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Alexander: Was it really that surprising that LeBron made the right play? The public reaction to Thursday’s end-of-game pass for the Lakers’ winning basket seemed to be almost shock.

In today's bucket o' notes: Should it really be that surprising that LeBron James made the right play at the end of the game Thursday night in Toronto?

Also: Some thoughts on the College Football Playoff selection process, and a salute to a departed friend.

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Chargers’ Tuli Tuipulotu now talking a good game as well as playing one “It’s been a blessing to be able to see his journey,” says nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker Khalil Mack, who has mentored Tuipulotu.

Friday Chargers feature. Plus, a word or two from Coach Jim Harbaugh about QB Justin Herbert's status for Monday.
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LeBron James’ double-digit scoring streak ends, but Lakers beat Raptors at buzzer James misses 13 of 17 shots to finish with eight points, but Austin Reaves scores 44 and Rui Hachimura makes a 3-pointer as time expires to lead the Luka Doncic-less Lakers to a 123-120 win.

“Just playing the game the right way. You always make the right play. That’s just been my M.O."

The @ocregister.bsky.social story from Toronto on LeBron James’ double-digit scoring streak ending in the Lakers' win over the Raptors:

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Dodgers’ Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start first 2 games of World Series Manager Dave Roberts says the Dodgers will probably “run back” the same starting rotation they used in the NLCS. That means Snell in Game 1 and Yamamoto in Game 2 with Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohta…

World Series coverage

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Dodgers confident postseason pause won’t slow their momentum By sweeping the Brewers in the NLCS, the Dodgers earned a six-day break before the World Series opens on Friday in Toronto. That kind of down time hasn’t been favorable for teams in the past.

World Series coverage

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Luka Doncic scores 43 points, but Lakers fall to Warriors in season opener Doncic falls one assist short of a triple-double, but Jimmy Butler scores 31 points, Steph Curry adds 23 and Golden State makes 17 3-pointers to hand the LeBron-less Lakers a 119-109 defeat.

Whether it was a lack of discipline or attention to detail, the Lakers had enough "self-inflicted" lapses to undo the good from their season-opener against the Warriors – including Luka Doncic's dominant offensive performance.

Latest for @ocregister.bsky.social:

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart to make preseason debuts vs. Suns Doncic sat out the first three games, with the team looking to lessen his workload coming off a month-long commitment playing for the Slovenian national team. Smart has been dealing with Achilles t…

Latest for @ocregister.bsky.social on Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart being set to make their preseason debuts tomorrow against the Phoenix Suns:

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Blake Snell stifles Brewers before Dodgers hang on to win NLCS opener Snell dominates for eight innings and the Dodgers survive a confusing double play and get a solo home run from Freddie Freeman before needing a bases-loaded strikeout from Blake Treinen to preserve…

NLCS coverage

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Chargers review: Plenty of concerns in the wake of loss to Giants Injuries to key offensive linemen enabled the Giants to pressure Justin Herbert, but there were other worries Sunday, too.

Chargers review.
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Alexander: How will this Dodgers postseason go? The Wild Card series with Cincinnati might be scarier than most expect.

What to expect from the Dodgers' Wild Card series against the Reds?

Tension, to start. There's a reason we call it the Edge of the Cliff round.

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Dodgers thrown right into the October cauldron this year Accustomed to the five-day break that preceded their postseason journeys as a top-two seed, the reigning World Series champs head directly into a best-of-three Wild Card Series this year.

Playoff preview

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Dodgers’ desperation leads to evaluating Sasaki, Kershaw in bullpen roles Sasaki was activated from the IL on Wednesday and will have a chance to audition for a bullpen role on the postseason roster. Kershaw is also expected to pitch in relief before making his final sta…

Dodgers notebook

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Alexander: Do 400 home runs make Mike Trout a sure Hall of Famer? History says it’s not a no-doubter, but the three-time AL MVP still has a chance to burnish his case to be a first-ballot choice for Cooperstown.

Would I give Mike Trout a Hall of Fame vote if he were on the ballot today? Yes.

