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Doug Padilla

Doug Padilla

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Doug Padilla is a columnist for The Sporting Tribune. He has worked at ESPN, Chicago Sun-Times, Associated Press, Los Angeles Daily News, Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group.

Recent Articles

  • Dodgers face biggest injury challenge yet with Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / October 27, 2024

    Dodgers face biggest injury challenge yet with Shohei Ohtani

    By Doug Padilla

    October 27, 2024
  • World Series-bound Dodgers are tight-knit group taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / October 21, 2024

    World Series-bound Dodgers are tight-knit group

    By Doug Padilla at Dodger Stadium

    October 21, 2024
  • With all eyes on Shohei Ohtani, diversified Dodgers take aim at NLCS taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / October 12, 2024

    With all eyes on Shohei Ohtani, diversified Dodgers take aim at NLCS

    By Doug Padilla at Dodger Stadium

    October 12, 2024
  • Padres, Dodgers take rivalry national stage for NL Divisional Series taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / October 3, 2024

    Padres, Dodgers take rivalry national stage for NL Divisional Series

    By Doug Padilla at Dodger Stadium

    October 3, 2024
  • Shohei Ohtani has been a beacon for injury-plagued Dodgers taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / September 27, 2024

    Shohei Ohtani has been a beacon for injury-plagued Dodgers

    By Doug Padilla at Dodger Stadium

    September 27, 2024
  • After a historic day in a historic season, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani wants more (Los Angeles Dodgers)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / September 20, 2024

    After a historic day in a historic season, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani wants more

    By Doug Padilla

    September 20, 2024
  • How 24 hours, 4 innings changed the Dodgers' perspective taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / September 11, 2024

    How 24 hours, 4 innings changed the Dodgers' perspective

    By Doug Padilla at Dodger Stadium

    September 11, 2024
  • No matter how you weigh it, Dodgers' Ohtani is MVP again taken LOS ANGELES (Los Angeles Dodgers)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / September 6, 2024

    No matter how you weigh it, Dodgers' Ohtani is MVP again

    By Doug Padilla LOS ANGELES

    September 6, 2024
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TST x Yahoo Sports

  • Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience taken in Los Angeles (Sports Media)
    Sports Media
    / Oct 22, 2025

    Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Oct 22, 2025

TST x Westwood One Sports

  • 'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii taken in Los Angeles (Sports Media)
    Sports Media
    / Oct 23, 2025

    'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Oct 23, 2025

TST x Wooden Award

  • The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration taken in Los Angeles (Wooden Award)
    Wooden Award
    / Nov 14, 2025

    The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Nov 14, 2025
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The Sporting Tribune Images

  • TST Images: Sparks defeat Fever, 106-92, at Crypto.com Arena taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Sparks). Photo by Jordan Teller - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Sparks
    / Jul 9, 2026

    TST Images: Sparks defeat Fever, 106-92, at Crypto.com Arena

    By The Sporting Tribune at Crypto.com Arena

    Jul 9, 2026
  • TST Images: Dodgers defeat Rockies, 8-7, at Dodger Stadium taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Robert Sloter - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / Jul 7, 2026

    TST Images: Dodgers defeat Rockies, 8-7, at Dodger Stadium

    By The Sporting Tribune at Dodger Stadium

    Jul 7, 2026
  • TST Images: Storm defeat Spark, 82-64, at Crypto.com Arena taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Sparks). Photo by Darwin Walker - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Sparks
    / Jul 7, 2026

    TST Images: Storm defeat Spark, 82-64, at Crypto.com Arena

    By The Sporting Tribune at Crypto.com Arena

    Jul 7, 2026
  • TST Images: The United States loses to Belgium, 4-1, at Lumen Field taken at Lumen Field (World Cup). Photo by Nico Alba - The Sporting Tribune
    World Cup
    / Jul 6, 2026

