Monday, August 17, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mar 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Mark Walter and team executive Jeannie Buss in attendance at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit

In Sudden $12.5B Lakers Sale, Big Questions Remain

Why did Mark Walter flip the NBA’s crown jewel in 10 months?
August 14, 2026
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Disney CEO Bob Iger watches pregame warm ups before the game between Angel City FC and the San Diego Wave at BMO Stadium.

Iger, Kushner, Walter Have Sports Empires Beyond the Lakers

The three businessmen already own stakes across major sports leagues.
August 12, 2026
Aug 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Dodgers’ Late-Season Slide Complicates MLB’s Salary Cap Push

The two-time defending champions haven’t been a juggernaut lately.
August 10, 2026
Jul 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Cole Irvin (38) hands the ball to manager Dave Roberts (30) during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium.

MLB Trade Deadline Sees Big Market Clubs Trade Top Players

“It just seems like there’s always blowback with us,” the Dodgers manager said.
August 3, 2026