NEW YORK — The Angels had to settle for a very good series in the Bronx instead of a historic one. With a chance to complete their first four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, the Angels lost 7-3 in the series finale on Thursday afternoon. After winning the first three games in New York, the Angels (36-38) could still feel relatively good about themselves because of the way … [Read more...] about Angels fail to complete 4-game sweep of Yankees
Ducks offseason analysis: What you need to know
The NHL season has ended and while the Florida Panthers were thrilled to repeat as champions, the Ducks remained preoccupied with reversing the fortunes that have caused them to miss the playoffs seven seasons in a row. Next, they’ll navigate a pivotal summer with a renewed commitment to potentially spend to the upper limit of the salary cap and a legitimate push to return to … [Read more...] about Ducks offseason analysis: What you need to know
Kings offseason analysis: What you need to know
For the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, running in place signified another berth in the Stanley Cup Final and, for Florida, another deep quaff of champagne from that coveted chalice. For the Kings, it meant general manager Rob Blake and the organization parted ways, with veteran and four-time Stanley Cup winner Ken Holland coming aboard to break the Kings’ string of four … [Read more...] about Kings offseason analysis: What you need to know
Here’s why Angels’ Jo Adell is hitting better the past 100 games
NEW YORK — Jo Adell has played 100 games since making a decision that may have changed his career. Before the Angels’ game July 30, 2024, Adell decided that the leg kick he’d used for his entire career wasn’t working, so he scrapped it and simply tapped his toe. Since then, Adell has hit .230 with 19 homers and a .756 OPS. The major-league average OPS is .712. About three weeks … [Read more...] about Here’s why Angels’ Jo Adell is hitting better the past 100 games
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts tells Lakers ‘hands off’ Shohei Ohtani after sale
LOS ANGELES — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a playful message for Lakers fans about Shohei Ohtani, now that the major league baseball and NBA teams will have the same majority owner. “Hands off of Shohei,” he said, smiling. “They got enough superstars wearing the purple and gold. Leave him alone.” Social media on Wednesday was rife with photos of the Japanese two-way … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Dave Roberts tells Lakers ‘hands off’ Shohei Ohtani after sale