WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Ducks have been rising to the occasion more often lately. Troy Terry scored his second goal of the game at 3:34 of overtime to give the Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night – their second win against the Western Conference-leading Jets in a little more than two weeks, a stretch that has seen the Ducks topple several of the NHL’s … [Read more...] about Troy Terry’s OT goal helps Ducks stun Winnipeg again
Rams OLB Jared Verse relishes in first Pro Bowl selection
LOS ANGELES — After practice on Wednesday, Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse took a nap. When he woke up, he saw three missed calls from head coach Sean McVay. “I thought I was getting fired,” Verse said. “I’m like, ‘I don’t know what I did, I thought I was doing pretty good.’” No such luck for opposing offenses. Instead, McVay was calling to inform that he had been named to … [Read more...] about Rams OLB Jared Verse relishes in first Pro Bowl selection
Chargers’ Khalil Mack, Derwin James Jr., Rashawn Slater picked for Pro Bowl
EL SEGUNDO — Outside linebacker Khalil Mack, safety Derwin James Jr. and left tackle Rashawn Slater of the Chargers were selected Thursday morning to play in the Pro Bowl Games, which will be highlighted by a flag football game between the AFC and NFC on Feb. 2 in Orlando, Florida. Mack was named for the ninth time in his stellar career and the third in his three seasons since … [Read more...] about Chargers’ Khalil Mack, Derwin James Jr., Rashawn Slater picked for Pro Bowl
Kings shut out Devils to open New Year on a positive note
LOS ANGELES –– The Kings started 2025 the way they spent most of 2024, staunchly defending home ice, as they won their eighth straight match at Crypto.com Arena, a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Their home points percentage moved to .844, improving upon what was already the best mark in the NHL. They’re 27-5-2 at home under Coach Jim Hiller dating back to … [Read more...] about Kings shut out Devils to open New Year on a positive note
Derius Davis’ versatility a big weapon for playoff-bound Chargers
EL SEGUNDO — The emergence of Derius Davis as a go-to target for quarterback Justin Herbert has had multiple benefits for the Chargers. After all, Davis isn’t just a punt and kickoff return specialist. He has caught touchdown passes in each of the past two games, the first two of his two-season career. Davis’ only other touchdown came on an 87-yard punt return during the … [Read more...] about Derius Davis’ versatility a big weapon for playoff-bound Chargers