Road weariness preceded the holiday break for the Kings and now their rest will come to an abrupt close as they hit the ice for a rare pair of consecutive home games in which they’ll host their arch nemeses Saturday and a fellow “Expansion Six” franchise Sunday. First up, it will be the Edmonton Oilers, who took the crown of the hottest team in the NHL from the Kings as they … [Read more...] about Kings back home for double dip with Edmonton, Philadelphia
Chargers at New England Patriots: Who has the edge?
CHARGERS (9-6) at PATRIOTS (3-12) When: Saturday, 10 a.m. PT Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. TV/radio: NFL Network, CBS (Ch. 2)/98.7 FM; 105.5 FM, 94.3 FM (Spanish) Line: Chargers by 4.5 points Notable injury designations Chargers: OUT: RB Gus Edwards (ankle), LB Denzel Perryman (groin), RG Trey Pipkins III (hip). QUESTIONABLE: RB J.K. Dobbins (knee), TE Will Dissly … [Read more...] about Chargers at New England Patriots: Who has the edge?
Rams look to maintain control over playoff hopes against Cardinals
LOS ANGELES — The Rams went into Week 17 preaching that they could only control their own responsibilities in the hunt for the NFC West crown. That became a little more true Thursday night. Following the Seattle Seahawks’ win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, the Rams cannot clinch the division title by beating the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. They’d need a little … [Read more...] about Rams look to maintain control over playoff hopes against Cardinals
Rested Ducks take on Flyers, Oilers at home this weekend
A rested flock was set to return to the ice after the holiday break as the Ducks geared up to dive headlong into a back-to-back set at home that will see them opposed by the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. After last Sunday’s dramatic comeback against Utah HC capped a spurt of three wins in four games, a competitive effort in Las Vegas in … [Read more...] about Rested Ducks take on Flyers, Oilers at home this weekend
Chargers find themselves on the cusp of becoming a playoff team
Maybe it’s a confidence thing. Or a momentum thing. It might be both. Whatever “it” is, it has been obvious when the Chargers have had it within their grasp and when they haven’t had it. Sometimes they’ve had it and lost it within the same game or quarter or half. On rare occasions, they’ve had it from start to finish, propelled to a comprehensive victory. Sometimes the … [Read more...] about Chargers find themselves on the cusp of becoming a playoff team