on NHL recommends players limit contact with fans over coronavirus concerns By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 18:28:25 -0500 The NHL has sent a memo to teams advising them to tell players to limit close interaction with fans in response to concerns about the coronavirus. Full Article
on Women's hockey world championships canceled because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:19:30 -0500 The IIHF announces it is canceling this year's women's hockey championships in Canada because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
on 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
on 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
on As leagues and teams begin to shut door on fans because of coronavirus, will NHL follow? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:44:02 -0400 As the coronavirus outbreak has worsened in the past week, sporting events and teams such as San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets have started to shutter their doors to the general public. Full Article
on NHL suspending its season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:12:03 -0400 The NHL decided to suspend its season Thursday over the growing concern of the coronavirus. The decision came a day after the NBA suspended its season. Full Article
on Hurricanes announcer in self-isolation after staying in Rudy Gobert's room By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:11:07 -0400 The Carolina Hurricanes' play-by-play broadcaster is in self-isolation after staying in same hotel room as Rudy Gobert, who was diagnosed with coronavirus. Full Article
on 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
on Elliott: NHL season 'pause' because of the coronavirus has an unpredictable aura By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:00:23 -0400 The NHL hopes to complete its season after suspending play because of the coronavirus, but playing into the middle of the summer creates complications. Full Article
on Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Staples Center provide millions in aid for arena workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:23:42 -0400 The Clippers, Lakers and Kings, along with Staples Center, have established a fund to provide financial assistance to the arena's hourly employees. Full Article
on Kings turn attention to next season as they wait to see if they'll play again By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:11 -0400 The Kings were riding a big winning streak before the season was suspended because of the coronavirus. But Todd McLellan sees some promising trends. Full Article
on Ottawa Senators among teams helping out workers during NHL season suspension By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:09:07 -0400 The Ottawa Senators are among the NHL teams that will assist arena workers in danger of losing paychecks during the NHL's suspended season. Full Article
on No Kings or Ducks players have reported or shown symptoms of coronavirus, the teams say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:54:31 -0400 Kings and Ducks players have not shown any coronavirus symptoms after an Ottawa Senators player tested positive and played both teams before NHL suspended operations. Full Article
on Expectations for Ducks weren't high and that's how season has played out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:29:09 -0400 The Ducks weren't expected to be a playoff team in 2019-20 and that's how it's played out. But they've made some personnel moves with the future in mind. Full Article
on Men's hockey world championships canceled because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:45:36 -0400 The 2020 men's hockey world championships have been canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
on Second Ottawa Senators player tests positive for the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:09:50 -0400 The second Ottawa Senators player who tested positive for the coronavirus was with the team when it played the Kings, Ducks and Sharks in California. Full Article
on Half of NBA and NHL coronavirus cases are linked to Staples Center. What happened? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:00:51 -0400 At least eight athletes who played in Staples Center on March 10-11 have contracted the coronavirus. Here is the story of the last four days inside the arena. Full Article
on NHL observations: Players try to stay busy at home during coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:15:14 -0400 Players are trying to find creative ways to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus outbreak that has put the NHL season on pause. Full Article
on NHL postpones 2020 draft amid coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:48:55 -0400 The NHL announced the postponement of its draft, scouting combine and awards ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
on Kings' Anze Kopitar in favor of resuming regular season instead of going straight to playoffs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:58:49 -0400 Kings captain Anze Kopitar says if the NHL can resume after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, it should continue the regular season and not go straight to the playoffs. Full Article
on Ducks sign 2019 first-round pick Trevor Zegras to a three-year entry-level contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:36:40 -0400 The Ducks signed Boston University center Trevor Zegras, whom they drafted ninth overall in 2019, to a three-year entry-level contract. Full Article
on How a chicken coop is helping four NHL players stay connected amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:20:16 -0400 NHL players Logan Couture, Marc-Andre Fleury, Anze Kopitar and Ryan Getzlaf find plenty of time to show off on video chat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
