LOS ANGELES – Shohei Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese superstar became the only player in major league history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases, doing so with a slew of firsts. Ohtani had the first three-homer game of … Read more
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The next man up sees plenty of action in the NFL. Injuries already are accruing across the league, knocking out several star players and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves. Everyone has … Read more
PHILADELPHIA – Joel Embiid has signed a three-year contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the NBA franchise through 2029. A seven-time NBA All-Star, Embiid and the 76ers agreed to a $193 million extension with a player option for the 2028-29 season, a person familiar with the deal said. The person spoke to … Read more
Everything about him is unanimous. He’s the best player in baseball history. He just had the best offensive day in baseball history. He’s having the best offensive season in Dodgers history. And when it comes to the National League’s highest honor, there no longer should be a debate. Shohei Ohtani should be the unanimous most … Read more
UCLA coach DeShaun Foster stands on the sideline during a loss to Indiana on Sept. 14. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Foster said his team’s execution issues have been tied to players being overly excited and trying to do too much, especially early in the game. UCLA has been outscored by a combined 34-7 … Read more
The last three USC centers were floating down Whitefish River last July, marveling at the Montana mountains, when suddenly Brett Neilon and his tube went careening into the river bank. The tube couldn’t be salvaged. What was once a lazy river float became a slapstick rescue mission for Justin Dedich and Jonah Monheim, the two … Read more
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s well-being, already at risk because of an injury-depleted offensive line, could be under siege because of an ankle injury suffered by star receiver Cooper Kupp in a 41-10 loss last Sunday at Arizona. Kupp’s absence, coupled with injured receiver Puka Nacua’s, leaves Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell … Read more
Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday, and Major League Baseball almost immediately rolled out a collection of commemorative merchandise. The Dodgers’ superstar became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season. Now available in the league’s online shop: 50-50 T-shirts ($37.99). And lots more: … Read more
Shawn Green was driving back to Orange County from Stanford, where he had dropped his youngest daughter off for her freshman year of college, when the text messages began pouring in. “My phone started blowing up,” the former Dodgers slugger said, “so it wasn’t hard to figure out what was going on.” Green set a … Read more
Joseph Peko’s hair is so long coming out of his Oaks Christian helmet that sometimes offensive linemen have tried to pull on it hoping to slow his pass rush. He said he hasn’t cut his hair in five years, which helps explain why it covers the back of his No. 58 jersey. Gardena Serra linemen … Read more