INGLEWOOD — The Clippers haven’t gotten off to a bad start this season, at all, and in fact they’ve pretty well exceeded expectations. They’re 18-13, they’ve won 11 of their first 17 in the gleaming new Intuit Dome, and they’re fifth in the NBA in scoring defense. All of that while down a superstar. And Kawhi Leonard does cast a large shadow. The six-time All-Star and two-time … [Read more...] about Alexander: Clippers successfully bide time while waiting for Kawhi
Balanced Clippers hold off slumping, short-handed Warriors
Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, celebrates with teammate James Harden, back, after making a 3-point shot during the second half of their 102-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Clippers center Ivica Zubac grabs a rebound between the Golden State Warriors’ Moses Moody (4), Trayce Jackson-Davis, back left, and Jonathan … [Read more...] about Balanced Clippers hold off slumping, short-handed Warriors
Arizona Cardinals at Rams: Who has the edge?
ARIZONA CARDINALS (7-8) at RAMS (9-6) When: Saturday, 5 p.m. Where: SoFi Stadium TV/Radio: NFL Network, CBS (Ch. 2)/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 226, 225 Line: Rams by 6.5 points Notable injury designations Cardinals: OUT: S Joey Blount (ribs), CB Elijah Jones (ankle), K Matt Prater (knee); QUESTIONABLE: RB Trey Benson (ankle), RB James Conner (knee), OL Evan … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals at Rams: Who has the edge?
Swanson: What have 30 games taught the Lakers? Just the obvious – plug the holes
El SEGUNDO — Alright class, we’re 30 games into the 2024-25 NBA season. What have we learned? Dalton, how about you? What’s something you’ve learned about, say, your teammate LeBron James? “How much he loves to play Madden,” Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said when he was quizzed during a media scrum on Friday after practice at the UCLA Health Training Center. Uh-huh. OK, and how … [Read more...] about Swanson: What have 30 games taught the Lakers? Just the obvious – plug the holes
Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers agree to 3-year, $66M deal
They were two words Dodger fans had been hoping to hear this offseason. “I’m back,” free agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez posted to his Instagram account on Friday afternoon, confirming that he and the Dodgers had reached agreement on a new contract. The deal is reportedly for three years and $66 million with a club option for a fourth season at $15 million. The deal ties the … [Read more...] about Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers agree to 3-year, $66M deal