LOS ANGELES — Coming off the bench for just the second time in his career, LeBron James still made his check-in a spectacle. Roughly 5 1/2 minutes into the game, the 38-year-old stepped the scorer’s table, and the home crowd’s volume began to rise as he shook the chalk dust into his hands. Then as he tossed it into the air, a roar rose with it. The Lakers have been hot over the … [Read more...] about Bulls outplay Lakers, spoil LeBron James’ return from injury
For Ducks’ Mason McTavish, playing in World Championships is tough call
ANAHEIM — Once the Ducks season ends, rookie center Mason McTavish is probably going to have to make a decision. Will he play for Canada in the upcoming World Championships? McTavish is the sort of candidate Canada would almost certainly want to recruit for the 16-team tournament, co-hosted by Riga, Latvia, and Tampere, Finland, May 12-28. He has an impressive international … [Read more...] about For Ducks’ Mason McTavish, playing in World Championships is tough call
Pelicans handle Clippers, Kawhi Leonard leaves game early
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels defends during the first half of an NBA basketball … [Read more...] about Pelicans handle Clippers, Kawhi Leonard leaves game early
Ducks’ Adam Henrique: ‘I want to be healthy going into the summer’
ANAHEIM — Ducks forward Adam Henrique looked to be channeling his inner Patrick Eaves, showing impressive beard growth in the time he has been out of the lineup with an injured knee. Still, his former teammate, Eaves, set the facial hair bar quite high back in the day. “That will take a long time,” Henrique said, of approaching Eaves. “It (the beard) is something I’ve been … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Adam Henrique: ‘I want to be healthy going into the summer’
Nikita Nesterenko scores 1st NHL goal as Ducks fall to Blues
St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais, top, collides into Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson on a shot attempt during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry, right, gets congratulations from teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of … [Read more...] about Nikita Nesterenko scores 1st NHL goal as Ducks fall to Blues