Kings first-round draft pick Henry Brzustewicz poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman during the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night, June 27, 2025, at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG) Kings first-round draft pick Henry Brzustewicz, left, poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman during the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night, June … [Read more...] about NHL draft: Kings trade back, select defenseman Henry Brzustewicz at No. 31
Dodgers absorb Dustin May’s short start and beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There is one lead that isn’t going to get away from the Dodgers’ bullpen – they’re pulling away from everyone in MLB when it comes to innings pitched by relievers. The bullpen was called on early again Friday night when Dustin May was undermined by his defense and lasted just four innings. But a five-reliever bucket brigade passed a one-run lead safely along … [Read more...] about Dodgers absorb Dustin May’s short start and beat Royals
Angels bludgeoned by Nationals to cap their long day
ANAHEIM — That season-long balance delivered by a healthy pitching staff and the offense’s penchant for home runs was unable to tip the scale in the Angels’ favor on Friday night. At the exact midway point of the season, the Angels slipped a game under .500 with a 15-9 loss to the Washington Nationals that was more beer-league softball than interleague duel. At 40-41 the Angels … [Read more...] about Angels bludgeoned by Nationals to cap their long day
NHL draft: Ducks first-round pick Roger McQueen takes flight right away
LOS ANGELES — Usually an athlete has to win the Super Bowl or the Stanley Cup title to exclaim “I’m going to Disneyland,” but for Ducks draft pick Roger McQueen, the wait was only about 15 minutes after turning pro. The Ducks selected the lanky center (6-foot-5, 198 pounds) 10th overall in the first round of the NHL draft on Friday, making the Brandon Wheat Kings center the … [Read more...] about NHL draft: Ducks first-round pick Roger McQueen takes flight right away
NHL draft: Islanders take Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The Philadelphia … [Read more...] about NHL draft: Islanders take Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick