The Ducks are poised to enter Tuesday’s opening of free agency with the second most available cap dollars in the NHL, as well as plenty of impetus to put them to use. They haven’t made the playoffs in seven years and the crescendo of construction equipment leading up to the opening of O.C. Vibe next to the Honda Center is nearly at its peak. They’ve gone all-in on the coaching … [Read more...] about Ducks flush with cap dollars heading into free agency
Kings’ focus shifts to defense as free agency opens
While July 1’s opening of NHL free agency is defined for many by four words — “show me the money” — new Kings general manager Ken Holland may prefer “defense, defense, defense, defense.” He addressed the media three times in the week leading up to Tuesday’s FA kickoff, with each session stressing a need for defensemen while revealing that it became increasingly broad and … [Read more...] about Kings’ focus shifts to defense as free agency opens
Swanson: LeBron is right, Lakers need win-now moves … to impress Luka
Imagine if your dentist paused late in your next appointment and said: “I know you’re brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing every night. I understand that, but I value a cavity-free visit.” Would you be confused? Would you wonder if your dentist was about to hawk some new anti-cavity miracle mouthwash? Or what if your high school math teacher, in the weeks leading up to … [Read more...] about Swanson: LeBron is right, Lakers need win-now moves … to impress Luka
Dodgers ride Justin Wrobleski’s 6 shutout innings to win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Reporting late for work is frowned upon in most jobs. But Justin Wrobleski is making it work. Pitching in a ‘bulk’ role behind an ‘opener’ – buzzwords of baseball’s new-age pitching vocabulary – Wrobleski allowed just three hits over six scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 Sunday afternoon. Kiké Hernandez and Will Smith hit home … [Read more...] about Dodgers ride Justin Wrobleski’s 6 shutout innings to win over Royals
Trout out of Angels’ lineup for first time in a month
ANAHEIM — Mike Trout got the day off after having one of his bigger moments of the season. Interim manager Ray Montgomery said he talked to Trout and determined that Sunday was a good day for him to get his first day out of the lineup since June 1. “The nice thing, having five years worth of relationship with him, I kind of feel like I know when he’s telling me the truth and I … [Read more...] about Trout out of Angels’ lineup for first time in a month