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James Harden had a big game on Monday. (William Liang / 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 Sports Report newsletter. Enter email address Sign Me Up You may occasionally receive promotional content from … Read more

After Sunday’s 32-25 victory over the Jaguars, Aaron Rodgers went out of his way to praise one group of Jets. “I want to say one more time, the offensive line had an outstanding game, and I had all day to throw,” Rodgers said. “Big shout out to the big boys. I’m going to love them … Read more

Aaron Rodgers slayed the dragon but felt a peculiar pang of emptiness. When Rodgers and the Packers defeated the Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV in early 2011, the star quarterback had exorcised the chip on his shoulder, which began when he wasn’t offered a Division I scholarship out of high school and continued with … Read more

The more things change, the more the Eagles and Chiefs keep rising to the top of the NFL. Just like when they met in Super Bowl 57 at the end of the 2022 season. Just like when they met in Week 11 of the 2023 season. Same old, same old. Buffalo’s upset of previously unbeatable … Read more

Kid thought he was going to dentist. Dad took him to World Series and he caught Freddie Freeman’s grand slam Long encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary Ruderman was told by his parents Friday that he could leave his fifth-grade class early because he had an orthodontist appointment to get his braces removed. The … Read more

Even though they’ve struggled lately, the Dallas Stars still know how to beat the Kings. Stu Barnes and Niklas Hagman scored power-play goals, Marty Turco stopped 20 shots and the injury-depleted Stars ended a three-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Kings on Monday. Dallas is 6-0 against the Kings this season, outscoring them, … Read more

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo controls the ball during a playoff game against the Miami Heat in April. (Marta Lavandier / Associated Press) Giannis Antetokounmpo has indicated on social media that he has agreed to a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo issued a social media post on Monday that said, “MILWAUKEEEEEEEEE!! Let’s get … Read more

Arizona State defensive lineman Zac Swanson made it clear he has a rooting interest in the first-round matchup in this year’s College Football Playoff between Texas and Clemson.  Swanson will be rooting for Texas on Saturday for no other reason than to have the chance to exact revenge on New Year’s Day against the team … Read more

Just win, baby! That’s what Giants fans were certainly hoping for from the Raiders in Monday night’s game against the Falcons. Las Vegas came close, having two shots at the end zone in the final seconds, but the Raiders fell short, losing 15-9 to the Falcons and remaining ahead of the Giants in the race … Read more

Reece Beekman is just a third of the way through his rookie season and has already been traded. But in coming to rebuilding Brooklyn from contending Golden State, the young point guard has also been given a golden opportunity. Reece Beekman handles the ball for the Warriors during a preseason game against the Lakers on … Read more