The Kings arrived at the 4 Nations Face-Off break having played the fewest games in the NHL to date (53), while still staying five points above the playoff threshold, boding well for them to make a fourth consecutive postseason appearance. Coach Jim Hiller became the fastest bench boss to 50 wins in franchise history. That’s been thanks to both his club’s defense and penalty … [Read more...] about Kings midseason report card: Grading the players, coach and front office
Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe says he’s better prepared this season
TEMPE, Ariz. — Logan O’Hoppe needed to get away from baseball to see things more clearly. The Angels catcher gave plenty of reason to be optimistic about his career when he hit 20 homers with a .712 OPS in his first full season behind the plate in 2024. A six-week stretch of miserable hitting in August and September, though, showed O’Hoppe what he needs to do to take the next … [Read more...] about Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe says he’s better prepared this season
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht says being traded, then brought back ‘felt like a movie’
SALT LAKE CITY — For Dalton Knecht, Wednesday night’s loss to the Utah Jazz was his 49th game as a Laker. But after the whirlwind the rookie wing out of Tennessee went through over the past week, he said it was also his “debut game again.” Because for nearly 72 hours, it looked like Knecht’s tenure as a Laker was over, with the franchise trading him, along with Cam Reddish, … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Dalton Knecht says being traded, then brought back ‘felt like a movie’
Clippers pull away from Grizzlies with balanced effort
Clippers guard James Harden, left, blocks the shot of Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey, center, as guard Norman Powell defends during the first half on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr., left, shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, … [Read more...] about Clippers pull away from Grizzlies with balanced effort
Lakers stumble into All-Star break with blowout loss to Jazz
Lakers forward LeBron James drives between Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, left, and center Walker Kessler during the first half on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray) Lakers center Jaxson Hayes dunks against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob … [Read more...] about Lakers stumble into All-Star break with blowout loss to Jazz