It’s Sam Darnold-or-bust in slim QB market for needy Giants

Second in a three-part series on the Giants quarterback issue. Coming tomorrow: Examining the rest of intriguing but unproven QBs, retreads, etc.  There is one way to make the enormous expectations that Sam Darnold faced as a rookie feel small.  If Darnold signs a big-money, multi-year, free agent contract with the Giants to be the … Read more

NFL conference championship picks: Is a Bills-Commanders Super Bowl really possible?

From left: Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Bills’ Josh Allen. (Photos by Associated Press; Photo Illustration / Tim Hubbard) 1 Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week in the NFC and AFC championship games. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Farmer had a regular-season … Read more

Column: Why did Roki Sasaki sign with the Dodgers? Health not wealth drove his decision

Digital display of Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, appears at Dodger Stadium before he is introduced by the team at a news conference Wednesday. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) Why now? Why did Roki Sasaki insist on coming to the major leagues this winter? The answer, the 23-year-old Sasaki confirmed at his introductory news … Read more

The Sports Report: Dodgers officially welcome Roki Sasaki

From left, Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten, general manager Brandon Gomes, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, Roki Sasaki, and manager Dave Roberts. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.’s teams in the daily … Read more

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