LOS ANGELES — The momentum from a road victory and the confidence of being the NHL’s top team at home after the All-Star break meant little for the Kings on Friday night as they meandered through a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena, falling behind 2-1 in their first-round playoff series. The Kings ruled the roost down the stretch, going 14-3-1 at home since … [Read more...] about Oilers pounce on Kings early in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead
Rams in dialogue with QB Matthew Stafford about contract concerns
HERMOSA BEACH — The Rams have had discussions with quarterback Matthew Stafford about concerns related to his contract, head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Friday. NFL Network first reported Friday that Stafford was seeking more guaranteed money in his contract past the 2024 season. Stafford, 36, signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Rams in 2022 following their … [Read more...] about Rams in dialogue with QB Matthew Stafford about contract concerns
Angels come up short in sloppy loss to Twins
ANAHEIM — Angels manager Ron Washington talks often about how the team is still “learning how to win.” It’s not like this. The Angels made a handful of critical mistakes that proved to be just enough to cost them in a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The Angels (10-16) have now lost seven of their last eight games. At the plate, they didn’t even manage a hit … [Read more...] about Angels come up short in sloppy loss to Twins
Shohei Ohtani responds to boos with home run as Dodgers pound Blue Jays
TORONTO — Canadians are known to be good-natured, polite and just downright nice. They went a little off brand at Rogers Centre on Friday night, putting that aside to boo Shohei Ohtani like so many jilted lovers who stored up their animosity since December when false media reports gave them false hope that Ohtani would be starting a deeper, more meaningful relationship with … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani responds to boos with home run as Dodgers pound Blue Jays
Chargers’ top draft pick Joe Alt makes an imposing first impression
COSTA MESA — Joe Alt dwarfed the press room podium during his introductory news conference on Friday at the Chargers’ headquarters. He was nearly as tall as the powder blue backdrop with the team’s logo and its car sponsor splashed across it. His new lightning bolt cap barely fit atop his head. Standing 6-foot-9 and weighing 321 pounds, Alt was a commanding presence as he met … [Read more...] about Chargers’ top draft pick Joe Alt makes an imposing first impression