Readers share thoughts on Dodgers and sports in June letters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Letters to the Los Angeles Times Sports section reflect diverse opinions on various sports topics. Contributors discussed Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who recently faced a near-no-hitter against the White Sox, and the team's ability to stay competitive despite injuries. Other letters addressed the U.S. national soccer team's strong World Cup performance and comparisons between Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Wilt Chamberlain. The section also remembered Lakers' public address announcer Lawrence Tanter amid a conversation about sports broadcasting legacies.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto almost achieved a no-hitter against the White Sox.
- •Contributors express views on Dodgers' competitiveness amid injuries.
- •U.S. national soccer team wins first two World Cup games.
- •Victor Wembanyama compared to Wilt Chamberlain in talent discussions.
- •Lawrence Tanter's retirement sparks memories of legendary announcer John Ramsey.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Letters to Sports: Dodgers continue to cover their bases
"Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers, World Cup soccer, Victor Wembanyama and Lawrence Tanter.
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