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• Ducks GM Bob Murray talks about trusting the process

  19-12-2019 18:43 via ocregister.com
  
  NEWARK, N.J. — This was the week the Ducks hit bottom in the Pacific Division, tumbling into last place with the Christmas break and the midway point in the NHL season fast approaching. It’s been a wrenching transition for an organization that had grown accustomed to chasing the Stanley Cup.
  “For so many years, we were always in it,” Ducks general manager Bob Murray said. “I think it’s different for all of us here. It’s different for everybody around the
  
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• Servite basketball gets a boost with win over Los Alamitos

  25-01-2026 08:49 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA – Having lost its three Trinity League games by an average margin of 21 points a loss, Servite’s boys basketball team was hungry for a win.
  The Friars got that win impressively Saturday in a 69-56 victory over Los Alamitos in the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei High.
  Servite improved to 18-8 overall. The Friars, No. 12 in The Orange County Top 25, are 0-3 in the six-team Trinity League with two league games remaining, at home against JSerra on Wednesday and at St. John Bosco
  
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• UC Irvine men edge UC San Diego with late basket, stingy defense

  25-01-2026 08:14 via ocregister.com
  
  LA JOLLA — Stingy defense and a clutch basket in the final 30 seconds helped the UC Irvine men’s basketball team to a critical Big West win.
  Jurian Dixon made a go-ahead floater with 29 seconds left, and UC Irvine held UC San Diego scoreless for the final 3:47 to earn a 61-59 victory on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 4,000 at LionTree Arena.
  The win – in their fourth straight road game over a two-week stretch – keeps the Anteaters (14-7 overall, 7
  
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• Newport Harbor girls water polo beats No. 1 Mater Dei in tournament final

  25-01-2026 07:10 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowNEWPORT BEACH — A sensational first period on both ends of the pool powered Newport Harbor’s girls water polo team to its biggest victory of the season on Saturday.
  The Sailors erupted for six goals in the opening quarter and raced past top-ranked Mater Dei 12-6 in the finals of the Newport Invite at Newport Harbor High.
  Newport Harbor (23-3), ranked No. 2 in Orange County this week to Mater D
  
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• Luka Doncic beats Mavericks again as Lakers rally in 4th quarter

  25-01-2026 05:44 via ocregister.com
  
  Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a basket by the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
  Lakers forward Rui Hachimura reacts after scoring a shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
  Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) works the floor against Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) during the first half of
  
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• Luka Doncic beats Mavericks again as Lakers rally in 4th

  25-01-2026 05:44 via ocregister.com
  
  Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a basket by the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
  Lakers forward Rui Hachimura reacts after scoring a shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
  Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) works the floor against Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) during the first half of
  
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• Trevor Moore returns, delivers in shootout as Kings top Blues

  25-01-2026 05:14 via ocregister.com
  
  Kings’ Trevor Moore (12) celebrates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  Kings’ Quinton Byfield (55) and St. Louis Blues’ Cam Fowler (17) battle for a loose puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  Kings’ Trevor Moore (12) scores past St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer during a shoot
  
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• Kings’ Trevor Moore scores deciding goal in shootout to beat Blues

  25-01-2026 05:14 via ocregister.com
  
  Kings’ Trevor Moore (12) celebrates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  Kings’ Quinton Byfield (55) and St. Louis Blues’ Cam Fowler (17) battle for a loose puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  Kings’ Trevor Moore (12) scores past St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer during a shoot
  
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• 2 men sentenced to life in prison for attack tied to MS-13 gang that killed a man and wounded his girlfriend in Lake Forest

  25-01-2026 05:13 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA — Two men were sentenced Friday to life in prison for a machete and knife attack that killed a man and wounded his girlfriend seven years ago at a Lake Forest apartment complex.
  Jose Rafael Andrademembreno, 29, and Edwin Francisco Diaz, 25, were both convicted Oct. 14 of first-degree murder with special circumstances of lying in wait as well as conspiracy and the personal use of a deadly weapon. Orange County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Menninger tacked on an additional year to
  
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• Orange County girls basketball standings, Jan. 24

  25-01-2026 05:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowStandings for the Orange County girls basketball leagues through Friday, Jan. 23.Trinity League
  League
  Overall
  Mater Dei
  3-0
  20-4
  Santa Margarita
  2-1
  16-7
  Orange Lutheran
  1-2
  16-6
  JSerra
  0-3
  17-5South Coast League
  League
  Overall
  Beckman
  5-0
  19-5
  San Clemente
  3-2
  12-11
  San Juan Hills
  2-2
  14-10
  Aliso Niguel
  2-3
  17-8
  Dana Hills
  0-5
  6-18
  Sea View League
  League
  Overall
  El Toro
  4-1
  18-6
  Trabuco Hills
  4-1
  18-4
  Tesor
  
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• Cal State Fullerton men top Cal Poly to cap strong week

  25-01-2026 04:55 via ocregister.com
  
  SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team avenged an earlier loss to complete a strong week.
  Christian Williams scored 26 points and Joshua Ward added 18 to lead the Titans to a 93-78 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday evening. Ward (6 for 11 from the field, 2 for 4 from 3-point range) filled up the stat sheet by adding eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocked shots. Williams shot 8 for 16 from the field (4 for 10 from behind the arc) and mad
  
