ma Elliott: Kings' Anze Kopitar, Sharks' Tomas Hertl become buddies in NHL All-Star tournament By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 01:29:17 -0500 Usually rivals, the Kings' Anze Kopitar and Sharks' Tomas Hertl led the Pacific Division to the title in the three-on-three NHL All-Star tournament. Full Article
ma Elliott: Laguna Hills' Annie Pankowski relishes another shot at making U.S. Olympic hockey team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:58:48 -0500 Annie Pankowski came close to the making the U.S. women's hockey team for the last two Olympics. She's hoping the third time is the charm. Full Article
ma Elliott: John Gibson honors Kobe Bryant and lives lost in helicopter crash with special mask By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 16:27:28 -0500 Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and the others lost in Calabasas helicopter crash with a specially designed mask. Full Article
ma Kings trade Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell to Maple Leafs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 00:24:18 -0500 The Kings traded forward Klye Clifford and backup goalie Jack Campbell to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Trevor Moore and draft picks. Full Article
ma Kings general manager Rob Blake knows he has more moves to make By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 18:07:35 -0500 After trading Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell to Toronto, Kings general manager Rob Blake knows he has more work to do with his last-place roster Full Article
ma Kings reportedly are trading defenseman Alec Martinez to the Vegas Golden Knights By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:06:25 -0500 Alec Martinez won two Stanley Cups with the Kings over 11 seasons. Now, he's set to be moved to the Vegas Golden Knights for two draft picks. Full Article
ma Kings trade Alec Martinez to Golden Knights for more draft picks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:18:05 -0500 Alec Martinez, who scored the goal that won the Stanley Cup for the Kings in 2014, is sent to Vegas for two second-round draft picks. Full Article
ma Kings re-sign forward Martin Frk to a two-year contract extension By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:22:04 -0500 Kings forward Martin Frk signs a two-year contract with the team as he continues to cement his place on the roster. Full Article
ma Kings hope newly acquired prospect Tyler Madden continues to surpass expectations By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:00:41 -0500 Tyler Madden is the newest potential piece of the Kings' future, the biggest prospect they acquired in the trades leading up to the NHL deadline. Full Article
ma Elliott: Kings and Ducks made lower-tier moves mostly aimed toward future at trade deadline By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:57:04 -0500 The Ducks won the distinction of making the most deals in the final hours before Monday's NHL trade deadline while the Kings only made one trade. Full Article
ma Unmasking the artist behind John Gibson's tribute to Kobe Bryant By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:00:43 -0500 When Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, Ducks goalie John Gibson wanted to honor the Lakers legend with his mask. He knew just who to contact. Full Article
ma NHL general managers decide to keep emergency goalie rules the same By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 15:20:40 -0500 After a "lot of discussions," NHL general managers have decided to not to make any changes regarding the deployment of emergency goaltenders in games. Full Article
ma Elliott: Kings see their past and present collide against Maple Leafs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 01:40:04 -0500 The Kings' rebuilding phase is underway and includes some former-player reunions like Saturday, when two generations of Kings players were on display Full Article
ma Elliott: Coronavirus starting to have major impact on hockey world By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 20:26:50 -0500 The spread of coronavirus has forced the cancellation of a major hockey tournament and has pushed the NHL toward the brink of change. Full Article
ma 'Nothing is making me quit': How Cammi Granato earned her top spot in hockey By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 06:00:05 -0400 A clever forward with a great scoring touch, Granato played in the first women's world championships in 1990 and was the captain of the champion 1998 U.S. team in the first women's Olympic hockey tournament. Full Article
ma Coronavirus: Fans are still allowed at many sporting events. But are they showing up? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:02:45 -0400 Is the coronavirus outbreak keeping local fans from attending Lakers, Clippers and other professional teams' games? Seems like it depends on the team. Full Article
ma Gary Bettman says NHL can find 'credible' way to finish regular season and award Stanley Cup By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:31:52 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman, who suspended the NHL season this week because of the coronavirus pandemic, believes the league can finish the season in a sensible way. Full Article
ma NHL tells players they can go home and should self-isolate until end of March By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:16:37 -0400 NHL players have been told they can return home and self-isolate there until the end of March while hockey is on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ma Kings sign prospect Tyler Madden to entry-level contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:41:30 -0400 Tyler Madden, whom the Kings acquired in the trade that sent Tyler Toffoli to Vancouver, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team. Full Article
ma Gary Bettman says it might not be possible to complete NHL season normally By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:37:11 -0400 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges finishing the regular season and playoffs might not happen because of COVID-19 outbreak. A third Avalanche player tests positive. Full Article
ma Kings re-sign defenseman Kurtis MacDermid to two-year contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:11:17 -0400 Kings defenseman Kurtis MacDermid, who was scheduled to become a restricted free agent, signed a two-year deal with the team Friday. Full Article
ma Gary Bettman says the NHL is leaning against games in non-league cities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:39:21 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is leaning against staging games in non-league arenas if it resumes the season. One option could be playing in two to four selected NHL cities. Full Article
ma NHL offers hope players could return to ice in small groups by middle or end of May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:33:39 -0400 The NHL and the players' association suggest that players might be able to engage in small-group activities in May "provided that conditions continue to trend favorably." Full Article
ma Gary Bettman says NHL willing to delay next season by two months to finish 2020 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:00:25 -0400 NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league remains determined to finish the season and is willing to delay the start of next season by two months to do so. Full Article
ma Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:58:06 +0000 Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland. Full Article
