Tom Moore
@tfmoore.bsky.social
Sports Editor for the Southern California News Group.
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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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Also: Some thoughts on the College Football Playoff selection process, and a salute to a departed friend.
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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.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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.
www.ocregister.com/2025/12/05/a...
Also: Some thoughts on the College Football Playoff selection process, and a salute to a departed friend.
www.ocregister.com/2025/12/05/a...
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Friday Chargers feature. Plus, a word or two from Coach Jim Harbaugh about QB Justin Herbert's status for Monday.
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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.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Friday Chargers feature. Plus, a word or two from Coach Jim Harbaugh about QB Justin Herbert's status for Monday.
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“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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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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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.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
“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:
www.ocregister.com/2025/12/04/l...
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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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.
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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.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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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Latest for @ocregister.bsky.social:
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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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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…
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October 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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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Chargers review.
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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.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Chargers review.
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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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Tension, to start. There's a reason we call it the Edge of the Cliff round.
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Alexander: How will this Dodgers postseason go?
The Wild Card series with Cincinnati might be scarier than most expect.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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.
www.ocregister.com/2025/09/29/a...
Tension, to start. There's a reason we call it the Edge of the Cliff round.
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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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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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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.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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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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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The first injury report.
September 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The first injury report.
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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 vets who have been through it say what Christian Moore is experiencing now will help him grow.
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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.
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August 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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 vets who have been through it say what Christian Moore is experiencing now will help him grow.
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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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Also, updates on Yoan Moncada and Ben Joyce, and a roster move.
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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.
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April 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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.
www.ocregister.com/2025/04/29/a...
Also, updates on Yoan Moncada and Ben Joyce, and a roster move.
www.ocregister.com/2025/04/29/a...
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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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April 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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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This was supposed to be the Kings’ opportunity.
Instead, it’s looking like another opportunity wasted.
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Instead, it’s looking like another opportunity wasted.
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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.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This was supposed to be the Kings’ opportunity.
Instead, it’s looking like another opportunity wasted.
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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.
April 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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.
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With the 22nd pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Omarion Hampton!
April 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
With the 22nd pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Omarion Hampton!
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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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What’s relevant? The Lakers are even.
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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.
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April 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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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What’s relevant? The Lakers are even.
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Former Angels fan Paul Skenes is enjoying his visit to Angel Stadium.
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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…
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April 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Former Angels fan Paul Skenes is enjoying his visit to Angel Stadium.
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