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• Long Beach State can’t complete comeback against UCSB

  25-01-2026 04:48 via ocregister.com
  
  LONG BEACH — The Long Beach State men’s basketball team erased a 17-point second-half deficit to pull even with UC Santa Barbara in the closing minutes, but Petar Majstorovic’s final shot couldn’t send the game to overtime as the Gauchos held on for a 74-71 win at the Pyramid.
  Majstorovic scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half to pace Long Beach (8-13 overall, 4-5 Big West) and spark the comeback bid. Isaiah Lewis scored 16 and Shaquil Bender added 15 points f
  
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• Woman gets 22-year sentence for fatally stabbing a man in a Santa Ana homeless camp

  25-01-2026 04:30 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA — A 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to 22 years in prison for fatally stabbing a man in a homeless encampment in Santa Ana.
  Tanya Ceja pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. As part of the negotiated plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge was dismissed.
  Ceja was given credit for 1,661 days behind bars awaiting trial. Ceja fatally stabbed 31-year-old Jaime Santos on Feb. 9, 2022
  
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• USWNT opens 2026 with dominant win over Paraguay

  25-01-2026 03:31 via ocregister.com
  
  United States forward Reilyn Turner (25) celebrates with teammates after she scores a goal against Paraguay during the first half of an international friendly match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.(Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
  United States midfielder Trinity Rodman (2) dances after scoring a goal against Paraguay during the second half of an international friendly match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday
  
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday, Jan. 24

  25-01-2026 03:08 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Saturday, Jan. 24
  Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.
  The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday.
  GIRLS WATER POLO
  CENTRAL OC VARSITY TOURNAMENT
  Games at Garden Grove
  Ocean View 15, Garden Grove 8
  Villa Park 7, Chaparral 6
  Yorba Linda 16, Western 10
  Ocean
  
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• UCLA men hold off Northwestern

  25-01-2026 02:54 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — After upsetting No. 4 Purdue, the UCLA men’s basketball team could have overlooked a lesser opponent in Northwestern. The Bruins handled the Wildcats in dominant fashion instead.
  UCLA beat Northwestern 71-64 to earn its fourth win over the last five games.
  The Bruins (14-6, 6-3) shot 26 for 53 (49%) from the field and went 8 for 18 from 3-point range. They held the Wildcats to 37.3% from the field, and made NCAA leading scorer Nick Martinelli work for every look as he n
  
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• UC Irvine women see win streak end in showdown with UC San Diego

  25-01-2026 02:49 via ocregister.com
  
  UC Irvine guard Hunter Hernandez, right, drives to the basket around UC San Diego guard Makayla Rose during a Big West game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at UCI’s Bren Events Center. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
  UC Irvine guard Jada Wynn, center, is cut off by UC San Diego forward Erin Condron, left, and guard Nicki Polocheck, right, during a Big West game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at UCI’s Bren Events Center. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographe
  
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• Fatal shooting of nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday sparks anti-ICE protests in Southern California

  25-01-2026 02:47 via ocregister.com
  
  Southern Californian protesters joined others nationwide on Saturday Jan. 24, to express shock, sorrow and outrage after a man was shot and killed earlier that day during an altercation with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.
  About 70 people gathered around 5 p.m. at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights to protest Alex Pretti’s death, which was recorded on video and shared on social media.
  Protesters gather in Mariachi Plaza in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights neighborhood on Saturday
  
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• Horse racing: Skippylongstocking wins Pegasus World Cup in upset

  25-01-2026 02:07 via ocregister.com
  
  Skippylongstocking and jockey Tyler Gaffalione rallied on the outside for a $45.20 upset in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational on Saturday, denying his Saffie Joseph Jr. barnmate White Abarrio a repeat in the $3 million race for older horses at Gulfstream Park in Florida.
  Seven-year-old Skippylongstocking regained the form of his win in the Hollywood Gold Cup at Santa Anita last spring.
  Test Score ($17.20), set up by a strong autumn in California, won the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf I
  
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• NFC Championship: Rams face Seahawks in drama-laden third act

  25-01-2026 01:21 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Jared Verse leaned over the microphone during his Thursday press conference, dripping sweat from the Rams’ first full practice ahead of their NFC championship game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
  Still catching his breath, the outside linebacker admitted, “The energy’s just different this week.”
  “I think everyone’s taking the same approach,” he continued. “Every step you take is a lot more mindful. If you make a mistake
  
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• NFC championship game: Rams face Seahawks in drama-laden third act

  25-01-2026 01:21 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Jared Verse leaned over the microphone during his Thursday press conference, dripping sweat from the Rams’ first full practice ahead of their NFC championship game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
  Still catching his breath, the outside linebacker admitted, “The energy’s just different this week.”
  “I think everyone’s taking the same approach,” he continued. “Every step you take is a lot more mindful. If you make a mistake
  
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• Orange County boys basketball standings, Jan. 24

