Free agent center Len signs deal with Lakers

Dave McMenamin, Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN, covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com, and the NBA for NBA.com. Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a 123-100 victory against the Denver Nuggets with 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, ending the Nuggets' winning streak and L.A.'s losing streak in Denver. Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Doncic's performance, emphasizing his importance in controlling the offense alongside LeBron James...

Luka Doncic scored 32 points as the Los Angeles Lakers ended the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning streak with a 123-100 victory, showcasing his talent alongside LeBron James who scored 25 points. In another close game, Nic Claxton's buzzer-beater secured the Brooklyn Nets a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Portland Trail Blazers set a franchise record with a 141-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets led by Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. The Utah Jazz...

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed the need for his team to improve despite a 2-0 win over Las Palmas, putting them back at the top of LaLiga after Atlético Madrid's victory earlier in the day. Flick highlighted the importance of positioning and presence in the box, while praising substitutes Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres for their crucial goals. The team's focus now shifts to the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atlético on Tuesday, following their...

Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN, reporting that quarterback Matthew Stafford's agent has been given permission to discuss his market value with other teams. The Rams and Stafford are in talks about a reworked contract, with two seasons left on his current deal. Stafford, who joined the Rams in 2021 and won the Super Bowl with them, completed 65.8% of his passes for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in the...

The Fresno State men's basketball program is under investigation for potential ties to sports gambling, leading to the removal of one player and suspension of two others. Guards Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins, key scorers for the team, are being withheld from competition as the university reviews an eligibility matter. The Bulldogs, currently on a 10-game losing streak, are facing scrutiny after a tip prompted an internal investigation by the school and NCAA. Full Article

Joseph Parker knocked out Martin Bakole in just two rounds at the ANB Arena in Riyadh after Bakole stepped in to replace Daniel Dubois last minute. Bakole, coming from the DR Congo, landed a hard right in the first round, but Parker ultimately knocked him out in the second round. Parker is now eyeing a world title fight after winning the WBO Interim title. On the same card, Shakur Stevenson defeated Josh Padley after three...