But when the time actually does come, how many voters will prioritize those dominant early years of his career over his later injuries and his organization’s failures?

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Dodgers overcome another bullpen breakdown, close in on NL West title They let a three-run lead get away despite clean innings from Roki Sasaki and Clayton Kershaw in relief, then top the Diamondbacks, 5-4, on Tommy Edman’s two-out, two-strike RBI single in the 11th …

Dodgers coverage

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Healthy Hyeseong Kim rejoins Dodgers with better swing – and a travel story Kim was able to get his swing back to where it was earlier in the season during his rehab assignment in Triple-A. Getting from Oklahoma City to Pittsburgh proved more challenging.

Dodgers notebook

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Dodgers stumble against another losing team, drop series opener to Pirates Clayton Kershaw gives up four runs in the first inning, but the Dodgers come back to tie the score with Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hitting home runs. The Pirates take the 9-7 win with four runs a…

Dodgers coverage

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The first injury report.

Angels’ Christian Moore not alone in his struggles: ‘Everyone goes through it’ The second baseman is going through a big-league rite of passage – hitting the wall and realizing the game isn’t going to be as easy as it was on the way up.

Every big leaguer had that moment sometime, when they went through the first slump that told them competing at the highest level would be different.

Angels vets who have been through it say what Christian Moore is experiencing now will help him grow.

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Angels trying to reduce information overload on struggling hitters Manager Ron Washington says hitters can put too much emphasis on the scouting information they are given, instead of trusting themselves with the way they should go about their at-bats.

A look at a couple things the Angels are doing to try to get the offense going.

Also, updates on Yoan Moncada and Ben Joyce, and a roster move.

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Autistic boxer Daniel “Boone” Moses: “Yes, I have my deficits. But it was also a gift to find something I absolutely loved to do and now, 14 years later, boxing is still here with me … It was destiny for me. It found me, I found it.”

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Alexander: Have the Kings reached the end of the road? Edmonton, their historic nemesis, is again one victory from ending the Kings’ season for the fourth consecutive spring.

This was supposed to be the Kings’ opportunity.

Instead, it’s looking like another opportunity wasted.

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So with their trade down, the Rams have two first rounders in 2026, which is supposed to be a much stronger QB class, all for the price of moving down 20 spots.

With the 22nd pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Omarion Hampton!

Alexander: If it’s a rock fight, the Lakers can sling ’em, too Winning ugly on Tuesday night helped the Lakers even their best-of-seven first-round series against the Timberwolves before this physical battle heads to Minnesota.

Tuesday night’s Lakers-Wolves Game 2 wasn’t exactly elegant. But at this point in the season style points are irrelevant.

What’s relevant? The Lakers are even.

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes enjoys return to Orange County roots with trip to Angel Stadium The Pittsburgh ace, a product of El Toro High who says he grew up cheering for the Angels, is back at the Big A this week but he is not scheduled to pitch until the Pirates head to Dodger Stadium o…

Former Angels fan Paul Skenes is enjoying his visit to Angel Stadium.

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Chargers to face Lions in Hall of Fame preseason game on July 31 Former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame the same week. The Chargers last played in the annual game in Canton, Ohio, in 1994.

Chargers headed to Canton along with Antonio Gates.
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Swanson: LeBron James steps up as Lakers’ defensive stopper in Game 2 Spurred by their tone-setting 40-year-old superstar, the Lakers defend their rears off to square their best-of-seven first-round series against the Timberwolves with a bruise-filled 94-85 win.

Some late-night musings from the Crypt, inspired by LeBron James’ inspiring defense … which may or may not win championships — but definitely won the Lakers’ a playoff game Tuesday.

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Feels like only two contenders for the Mastes are Bryson and Rory on Sunday.

New Rams WR Davante Adams credits Sean McVay’s recruiting The All-Pro wide receiver, a free agent for the first time, was impressed with the coach’s passion and aggressiveness in luring him to Los Angeles

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A short hail storm in Claremont