The Golden State Valkyries are the toast of the town after winning the WNBA Finals. The Valkyries captured their first title in just their second year in the league, proving that an expansion team can achieve success in a short period with the right mix of personnel and a clear vision. After the Valkyries were […]
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The Golden State Warriors welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers to Oracle Arena in San Francisco on a night when Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were ruled out. Curry earned a much-needed rest after his ankle breaker against Luka Doncic but rookie Yaxel Lendeborg took the court in a game that quickly became personal for him. […]
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Yaxel Lendeborg erupted for 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the LA Clippers 124-112 on Nov. 1, lifting the team to a 4-3 start and their first winning record since March 8 of last season. The rookie, the 11th overall pick, turned a slow start into a second‑quarter surge, going 6‑for‑8 from three early and finishing 13‑for‑19 overall with 4 rebounds and 6 assists. He limited turnovers to two despite a stealing Kris Dunn. teammate De’Anthony Melton added 21 points and a +20 plus/minus, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The win sets up a home game against the Phoenix Suns the next night.
The Lakers’ sale appears to be getting closer. The Buss family dispute is getting nastier. Mark Walter and prospective buyer Josh Kushner have agreed to all remaining terms of a sale valuing the franchise at $12.5 billion, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The two met Thursday to finalize the terms and are expected to sign […]
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Coach JJ Redick explains Lakers guard Austin Reaves' recent turnover woes ahead of the Raptors game. Reaves logged eight turnovers in back‑to‑back losses, including a 112‑95 defeat to Golden State, prompting him to call himself "terrible." Redick cites Reaves facing multiple help defenders and misreading second‑body situations in pick‑and‑rolls, compounded by the Lakers' influx of nine new rotation players. The coach urges faster reads and better chemistry with teammates like Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton. Despite a steadier first half against the Raptors, Reaves must cut his turnover rate, now 4.8 per game, to keep the revamped Lakers competitive.
Luka Doncic is getting into the habit of starting hot lately. The Lakers star had a historic first quarter stat line against the Golden State Warriors last time out. And on Sunday, he torched the Toronto Raptors with an otherworldly first half. Doncic finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, and four assists while going 7-of-12 […]
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The trade deadline buzz centers on two Bears assets. Baltimore, reeling from Lamar Jackson’s IR move and Tyler Huntley’s turf‑toe injury, has reportedly contacted Chicago about backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, who earns $4 million and fits Ben Johnson’s system. Meanwhile, NFL insiders suggest the Bears may still be shopping defensive edge talent, with Jeffery Simmons already acquired and a possible Khalil Mack deal looming despite the Chargers’ 0‑7 start and Mack’s limited recent snap count. Chicago faces decisions before its Monday Night Football clash with Seattle and the November 10 deadline.
Former MLB commissioner Bud Selig seizes the Milwaukee Brewers' 2026 World Series win to criticize the Los Angeles Dodgers' massive spending. He argues the Dodgers' $2.1 billion payroll, highlighted by contracts for Shohei Ohtani ($700 M), Yoshinobu Yamamoto ($325 M), Kyle Tucker ($240 M) and others, creates an unfair competitive edge and fuels calls for a salary cap. Despite back-to-back titles in 2024‑25 and 14 straight postseason trips, the Dodgers were swept by the Brewers in the NLCS, exposing the limits of "buy now, pay later" deals. Ongoing legal scrutiny of owner Mark Walter adds financial uncertainty, reinforcing Selig’s push for tighter fiscal controls in MLB.
The Lakers' $12.5 billion ownership sale accelerates as Mark Walter and buyer Josh Kushner finalize terms, pending NBA approval, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Meanwhile, Jeanie Buss files a court complaint alleging a “cloak and dagger” conspiracy by siblings Joey and Jesse to force her out as governor amid the family stake sale. On the court, rookie wing Cameron Carr is cleared from the injury list for a season debut against the Raptors after an oblique strain, while Ziaire Williams sits out his third straight game with a managed foot soreness. Jarred Vanderbilt, after four DNP‑CDs, logs 21 minutes versus the Clippers, showcasing his rebounding grit and expressing readiness for a bigger role.
Cody Bellinger clinches his second Gold Glove, this time as the New York Yankees' left‑field standout, after tying for third most Defensive Runs Saved (21) in MLB and posting elite arm strength (93.3 mph, 94th percentile) and range (91st percentile) at Yankee Stadium. The award marks his first Gold Glove since the 2019 Dodgers MVP season, and he was the only Yankee to win among three finalists – catcher Austin Wells and utility man José Caballero fell short. The 2026 Gold Glove roster also includes notable winners such as Tanner Bibee, Christian Walker and Nolan McLean.
