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Lawrence Tanter, the voice that echoed through the Forum and Staples Center for decades, has passed away. Tanter was the Lakers' public address announcer from the Showtime era all the way through to his retirement in June, stepping away following a stroke. A true institution in Los Angeles basketball, and a voice an entire generation grew up hearing.
Shifting to baseball, the Dodgers are playing chess while everyone else plays checkers. Los Angeles activated Shohei Ohtani this week, which triggered a roster move sending their top prospect back to the minors — but this was no accident. The front office found a roster loophole that keeps that prospect eligible for a postseason call-up, giving them a potential weapon when October arrives.
And in the NFL, the quarterback carousel is spinning hard heading into week three. Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared, which is significant news for the Dolphins. Meanwhile the Giants are keeping their options open under center, and the Bears still haven't named a starter, leaving Chicago fans with more questions than answers as game day closes in.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
