Sports
Former Clippers star Blake Griffin agrees to deal with Brooklyn Nets
Former Clippers and Detroit Pistons standout Blake Griffin, who cleared waivers Sunday, is set to join the Brooklyn Nets.
Lakers
Blake Griffin a good fit for the Lakers? Breaking down what he could bring
Blake Griffin is back on the free-agent market after the Detroit Pistons bought him out of his contract. Here’s why the Lakers should pass on him.
Books
If ‘Philip Roth: The Biography’ leaves you hating its subject, thank Blake Bailey
Blake Bailey’s biography of Roth has been criticized for channeling a selfish misogynist. This critic believes he knew exactly what he was up to.
Entertainment & Arts
Pino Palladino + Blake Mills - Djurkel
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Real Estate
Blake Griffin’s Brentwood home
Built in 1936, the two-story traditional sits directly across from Griffin’s other Brentwood home, a modern farmhouse he bought for $19.1 million.
NBA star Blake Griffin buys a new home court in Brentwood
NBA star Blake Griffin just bought his second house in Brentwood, paying $5.87 million for a 1930s traditional that backs up to his other home.
Alexander Blake is leading a movement for anti-racism in choral music. Here’s how
He stopped eating and lost 25 pounds in the stress of the pandemic, but Alexander Blake says he’s also seen important positive change. He’s one of 11 musicians from both coasts sharing their stories of struggle, survival and hope.
Angels
Angels starter Griffin Canning experiences extreme highs and lows in two-inning stint
Griffin Canning struck out five in two innings but also gave up two runs and three hits, including a home run in the Angels’ 9-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Angels expect rising star Griffin Canning to provide stability in the rotation
Angels starter Griffin Canning, limited by injuries in 2019 and the shortened schedule last year, has lofty goals for his third major league campaign.
Hockey
Kings’ Blake Lizotte added to COVID protocol list; Wild’s Kevin Fiala suspended
Center Blake Lizotte became the second Kings player in two days to be added to the NHL’s COVID protocol list, while the Minnesota Wild’s Kevin Fiala was suspended for his hit on Matt Roy.