ORLANDO, Fla. — Even when their offense is struggling, the Clippers can typically count on their defense to keep them in any game. Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell each scored 21 points, Ivica Zubac added 18 points and 20 rebounds and the Clippers came up with one of their best defensive performances of the season in a 96-87 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. James … [Read more...] about Clippers ride stingy defense to victory over Magic in finale of 3-1 trip
Lakers’ Luka Doncic showing willingness to let it fly off the catch
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ offense, and building chemistry between Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves as the regular season wraps up, has been a significant talking point over the last week since James returned from his groin injury. The team had, arguably, its best offensive performance with the trio at the helm in Saturday night’s trip-closing victory over the Memphis … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Luka Doncic showing willingness to let it fly off the catch
Torpedo talk: Dodgers hitters are ‘curious,’ will try new bat design
LOS ANGELES — A record-tying 15 home runs in three games is pretty good advertising. The New York Yankees matched an MLB record with that power show in the first three games of their season over the weekend, drawing attention to the innovative “torpedo bats” some of their players used against the Milwaukee Brewers. Five Yankees used the bats over the weekend – Cody Bellinger, … [Read more...] about Torpedo talk: Dodgers hitters are ‘curious,’ will try new bat design
Ducks wrap up homestand against NHL-worst Sharks
Sitting one point below .500 in a quest for the franchise’s first winning points percentage in seven seasons, the Ducks wrap up their five-game homestand against the NHL’s worst team by record, the San Jose Sharks, on Tuesday. They’d relished the role of spoiler, leaving the Boston Bruins pinned more tightly to the mat on Wednesday and heisting a critical point from the New … [Read more...] about Ducks wrap up homestand against NHL-worst Sharks
Angels eager to get a look at new ‘torpedo bats’
ST. LOUIS — Baseball players being the competitors that they are, it’s no surprise that the so-called “torpedo bats” that got so much attention this weekend will soon be coming to the Angels. Interviews with a few Angels hitters on Monday left little doubt that orders were being placed for the new bats by curious players. “Absolutely,” catcher Travis d’Arnaud said when he asked … [Read more...] about Angels eager to get a look at new ‘torpedo bats’