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LAS VEGAS — All season long, USC relied on quarterback Caleb Williams’ ability to improvise on his feet. His spins away from defenders, running away from the line of scrimmage just to turn around and take off for a positive play kept the Trojans alive for many weeks and became the fodder for his Heisman Trophy sizzle reel. But what fourth-ranked USC got in the second half of the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night was Williams standing in the pocket as the Utah pass rush descended on him, unable to move as he tucked the ball and took a...

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RVing with bikes helps us relax when we camp. Photo from Shutterstock.Protect Your Bikes From Thieves And Bad Weather For many RVers, camping means bringing along a bike or two. Cycling is a great way to sightsee while you get fresh air and exercise.  Many mountain bikers, road cyclists, and even casual cyclists hate the thought of leaving their bikes behind when they go on vacation, especially if they are going to an area that has amazing opportunities for bike riding. However, many RVers have concerns about keeping their favorite bike safe and secure when they aren’t riding. There’s nothing worse than...

The holiday season is upon us and as someone who has yet to really begin holiday shopping, I’m hoping that taking a moment (or hours and hoursss) to put together my annual gift guides will inspire me to get ahead of the game and knock out my holiday gifting. I’m beginning this year’s round of gift guides with what has quickly become one of my favorite gift guides to share: My gift guide for kids. I absolutely LOVE shopping for kids. If I could buy gifts for children as a full-time job, it would be a dream because it’s so...

Once again, this small SUV looks to be a solid choice, but it is short on pizzazz 2023 Honda CR-V By Jeff S. Bartlett The Honda CR-V has long been a popular choice among small SUVs, distinguished by its reputation for providing what most rational buyers prize: fuel efficiency, reliability, comfort, and space.  The redesigned 2023 CR-V looks to build on that heritage. This generation has grown in size, with a more upright windshield, a prominent hood, and increased interior space. The base turbocharged engine carried over, and the hybrid version supposedly has improved drivability. The infotainment system has been...