  25-01-2026 00:50 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowStandings for the Orange County boys basketball leagues through Friday, Jan. 23.Trinity League
  League
  Overall
  St. John Bosco
  3-0
  17-5
  Santa Margarita
  2-1
  22-3
  Mater Dei
  2-1
  15-9
  JSerra
  1-2
  14-11
  Orange Lutheran
  1-2
  17-7
  Servite
  0-3
  17-8
  South Coast League
  League
  Overall
  Tesoro
  4-0
  21-3
  San Clemente
  3-1
  13-10
  San Juan Hills
  2-2
  12-10
  Dana Hills
  1-3
  8-14
  Capistrano Valley
  0-4
  10-13
  Sea View League
  League
  Overal
  
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• Clippers’ Ivica Zubac rebounds at the right time

  25-01-2026 00:49 via ocregister.com
  
  INGLEWOOD — Veteran point James Harden noticed Ivica Zubac getting treatment Thursday morning ahead of their game against the Lakers and saw an opportunity to speak up, so he approached the Clippers’ center with a message.
  “I basically told him we need a 20 (-point) and 15 (-rebound) game from him tonight and to be physical down around the basket and finishing around the rim, dunking the basketball,” Harden said.
  Zubac listened carefully to Harden’s words and turned
  
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• LGBTQ groups lobby OC children’s hospital not to end gender-affirming care

  25-01-2026 00:28 via ocregister.com
  
  Members of several Orange County LGBTQ organizations called on hospital executives of Orange County’s children’s hospital to put “patients before politics” during a demonstration Saturday, Jan. 24, over the ending of gender-affirming care for the young patients.
  Cass Malcor holds the Progress Pride flag during the “Patients Before Politics” protest at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange on Saturday, January 24, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, O
  
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• NFC Championship: Rams at Seahawks – who has the edge?

  25-01-2026 00:21 via ocregister.com
  
  RAMS at SEAHAWKS
  When: 3:30 p.m. Sunday
  Where: Lumen Field, Seattle
  TV/Radio: FOX (Ch. 11)/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 226, 228
  Line: Seahawks by 2.5
  Notable injury designations
  Rams: OUT: RT Rob Havenstein (ankle/knee); QUESTIONABLE: OLB Byron Young (knee).
  Seahawks: OUT: LB Chazz Surratt (ankle); DOUBTFUL: OT Amari Kight (knee); QUESTIONABLE: FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), OT Josh Jones (knee/ankle).
  What’s at stake? An NFC championship and a trip to the Super Bowl, the Rams&rsqu
  
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• Estranged husband arrested in killing of Newport Beach woman found in Crestline

  24-01-2026 22:58 via ocregister.com
  
  The estranged husband of a Newport Beach woman whose body was found down an embankment near Highway 138 in Crestline in November has been arrested on suspicion of her murder, authorities said Saturday, Jan. 24.
  Gordon Abas Goodarzi, 66, of Rolling Hills, was arrested Friday, Jan. 23, in connection with the death of Aryan Papoli, 58, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.
  Papoli was found around 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 18, near Highway 138 and Crestline Road, the
  
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• Alexander: For Rams to win, Matthew Stafford must play like an MVP

  24-01-2026 22:52 via ocregister.com
  
  SEATTLE — If Matthew Stafford is truly the NFL’s Most Valuable Player – as many observers anticipate and the Professional Football Writers Association already announced this past week – this is the time he needs to demonstrate why.
  Indeed, the process already has begun. The Rams are in the NFC Championship game, one step from the Super Bowl, precisely because Stafford kept his cool when others might have lost theirs. He directed a game-winning drive in the wild-card round
  
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• Siamese mix Marshmallow is looking for a quiet home

  24-01-2026 22:21 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Ragdoll-Siamese mix
  Age: About 6 years
  Sex: Neutered male
  Marshmallow’s story: Marshmallow loves people and will happily follow them from room to room, curiously observing everything that’s happening. He would do best in a quiet, low-activity home where he can feel settled and comfortable. Marshmallow loves food and likes to hang out in the kitchen, chatting and asking when dinner will be served. He enjoys companionship and is best suited for someone who appreciates an indepen
  
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• Playing and investigating are two of kitty Meadow’s favorite things

  24-01-2026 22:15 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Domestic shorthair tortoiseshell
  Age: 1 year
  Sex: Spayed female
  Meadow’s story: Active, playful Meadow loves toys, and she has plenty to keep her engaged. She’s curious and loves to investigate new things. She has been around other cats, but not dogs or kids, so the rescue isn’t sure how she would be with them. She’s shy and would love a calm and patient owner or family who will help her feel safe and comfortable so she can grow and thrive. If you’re looking
  
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• Secret to USC basketball’s toughness? Football players

  24-01-2026 22:12 via ocregister.com
  
  The USC men’s basketball coaches were all in agreement after reviewing film of a potential transfer – or at least almost all of them. They liked this particular player. They really liked him.
  “Well, he just hit the ground four times,” Trojans head coach Eric Musselman piped up.
  There’s some confusion. One assistant asks what he means. The answer lies in an adage that Musselman’s father and longtime coach, Bill, drilled into his players as well as his own famil
  
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