Author: JamesMcGhee

Mookie Betts returns to the dugout after striking out in the third inning of a 10-2 loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)The scene in the locker room on Sunday night was reminiscent of last year at this time.Bets on Mookie expired.He looked down at the carpet and ran his hand over his clean-shaven head.“I don’t really know what to say, brother,” he said.Following a 10-2 defeat Sunday evening, Dodgers are on par with the San Diego Padres in their National League Division Series at one…

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The Los Angeles Kings underwent somewhat of a facelift this summer, attempting to change their culture and identity with new additions.Joel Edmundson, Warren Foegele and Tanner Jeannot were key additions in this attempted change from Rob Blake. While the spotlight should and undeniably will be on these players, these are the two future cornerstones that will have huge opportunities to do so.Quinton Byfield’s potential is just as clear and it’s a beacon of hope for the Kings’ future. Its return to the center, after a period of significant growth and development, is a major victory. Even if he doesn’t reach…

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LeBron James and his eldest son took the court together for the first time on Sunday night, giving fans a glimpse of the historic moment that will take place once the NBA season officially begins later this month.LeBron and his son, Bronny James, another Lakers player, played together in the team’s 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Southern California on Sunday. The moment, which officially made LeBron and Bronny the first father-son duo to play simultaneously in an NBA game, also happened on Bronny’s 20th birthday.”It’s surreal,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said before the game,…

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Whitner explains why Mason is not responsible for Purdy’s expensive choice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBrock Purdy’s late interception was the final blow to the game. 49ers lose 24-23 at the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.While an untrained eye might have pointed the finger at running back Jordan Mason for allowing a free rusher to Purdy, NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Donte Whitner explained why the running back isn’t responsible for the critical failure to protect San Francisco.”In Jordan Mason’s defense, there, they (Arizona) overloaded the blitz with five guys. They (49ers) had three offensive linemen…

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