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Angels hire new manager Joe Maddon

The Los Angeles Angels have announced that the team has agreed to terms with three-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon to become the Club’s new Field Manager.  Other outlets have reported that the deal is for three years and is worth an estimated $12 to $15 million.

NFL Week 6 Thursday Game Preview: Giants (2-3) at Patriots (5-0)

Week 6 of the NFL is sure to thrill with a rematch of Super Bowls XLII and XLVI when the New York Giants visit the unbeaten New England Patriots.  Although the Giants won both Super Bowls in 2008 and 2012, the Patriots hold the all-time series advantage, 6-4, including edging the Giants, 27-26, in their last meeting in 2015.

Raiders' Vontaze Burfict suspended for season

The NFL brought the hammer down on Oakland Raiders' linebacker Vontaze Burfict, as the league announced that he has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2019 season, including all postseason games.  The league stated in a release that the suspension was for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness rules, including in Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Angels fire manager Brad Ausmus

The Los Angeles Angels' General Manager Billy Eppler today announced that Brad Ausmus will not return as manager in 2020.

Canelo Alvarez to fight Sergey Kovalev on November 2

The long-rumored fight is now a reality, as it has been announced that star middleweight Canelo Alvarez 51-1-2 (34 KO’s) will boldly jump two weight classes to face fearsome puncher and current WBO Light Heavyweight champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev for Kovalev’s WBO title on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Danny Roman withdraws from Akhmadaliev fight due to shoulder injury

Danny Roman will have to wait a little longer to defend his title, as he was forced to pull out of his upcoming fight with mandatory contender Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 13 due to a left shoulder injury.

Colts sign quarterback Jacoby Brissett to extension

The Indianapolis Colts moved to secure their future at the quarterback position following the surprise retirement of star Andrew Luck, as the team signed his promising backup, Jacoby Brissett, to a contract extension.  Other outlets have reported that the deal is worth $30 million over two years, with $20 million guaranteed.

Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz agree to rematch bout

Heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber’’ Wilder will defend his WBC title when he takes on dangerous challenger and once-beaten Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong’’ Ortiz in a pay-per-view rematch bout on November 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Lakers sign Dwight Howard

Who says you can't revisit the past?

With the loss of center DeMarcus Cousins to a season-ending knee injury, the Los Angeles Lakers were in desperate need of a cheap, serviceable big man.  A number of fading veterans were considered, but in the end the team signed Dwight Howard, their former star who controversially left the Lakers in free agency after one tumultuous season.

By adding Howard, the team will allow star Anthony Davis to play more at his preferred power forward position, while Howard mans the five.

Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimović is named MLS Player of the Week

After pouring in four goals in two games, Los Angeles Galaxy star forward Zlatan Ibrahimović capped off an outstanding week by being voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Week for the 24th week of the 2019 season.  Ibrahimović has tallied 20 goals -- third most in the league -- and three assists this season.

USA Men's Basketball Team cruises to exhibition win over Spain, 90-81

Photo by: Tri Le/Daily Sports Herald

By Mike Elliott

Anaheim, Calif. -- The USA Men's National Basketball Team eased some anxiety over the quality of its roster Friday night, as the Americans dominated the boards and tightened up their defense to earn a comfortable 90-81 win over Spain in an exhibition game at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

As expected, the talented perimeter trio of Kemba Walker, Donovan Mitchell, and Khris Middleton led the way for the United States, scoring 11, 13, and 12 points respectively.  Walker also dished out eight assists in his 22 minutes on the floor.

NFL reinstates wide receiver Josh Gordon

With the retirement of tight end Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been in need of another big play weapon.

Help is now on the way, as Commissioner Roger Goodell notified talented Patriots' wide receiver Josh Gordon that he will be reinstated to the NFL on a conditional basis.

Clippers sign Patrick Patterson, announce return to Hawaii for training camp

The Los Angeles Clippers added some depth to their frontcourt, signing veteran free agent forward Patrick Patterson, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations, Lawrence Frank.  Other outlets have reported that the deal is for one year at $2.3 million.

Holiday Bowl to match Pac-12 against ACC in 2020

The Holiday Bowl in San Diego is changing its annual matchup between two of the Power Five Conferences, as the Pac-12 will continue to put forth a team in the game, but the Big Ten will not participate following the expiration of its six-year contract.  In its place in 2020 will be the ACC.

USA Basketball Men's National Team crushes USA Select Team, 97-78

By Kweku Turkson

Las Vegas --  What, me worry?

Despite more than a few anxious moments during the week when the younger, lower-profile Select squad (helmed by long-time NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy and Gonzaga's Mark Few) got the best of the Senior team, the "big guys" squashed all doubt -- at least for the moment -- by absolutely destroying the Selects in Friday's intra-squad game, 97-78.

Interview with former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman

The Daily Sports Herald's Kweku Turkson caught up with former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, as he discusses the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame:

Golden Boy announces Jaime Munguia bout on Mexican Independence Day Weekend

Golden Boy and DAZN have been in scramble mode ever since it was learned that Canelo Alvarez would not be fighting his traditional bout on Mexican Independence Day Weekend.  Not only have the two companies been trying to repair the strained relationship with their biggest star, but they have also been looking to fill the same mid-September date with another fight card.

Now they finally have a fight.

Exclusive interview with boxing broadcaster Al Bernstein

Watch The Daily Sports Herald's Kweku Turkson's exclusive interview with boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein:

Shane Mosley discusses Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame

The Daily Sports Herald's Kweku Turkson caught up with Southern California boxing legend "Sugar" Shane Mosley to discuss the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame and his career: