The world according to Jim: • Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said it on the Yankee Stadium field late Wednesday night, after the team had sewn up the World Series with its improbable Game 5 comeback from a 5-0 deficit: This is a “golden era of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball.” It’s hard to argue with that. In fact, anyone who remembers the shape the … [Read more...] about Alexander: A ‘golden’ Dodgers’ era? That’s hard to dispute
Lakers’ LeBron James speaks about endorsing Kamala Harris for President
TORONTO — After endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election in a social media post on Thursday, Lakers star LeBron James explained his decision after the team’s 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. “I was going to do it the day of the game in Cleveland [on Wednesday] but I didn’t want to overshadow the whole hoopla of me and Bronny … [Read more...] about Lakers’ LeBron James speaks about endorsing Kamala Harris for President
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw will have foot and knee surgeries on Wednesday
LOS ANGELES — A year ago, Clayton Kershaw had the first major surgery of his career. This year, he joked he’s going in for “a 2-for-1 special.” Kershaw said he will have two surgeries next Wednesday, one a meniscus repair of his left knee and the other a more complicated procedure to address the chronic problems he has with the big toe on his left foot. That injury forced … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw will have foot and knee surgeries on Wednesday
Which Kings team shows up against last-place Chicago?
In a span of 24 hours earlier this week, the Kings lost to the last-place team in the NHL, the San Jose Sharks, and won decisively against the Pacific Division leader, the Vegas Golden Knights. So, in Saturday’s afternoon tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks, will the Kings rise up or stand down? Overall, they’ve had a strong bottom line (6-3-2), and in their 6-3 romp over Vegas, … [Read more...] about Which Kings team shows up against last-place Chicago?
Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh says Joey Bosa’s best days still ahead
EL SEGUNDO — Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has heard the talk and read the words and he couldn’t disagree more with the notion that outside linebacker Joey Bosa’s career is nearing an end because of a string of injuries that have limited his play to only a handful of games over the past few seasons. Bosa played 20 snaps during his return to the field against the New Orleans … [Read more...] about Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh says Joey Bosa’s best days still ahead