TORONTO — The NBA has reopened an investigation into a 2021 domestic incident involving Lakers center Jaxson Hayes after TMZ on Saturday posted a video of the altercation between Hayes and his then-girlfriend Sofia Jamora. “As a result of the media report and video posted on Saturday, we are reopening our investigation,” a league spokesperson said in a statement to the Southern … [Read more...] about NBA reopens investigation of Jaxson Hayes’ 2021 domestic incident: ‘We’re going to cooperate fully’
Ducks fall at home to Blackhawks
ANAHEIM –– The Ducks’ low-wattage offense and power play were on prominent display as they let the very-much rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks complete a Southern Californian sweep, with Chicago dispatching the Ducks, 4-2, at Honda Center a night after it rallied to beat the Kings, 4-3. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish scored largely academic goals for the Ducks. Lukáš Dostál came … [Read more...] about Ducks fall at home to Blackhawks
QB Justin Herbert, Chargers’ defense team up to rout Browns
CLEVELAND — Coach Jim Harbaugh stood at a podium in a cramped auxiliary locker room Sunday at Huntington Bank Field, reeling off one name after another after another. He praised the quarterback, the receivers, the running back, the offensive and defensive lines, the linebackers and the secondary. He also spoke highly of his offensive coordinator, his defensive coordinator and … [Read more...] about QB Justin Herbert, Chargers’ defense team up to rout Browns
There are issues aplenty in Clippers’ rough six-game start
The new NBA season isn’t two weeks old, and the Clippers already have vexing problems. And that doesn’t include their turnovers. There are defensive breakdowns in the second half of games, and offensive lapses and spacing issues throughout. The Clippers have nine new faces, one familiar face still missing in action, and fatigue is becoming a problem. And yeah, there’s those 17 … [Read more...] about There are issues aplenty in Clippers’ rough six-game start
Lakers’ transition, pick-and-roll defense remain focus as road trip continues
TORONTO — Coming off their 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, the Lakers brought a defensive focus to Sunday’s practice at Scotiabank Arena before heading to Detroit for a matchup against the Pistons on Monday. “Our pick-and-roll defense has had some slippage,” coach JJ Redick said. “We talked with the group, we showed a couple of clips from the Toronto game. It’s … [Read more...] about Lakers’ transition, pick-and-roll defense remain focus as road trip continues