Kurt Rambis has his work cut out for him with the Los Angeles Lakers. Last season, the Lakers were a mess defensively. They ranked 20th in defensive efficiency (106.6) and 22nd in points allowed per game (102). Defensive breakdowns plagued the Lakers more than injuries, ... (Continue reading)
Twelve games under .500 for the first time since the end of a 72-90 2008 season, the defending World Series champion Giants who visited President Obama at the White House on July 29 really had no business being there—because this ... (Continue reading)
The San Francisco Giants have three impending free agents in particular who could work to their advantage in the trade market as the non-waiver MLB deadline approaches. In spite of that, though, it appears the defending World Series champions could ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on fire. A recent hot streak has propelled them to the top of the National League West, and they look more like World Series contenders with each passing game. Adding Howie Kendrick would move them ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Dodgers made their annual trade deadline splash by acquiring reliever Brian Wilson on Tuesday, per ESPN, leading to speculation that the club could be done and inactive in the final hours before Wednesday’s transaction cutoff. However, as long ... (Continue reading)
Steve Nash is all about his basketball, soccer and, apparently, rap. Appearing on Canadian Rap City in 1994, via The Basketball Jones, the then-Santa Clara baller had the opportunity to request the song of (presumably) his choosing. And wouldn't you know it, Nash went ... (Continue reading)
During a recent interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, Steve Nash spoke candidly on everything from soccer and retirement to his expectations for the 2013-14 NBA season. While every word offered some form of intrigue, the key topic ... (Continue reading)
Tim Lincecum may no longer by the Cy Young-caliber pitcher he once was, but the San Francisco Giants are smart to want to keep him for the rest of the season. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Giants have ... (Continue reading)
To say the Oakland Raiders cleaned house on their defense is an understatement. Only two starters from last year's defense are back for 2013, Tyvon Branch and Lamarr Houston. Houston is the sole survivor of the 2012 defensive line. The 2010 second-rounder ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently leading the National League West, and despite the rumors about potential trade scenarios, the organization has been smart to distance itself from the high-profile starting pitchers on the trade block. Los Angeles was originally reported ... (Continue reading)