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D. Wayne Lukas, in declining health, won’t return to horse racing
D. Wayne Lukas, 89, who has been a staple in horse racing since 1968 when he was training quarter horses at Los Alamitos, is leaving the game after contracting a potentially life-ending illness. In a note to owners and friends on Sunday, Lukas Enterprises announced: “We regret to inform you that D. Wayne Lukas will…

Golf collective Swang wants to change your perception of golf
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s 7 p.m. on a Thursday at the driving range at the Westside’s Rancho Park Golf Course. At one end of the raised platform, the stalls are mostly occupied by polo shirt-wearing men quietly practicing their swings. But at the other end, a crowd gathers. People of all backgrounds are vibing to hip-hop…

Prep talk: Seth Hernandez is Gatorade national player of the year
Seth Hernandez, the senior pitching standout at Corona High, has been chosen the national baseball player of the year by Gatorade. Hernandez learned of the prestigious honor during a surprise presentation at Corona on Thursday. He was named state player of the year on Tuesday. “Super surprised,” he said after a presentation in which he…