ma Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:12:01 +0000 The semen of men infected with coronavirus revealed that the disease lingered in only a few patients, suggesting there is a small chance COVID-19 can be transmitted sexually, researchers said. Full Article
ma Zach Reks' journey to Dodgers camp full of stops, starts and one amazing jump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 08:40:45 -0500 Power-hitting outfield prospect Zak Reks has packed a lot into his 26 years, and now he is focused on contributing to the Dodgers. Full Article
ma Dodgers slugger Max Muncy takes nothing for granted, even with lucrative contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 13:52:45 -0500 Max Muncy has established a firm foothold with the Dodgers and signed a $26-million deal, but he still acts and sounds like a guy battling for a roster spot. Full Article
ma Freak injury turned pitcher Jimmy Nelson into a Dodgers reclamation project By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:24:53 -0500 Jimmy Nelson blew out his pitching shoulder in a baserunning mishap in 2017. Now the former Brewers starter is attempting a comeback with the Dodgers. Full Article
ma Ross Stripling makes solid start for Dodgers, who fall to Mariners in spring game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 00:23:12 -0500 Ross Stripling, who hopes to start this season but seems likely to return to a swingman bullpen role, gave up one run in three innings Friday night. Full Article
ma Dodgers star Mookie Betts continues to deal with a stomach ailment By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:02:06 -0500 Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts didn't report to spring training on Saturday because of a stomach ailment. He could be back in the lineup Monday. Full Article
ma As major sports shut down, one vulnerable group follows — and it might not recover By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:00:16 -0400 With major sports leagues halting play over the coronavirus, small businesses that count on game-day traffic face difficult economic prospects. Full Article
ma MLB June amateur draft uncertain with college and high school baseball canceled By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:06:35 -0400 MLB scouts can't evaluate college and high school players during the coronavirus shutdown, casting doubt on whether the June amateur draft can be held. Full Article
ma MLB pushing back start of the season to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:58:03 -0400 The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 14 may be in jeopardy after Major League Baseball again pushed back opening day to follow CDC guidelines. Full Article
ma Unpaid minor league baseball players struggle to make ends meet during shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:53:16 -0400 For Major League Baseball, the coronavirus hiatus could have the unintended consequence of thrusting the issue of low minor league pay into the spotlight. Full Article
ma Scott Boras pitches 162-game MLB schedule with a World Series game on Christmas By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:30:39 -0400 Sports agent Scott Boras let Major League Baseball know about his idea for how baseball can maintain the integrity of its 162-game schedule and playoff system. Full Article
ma Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spends a 'surreal' opening day at home reminiscing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:55:27 -0400 Dave Roberts hunkered down with his wife and two children rather than managing the Dodgers against the Giants in an opening day game Thursday. It was strange. Full Article
ma Dodgers snapshot: Nomomania grips L.A. and Japan when Hideo Nomo dominates in 1995 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:56:17 -0400 The Dodgers' Hideo Nomo, with a quirky windup and devastating forkball, pioneered Japanese players coming to the U.S. by quickly becoming an All-Star. Full Article
ma Former Dodgers manager Joe Torre sells charming New York lake house By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:43:25 -0400 Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre just sold his New York lake house for $983,000, or $117,000 shy of what he paid for it in 2006. Full Article
ma MLB agrees to pay minor league players a stipend through May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:15:43 -0400 MLB will extend the $400-per-week stipend to minor league players through May 31 or until the beginning of the minor league season, whichever occurs first. Full Article
ma Justin Turner's home run derby idea is already a smashing success in one league By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 10:00:35 -0400 Baseball purists scoffed at Justin Turner's idea decide tie games by a home run derby. But it's already popular in a New England collegiate summer league. Full Article
ma Markazi: Clayton Kershaw explains why he'd choose family over quarantined season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:49:59 -0400 Devoted family man Clayton Kershaw sorely misses Dodgers baseball, but he explains why he won't agree to several months apart from his wife and kids. Full Article
ma Red Sox escape major punishment following MLB sign-stealing investigation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:39:15 -0400 MLB found the Red Sox illegally used technology to steal signs during the 2018 season, but only one Red Sox employee, an advance scout, was suspended. Full Article
ma Dodgers commit to pay non-playing employees through May 31 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:22:02 -0400 The Dodgers on Friday joined a long list of clubs who have pledged to pay non-playing employees through May 31 while the MLB season remains suspended. Full Article
ma Man beaten in Dodger Stadium parking lot files lawsuit against team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:37:49 -0400 A man who suffered a fractured skull after being punched in a parking lot after a 2019 game alleges the lot didn't have adequate lighting or security. Full Article
ma Dodgers-loving historic Bakersfield theater taunts the Astros on its marquee By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:14:46 -0400 Trips to the movies and baseball stadiums are out of the question at the moment, but taunting the Astros over their 2017 World Series title remains in season. Full Article
ma Dodgers offer refunds or credit to ticket holders for home games in March, April By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:12:10 -0400 The Dodgers offered refunds to people who bought tickets to home games in March and April that were canceled because of the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
ma ‘The Masked Singer’ renewed for fourth season, hoping to premiere later this year By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:40:41 +0000 The secret celebrity singing competition, in which Grammy Award-winning superstars, TV personalities, professional athletes and even politicians (Sarah Palin) square off under elaborately ornate costumes, is tentatively aiming for a fall premiere. Full Article
ma Florence Pugh dismisses ‘hurtful’ remarks about Zach Braff relationship By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:13:38 +0000 Florence Pugh still doesn’t need your approval. The Oscar nominee is sounding off on the "bizarre" practice of the public dissecting her personal life. Full Article
ma White Christmas! Betty White will star in Lifetime holiday movie By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:52:26 +0000 On Thursday, the female-focused, basic cable channel announced that the 98-year-old Hollywood legend will star in an untitled film where her character helps ready would-be Santas for the holidays. Full Article