These Bad Beats prove costly for college basketball bettors (3:42)
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HR 2: Preseason eve
Sliwa goes through the top stories around the association. The NBA releases it's Covid protocol ahead of the season kickoff in three weeks. Plus, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk joins the show.
HR 1: Run it back
Dennis Schroder is officially introduced to the media as a Los Angeles Lakers, and had an interesting answer to a question that Sliwa noticed. The NBA tips off in three weeks, how will the Lakers prepare for opening night? Plus, Spectrum Sportsnet's Mike Bresnahan calls into the show.
NFL playoff picture: Giants, Titans jump into division leads
The NFC East and AFC South have new leaders. Here's how the postseason bracket looks at the moment and what scenarios lie ahead.
The Coach McVay show: Week 13
JB Long and D'Marco Farr are joined by Rams Head coach Sean McVay and react to the close loss to the division rival San Francisco. Coach reacts to some of the other newsworthy headlines over the weekend, as well as look ahead to their next game.
Rams' McVay 'never' considered benching Goff
Saying he "can be demanding of him," Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that he never considered benching Jared Goff despite his disappointment in the veteran quarterback during Sunday's loss to the 49ers.
UCLA opener against Long Beach St. postponed
UCLA men's basketball will not play its home-opening game against Long Beach State on Monday because "of an abundance of caution'' based on COVID-19 protocols in the Long Beach State program.
Schroder says he intends to start at PG for Lakers
Despite the fact the Lakers started LeBron James at the 1 last season and are thin at that position on the bench, Dennis Schroder says he intends to start at point guard next season.
Dudley returning to Lakers for veteran minimum
Veteran Jared Dudley, who became an important part of the Lakers' team culture last season, is returning to the team on a one-year, $2.6 million deal.
Fantasy Focus Football: Breaking Down Week 12, Injury Updates
Field, Stephania, Daniel and Kyle discuss the latest news around the league and recap Week 12.
Is it time for the Chargers to move on from Anthony Lynn? (0:59)
Predicting where top 2021 college football recruits will land
With two-and-a-half weeks until national signing day, where might some of the top college football prospects commit to?
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A Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted 11/13-16 & released Mon. found 50% of respondents placed the most blame for the World Series Game 7 Justin Turner postgame celebration episode/its coronavirus risks on Turner, 19% on the Dodgers & 7% on MLB (24% said they had no opinion or didn't know). Among those who characterized themselves as casual, average or avid sports fans, 53-59% placed most blame on Turner. MLB announced Nov. 6 it would not punish Turner & noted that he'd expressed remorse.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
The Rams were the favorites to win the NFC West heading into Week 12, but after LA lost to the 49ers yesterday, Seattle now has the best shot at the division going into tonight's game against the Eagles. Per FPI: Seahawks 54% Rams 37% Cardinals 7% 49ers 2%
The National Hockey League of Nations
Here are the best representatives from all 31 teams for eight countries: Canada, U.S., Finland, Sweden, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Russia -- plus some wild cards.
Let's fix the NFL's worst teams: Barnwell's plans for the Jets, Jags, Chargers and Lions
These are the moves that four rebuilding franchises can make to get back on the path to playoff contention.
USC-Washington State game moved to Sunday
No. 18 USC's game against Washington State, originally scheduled for Friday, has been moved to Sunday to allow USC players to return from COVID-19 isolation.
McVay says Goff's turnover trend 'can't continue'
Rams coach Sean McVay didn't mince words following his team's 23-20 loss to the injury-plagued 49ers on Sunday. "Our quarterback has got to take better care of the football," McVay said tersely after the game.
McVay: Our quarterbacks have to take better care of the football (0:48)
Rams fall to 49ers yet again, despite Aaron Donald's best efforts
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year temporarily got the Rams on track, but L.A. ended up losing to the Niners for the fourth straight time.
Goff's turnovers prove costly in loss to 49ers (1:21)
Gould hits FG at gun, 49ers hand Rams first SoFi loss, 23-20
— Robbie Gould made a 42-yard field goal as time expired, and the San Francisco 49ers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 23-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, sweeping their season series for the second straight year.
Gould wins it for San Francisco with 42-yard FG (0:21)
Donald does it again, strips Mostert and Hill picks it up for Rams' TD (0:29)
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NBA: 2020 Pacific Standings Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 52 | 19 | .732 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 49 | 23 | .681 | 3.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 34 | 39 | .466 | 19 | W8 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 41 | .431 | 21.5 | W2 |
| Golden State | 15 | 50 | .231 | 34 | L1 |
MLB: 2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | 43 | 17 | .717 | - | W4 |
| San Diego | 37 | 23 | .617 | 6 | W3 |
| San Francisco | 29 | 31 | .483 | 14 | L3 |
| Colorado | 26 | 34 | .433 | 17 | L1 |
| Arizona | 25 | 35 | .417 | 18 | W1 |