Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch Tuesday
NEW ORLEANS — The Lakers are going to have to defend against CJ MCollum, the Pelicans guard who races into three-point shots from all angles on…
Here’s how many of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games will be on national TV
Caitlin Clark has helped take NCAA women’s basketball to unprecedented heights of popularity. Now the WNBA appears ready to see if the University of Iowa…
Disney plans to integrate a standalone ESPN service into Disney+
Walt Disney Co. is betting big on ESPN as the Burbank entertainment company bolsters its streaming options and charts its future. The company said Wednesday…
ESPN executive criticized on-air by Pat McAfee leaves network
Norby Williamson, a longtime ESPN executive who was recently criticized by popular on-air personality Pat McAfee, is leaving the network after nearly 40 years, according…
Why Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is playing against — and not for — UConn
Caitlin Clark grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa, but was a Connecticut women’s basketball fan. Her dream was to play for legendary coach Geno…
Fox Sports, AEG to host new postseason basketball tournament
A new, 16-team tournament is coming to the postseason college basketball calendar in 2025, with major conference partnerships, backing from Fox Sports and AEG and…
What we learned from Shohei Ohtani’s statement blaming interpreter
Shohei Ohtani’s calm, deliberate delivery Monday of his version of events surrounding the payment of his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling debts leaves no doubt…
MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter
Major League Baseball announced Friday it has opened an investigation into the allegations surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his now ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. “Major…
Startled Dodgers cope with Shohei Ohtani interpreter’s scandal
SEOUL — The camera shot of the dugout looked reminiscent of so many before. Shohei Ohtani approaching his long-time interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara. The…
Apple veteran Pete Distad to lead new sports streaming venture
Pete Distad, who served as a senior executive for Apple Inc.’s TV business, has been chosen to lead the new sports streaming service being launched…
Chris Mortensen, longtime ESPN NFL analyst, dies at 72
Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning.…
Ex-NFL player, 8 others allege sexual abuse by Colton High trainer
Shareece Wright says he has mainly fond memories from his four years at Colton High School, except for whenever he was alone with a female…
Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch sport streamer
In a potentially game-changing move for the TV business, Fox Corp., Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery are entering a joint venture that will…
Angel City to open season against Bay FC, NWSL’s newest club
Angel City will open its third NWSL season on March 16, playing host to the league’s newest club, Bay FC, at BMO Stadium. With the…