DALLAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (AP) “I don’t think he’d have it any other way,” manager Dave...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers, 107-98, on Sunday night, Dec. 8, without LeBron James. Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis, right,...
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young hit a 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks held on for their sixth straight win, beating the slumping Los Angeles Lakers, 134-132, Friday, Dec. 6. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) scores, winning an NBA basketball game against the Los...
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 134-93, on Wednesday night, Dec. 4. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dunks the ball over Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7)...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night, Dec. 2. Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NBA...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (AP) The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner on Saturday, Nov. 30. Snell, who...
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (AP) The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Nov. 25, because the deal, first reported by the...
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds to play, and the Orlando Magic roared back to snap the Los Angeles Lakers’ six-game winning streak with a 119-118 victory Thursday night, Nov. 21. Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers...
LAGUNA NIGUEL, California (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded...
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena. The Miami Heat president Pat Riley speaks during a halftime ceremony to commemorate the start of Riley's 30th season with the franchise, as the Heat unveiled the Pat...
GUEST COLUMNIST On Nov. 12, Camp Melchor de la Cruz in Gamu, Isabela, celebrated the 53rd death anniversary of its namesake, Col. Melchor F. de la Cruz, a valiant soldier whose legacy epitomized courage, dedication, and exemplary combat leadership. The headquarters of the 5th Infantry (Star)...
