INGLEWOOD — In the first quarter of Monday’s 23-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Rams faced 3rd-and-7 at their own 49-yard line, an obvious passing down, especially given how the run game had performed to that point. Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell was in the one-technique between center Jonah Jackson and left guard Steve Avila, both on the field for the first time … [Read more...] about Rams facing tough decisions on offensive line
Lakers’ Anthony Davis says his eye is ‘fine’, plans to play Wednesday
EL SEGUNDO — Lakers star big man Anthony Davis said after Tuesday’s practice that his left eye is “fine” and that he’ll be available for Wednesday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that Davis had his eye examined by an ophthalmologist Monday, with Davis saying he was cleared to play. “Nothing happens next,” Davis said, with his left eye … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Anthony Davis says his eye is ‘fine’, plans to play Wednesday
Ducks hope they’ve corrected course in homestand
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