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Angels trying to reduce information overload on struggling hitters Manager Ron Washington says hitters can put too much emphasis on the scouting information they are given, instead of trusting themselves with the way they should go about their at-bats.

A look at a couple things the Angels are doing to try to get the offense going.

Also, updates on Yoan Moncada and Ben Joyce, and a roster move.

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Autistic boxer Daniel “Boone” Moses: “Yes, I have my deficits. But it was also a gift to find something I absolutely loved to do and now, 14 years later, boxing is still here with me … It was destiny for me. It found me, I found it.”

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Alexander: Have the Kings reached the end of the road? Edmonton, their historic nemesis, is again one victory from ending the Kings’ season for the fourth consecutive spring.

This was supposed to be the Kings’ opportunity.

Instead, it’s looking like another opportunity wasted.

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So with their trade down, the Rams have two first rounders in 2026, which is supposed to be a much stronger QB class, all for the price of moving down 20 spots.

With the 22nd pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Omarion Hampton!

Alexander: If it’s a rock fight, the Lakers can sling ’em, too Winning ugly on Tuesday night helped the Lakers even their best-of-seven first-round series against the Timberwolves before this physical battle heads to Minnesota.

Tuesday night’s Lakers-Wolves Game 2 wasn’t exactly elegant. But at this point in the season style points are irrelevant.

What’s relevant? The Lakers are even.

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes enjoys return to Orange County roots with trip to Angel Stadium The Pittsburgh ace, a product of El Toro High who says he grew up cheering for the Angels, is back at the Big A this week but he is not scheduled to pitch until the Pirates head to Dodger Stadium o…

Former Angels fan Paul Skenes is enjoying his visit to Angel Stadium.

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Chargers to face Lions in Hall of Fame preseason game on July 31 Former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame the same week. The Chargers last played in the annual game in Canton, Ohio, in 1994.

Chargers headed to Canton along with Antonio Gates.
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Swanson: LeBron James steps up as Lakers’ defensive stopper in Game 2 Spurred by their tone-setting 40-year-old superstar, the Lakers defend their rears off to square their best-of-seven first-round series against the Timberwolves with a bruise-filled 94-85 win.

Some late-night musings from the Crypt, inspired by LeBron James’ inspiring defense … which may or may not win championships — but definitely won the Lakers’ a playoff game Tuesday.

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Feels like only two contenders for the Mastes are Bryson and Rory on Sunday.

New Rams WR Davante Adams credits Sean McVay’s recruiting The All-Pro wide receiver, a free agent for the first time, was impressed with the coach’s passion and aggressiveness in luring him to Los Angeles

On Sean McVay's recruitment of Davante Adams, the seeds of which were planted at the 2019 Kentucky Derby, and Adams' hopes that the Rams can provide a storybook ending to his career www.dailynews.com/2025/03/13/n...

A short hail storm in Claremont

An interview with Bill Plunkett, author of new Shohei Ohtani book An interview with Bill Plunkett, Dodgers beat writer and author of the book ‘LA Story: Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a season for the ages.’

An interview with @billplunkett.bsky.social about his new book on Shohei Ohtani

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Alexander: For Dodgers’ Dave Roberts, 2 rings, 4 more years … and maybe some grace? After Roberts’ master class in marshaling his pitching resources during last year’s World Series run, do critics of the Dodgers’ manager really have anything to complain about?

Now that Dave Roberts has two rings and is going to get truly paid, will his critics among the Dodgers fan base lay off of him?

(Probably only until the first blown save ...)

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Swanson: Bronny James proving up for the challenge Making it as a professional athlete is hard and what Bronny, 20, is trying to do, as the son of arguably the greatest basketball player ever, is uniquely hard, but he is putting in work when he cou…

Everyone’s got something to say about Bronny. Everyone, including me.

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Rams release former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp Former Super Bowl MVP and team leader hasn’t found the same form since midseason ankle injury in 2022.

