The Ducks found themselves on the cusp of a .500 points percentage and six points back of the final wild-card berth in the Western Conference as they set out on a six-game road trip, the longest of their campaign, which will begin Thursday against the St. Louis Blues and former Ducks mainstay Cam Fowler. Fowler, the longest-tenured defenseman in Ducks history, was traded to the … [Read more...] about Ducks, playing some of their best hockey, start 6-game trip
Wildfires cause Kings to postpone Wednesday’s game with Calgary
Wednesday’s game between the Kings and Calgary Flames has been postponed amid proliferating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, as confirmed by the NHL, Kings and Flames. There was no immediate date available for the rescheduled contest, which had been slated as the Kings’ final clash at home before a five-game road trip set to begin Friday in Winnipeg. Tickets for Wednesday’s … [Read more...] about Wildfires cause Kings to postpone Wednesday’s game with Calgary
Was Chargers WR Quentin Johnston’s catch vs. Chiefs a career-changer?
EL SEGUNDO — If there was a moment when Quentin Johnston showed the known football universe that he had finally evolved into the wide receiver the Chargers always believed he could be, it was in the early minutes of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 8 at Arrowhead Stadium. Johnston ran a precise route deep into the Chiefs’ secondary, caught a pass from Justin … [Read more...] about Was Chargers WR Quentin Johnston’s catch vs. Chiefs a career-changer?
Lakers look to get right during their longest homestand
DALLAS — The Lakers have gone through a similar pattern as they near the season’s midway point – one they have hopes of ending during their upcoming homestand. They’ll have a stretch of performing at the high level coach JJ Redick and the players envision they can consistently, followed by a momentum-halting poor play. This trend was on display during their winless two-game … [Read more...] about Lakers look to get right during their longest homestand
Alexander: Rams’ playoff history with Vikings was brutal
If you are a Rams fan of a certain age, it wouldn’t be surprising if the prospect of an NFC wild-card matchup with the Minnesota Vikings has you shuddering. Or at least shivering. Yes, it’s been five decades or so, but if you’ve survived long enough on this earth you probably remember those four postseason meetings between Los Angeles and Minnesota from 1969 through 1977. Three … [Read more...] about Alexander: Rams’ playoff history with Vikings was brutal