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LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis interact on the bench during Sunday’s game. (Etienne Laurent / 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 … Read more

Tom Thibodeau didn’t call out anybody by name, but there were certainly hints the coach felt referee Jacyn Goble was a problem in Wednesday’s 108-100 loss to the Hawks. “I just looked at who was refereeing and I knew what it was going to be like,” the Knicks coach said. Last season, the Knicks filed … Read more

Tom Thibodeau reacts in frustration during the Knicks’ 108-100 loss to the Hawks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Dec. 11, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post That wasn’t good enough. That wasn’t near good enough. The final was Hawks 108, Knicks 100, and the only reason the Knicks weren’t booed off the floor … Read more

Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers’ second baseman, and Dodgers president Branch Rickey after signing a contract in 1950. Robinson more than doubled his salary from $17,000 to $35,000 after winning the National League Most Valuable Player award in 1949. (Associated Press) The first contract Jackie Robinson signed along with Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey on Oct. … Read more

If there were any doubt before, there shouldn’t be any now. Deivon Smith is one of St. John’s most impactful players. It’s no coincidence that the Johnnies’ two worst performances of the season coincided with his benching. Deivon Smith, who scored 14 points, dribbles up court during St. John’s 99-77 win over Bryant on Dec. … Read more

Nets combo guard Keon Johnson has seen his playing time spike with the injury to starter Cam Thomas. But he knows he’s promised nothing upon Thomas’ return. “Nothing is guaranteed, and it’s not guaranteed for him or anybody else,” coach Jordi Fernandez said. “So the group’s been doing great. There’s going to be guys at … Read more

On Wednesday, Joe Burrow publicly addressed the burglary that occurred at his home and his dismay over the amount of information that has been revealed about the situation.  The Bengals quarterback’s home was burglarized on Monday night while Burrow was in Dallas for a nationally televised game against the Cowboys.  “So obviously everybody has heard … Read more

Galaxy players and staff celebrate winning the MLS Cup title after defeating the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Galaxy won their sixth MLS Cup on Saturday and celebrated the achievement long into Sunday afternoon. Then on Monday, shortly after … Read more

Jimmy Butler’s agent is firing back at what he calls “bulls–t” reports about teams that the Heat star would be willing to be traded to this season.  Agent Bernie Lee posted a string of posts on X in response to a report by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that indicated that the agent had been … Read more

Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner watched Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins from the sideline. Gardner missed the game with a hamstring injury. But he saw the familiar sight of the Jets defense collapsing down the stretch in another loss. Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner talks with reporters on Dec. 11, 2024. Bill Kostroun / New York … Read more