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The TEN

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

1.)—San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King was hitless through six and left Tuesday’s National League Wildcard opener after seven innings with just one hit allowed in his team’s 8-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

2.)—“While I expect La Serna to beat Warren this week, it needs to be said that the Bears present far more of an obstacle than did any the Lancers’ Del Rio foes. It’s about time CIF stopped giving LS an unofficial vacation when it comes to league play.”—MVS commenter, “Notable”

3.)—Former San Dimas offensive lineman Allen Brown turns 33 today.

4.)—“Rules about targeting exist because DEI brought women & estrogen into the decision-making process. Before that, the NFL produced and sold VHS tapes celebrating people getting knocked out. Facts.”—Dre Baldwin, former professional basketball player/author/speaker/coach

5.)—USC’s defense this season:
– 26 points to San Jose State
– 30 points to Louisiana
– 35 points to Rutgers
– 41 points to Oregon

6.)—“Monday night didn’t prove that Caleb Williams is a bust. It proved that Williams needs the teacher more than the teacher needs him.”—Jason Whitlock

7.)—On this date in 1977, Bell Gardens running back Paul Barton scored three touchdowns and rushed for 103 yards in the Lancers’ 42-2 victory over El Monte at Bergstrom Stadium.

8.)—Caitlin Clark scored 27 points and added 15 assists along with seven rebounds to lead the Indiana Fever to a 99-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces to knot their WNBA playoff series at 1-1.

9.)—NHL season opens with drama—Florida Panthers beat defending champion Carolina 1-0 in OT on Gustav Forsling’s blast with 4.3 seconds left (Hurricanes raised their banner first).

10.)—The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3, on Austin Riley’s go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth. The Phillies have now blown late leads in playoff openers for three consecutive years.