Chargers’ Ladd McConkey can finally learn from Keenan Allen in person
Even before Keenan Allen returned to the Chargers last week, he was already having an influence in the receiver room.As a rookie, Ladd McConkey studied…
Rookie Jarquez Hunter showcasing his ‘super power’ for Rams
In 2020, inside the clang-and-clatter of Neshoba Central High’s powerlifting gym, Jarquez Hunter’s coach laid down a dare: squat 645 pounds on three counts.With a…
Rams vs. Cowboys five things to watch: Rookies in spotlight
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Receiver Konata Mumpfield made multiple plays. So did running back Jarquez Hunter and other Rams rookies during training camp and a joint practice…
Chargers rookie Tre’ Harris finding plenty of motivational sources
For Chargers rookie Tre’ Harris, the opportunity to see the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, proved to be an eye-opening experience —…
Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser showing growth
LAS VEGAS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser received the pass near the half-court line from a Clippers teammate who had just stolen the basketball. The 6-foot-11 center maneuvered…
Zach Neto and rookie Christian Moore help lift Angels over Red Sox
Zach Neto hit a leadoff homer and rookie Christian Moore had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning that sent the Angels to…
Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers minicamp amid contract talks
He wasn’t under the watchful eye of Chargers executive director of player performance Ben Herbert this offseason. He didn’t train in the team’s El Segundo…
Chargers’ Tarheeb Still, Cam Hart eager to prove they can be stars
Tarheeb Still said his farewells and was ready to leave for a three-day weekend. On a Thursday this offseason, the second-year cornerback told Ben Herbert,…
On This Day, May 16: NBA names Michael Jordan rookie of the year
1 of 5 | Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan jams for two of his game-high 50 points during fourth-quarter action November 21, 1997, to defeat…
Sizing them up: NFL rookie quarterback evaluations
Although it felt at times there was only one quarterback in last weekend’s NFL draft — the slip-sliding Shedeur Sanders who tumbled to the fifth…
Rookie Ingrid Lindblad holds off the field to win the LPGA’s JM Eagle LA Championship
Ingrid Lindblad grew up figure skating. The dynamic sport of balance and precision tested her limits before she ultimately surrendered the ice for the green…
Chaos hits F1 Australia GP as start delayed after rookie, 19, crashes on FORMATION LAP before bursting into tears
THE FORMULA ONE season opener in Australia was hit by chaos before the race even started as rookie Isack Hadjar spun out on the formation…
Dodgers giving rookie Hyeseong Kim every chance to succeed
PHOENIX — At the end of infield workouts most days during spring training, the Dodgers do a live-fungo drill in which every player has to field a…
Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki pleased with first live session of spring
PHOENIX — Everywhere Roki Sasaki looked Wednesday afternoon, curious eyes stared back at him.Facing hitters for the first time in Dodgers camp this spring, and still just…
What is ceiling for rookie Roki Sasaki? ‘Inside, I’m really nervous’
PHOENIX — Which Los Angeles newcomer will have a better season, Roki Sasaki or Luka Doncic?“Being biased,” Dave Roberts said with a hearty laugh, “I hope it’s…
Bizarre tale of first EVER flying car – bolted to aircraft which crashed on first test run after pilot’s rookie error
HOPES for a flying car crashed and burned alongside the first prototype after it dropped out of the sky due to a rookie error by…
Lakers rookie Bronny James building momentum in G League
The bet the Lakers made on Bronny James always carried a tremendous amount of baggage, their second-round draft pick impossible to separate from the team’s…
How the Lakers landed hot-shooting rookie Dalton Knecht
Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season. The jump from the Big Sky Conference to…
Pitchers Paul Skenes and Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards
Hard-throwing Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes capped a remarkable season by winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, while Luis Gil…
Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal
Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ rookie guard, clutched the game ball inside his locker after he dominated the final minutes of the Lakers’ overtime win Thursday…