If he had it to do over again – and ideally, he’ll get that second chance somewhere – kicker Lucas Havrisik would have approached the job a little differently during his brief tenure with the Rams in 2023. “I was so focused only on the NFL and performing … I didn’t have much balance in my life,” he said this week. “And that way didn’t really work, because obviously I gave … [Read more...] about Alexander: For kicker Lucas Havrisik, is spring season a springboard?
Chargers sign edge rusher Bud Dupree to contract extension
The Chargers signed Bud Dupree to a two-year contract worth as much as $6 million in May 2024, with the goal of adding experience, leadership and skill to their stable of standout edge rushers. The team announced Wednesday it had signed him to a one-year contract extension for identical reasons. Dupree’s new deal is reportedly worth up to $6 million for the 2026 season. It … [Read more...] about Chargers sign edge rusher Bud Dupree to contract extension
Angels fail to hold leads, lose slugfest to Red Sox
BOSTON — The Angels’ pitching and defense let them down, keeping them from a sweep at Fenway Park. After scoring four runs before they made an out, the Angels lost, 11-9, to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Starter José Soriano, who was staked to a four-run lead before he threw a pitch, gave up five runs in the first and seven overall. The Angels (28-33) still had … [Read more...] about Angels fail to hold leads, lose slugfest to Red Sox
Dodgers rally to tie game in 9th, beat Mets in 10th
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy tosses his bat as he watches the flight of his game-tying solo home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Mets on Tuesday night, June 3, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the New York Mets on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Dodgers rally to tie game in 9th, beat Mets in 10th
Angels’ Jo Adell is hot again because of aggression at the plate
BOSTON — Jo Adell is again having one of those moments that provides some hope that he’s figuring out what it takes to be successful in the majors. The Angels outfielder hit two home runs on Monday night. He’s hit .306 with a four homers and an OPS of 1.099 in his last 11 games. The hot streak has brought his season batting average up to .215 and his OPS to .714. The major … [Read more...] about Angels’ Jo Adell is hot again because of aggression at the plate