A tenure that reached the pinnacle of football comes to an unceremonious end. On the Rams' release of Cooper Kupp

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Dodgers head to Japan bracing for Shohei Ohtani-mania No one knows just how “wild” things will get during their week in Tokyo, where fans can’t get enough of the superstar and teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.

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Will Bermudez was 17 when he collided with a teammate during a travel ball game. Temporary paralysis, weeks of amnesia, an epilepsy diagnosis. Math stopped mathing and doctors told him he should quit baseball.

You wouldn’t guess, seeing him shining at UC Irvine.

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Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman returns to game action after ankle surgery The World Series MVP is still in the recovery process, but he insists he will be ready for the season opener and playing first base in Tokyo.

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Dodgers’ Tyler Gasnow hopes subtle change in mechanics keeps him healthy Glasnow was living up to rotation ace expectations last season before frustrating injury issues resurfaced again, but he hopes an adjustment will put less stress on his elbow.

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Swanson: Epilepsy can’t keep UC Irvine’s Will Bermudez off the diamond After an on-field brain injury nearly cost him everything, the Anteaters’ ‘light of the team’ embraces his circumstances and strives to make a difference

"Why me?" Will Bermudez wondered after a brain injury and epilepsy diagnosis upended his life threatened to end his baseball career.

It's a big question.

On the UC Irvine infielder's inspiring journey.

On one impressive dude.

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A chant in the stands tonight from Laker fans: "Thank you Nico."

That's as in Nico Harrison, the Mavs GM ... the man who gifted Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

Right now, 4:21 left in the first half, Luka has 10 points (with two free throws still to come), 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Lakers lead 51-39.

"Just a lot of emotions."

Max Christie, who spent the first 2 1/2 seasons of his NBA career with the Lakers, on the night he and Anthony Davis were traded to Dallas and the immediate personal aftermath of the deal:

2024 APSE contest results: Writing and Photography LAST UPDATED: 5:01 p.m. EST, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 Results for writing and photography categories for the 2024 APSE contest: National Beat Writing Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports: 1 | 2 | 3 | ...

Great to see: Scott Reid recognized by APSE for National Beat Writing. @billplunkett.bsky.social led SCNG's event coverage of Game 1 of the World Series with @jefffletcherocr.bsky.social, @jimalexander24.bsky.social @mirjamswanson.bsky.social and Todd Harmonson.

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Dodgers’ Dustin May discusses ‘intense’ health scare, emergency surgery Working his way back from a pair of major elbow surgeries, the right-hander was on track to return late last season before one bite of salad led to a tear in his esophagus and a new perspective on …

Two major elbow surgeries 26 months apart. Then Dustin May nearly died from a torn esophagus weeks away from returning to Dodgers
“Talking to my wife … ‘Is this what God actually wants out of us?’ Every time I get close, he just rips the rug back out from under me”
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‘Robo-umps’ are coming to an Angels game this weekend The Angels will play 11 games in which MLB will experiment with an automated balls and strikes system during spring training this year. MLB has determined that fans and players prefer a challenge s…

One of my favorite parts of this story on robo umps is the idea of reverse pitch framing.

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Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki draws a crowd for first time facing hitters Dozens of teammates and members of the front office gather to watch the young Japanese right-hander throw his first live batting practice session of the spring

It might have just been practice -- practice?!?! But Roki Sasaki's new teammates and the #Dodgers front office all wanted to get their first real up-close look at the young Japanese star.

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Alexander: USC’s JuJu Watkins is hard to keep down What seemed like a scary moment in the first half turned out to be just a blip for the Trojans star in an 83-75 victory over Michigan State on Wednesday night.

It was a scary moment when JuJu Watkins went to the floor - and stayed there for a few moments - during USC’s game Wednesday night against Michigan State.

But JuJu’s OK. And so are the Women of Troy.

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Please welcome the 16 members of the Class of 2025!
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