LOS ANGELES — The Rams expect to elevate offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila off of injured reserve ahead of Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins, head coach Sean McVay said Saturday. Jackson (shoulder) and Avila (knee) returned to practice this week after missing the previous six and seven games, respectively, with their injuries. McVay initially … [Read more...] about Rams’ offensive line expects to receive major boosts
Lakers’ new ‘fluid’ starting lineup producing early results
EL SEGUNDO — As someone who played in the NBA for 15 seasons, Lakers coach JJ Redick knows and understands changing the starting lineup – even if it’s “fluid”, as Redick to put it – is a significant choice to make. That’s why when he decided to insert Cam Reddish into the first unit in place of D’Angelo Russell ahead of Friday’s home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, … [Read more...] about Lakers’ new ‘fluid’ starting lineup producing early results
Ducks host Blue Jackets looking to snap scoring slumber
Without so much as a point to show for half of their longest stretch at Honda Center this season, the Ducks shifted their attention to the Columbus Blue Jackets, who will complete a back-to-back SoCal set in the span of 23 hours against the Ducks on Sunday. The Ducks have continued to sputter offensively, scoring a meager five goals in three games, a figure padded by two Mason … [Read more...] about Ducks host Blue Jackets looking to snap scoring slumber
Chargers face Titans with another chance to bury the past
The Chargers have reached the heart of their 2024 schedule, or the point where everything went haywire last season and they lost three consecutive games and eight of their final nine, and they fired their coach and general manager and counted the days until they could replace them and start anew. The final three months of last season were dreary days. The final three months of … [Read more...] about Chargers face Titans with another chance to bury the past
Will Roki Sasaki be the Dodgers’ next Japanese import?
When the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as free agents last winter, it seemed to stamp them as “Japan’s team” and the destination of choice for future stars making the jump from NPB to MLB. That is going to be put to the test this winter. The Chiba Lotte Marines announced they will make young right-hander Roki Sasaki available through the posting system … [Read more...] about Will Roki Sasaki be the Dodgers’ next Japanese import?