    TST Images: The United States loses to Belgium, 4-1, at Lumen Field

    By The Sporting Tribune at Lumen Field

    Jul 6, 2026
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TST at World Cup

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    TST Los Angeles

    • Defense sparks balanced offensive attack in Sparks' win over Fever taken Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Sparks). Photo by Jordan Teller - The Sporting Tribune
      Los Angeles Sparks
      / Jul 9, 2026

      Defense sparks balanced offensive attack in Sparks' win over Fever

      By Holland Kaplan Crypto.com Arena

      Jul 9, 2026
    • Angels Let Series Slip Away Despite Late Rally in 7-6 Walk-Off Loss to Rangers taken at Globe Life Field (Los Angeles Angels). Photo by © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
      Los Angeles Angels
      / Jul 9, 2026

      Angels Let Series Slip Away Despite Late Rally in 7-6 Walk-Off Loss to Rangers

      By Anthony Arroyo at Globe Life Field

      Jul 9, 2026
    • Caitlin Clark leans on resiliency as she returns to the Indiana Fever lineup taken Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Sparks). Photo by Jordan Teller - The Sporting Tribune
      Los Angeles Sparks
      / Jul 9, 2026

      Caitlin Clark leans on resiliency as she returns to the Indiana Fever lineup

      By Holland Kaplan Crypto.com Arena

      Jul 9, 2026
    • Ducks match Carlsson NHL-record offer sheet, lock in franchise player taken in Anaheim (Anaheim Ducks). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
      Anaheim Ducks
      / Jul 9, 2026

      Ducks match Carlsson NHL-record offer sheet, lock in franchise player

      By Zach Cavanagh in Anaheim

      Jul 9, 2026
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    TST Las Vegas

    • A’ja Wilson’s return galvanizes Aces to convincing win over Fire taken at Moda Center (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Soobum Im-Imagn Images
      Las Vegas Aces
      / Jul 10, 2026

      A’ja Wilson’s return galvanizes Aces to convincing win over Fire

      By Derek Hegna at Moda Center

      Jul 10, 2026
    • Field for ownership of Las Vegas expansion team keeps growing taken At Thomas & Mack Center (NBA). Photo by Joe Rondone-Imagn Images
      NBA
      / Jul 9, 2026

      Field for ownership of Las Vegas expansion team keeps growing

      By Steve Carp At Thomas & Mack Center

      Jul 9, 2026
    • A’ja Wilson’s WNBA experience to be featured in new ESPN docuseries taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
      Las Vegas Aces
      / Jul 9, 2026

      A’ja Wilson’s WNBA experience to be featured in new ESPN docuseries

      By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

      Jul 9, 2026
    • Aces sign Ta'Niya Latson to Development Player contract taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
      Las Vegas Aces
      / Jul 8, 2026

      Aces sign Ta'Niya Latson to Development Player contract

      By Arion Armeniakos in Las Vegas

      Jul 8, 2026
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    TST Hawaii

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      TST San Diego

      • Padres' bats go silent in 3-1 loss to Diamondbacks taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
        San Diego Padres
        / Jul 10, 2026

        Padres' bats go silent in 3-1 loss to Diamondbacks

        By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

        Jul 10, 2026
      • Padres' bats come alive, roll past Diamondbacks 10-4 taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by David Frerker-Imagn Images
        San Diego Padres
        / Jul 9, 2026

        Padres' bats come alive, roll past Diamondbacks 10-4

        By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

        Jul 9, 2026
      • Jake Cronenworth shakes off scare, powers Padres past Diamondbacks taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by David Frerker-Imagn Images
        San Diego Padres
        / Jul 8, 2026

        Jake Cronenworth shakes off scare, powers Padres past Diamondbacks

        By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

        Jul 8, 2026
      • Padres' skid continues as Diamondbacks cruise to 8-0 victory taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Chadd Cady-Imagn Images
        San Diego Padres
        / Jul 7, 2026

        Padres' skid continues as Diamondbacks cruise to 8-0 victory

        By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

        Jul 7, 2026
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