Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Brooklyn Nets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account, as well as others from the Lakers, to ensure you’re covered from start to finish. Source: Los Angeles Lakers
Blog: L.A. Fashion District business owners sentenced to federal prison in money laundering scheme
Morad Neman of Westwood was sentenced to two years of federal prison and his brother, Hersel Neman of Beverly Hills, was sentenced to 18 months, the U.S. attorney’s office said. They were each also ordered to six months of home confinement. Morad Neman is jointly liable with the company to forfeit nearly $3.2 million to […]
Blog: Philip Rivers heads a group of seven Chargers selected to start in the Pro Bowl
James, the 17th overall pick in the 2018, is the first Chargers rookie voted to start the Pro Bowl since Shawne Merriman started at linebacker in the 2006 game. James leads the team with 93 tackles and 12 pass breakups. The former Florida State standout also has 3½ sacks, three interceptions and six quarterback hits. […]
Blog: Proposal would allow players from Cuba to sign with MLB teams without defecting
A proposal that would allow Major League Baseball clubs to sign players out of Cuba next year, rather than forcing them to first defect from the country and establish residency elsewhere, was presented to clubs at the winter meetings in Las Vegas last week, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Source: latimes.com – […]
Blog: ‘Tremendously blessed’: Courtney B. Vance fondly recalls making ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ with Penny Marshall
“The experience of working with Penny on that film was anything but typical, and marked the beginning of a long, beautiful friendship filled with lots of memories, joy, and laughter,” he said in a statement to The Times. “You see, Penny was funny. I mean, absolutely hysterical! Laughter was always a big part of being […]
Blog: Angels agree to sign right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey
Harvey’s name isn’t as flashy as it once was, but a trade from the New York Mets to the Cincinnati Reds in May sparked something akin to a career rejuvenation. Harvey, who will be 30 on opening day, finished 2018 with a 4.94 earned-run average in 32 games (28 starts). It was his first time […]