Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, tries to drive around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle during the first half on Monday night in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels reach for the ball during the first half on Monday night in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Clippers guard … [Read more...] about Clippers can’t hold off Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves
Rams’ preparations for playoff opener vs. Vikings begin in earnest
After the Rams’ date with the Minnesota Vikings in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs was cemented Sunday night, Sean McVay turned in. He wanted to make sure he got a full eight hours before he went about the task at hand. “You want to make sure that we’re getting rolling,” McVay said over Zoom on Monday. The Rams (10-7) have a week to prepare for the Vikings (14-3), a … [Read more...] about Rams’ preparations for playoff opener vs. Vikings begin in earnest
Dodgers agree to trade Gavin Lux to Reds
The Dodgers made a move to unclutter their middle infield logjam on Monday, trading second baseman Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick, the team announced. Lux, who hit .251 with career-highs of 10 home runs and 50 RBIs last season, has been a potential trade candidate since the season ended. With … [Read more...] about Dodgers agree to trade Gavin Lux to Reds
Chargers review: Are Justin Herbert and the offense peaking at the right time?
OK, so the competition was what it was, which wasn’t elite, but the Chargers’ offense sizzled during their three-game winning streak to end the regular season. They scored 34 points in a victory over the Denver Broncos, dropped 40 on the New England Patriots and another 34 on the Las Vegas Raiders. That’s – let’s see here – 108 total points for an average of 36 points per game … [Read more...] about Chargers review: Are Justin Herbert and the offense peaking at the right time?
Alexander: Rams’ Sean McVay will match wits with former assistant in Vikings’ O’Connell
Sean McVay had a coaching tree before most NFL people figured he was old enough to develop one. Here it is, eight seasons after he was hired by the Rams – following two seasons as Washington’s offensive coordinator – and he’s still probably viewed in some quarters as the kid coach. He turns 39 later this month – those of us who passed that number long ago can only sigh – and he … [Read more...] about Alexander: Rams’ Sean McVay will match wits with former assistant in Vikings’ O’Connell