LA Teams Shine Bright in Sports

The LA Dodgers are in a tough spot. They have a team that many people love, but some players are getting older. Freddie Freeman, Miguel Rojas, and others will be in their mid-30s by the next World Series. Normally, a team this old would think about making big changes. But these Dodgers are special. They have a strong bond with the city and its fans. Players like Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani are like family to many Angelenos. Breaking up this team could be a big mistake. The Clippers had a rough night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who used to play for the Clippers, scored 30 points and had 12 assists. The Thunder won 126-107, extending their winning streak to eight games. The Clippers had a good start but couldn't keep up. USC basketball had a great start to their season. Freshman Jazzy Davidson had some nerves at first but finished with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists. The Trojans beat New Mexico State 87-48. Three other players also scored in double figures. In the NHL, the Kings and Ducks both had big wins. Adrian Kempe scored his 200th career goal, and Drew Doughty broke a team record for goals by a defenseman. The Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0. Meanwhile, Cutter Gauthier had his first career hat trick, and the Ducks beat the Florida Panthers 7-3. Soccer in the U. S. is a mixed bag. More people say they are interested in soccer, but attendance and TV viewership for MLS and NWSL are down. Some people think soccer is growing, while others are not so sure.