on A second Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:57:40 -0400 The four NHL players known to have tested positive all faced the Kings at Staples Center in the last few days before the NHL suspended play March 12. Full Article
on Kings turn to video game simulations to keep fans engaged amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:24:03 -0400 The Kings have found a way to stay connected with fans amid the coronavirus shutdown by replicating its schedule through video games. Full Article
on Todd McLellan wishes he could see how re-energized Kings would have continued By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:47:51 -0400 Kings' coach Todd McLellan was thrilled with progress of streaking Kings before season was stopped, but wishes he could have seen how group endured. Full Article
on 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
on Four more members of Ottawa Senators organization test positive for COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:21:12 -0400 The Ottawa Senators reports four more COVID-19 cases. The Senators played at Honda Center on March 10 and at Staples Center on March 11. Full Article
on 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
on Kings hope new initiative will convince people to give blood amid donation shortage By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 18:46:28 -0400 In partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Kings hope"Blood and Pucks" initiative will increase blood donations amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
on 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
on Kings' Drew Doughty thinks it will be 'pretty tough' for NHL to finish the season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:12:57 -0400 With the Kings out of the postseason race, Doughty is focused on the bigger picture when it comes to finishing the NHL season amid the coronavirus. Full Article
on Elliott: It's time for the NHL to cancel the rest of the regular season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:14:44 -0400 The NHL has prolonged its stay-at-home recommendation to the point where it would be wise to cancel the remainder of the regular season. Full Article
on 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
on Ducks convert part of their ice complex in Irvine to food bank By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:26:25 -0400 The Ducks have converted part of their Great Park Ice complex in Irvine into a food bank to assist those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
on If NHL resumes, goalies will need time to get back in form, Kings' Jonathan Quick says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:50:16 -0400 Kings goalie Jonathan Quick knows it takes some time to regain his form after a long break. He says NHL goalies will be tested if the season resumes. Full Article
on Elliott: Stanley Cup playoffs in the summer? NHL has a lot on the line to finish the season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:11 -0400 Because the NHL relies more on gate revenue than the other major sports leagues, it will try everything possible to finish the season, columnist Helene Elliott says. Full Article
on A look at the NHL teams that could be most affected by the coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:15:19 -0400 Arizona, Carolina, Dallas, Florida and Ottawa are the NHL teams that could be hurt the most because of the league shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
on There's no shortage of work for Kings, Ducks executives during coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:00:11 -0400 There are no games being played, but executives of the Kings and Ducks are busy preparing for scenarios to complete this season and have a full 2020-21 season. Full Article
on 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
on 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
on Joe Castiglione, a childhood Yankees fan turned longtime Red Sox broadcaster, talks about the great rivalry that is currently on pause By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:42:02 +0000 Joe Castiglione saw his first baseball game in the Bronx. Full Article
on Mets slugger Pete Alonso is thinking about hitting a home run on his birthday — in December By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:58:06 +0000 Move over, Polar Bear. Mr. December is heading for Queens. Full Article
on Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000 About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year. Full Article
on DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
on 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
on SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:33:21 +0000 The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise. Full Article
on A.J. Pollock hits first home run of the spring in Dodgers' loss to Diamondbacks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:28:51 -0500 A.J. Pollock hit his first home run of the spring but the Dodgers dug themselves in a hole early to fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3. Full Article
on Signs point to Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers on opening day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:02:13 -0500 Clayton Kershaw will make his spring debut Friday, one day ahead of Walker Buehler's first start, an indication the veteran left-hander will start opening day. Full Article
on Dodgers beat Angels behind good pitching and offense in spring training exhibition By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:38:08 -0500 The Dodgers mount a comeback to beat the Angels 9-4 on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch to improve their spring training record 3-1. Full Article
on Dodgers' Gavin Lux must continue to prove he deserves to start at second base By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:17:44 -0500 Gavin Lux spent the bulk of the offseason training at Dodger Stadium in hopes of ensuring a starting spot at second base this season. Full Article