LOS ANGELES — The Rams (4-4) officially opened the practice windows Thursday for offensive linemen Jonah Jackson (shoulder) and Steve Avila (knee) in their returns from injured reserve. Both were listed as limited participants on Thursday. Jackson is expected to play in Monday’s game against the Miami Dolphins (2-6), while Avila should require some additional return before … [Read more...] about Rams getting offensive line back into order
The Audible: Are the Dodgers really going after Juan Soto? Is it a good idea?
Jim Alexander: OK, the Dodgers have been World Series champions for what, a week? Too soon to start second-guessing their off-season work? Not at all. The word Wednesday that Mookie Betts is going back to the infield in 2025, as disseminated by general manager Brandon Gomes at the general managers’ meetings, is … well, sort of strange. Why tip your hand or commit yourself this … [Read more...] about The Audible: Are the Dodgers really going after Juan Soto? Is it a good idea?
J.K. Dobbins finds himself at home with the Chargers
EL SEGUNDO — When running back J.K. Dobbins approached the free-agent market this past spring, after five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, the team that drafted him in the second round in 2020, he took a good, long look around the NFL, and he asked himself several pointed questions. Where was the best landing spot for him? Where might he feel the most comfortable? Where might … [Read more...] about J.K. Dobbins finds himself at home with the Chargers
Swanson: On Paul George’s respectful, disrespectful return to Clipperdom
INGLEWOOD – Thank you for everything, “Paul You Suck.” Wednesday was a weird night at Intuit Dome. Weirdly fitting. In a lightly anticipated return, Paul George returned to face the Clippers for the first time since signing a max four-year $212 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. George’s old team won, 110-98, to improve to 4-4 while his new team fell to … [Read more...] about Swanson: On Paul George’s respectful, disrespectful return to Clipperdom
Lakers are holding themselves back with bad transition defense
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Late in the second quarter of the Lakers’ 131-114 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. grabbed a defensive rebound inside the restricted area underneath the Lakers’ basket after Jaxson Hayes’ errant layup attempt. Jackson immediately gave the ball up to fellow big man Brandon Clarke flanking his left side, with … [Read more...] about Lakers are holding themselves back with bad transition defense