The world according to Jim: • At last, the Angels have a TV destination for 2025. Diamond Sports Group, whose TV contracts with a bunch of major league teams were in jeopardy, has escaped bankruptcy, and all is right with the world again. Right? Right??? … • Actually, the world of televised sports is transforming rapidly around us, and it’s not a bad idea to begin preparing … [Read more...] about Alexander: Yes, the Angels will be back on cable … but what happens down the road?
Chargers list Khalil Mack as questionable to play again Sunday
EL SEGUNDO — If outside linebacker Khalil Mack sits out Sunday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a groin injury, or even if he plays only a handful of snaps, the Chargers’ pass rushers will still be a formidable group, capable of seizing control of a game at any moment. The Chargers on Friday listed Mack as questionable to play. No position is as deep or as … [Read more...] about Chargers list Khalil Mack as questionable to play again Sunday
Rams TE Davis Allen is earning an expanded role
LOS ANGELES — Tight end Davis Allen was lying on the floor of the Rams’ training room during the second week of the season when his back first started to seize up with spasms. A fortunate location for an unfortunate situation. Allen missed three games due to that injury, then slowly had to play his way into shape even as he still stiffly walked around the Rams’ locker room. But … [Read more...] about Rams TE Davis Allen is earning an expanded role
Rui Hachimura sits out Lakers’ NBA Cup matchup against Spurs
SAN ANTONIO — The Lakers’ frontcourt took another hit for Friday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, with starting forward Rui Hachimura sitting out because of a sprained right ankle. Dalton Knecht started in place of Hachimura alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and Cam Reddish. Friday was Knecht’s second start of the season, with the rookie wing … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura sits out Lakers’ NBA Cup matchup against Spurs
Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol undergoes shoulder surgery
LOS ANGELES — Add Brusdar Graterol to the long list of Dodgers pitchers who will be recovering from surgery well into 2025. Graterol underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder Thursday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The team said Graterol is expected to return to pitch at some point in the second half of the 2025 season. Graterol confirmed … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol undergoes shoulder surgery