

Discover more from The Morning Column presented by The Sporting Tribune
Dodgers miss out on Verlander; what’s next?
Justin Verlander's decision to sign with the New York Mets leaves the Dodgers searching for other options.
Good morning and welcome to The Morning Column presented by The Sporting Tribune. Please subscribe if you haven’t done so already. It’s free and will be delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. OK, let’s get to it!
1. Dodgers miss out on Verlander; what’s next?
Justin Verlander's decision to sign with the New York Mets leaves the Dodgers searching for other options. The Sporting Tribune’s Blake Harris wonders what’s next for the Dodgers.
2. U.S. Soccer: the good, the bad, and the ugly
The U.S. crash out of the 2022 World Cup, but 2026 and the future could be bright for them if they focus on what's most important. The Sporting Tribune’s Chandrima Chatterjee has more on the past, present and future of USMNT.
3. TST’s NBA Power Rankings Week 8
The Celtics continue to be the class of the NBA, Anthony Davis has asserted himself into the MVP race, and Devin Booker has the Suns on fire in December. Have the Lakers turned their season around after going 8-2 over the last 10 games? The Sporting Tribune’s Brandon Deutsch has the answer.
4. Dodgers re-sign Clayton Kershaw to 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back rotation stalwart Clayton Kershaw for a 16th season on a one-year, $20 million deal. Here’s what The Sporting Tribune’s Blake Harris wrote about Kershaw’s return when it was first reported last month:
5. Angel City FC re-sign veteran D Jasmyne Spencer
Angel City FC re-signed veteran defender Jasmyne Spencer to a new contract on Monday. The Sporting Tribune has more on the signing.
6. Injuries present McTavish with an opportunity for expanded role
In a season that’s been full of dread and dreary for the Ducks, it’s easy to see why it would be difficult to pick out any bright spots. Thankfully, there are a few. The Sporting Tribune’s Derek Lee has a few silver linings for Ducks fans to focus on this season.
7. Odds and Ends presented by Circa Sports
Here are some odds at Circa Sports if you’re thinking about placing a wager today:
8. Ticket Time presented by TickPick
Here are the “get in” prices for tickets if you’re thinking about going to a game today:
Carolina Hurricane @ Anaheim Ducks: $25
9. On the Air presented by Pirnia Law
Here are the game times and television channels for professional teams in the region today:
4:00 p.m. - Los Angeles Kings at Ottawa Senators - Bally Sports West
4:30 p.m. – Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers – TNT
7:00 p.m. - Carolina Hurricanes at Anaheim Ducks - Bally Sports SoCal
10. The Arash Markazi Show presented by The Sporting Tribune
On Monday’s show, the crew talked about the Raiders beating the Chargers to stay in the playoff hunt, Caleb Williams’ chances to win the Heisman Trophy and Anthony Davis returning to MVP form with The Sporting Tribune’s Alysha Del Valle and Fernando Ramirez.
Listen to The Arash Markazi Show presented by The Sporting Tribune on The Mightier 1090 ESPN Radio in Southern California, 98.5 The Fan in Las Vegas and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network 95.1 FM and 760 AM in Hawaii. You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Stitcher.
Thank you for reading. Please click below to subscribe to The Morning Column presented by The Sporting Tribune. It’s totally free and will be delivered to your inbox every morning.
That’s it for today. Talk to you all tomorrow!