The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards crown two Chicago Cubs as defensive standouts: center fielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong wins his second consecutive Gold Glove, beating Andy Pages (Dodgers) and Michael Harris (Braves), while third baseman Alex Bregman secures his second overall (first with the Cubs) after his 2024 Astros win, becoming the first Cubs third baseman honored since Ron Santo in 1968. Top prospect Josiah Hartshorn also grabs a minor‑league Gold Glove at first base. Fellow Cubs Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson fall short, and fans can now vote for the Platinum Glove.
The Heat's Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo reflect on how they plan to stop Luka Doncic tomorrow night when they face the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Chargers hit a dreadful 0-7 start Sunday, falling 24-9 to the Rams inside SoFi Stadium. This now becomes the worst start in the young NFL career of Joe Alt, who has experienced the playoffs every season under Jim Harbaugh. Alt peeled back the curtain on what’s holding the Bolts back from winning. […]
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Jim Harbaugh came to Justin Herbert’s defense once again following the Los Angeles Chargers’ continued struggles in their latest 24-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday afternoon. Harbaugh has been the Chargers’ head coach since 2024, going through his third season with the franchise. Following back-to-back years of playoff appearances, the veteran coach seems to […]
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Steve Kerr justifies why Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are not playing tonight against the Clippers.
Chargers OC Mike McDaniel will continue to call plays for the team after another dismal showing on Sunday.
With just two games left in Week 8, the NFC playoff picture is shaping up. The Seattle‑Chicago Monday night clash will decide who climbs—if the Seahawks win they jump to 7th and push the Bears to 8th; a Bears victory lifts them to 5th while Seattle falls to 9th. Meanwhile, the Eagles‑Commanders on Sunday night fight to escape the bottom. The current standings have the 49ers and Vikings leading at 6‑1, the Giants at 4‑2‑1, and the Lions and Bears tied at 5‑2 in the NFC‑North. The Packers sit 5‑3, with the Seahawks at 4‑3 and Rams at 4‑4 battling for the last playoff spots.
The Los Angeles Chargers are not having a good time on the football field. Head coach Jim Harbaugh watched his team fall to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday evening. As a result, the team is now 0-7 on the 2026 campaign. This is an immensely disappointing start for the Chargers. Los Angeles had high […]
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LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams will miss his third straight game due to a foot injury as the team squares off against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening. Williams has been part of the starting lineup from the beginning of the season, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that […]
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Cardinals Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said WR Michael Wilson has impressed the team, even though he isn’t posting massive numbers. “He’s doing a lot of good things,” LaFleur said, via the team’s website. “He obviously hasn’t had the stats … (but) all he can do is control what he can control — win his one-on-one matchups when the […]
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Luka Dončić scored 37 points in the Lakers’ 2‑0 season loss to the Golden State Warriors, but the team struggled when opponents blitzed his pick‑and‑roll with two defenders. Dončić warned that the Lakers must convert the resulting 4‑on‑3 advantage into scores and improve chemistry with rookie center Walker Kessler. Fellow forward Jake LaRavia echoed the need to take open shots rather than gamble on low‑percentage attempts. Both players acknowledge that early-season growing pains are expected, and that fixing the blitz defense issue could unlock the Lakers’ offensive potential.
Broncos Bleacher Report’s James Palmer mentions Broncos GM George Paton was interested in a big move at last year’s deadline, and Denver is one of the teams in the running for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. Chargers Per FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano, other teams expect the Chargers to start selling off pieces given their 2-5 record, […]
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The Lakers host the Raptors on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 9 PM ET in a cross‑conference showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles, 4‑2 after a 112‑95 loss to Golden State, leans on Luka Dončić’s 36‑point average, Austin Reaves’ 24 points and interior presence Walker Kessler. Toronto, 3‑2, seeks redemption after a 121‑114 defeat to Orlando, with Scottie Barnes’ 41‑point effort, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley carrying the load while Kawhi Leonard sits out. The game airs on Spectrum SportsNet and streams free on DIRECTV.
The Los Angeles Rams edge the 0‑7 Los Angeles Chargers 24‑17 in the ‘Battle for LA,’ lifting their record to 4‑4 and snapping early‑season woes. Blake Corum sparks the offense with 73 rushing yards and a 23‑yard TD, while Puka Nacua catches 11 of 12 passes for 80 yards and a screen TD. The defense shines, with interceptions by Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie and a forced fumble by rookie Wesley Bailey, though injuries to Jaylen Watson and McDuffie loom. With upcoming winnable games against Washington and Arizona, the Rams aim to improve to 6‑4.
The Los Angeles Chargers failed to get themselves in the win column against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, losing by a score of 24-9. The post Chargers Fall to Rams, Remain Winless in 2026 With Woeful Display appeared first on LA Sports Report.