INGLEWOOD — The transformation of the 2024 Rams continues. They’ve gone from the laggards of the early season to the terrors of the home stretch. From 1-4 and a team that couldn’t get it done, couldn’t catch a break and couldn’t keep people healthy, they’ve evolved to become a team that shrugs off a horrid offensive game and, essentially, gets it done. Because of that, Saturday … [Read more...] about Alexander: Rams have continued to plug away, putting them in a good spot
Lakers acquire Dorian Finney-Smith, trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets
For the second time in his career, the Lakers are trading D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers on Sunday agreed with the Nets on a trade that’ll send Russell, along with second-year wing Maxwell Lewis, to Brooklyn for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. The Lakers will also send the Nets three of their own second-round draft picks (2027, 2030 and 2031) as part of … [Read more...] about Lakers acquire Dorian Finney-Smith, trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets
Lakers sweep season series against Kings without LeBron James
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, passes while under pressure from Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Lakers forward Anthony Davis, second from right, shoots as Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, left, guard De’Aaron Fox, second from left, and guard … [Read more...] about Lakers sweep season series against Kings without LeBron James
Chargers thrash Patriots to clinch AFC wild-card berth
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When it was done and Justin Herbert had thrown three touchdown passes, and the Chargers had routed the New England Patriots, 40-7, and clinched an AFC wild-card berth, coach Jim Harbaugh sought out general manager Joe Hortiz inside a boisterous locker room Saturday. Harbaugh laid a bearhug on Hortiz. “I love you, man,” he said, smiling as he thumped Hortiz … [Read more...] about Chargers thrash Patriots to clinch AFC wild-card berth
Rams defense finds redemption in win over Cardinals
Wide receiver Michael Wilson #14 of the Arizona Cardinals drops pass in the end zone against cornerback Darious Williams #24 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs for yardage … [Read more...] about Rams defense finds redemption in win over Cardinals