Tyler Glasnow battled persistent elbow problems for three years in Tampa Bay before his ulnar collateral ligament gave out in 2021, the 6-foot-8 right-hander undergoing Tommy John surgery that August in which the replacement ligament was reinforced with an internal brace. When Glasnow returned to go 10-7 with a 3.53 ERA and 162 strikeouts in … Read more
NEW YORK – Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance Friday night with a 12-2 victory over the New York Mets. Assured at least a National League wild card, the Phillies can secure their first NL East title since 2011 with one more win this weekend against the second-place Mets … Read more
A look at this week’s top high school football games: THURSDAY Gardena Serra (2-1) at Oaks Christian (2-2), 7 p.m. Serra has the speed and defense to give the Lions problems. Quarterback Jimmy Butler has top receivers, and the defense, led by an effective secondary, presents challenges. Oaks Christian has played a tough schedule and … Read more
HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL MONDAY’S RESULTS City Section Crenshaw 19, GALA 13 Eagle Rock 31, Sylmar 6 Foshay 20, Los Angeles 6 Fremont 32, L.A. Jordan 6 Jefferson 31, Santee 6 King/Drew 28, Hawkins 6 LACES 6, L.A. University 6 Los Angeles 20, West Adams 6 San Fernando 32, Rise Kohyang 6 San Fernando 19, … Read more
The person who broke so much NBA news that his scoops earned a pithy nickname announced on X on Tuesday that he is leaving ESPN and retiring from sports journalism to become general manager of the men’s basketball program at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University. Adrian Wojnarowski, known simply as Woj, littered the hoops … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert missed practice Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury during Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers. Herbert “got rolled up on” during the 26-3 victory, but he was able to finish the game, throwing for 130 yards on 14-of-20 passing with two touchdowns and one interception. After the team’s off … Read more
VIRGINIA WATER – Three weeks ago, Matthew Baldwin was laughing at himself for mishitting a drive so badly that the ball went between his legs and advanced just one yard in front of the tee markers. On Friday, the No. 363-ranked journeyman from England was the second-round leader by two strokes at the flagship event … Read more
Adam Schefter was surprised the first time he heard his friend Adrian Wojnarowski was considering retiring from his job as ESPN’s NBA reporter. When Wojnarowski announced his decision Wednesday, though, he wasn’t. That’s because Schefter is part of a small circle in sports media that knows what the job of being an insider entails. “To … Read more
BERLIN – American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day Friday. Alcaraz and Zverev, who faced each other in the French Open final three months ago, had a point for 5-4 in the second set but lost it and … Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. Love also was listed as questionable last Friday on Green Bay’s injury report, but he was downgraded to doubtful the following day and ended up … Read more