals, matchups for the finals
Scores from the CIF-SS girls volleyball playoffs Saturday and the matchups for the finals.
Saturday Night Five: Big Ten powers survive while Big 12 upstarts thrive, ASU rolls and Arizona craters
The Ducks and Buckeyes won on the road and reduced the chances of a tiebreaker mess in the 18-team conference.
Clippers fall to Thunder, now 0-4 at Intuit Dome
The Clippers have now dropped three in a row and have not won a game in their new arena.
Sharks lose heartbreaker to Canucks after wild ending
San Jose Sharks gave up the game-winner to Pius Suter with 25.7 seconds left in a 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night
Playoff bound! Kundananji’s spectacular brace sends Bay FC to NWSL postseason
Bay FC wins in season finale, is headed to the postseason in its first year of existence.
USC can’t wear Washington down in disappointing 26-21 loss
USC again falls short in a fourth quarter battle with multiple opportunities, slips to 4-5 for the season.
Warriors blow 31-point lead, but avoid late collapse to beat Rockets in overtime
Thanks to Buddy Hield (27 points and six 3-pointers) and clutch play from Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State escaped with a 127-121 win in OT.
USC-Washington notebook: Kyle Ford starts over Ja’Kobi Lane at WR
After a season of patience that culminated in a highlight touchdown last week against Rutgers, veteran Ford started over sophomore Lane Saturday against Washington.
Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, November 3, 2024
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
LAFC looks to sweep whitecaps in MLS Cup playoffs
Inspired by a Dodgers' World Series victory, Lewis O'Brien and LAFC want to bring another parade to Los Angeles.
Voting options expand for LA County residents
Vote Centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Nov. 4, with Election Day hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph
The VP made a surprise appearance, briefly stepping away from battleground states where she's been campaigning.