EL SEGUNDO — The NFL’s trade deadline came down to want versus need for the Chargers. Yes, the Chargers wanted to add a player to a team that has emerged as a playoff contender with a 5-3 record and a second-place standing in the AFC West, according to Coach Jim Harbaugh. No, they didn’t necessarily need to add a player to their roster before Tuesday’s 1 p.m. PT deadline. So, … [Read more...] about Chargers say they wanted to make deadline deal, but didn’t need to do one
Anthony Davis sits out Lakers’ trip finale against Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — All-Star big man Anthony Davis wasn’t available for the Lakers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night at FedExForum. Davis, who entered the day leading the NBA in scoring at 32.6 points per game, was officially ruled out of the finale of the team’s five-game road trip because of a bruised left heel. Starting forward Rui Hachimura also sat out … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis sits out Lakers’ trip finale against Grizzlies
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch early in 2025 after shoulder surgery
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer SAN ANTONIO — The Dodgers aren’t counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses following shoulder surgery on his non-throwing arm. Ohtani had a procedure Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury sustained while sliding during a stolen base attempt in … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch early in 2025 after shoulder surgery
Kings welcome Canucks in Pacific Division showdown
On the heels of two rousing road victories in two nights, the Kings will welcome the Vancouver Canucks for a clash of two of the Pacific Division’s top teams. The Kings shut out the heretofore disappointing Nashville Predators on Monday and then put up five unanswered goals to trounce the Minnesota Wild, who’d collected 18 of 22 points heading into the match, on Tuesday. Those … [Read more...] about Kings welcome Canucks in Pacific Division showdown
Angels and RHP Kyle Hendricks reportedly close to deal
The Angels are reportedly near a one-year, $2.5 million deal with right-hander Kyle Hendricks. A source confirmed the deal and salary. Hendricks, who turns 35 next month, is coming off a season in which he posted a 5.92 ERA with the Chicago Cubs. He pitched 130⅔ innings, starting 24 games and working in relief in five others. Hendricks has a 3.68 ERA in his 11-year career, … [Read more...] about Angels and RHP Kyle Hendricks reportedly close to deal