With three full days between games, the Kings engaged with the community in their local rinks tour on Sunday before getting down to business on consecutive practice days in advance of Wednesday night’s bout with the Buffalo Sabres. They beat these same Sabres on opening night in Buffalo. That was a largely lackluster performance outside of Anze Kopitar’s third-period hat trick … [Read more...] about Kings should be plenty rested for Sabres
Clippers’ Mo Bamba encouraged by first two games
INGLEWOOD — When you are 7-foot tall and weigh 231 pounds, making an impact isn’t difficult. Just walking through a door can change a basketball team’s expectations. Yet, when Mo Bamba, the Clippers’ new backup center, checked into Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz, few expected what they witnessed. In his season debut, Bamba contributed nine points on 4-of-8 shooting with … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Mo Bamba encouraged by first two games
Teoscar Hernandez declines qualifying offer; Dodgers add one to 40-man roster
LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernandez officially declined the Dodgers’ qualifying offer before Tuesday’s deadline. The move was expected and does not affect the Dodgers’ ability to negotiate with the outfielder or sign him to a new contract. It does mean the Dodgers will receive draft-pick compensation if Hernandez signs with another team. Hernandez signed with the Dodgers for one … [Read more...] about Teoscar Hernandez declines qualifying offer; Dodgers add one to 40-man roster
Angels remove former 1st-round pick Jordyn Adams from 40-man roster
Jordyn Adams, the Angels’ first-round draft pick in 2018, was designated for assignment as the team added new prospects to its 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Adams, an outfielder, and journeyman infielder Eric Wagaman were both removed from the roster to open spots for outfielder Matthew Lugo and left-hander Jack Dashwood. Tuesday was the deadline for teams to add … [Read more...] about Angels remove former 1st-round pick Jordyn Adams from 40-man roster
Clippers hold off Warriors for 5th straight home win
Clippers guard Norman Powell scores on a layup in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, and Lindy Waters III during the first half on Monday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry, right, shoots as Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the second half on Monday night at the … [Read more...] about Clippers hold off Warriors for 5th straight home win