Sports

The Bears are giving Mike McCarthy a taste of the finer things they can offer thim. The ex-Cowboys coach was flown into the Bears’ facility on a private jet from Dallas to Wheeling, Ill., for his interview on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, which is a “departure from team protocol,” per ESPN. He also “stayed … Read more

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce would be in a prime position to retire if Kansas City pulls off a historic three-peat as Super Bowl champions. During Friday’s installment of “First Take,” host Molly Qerim asked Orlovsky what 35-year-old Kelce is capable of in his 12th NFL season while discussing the … Read more

Florida men’s basketball assistant coach Taurean Green is the subject of a sexual assault complaint, as the school investigates the program’s head coach, Todd Golden, over allegations he sent explicit photos and videos to women on campus. Green reportedly arranged a meeting with a woman, who filed a Title IX complaint in March 2024 anonymously, … Read more

Novak Djokovic won in straight sets against the hecklers, too. Djokovic responded to an Australian Open fan who yelled an angry message to him after the Serbian rolled to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 26th-seed Tomáš Macháč. “Sorry, mate, I have a wife,” Djokovic responded in the middle of his on-court interview. “We can … Read more

Rams rookie edge rusher Jared Verse didn’t sugarcoat his feelings about the Eagles faithful ahead of Sunday’s NFC Divisional Round playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field. “I hate Eagles fans,” Verse, 24, told The Los Angeles Times on Thursday. “They’re so annoying. I hate Eagles fans.” Verse, who’s in contention for Defensive Rookie of the … Read more

Carmelo Anthony said he was just trying to keep a low profile when he was caught giving Rihanna a stoic stare at an after-party following the 2014 Met Gala. During Thursday’s installment of his “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast — with The Kid Mero, Rudy Gay, and Monica McNutt — Anthony explained the moments leading up to the … Read more

Charles Wenzelberg/NY Post Will Warren can recite the mistakes. He remembers — and has pored over the video of — that 3-2, middle-of-the-plate fastball to the Angels’ Zach Neto back on Aug. 7. “He taught me a lesson. I’ll never make that mistake again,” Warren said this week. “After the game, Gerrit [Cole] was like, … Read more

Kliff Kingsbury is expected to be among the most sought-after head coaching candidates this offseason, but he doesn’t plan to listen to other teams while the Commanders are alive in the postseason. NBC Sports reports that Kingsbury is avoiding any head coaching interviews while he leads the Commanders’ offense in the playoffs, having yet to … Read more

Anthony J. Causi Billy Wagner is glad the “nightmare” is almost over. By Tuesday night the former All-Star reliever will either be headed to the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025 or removed from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot forever, after 10 unsuccessful attempts for enshrinement in Cooperstown. Wagner, … Read more

Hideki Matsuyama hits from the 10th tee at last year’s Genesis Invitational golf tournament. (Ryan Kang / 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 … Read more