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The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era, and multi-time champion Danny Green isn't holding back his thoughts. With LeBron James gone after eight years and major roster turnover this offseason, Green has been candid about what this new-look squad can and can't do. All eyes are now shifting to Luka Doncic, who teammates like Collin Sexton say has stepped into a genuine leadership role over the summer, commanding the locker room with a presence that has the organization genuinely excited about where this franchise is headed.
Shifting to baseball, Tommy Edman put on a full highlight reel Saturday night in Los Angeles. The Dodgers second baseman first robbed the Nationals of extra bases with a spectacular defensive play, then flipped the script entirely by launching a go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning to complete a comeback six to five victory. It was the kind of two-way performance that reminds you why this Dodgers roster remains one of the most dangerous in the league.
And at the US Open, Iva Jovic is through to the fourth round after a grueling three-hour battle against close friend Alexandra Eala. Down a break in the third, Jovic dug in and closed it out, setting up what promises to be a massive showdown with Coco Gauff.
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