[ad_1] The reaction was thunderous and effusive. Colleagues and competitors, team officials, longtime readers and even some critics all celebrated when the Associated Press Sports Editors announced this past week that Times columnist Bill Plaschke won its prestigious Red Smith Award. It is widely considered the highest sports journalism honor a writer can earn. Plaschke, … Read more
[ad_1] Headache. Nausea. The two words were uttered Tuesday night to describe the condition of a certain Laker. The two words could also describe the reaction of their fans. Headache. Nausea. In the final hours before tipoff against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers announced that Anthony Davis was … Read more
[ad_1] It still doesn’t feel right. It still doesn’t make sense. No matter how much Shohei Ohtani and his advisors attempt to clean it up, something in all this gambling garbage still stinks. When a smiling Ohtani strides on to the Dodger Stadium field for their home opener Thursday, I want to believe. I want … Read more
[ad_1] PHOENIX — He stands up at his spartan desk on a dull February morning and grins as if handed a gift. “Dude this is so good, so much fun!” he says. “I can’t wait to get to work every day!” He is asked if this could be the most difficult of his nine seasons, and … Read more