Lakers forward LeBron James drives between Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, left, and center Walker Kessler during the first half on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray) Lakers center Jaxson Hayes dunks against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob … [Read more...] about Lakers stumble into All-Star break with blowout loss to Jazz
Dodgers plan to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki in Tokyo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers are going to give the people what they want. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Japanese right-handers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki will likely start the two games in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs. Over the weekend, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga will start one of the Tokyo games for the … [Read more...] about Dodgers plan to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki in Tokyo
Lakers coach JJ Redick explains viral clip of him and Luka Doncic
SALT LAKE CITY — Before Luka Doncic even made his Lakers debut, which came in Monday night’s home win against the Utah Jazz, he and Coach JJ Redick already went viral for an interaction between the two. Redick cleared the air on what really happened. Late in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ home victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday afternoon, ESPN’s broadcast cameras … [Read more...] about Lakers coach JJ Redick explains viral clip of him and Luka Doncic
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gears up for return to mound, 2-way duties
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani’s road back to two-way status is going to be complicated. The three-time MVP’s full return to being baseball’s ‘unicorn’ most likely will not come until sometime in May. He is not expected to pitch in major-league games until then. It won’t involve pitching in any Cactus League games. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that is not part of the plan … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gears up for return to mound, 2-way duties
Angels’ Zach Neto encouraged by progress after shoulder surgery
TEMPE, Ariz. — Zach Neto got some encouraging news on his shoulder, although he wouldn’t say exactly what it was. “I can’t say it,” Neto said with a smile Wednesday. “Everything is coming along very well. Ahead of schedule.” The Angels’ shortstop underwent shoulder surgery in November, and the Angels have been protective of details about the exact nature of his surgery or when … [Read more...] about Angels’ Zach Neto encouraged by progress after shoulder surgery