Can’t stop, won’t stop: Dodgers still reveling in World Series title afterglow

Dodgers players, from left, Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor, Jack Flaherty, Brusdar Graterol and Freddie Freeman are honored before a Lakers game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 8. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The face of the franchise, Landon Knack is not — that distinction belongs to Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani, … Read more

Under-the-radar Jimmy Butler destinations, Shams vs. Butler’s agent & NBA Cup reviews and previews | The Kevin O'Connor Show

The NBA world has been enraptured all week by the idea of Miami Heat SF/SG Jimmy Butler being available in trade rumors. Kevin O'Connor is joined as always on Fridays by Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh to discuss a handful of landing spots, which ones seem likely, which don't and which teams have surprisingly … Read more

Ohio State AD Ross Bjork ‘absolutely’ confident that Ryan Day will return as head coach next season

With the College Football Playoff approaching, and with eyes already turning to next season, Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork still has full confidence in head coach Ryan Day. Bjork went on local station 97.1 The Fan on Thursday to express his support for Day during the “Morning Juice” show. Day has been in a … Read more

‘I didn’t come here to leave:’ Bill Belichick talks family ties and desire to coach college football in first North Carolina news conference

Bill Belichick made sure to win over North Carolina fans early in his first news conference. The former New England Patriots coach was introduced as the Tar Heels’ head coach on Thursday. The start of the news conference leaned heavily into the time that Belichick’s father, Steve, spent at North Carolina as an assistant. Belichick … Read more

Football 301 Playbook: Breaking down the best non-QB rookies so far, including a mixed bag at receiver

There’s a month left in the season, so it’s time for a rookie check-in! And I’m not going to spill 3,000-plus words of digital ink (sorry, editor Al) on the pretty boys at quarterback. No, for this three-quarter point check-in, I’m going to focus on all of the other non-quarterback positions. Running backs, wide receivers, … Read more