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The Arizona Cardinals had joint practices this week against the Green Bay Packers. They are coached by Mike LaFleur’s brother, Matt. Both brothers are students of the same offensive scheme and have ties back to the Los Angeles Rams who both coached under Sean McVay. Noticed in the week’s goings-on were the brothers’ parents, fresh […]
After the Tigers traded Tarik Skubal, he has been vocal about missing Detroit and even said that he wished the Tigers would sign him again during free agency. Though no longer the Tigers’ ace, Skubal had his homecoming on Friday night. Comerica Park welcomed Skubal with mostly cheers as he returned, donning Dodger blue. After […] The post “There Was Some Emotion”: Dodgers Manager Reveals What Happened After Tarik Skubal’s Furious Reaction to Being Pulled Out Mid-Game appeared first on Essent...
The Detroit Tigers dropped the weekend home series opener to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, 2-1. Tarik Skubal threw six frames of one-run ball for the visitors, but that was all the offense would score, leaving no room for error for the relief corps — and of course with this group, there is […]
The Los Angeles Lakers’ two-month pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga turned them into a laughing stock when the 23-year-old athletic forward opted to sign a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite Los Angeles offering a higher long-term salary through potential sign-and-trade frameworks, Kuminga chose the financial flexibility of a player option in year […] The post Best Moves Remaining for Lakers After Jonathan Kuminga Debacle appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Edmundo Sosa's grand slam wiped away a night of bad breaks and miscues for the Phillies in Anaheim.
The preseason is in the books, and it is almost time for the regular season to begin, affording the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks an opportunity to defend their title as top dog in the NFL. Of course, even as the defending Super Bowl champion after having bested the Los Angeles Rams twice over the […]
MANILA — Former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd named LeBron James as the career comparison for Cooper Flagg during an interview with ALL-STAR Magazine released Thursday. Kidd coached Flagg for one season in Dallas. He also coached Luka Dončić for three and a half seasons before the February 2025 trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, […]
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal says he feels he managed to control his emotions while starting against the Detroit Tigers for the first time in his MLB career.
NBA fans are hyped to see the Lakers' new power forward Sandro Mamukelashvili's impressive performance against Montenegro in the 2026 FIBA qualifiers.
Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound remains up in the air. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it is still undecided whether the two-way superstar will start Sunday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers, keeping Los Angeles and the rest of the baseball world waiting a little longer. Ohtani threw a 20-pitch bullpen session ahead of […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts still undecided on Shohei Ohtani’s next start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Zach Kram of ESPN lauds the Suns for the contracts they gave to Collin Gillespie (four years, $48MM), Jordan Goodwin (three years, $19MM), Mark Williams (three years, $38MM) and Luke Kennard (two years, $12.4MM) this summer. However, he strongly disagreed with the decision to trade an unprotected first-round pick (plus Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale) to […]
Aaron Turned explains why his client, Jonathan Kuminga, chose Timberwolves over Lakers, Warriors, and Trail Blazers.
The preseason is officially in the rearview mirror for the Los Angeles Rams, and now the attention shifts toward the games that actually count. After wrapping up their preseason slate, the Rams have plenty of reasons to feel encouraged, but there are also several major questions that must be answered before the regular-season opener. With […]
Tarik Skubal was filled with gratitude and emotion when he returned to Comerica Park for Friday’s inter-league showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers, but once he stepped on the mound, the shark emerged. The two-time American League Cy Young winner stymied his former ballclub for most of the night, with a Max […] The post Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal delivers in bittersweet homecoming vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers (81-54) snapped their mini losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Tigers (62-72) Friday night in Detroit. Tarik Skubal wasn’t involved in the decision, but his return to Comerica Park was a success. He allowed one run on four hits with seven strikeouts and no walks over six innings of work. The […]
JJ Redick just completed back-to-back 50-win seasons in his first two years as an NBA head coach, a feat the Los Angeles Lakers had not achieved since the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons. Yet he finished tied for seventh in Coach of the Year voting. Channing Frye, a good friend and former teammate of LeBron James, […] The post LeBron James’ Close Friend Gives Blunt JJ Redick Verdict on Lakers That Many Deny appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Tigers were unable to spoil Tarik Skubal’s homecoming. The now Dodgers ace had a pretty normal, excellent but nothing special start, while Tigers pitching dealt with a ton of traffic on the bases all night long. They held up enough to make it close, but the offense couldn’t cope with Dodgers pitching, losing 2-1 […]
Many L.A. Rams fans were excited about the selection of linebacker Chris Paul in the fifth round of the 2025 draft, but he was one of the most surprising cuts at the end of training camp year. Not only did Paul fail to make the Rams roster, he was left off of the practice squad […]
Michael Jordan has won six championships, Kobe Bryant has five, and LeBron James has four across three different franchises. The figures contribute to one of basketball’s most persistent debates, and Trevor Ariza, an 18-year NBA veteran, has weighed in. “I’m going with Kobe, but Mike is him,” Ariza said on the Straight Game Podcast. “It’s […] The post “It’s Sad”: LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Reveals Why He Would Pick Kobe Bryant as GOAT appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former Magic point guard recalls the moment he learned Shaquille O'Neal was headed to the Lakers.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal struck out seven batters after making an emotional return to his former city.
Above: Son Heung-Min (left) and Denis Bouanga (right) are LAFC superstars with 15 goals between them. The post DC United vs. LAFC Preview: How to Watch MLS, Team Form & Prediction appeared first on HOOLIGAN SOCCER . The post DC United vs. LAFC Preview: How to Watch MLS, Team Form & Prediction appeared first on HOOLIGAN SOCCER .
The Phillies will open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. At 52-82, the Angels are tied for the Colorado Rockies for the fewest wins in baseball. Andrew Painter will start for the Phillies. He’s coming off the best start of his young career, giving up one run in seven innings […]
Tarik Skubal did not want to leave the Detroit Tigers. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitcher was born in California and is obviously embracing the chance to compete for a championship on the most successful franchise of the 2020s, but he was passionate about playing the final year of his contract in the Motor City. […] The post Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal gets emotional during pregame walk before Tigers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit Tigers (62-71) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (80-54) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica Park SB Nation Site: True Blue LAMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Drew Anderson (4-5, 4.09 ERA) vs. LHP Tarik Skubal (8-7, 2.91 ERA)