The top two teams in the National League West will battle this weekend at Dodger Stadium in southern California starting Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers have been in first place for the majority of the season, but all of a sudden they have been passed by the Padres. San Diego leads the National League West with a record of 69 wins and … [Read more...] about Dodgers to face Padres in key NL West showdown
Lakers Sign Marcus Smart to Two-Year, $11 Million Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers Are Bringing in Some Defensive Reinforcements. Marcus Smart is the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers after spending half a season with the Washington Wizards. The veteran guard has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal. During his time with the Boston Celtics, Smart built a strong reputation as one of the league’s premier defenders. He won the NBA … [Read more...] about Lakers Sign Marcus Smart to Two-Year, $11 Million Contract
Chargers Sign Rashawn Slater to Four-Year Contract Extension
Rashawn Slater, left tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers, has recently agreed to a lucrative contract extension. The star lineman reportedly signed a four-year, $114 million deal with $92 million guaranteed. This extension makes Slater the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL. It also makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in league history. Among the notable names at his … [Read more...] about Chargers Sign Rashawn Slater to Four-Year Contract Extension
Kyren Williams, Rams Agree to Three-Year Extension
Kyren Williams is staying in Los Angeles for the long haul. The young running back reportedly agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Rams, $23 million of which is guaranteed. Williams now possesses the seventh-highest annual average salary for running backs in the league. Going into training camp, Kyren Williams made it clear that he wanted to remain … [Read more...] about Kyren Williams, Rams Agree to Three-Year Extension
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers Agree to One-Year Deal
Chris Paul, the premier player of the “Lob City,” Los Angeles Clippers of the 2010s, is returning to the team on a one-year deal. Per NBA insider Shams Charania, the contract will be worth $3.6 million. Paul, who will be entering his 21st season, reunites with the organization where he spent six seasons from the last decade (2011–2017). Many have speculated that the end of … [Read more...] about Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers Agree to One-Year Deal