MLB free-agent tracker: WS is over. Time to jump into the Hot Stove. No Soto or Ohtani to cause another seismic disruption in MLB's contract calculus, but plenty of intriguing players litter the market.

Eric Kay's ex-wife says she told the Angels he had a drug problem, contradicting their testimony. The Angels claim they aren't responsible for the death of Tyler Skaggs, but ignoring warning signs of Kay's drug abuse won't work in their favor.

Concordia University told by a judge to reinstate women's teams while Title IX lawsuit plays out. The school had cut four programs to save $550 million while at the same time launching a $25 million upgrade of athletics facilities.

Charlie Sheen's life was in chaos. Meet lifelong friend Tony Todd, the 'angel from heaven' who helped rescue him. Oh, and they absolutely crushed the ball taking BP for years. There's video to prove it.

ESPN premiere of 'Inside the NBA,' er, 'NBA Tip-Off' starts with good-natured digs at the Worldwide Leader. Shaq, Barkley, Smith and Johnson get rolling in rare form.

Angels star Mike Trout: Eric Kay had a drug problem and Tyler Skaggs was a valued friend. Yet neither side asked Trout why he didn't report Kay's drug use to HR or an executive.

Update: Former NFL All-Pro Doug Martin's family says he was mentally ill and entered a neighbor's home 'disoriented.' Martin's death in Oakland police custody shortly thereafter is under investigation.

Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin, aka the Muscle Hamster, died while in Oakland police custody. He was suspected of breaking into a home. Several agencies will investigate the circumstances of his death.

Skaggs lawyer questions ex-Angels executive Tim Mead about negligent supervision over Eric Kay. What did Mead know about Kay's opioid addiction and how could it make the Angels responsible for Skaggs' death?

Angels owner Arte Moreno and team president John Carpino are seated in the courtroom as opening statements are about to begin in the civil trial Skaggs vs. Angels. Celebrity lawyer Shawn Holley will represent the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs in opening.

Also talking coal and green hydrogen on this week's Boiling Point podcast with a top official at the L.A. Department of Water and Power. Los Angeles targeting 100% clean energy by 2035, although it won't be easy. Listen here:

Jury selection begins today: Tyler Skaggs' family and the Angels face off in a wrongful death civil trial worth millions that could take weeks. No word on whether a settlement is imminent, so the grind begins.

'Phee said it all': Caitlin Clark gives Napheesa Collier her unqualified support, which means commissioner Cathy Engelbert doesn't have it. CBA talks should be lively.

Alice and Bubba, hawks trained to keep other birds away from SoFi Stadium, stolen during Rams game

‘Conspiracy theories’: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard denies that his endorsement deal was cheating

More from Lawrence Frank on the NBA probe: "The accusations made against us are serious and they don’t line up with my experience, my reality.... We are eager for the whole truth, the whole picture to be revealed. We are confident in what it will show."

In first public comments since NBA announced investigation, Clippers pres of BB ops Lawrence Frank said owner Steve Ballmer is "one of best, most honorable people I’ve met. He constantly reminds us to stay on the right side of the rules."

Training camp begins tomorrow for the Clippers as the the NBA investigation into whether they circumvented the salary cap pertaining to payments to Kawhi Leonard is underway. Here's the latest.

Dodger Stadium will be full Sunday even though the team is in Seattle. LA Card Show will bring together vendors, traders and just plain fans. Plus, Kershaw's last start will be broadcast on DodgerVision. Fun day.

The successor to Bob Costas as voice on TNT's MLB postseason games will be the same broadcaster who replaced LA Kings legend Bob Miller in 2017. Yes, Alex Faust has experience replacing a titan of the airwaves.