Jimmy Garoppolo is a lightning rod topic, and former Eagles QB Jeff Garcia burned himself by delivering a truly awful and mean-spirited take on the 49ers quarterback. By Adam Hermann

Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling still have an outside shot at making the Baseball Hall of Fame via the Veterans Committee — but our John Tomase thinks two other Red Sox greats have better odds.

The first clue that change was coming for the Raiders arrived when the team clumsily fired G.M. Mike Mayock. The next clue, which technically was the first clue, came when the Raiders requested permission to interview Patriots executive Dave Ziegler for the not-yet-vacant Raiders G.M. job. The latest clue came when rumors began to make [more]

Joel Embiid paid the fine for the Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado after the two were assessed technical fouls Tuesday night. By Noah Levick

If the Lakers decide to move Russell Westbrook, there aren’t many viable trade partners for them to pick from.

Andrew Lopez: Pels guard Jose Alvarado said Joel Embiid reached out and is going to cover his fine for the double tech they each picked up in Tuesday’s game. Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel …