Lakers star LeBron James, left, blocks a shot by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun during the second half on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Lakers star Luka Doncic goes up for the basket past Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung … [Read more...] about Lakers hold off Rockets with big nights from supporting cast
Dodgers beat Braves, run season-opening winning streak to 6 games
LOS ANGELES — The parties are over for now. The winning continues. The Dodgers started the season celebrating baseball’s global appeal in Tokyo then their own achievements at home. With no pre-game ceremony on Monday night, they just went to work, beating the Atlanta Braves, 6-1, behind a combined four-hitter from Tyler Glasnow and the bullpen. The Dodgers have started the … [Read more...] about Dodgers beat Braves, run season-opening winning streak to 6 games
Ducks wrap up homestand against NHL-worst San Jose 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 Wednesday and heisting a critical point from the New York … [Read more...] about Ducks wrap up homestand against NHL-worst San Jose Sharks
Angels pull out their 3rd straight 1-run victory
ST. LOUIS — Throughout the Angels’ 99-loss nightmare last season, Manager Ron Washington said after many of those losses that the Angels were learning how to win. They were learning how little things can often be the difference in a game. While it would be unreasonable to conclude from the first four games this year that they’ve actually turned a corner, Washington is … [Read more...] about Angels pull out their 3rd straight 1-run victory
Clippers ride stingy defense to victory over Magic in finale of 3-1 trip
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