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Lawrence Frank wants to get Clippers back to ‘contender status’
A season filled with on- and off-court ups and downs ended with a frustrating Play-In loss, but the team’s president of basketball operations says they have several paths to improving…
Report: Aspiration co-founder cooperated with NBA investigation of Clippers
An ESPN report says Joseph Sanberg voluntarily sat for two in-person interviews and provided documents and relevant information to the league’s investigation into whether the team circumvented NBA salary cap…
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he ‘was duped’ in Aspiration deal
The NBA is investigating whether the team used the green banking company to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard via a $28 million endorsement deal.
Clippers could land a top-6 pick in Sunday’s NBA draft lottery
If things play out in their favor on Sunday, the Clippers would inherit the Indiana Pacers’ pick (at No. 5 or 6) in next month’s draft as part of the…
NFL draft: Chargers trade back, select center Jake Slaughter in 2nd round
The 6-foot-4, 303-pounder from Florida, who was a second-team All-American, might shift to left guard as the Chargers stock up on Saturday picks.
NFL draft: Chargers select Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson in 4th round
Chargers were enthusiastic about their draft, especially about their picks Saturday.
Chargers DL Teair Tart says it feels good to be wanted
“I love being here,” says Tart, who signed a three-year extension in January. “The staff knows that. Everybody here knows that. I’m extremely appreciative.”
Chargers pick up 5th-year option on WR Quentin Johnston’s contract
Johnston, who was the Chargers’ third-leading receiver last season with 51 receptions for 735 yards and a team-leading eight TDs, could have become an unrestricted free agent following the 2026…
NFL draft: Rams select Alabama QB Ty Simpson 13th overall
With reigning league MVP Matthew Stafford entering the final year of his contract, Simpson will study under him for at least one season with the idea of eventually succeeding the…
New Rams QB Ty Simpson ready to learn behind Matthew Stafford
The former Alabama quarterback, drafted 13th overall, says he’s grateful to be chosen by the Rams, follow Stafford’s lead and be coached by Sean McVay.