The Ducks broke through on the scoreboard and in the win column alike Sunday after four straight low-scoring losses, and sought to roll some confidence into Wednesday’s meeting with the Vegas Golden Knights. That will be the penultimate game of a season-long homestand that started with three losses but now has a victory as part of what coach Greg Cronin called “template games” … [Read more...] about Ducks hope they’ve corrected course in homestand
Angels sign catcher Travis d’Arnaud to 2-year deal
It is now clear that one of the Angels’ main strategies for improving this winter is by adding players they believe can have a positive influence on the ones they already had. The Angels signed veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud to a two-year, $12 million deal on Tuesday. General Manager Perry Minasian then described the value he believes d’Arnaud can have on starting catcher … [Read more...] about Angels sign catcher Travis d’Arnaud to 2-year deal
Swanson: What a Monday night mess for the Rams’ offense
INGLEWOOD — Truly, dear reader, I’m impressed with your constitution. Because if you’re reading this after that, you definitely have a strong stomach. Or you’re a real devotee, a real Rams fan – or, conversely perhaps, a fan of the Miami Dolphins. Whichever of the above, we’ll all learn soon enough whether the Rams will come to rue the day they failed to find pay dirt even once … [Read more...] about Swanson: What a Monday night mess for the Rams’ offense
Backlund, Wolf lead Flames to win over Kings
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Jonathan Huberdeau with his team-leading sixth goal and Kevin Rooney, into an empty net, also scored for Calgary. Trevor Moore scored the lone goal for Los Angeles, which lost in regulation for just the second time in the … [Read more...] about Backlund, Wolf lead Flames to win over Kings
Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 45 as Thunder beat Clippers in first game without Holmgren
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe, right, shoots around Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr., front left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips) Clippers guard James Harden, left, shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 45 as Thunder beat Clippers in first game without Holmgren