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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws long toss before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 2. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) 1 CHICAGO — An MRI scan showed no new damage in the surgically repaired throwing shoulder of Clayton Kershaw, but the Dodgers left-hander will be shut down from throwing … Read more

The Yankees have arrived at the Subway Series in their first real rough patch of the season. Entering Tuesday’s showdown against the Mets at Citi Field, the Yankees have dropped three straight series after losing only three of their first 22 series of the season. But the chance to play two games with a little … Read more

JJ Redick smiles as he is introduced as the Lakers’ new head coach Monday at the team’s training facility in El Segundo. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Lakers are in search of assistant coaches — and coders. Really. JJ Redick’s appointment as head coach was more out of the box than anyone thought. … Read more

JJ Redick is retiring the microphone. The freshly minted Lakers coach is stepping away from his various podcasts — including the one recently launched with LeBron James — as he embarks on a new career track in Los Angeles with a four-year deal. “For the time being, and hopefully it’s a very, very long time, … Read more

Gary Lineker has criticised the Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘experiment’ in England’s midfield (BBC) Gary Lineker believes Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ‘hung out to dry’ by Gareth Southgate ahead of England’s final Euro 2024 group game against Slovenia on Tuesday evening. England have already qualified for the Euro 2024 knockout stage following their win against Serbia and … Read more

The Yankees and the Mets have played 142 times since the advent of interleague play in 1997, 147 if you include the 2000 World Series (and you should always include the 2000 World Series). There have been times when both teams have entered on extreme highs (see 2000). There have been times when they’ve both … Read more

Steve Cohen has picked up a small stake in another New York sports bigwig’s property, according to a new report.  The Mets owner has picked up a 5.5 percent stake in Sphere Entertainment, which includes the Las Vegas Sphere, Sportico reported.  The technologically advanced entertainment venue was the brainchild of Knicks, Rangers and Madison Square … Read more

SUNRISE, Fla. — On what possibly could be the last morning of Kyle Okposo’s 17-year NHL career, the only piece of news to come out of the Panthers’ morning skate involved him. After being a healthy scratch for Game 6, Okposo was reinserted for the winner-take-all Game 7 at Amerant Bank Arena as the Panthers … Read more

Gerrit Cole received an immediate gut check upon his return from the 60-day injured list by facing the division rival Orioles last Wednesday. The adrenaline level is not going anywhere in start No. 2. Cole will be back on the mound Tuesday at Citi Field as the Yankees and Mets renew acquaintances in the first … Read more

Paige VanZant has a new money-making venture to sink her teeth into, but it’s going to be nowhere near as lucrative as her career as a thirst-trapping content creator. “I just signed a contract, and whether motherf–kers like it or not, I am doing Power Slap,” VanZant said in a video posted on her Instagram … Read more