Prep sports roundup: Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. is earning respect

Lynwood High freshman Jason Crowe Jr. scores 39 points during a loss to Oakwood in the Beverly Hills boys’ basketball tournament on Monday.

https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2022-12-05/freshman-jason-crowe-jr-earning-respect-lynwood-high-baskeball

49ers’ defense had Tua Tagovailoa ‘throwing gimmes,’ Deebo Samuel says

Deebo Samuel noted that the 49ers’ defense had QB Tua Tagovailoa “throwing gimmies” in the win over the Miami Dolphins.

https://sports.yahoo.com/49ers-defense-had-tua-tagovailoa-033300921.html

Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun suffers medical emergency on-air

Prior to Monday’s game against the Thunder, while color commentator Dominique Wilkins was speaking, Rathbun started convulsing and lost consciousness.

https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/hawks-announcer-bob-rathbun-suffers-medical-emergency-on-air/

Watch Kawhi Leonard score two clutch buckets, including game-winner, in his return

Kawhi Leonard looked rusty in his return for the first 47 minutes Monday night: 5-of-13 shooting, 0-3 from beyond the arc. First, there was a great hustle play from Paul George — also making his …

https://sports.yahoo.com/watch-kawhi-leonard-score-two-033232514.html

Carlos Rodon remains Yankees’ pitching priority despite heavy competition

While the Yankees’ main priority remains superstar Aaron Judge, they remain in daily contact with Carlos Rodon’s camp, and preferred him as a rotation option all along.

https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/carlos-rodon-remains-yankees-priority-despite-competition/

Baker Mayfield landing spots: In addition to San Francisco 49ers, four others might make sense

With Panthers planning to waive QB Baker Mayfield, speculation leads to him joining 49ers after Garoppolo’s injury. But other teams may be in the mix.

https://sports.yahoo.com/baker-mayfield-landing-spots-addition-183646103.html%3Ffr%3Dsychp_catchall

Brian Daboll has plans to deal with disgruntled Giants: ‘Private conversations’

It is not exactly a rebellion but the aftermath of the 20-20 tie with the Commanders prompted unrest from Giants players unhappy with their usage, or lack thereof. 

https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/brian-daboll-has-plans-to-deal-with-disgruntled-giants/

‘Blue Rush’ Podcast Episode 128: Will Giants End Up Making Playoffs After Tie With Commanders?

Ties suck. The NFL needs to go back to 15-minute overtimes or figure out a way to not have games end in a tie. It’s a disservice to the fans, the players and everyone involved. With that said, the Giants can’t buy a victory right now. They are a downward spiral with still plenty of…

https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/blue-rush-podcast-episode-128-will-giants-end-up-making-playoffs-after-tie-with-commanders/

The 9 developments defining the NBA through the first quarter of the season

Stephen Curry’s three-point shooting, Anthony Davis’s MVP candidacy, and some questionable off-season moves are shaping this NBA season.

https://sports.yahoo.com/9-developments-defining-nba-first-233239069.html

Giants’ tie, tough schedule won’t make it easy to reach playoffs

You listened to the Giants and Commanders express how much their 20-20 tie made them feel like they had lost. Neither team was happy with it.

https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/giants-playoff-hopes-not-hurt-by-tie-with-tough-schedule-ahead/