Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) shoots against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr.) Philadelphia Flyers center Morgan Frost (48) brings the puck upice against the Ducks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in … [Read more...] about Flyers ground Ducks in return from Christmas break
Quinton Byfield leads Kings’ OT triumph over Oilers
LOS ANGELES –– ‘Twas the season for mirth, merriment and grudge matches as the Kings prevailed over the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 at Crypto.com Arena in overtime Saturday afternoon in their first game after the holiday break. Edmonton eliminated the Kings in each of the past three postseasons, all in the first round, but the Kings won the first of their four scheduled clashes in … [Read more...] about Quinton Byfield leads Kings’ OT triumph over Oilers
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey sets franchise rookie records in rout of Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If things had worked out differently, wide receiver Ladd McConkey might have been standing on the New England Patriots’ sideline Saturday at Gillette Stadium, watching Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert shred his defensive teammates during a 40-7 victory. Instead, McConkey set Chargers rookie records for receptions and receiving yards in a season Saturday. … [Read more...] about Chargers WR Ladd McConkey sets franchise rookie records in rout of Patriots
Dodgers met with Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Add the Dodgers to the list of teams with confirmed in-person meetings with highly sought-after international free agent Roki Sasaki. The meeting is not a surprise – the Dodgers are considered the favorite to sign the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander. When Sasaki was officially posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, on Dec. 11, Dodgers … [Read more...] about Dodgers met with Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Alexander: Clippers successfully bide time while waiting for Kawhi
INGLEWOOD — The Clippers haven’t gotten off to a bad start this season, at all, and in fact they’ve pretty well exceeded expectations. They’re 18-13, they’ve won 11 of their first 17 in the gleaming new Intuit Dome, and they’re fifth in the NBA in scoring defense. All of that while down a superstar. And Kawhi Leonard does cast a large shadow. The six-time All-Star and two-time … [Read more...] about Alexander: Clippers successfully bide time while waiting for Kawhi