Joe Lago

6 days ago | thebiglead.com | Joe Lago

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics always figured to be one big Hollywood production. But after the world was wowed by the show put on by the 2024 Paris Games — with its artistry and aesthetic — L.A. suddenly had a very tough act to follow. LA28 announced Thursday that it is indeed going to be bold, starting with the biggest celebrations of the Games. And the stage of the Opening Ceremony will be bigger than ever because L.A. plans to use not one but two venues to kick off the 2028 Summer Games.

6 days ago | thebiglead.com | Joe Lago

Four days after being praised for keeping his poise in the Golden State Warriors' tense, physical Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets, Draymond Green lost his cool. He got called for a technical foul after hitting Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the face with a flailing arm. RELATED: Steph Curry shares realistic timeline on when he'll return from hamstring injuryThe tech was Green's fifth of the postseason, just two away from a one-game suspension.

6 days ago | thebiglead.com | Joe Lago

The longtime third baseman moved to designated hitter this season and is now refusing another position switch. By Joe Lago | 8:44 PM EDTWhen the Boston Red Sox added third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency, Rafael Devers initially refused to change positions before accepting a move from third base to designated hitter to accommodate Bregman. First baseman Triston Casa's season-ending knee injury has the Red Sox turning to Devers again for a quick-fix solution.

6 days ago | thebiglead.com | Joe Lago

Steph Curry has never had a hamstring injury before, so he is learning about what the rehabilitation process entails and how much time the recovery requires. The Golden State Warriors star guard isn't sure when exactly he will return. But he knows he can't push for a quick comeback like his other injuries.

1 week ago | thebiglead.com | Joe Lago

With the way the NBA playoffs have been loosely officiated — allowing hand-to-hand combat typically seen in the UFC octagon — the patience of the players is wearing thin. Aaron Gordon has definitely had it with the way Nikola Jokic is being defended. RELATED: Nuggets analysts can't hide Russell Westbrook anxiety on winning play vs. ThunderThe Denver Nuggets forward spoke out about the freedoms the Oklahoma City Thunder are enjoying when guarding Jokic.