Lakers star Anthony Davis, left, shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during the first half on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Lakers star LeBron James handles the ball during the first half of their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Lakers star LeBron James, left, shoots … [Read more...] about LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan’s 30-point record as Lakers beat Hawks
Dodgers sign Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to 3-year deal
NEW YORK — South Korean All-Star infielder Hyeseong Kim and the Dodgers agreed Friday to a $12.5 million, three-year contract, the team confirmed. Kim’s deal includes team options for 2028 and 2029. His becomes the latest addition by the World Series champions in their offseason spending spree. Kim’s 30-day posting window expired at 2 p.m. PT and the deal had to be finalized by … [Read more...] about Dodgers sign Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to 3-year deal
Ducks’ 3-game win streak ends in Edmonton
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Ducks played competitive hockey against one of the hottest teams in the NHL again on Friday night, but Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers handed them a 3-2 loss, snapping their three-game winning streak. Darnell Nurse had a goal and an assist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored and Stuart Skinner … [Read more...] about Ducks’ 3-game win streak ends in Edmonton
Chargers take pride in being NFL’s stingiest defense
EL SEGUNDO — When they began to survey the roster and all that went haywire before their arrival, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz, head coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter decided the team’s defense could be and should be upgraded for the 2024 season. Small changes were made, minor tweaks that got little notice around the known football universe. … [Read more...] about Chargers take pride in being NFL’s stingiest defense
Lakers’ JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley criticism: ‘don’t care’
LOS ANGELES — NBA legend and TNT analyst Charles Barkley criticized JJ Redick for comments he made a few weeks ago – and the Lakers coach, apparently, couldn’t care less. During the Thursday broadcast of the “Inside the NBA” studio show, Barkley made it clear he took exception to part of Redick’s response when he was asked about the discourse surrounding the state of the league … [Read more...] about Lakers’ JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley criticism: ‘don’t care’