pe GRIDLOCK SAM: Now, our health is at risk from a marked increase in speeding drivers on the roads By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:35:52 +0000 C’mon folks. You’re getting to your destinations faster than ever with less than half the traffic on the road so why speed? Yet many of you (not my readers, of course, so pass this onto your friends and acquaintances) are doing so putting all of us at risk. Full Article
pe HOMETOWN HELPERS: Brooklyn port providing free fruit to community grappling with economic fallout from coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Red Hook Container Terminal and Fifth Avenue Committee teamed up to donate tens of thousands of pieces of fruit to local families. Full Article
pe Pete Davidson asks people to stop bringing drugs to his mom’s house on Staten Island By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:43 +0000 Pete Davidson, who recently said he quit using drugs, urged people not to drop off any weed or other illegal substances at his mom’s Staten Island house after a stranger did just that a few days ago. Full Article
pe ‘That’s abysmal’: NYC politicians outraged after NYPD reveals 81 percent of social distancing arrests have been minorities By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:17:31 +0000 According to the NYPD, there have been 374 social distancing-related arrests since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. Of that number, 304 of the arrests have been of African-American or Hispanic people. Full Article
pe HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:47:47 +0000 “We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.” Full Article
pe EXCLUSIVE: Knife-wielding madman’s sister says Harlem bus stabbing suspect struggled with personal demons, drug abuse By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:34:03 +0000 "Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be my brother until I saw everything the next day and saw his name," said Rosemary Gomez, 38. “I was like, ‘No, it can’t be him, it can’t be him.' Then his (estranged) wife called me. She was in a state of shock." Full Article
pe GREENE: Same profiling, same brutality, same disrespect — social distancing enforcement shows NYC ‘not as far as we think we are’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:23:25 +0000 As much as Mayor de Blasio wants to pretend these arrests are just a drop in the bucket, from the point of view of those being constantly dropped in the bucket, the city’s heavy-handed coronavirus crackdown is just more of the same.Same profiling. Same brutality. Same disrespect. Full Article
pe Brooklyn man wanted for molesting seven women, including six victims groped in one day: police By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:14:21 +0000 Nearly all of the assaults occurred on Thursday along the border of South Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant between 9:55 and 11:15 a.m., cops said. Full Article
pe Elliott: NHL observations: Other teams hope to emulate St. Louis Blues' remarkable turnaround By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:44:57 -0500 The Blues surged in the second half of last season to win the Stanley Cup, but it's tough to say whether another team can replicate their revival. Full Article
pe 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
pe Elliott: USA Hockey's Lamoureux twins balance elite competition with motherhood By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 20:15:04 -0500 Twins Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux are among the first players to take advantage of the maternity and child-care provisions in their new labor agreement with USA Hockey. Full Article
pe Cal Petersen gets his feet wet in Kings' loss, offers reason for optimism By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 8 Feb 2020 23:12:58 -0500 Cal Petersen made his Kings season debut in a 3-0 road loss to the Devils and had 31 saves. With Jack Campbell traded, he will get more chances. Full Article
pe NHL observations: Poised reaction by Ducks medical personnel saved Jay Bouwmeester's life By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:14:16 -0500 Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest during a game against the Ducks on Tuesday. Ducks medical personnel helped save his life. Full Article
pe Frustrated Kings fans keep perspective: 'We saw some really cool stuff happen' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:37:07 -0500 Kings fans gathered in L.A. to watch the team's Stadium Series game against the Colorado Avalanche. It's been rough lately but they recall better years. Full Article
pe 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
pe Kings hope full commitment to rebuild leads to another contending team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:48:51 -0500 Eight trades, two negated contracts, and one coaching change later, the first phase of the Kings' rebuilding process is complete. Full Article
pe Kings check all boxes in win over Penguins By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 02:07:51 -0500 The Kings look dominant in the 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Full Article
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe NHL releases prospect rankings ahead of yet-to-be-rescheduled draft By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 17:30:45 -0400 Alexis Lafreniere was ranked as the No. 1 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the draft. Tim Stuetzle is the top international skater. Full Article
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:47:47 +0000 “We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.” Full Article
pe 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
pe 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
pe Dodgers are hopeful and optimistic as they move on from Astros cheating scandal By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:12:39 -0500 The Dodgers are tired of talking about what the Houston Astros did in 2017. They're excited about what lies ahead for the team this season. Full Article
pe Zach McKinstry goes from slap-hitting afterthought to Dodgers prospect with pop By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 19:21:46 -0400 The Dodgers drafted Zach McKinstry in the 33rd round in 2016 after he never homered in college. He hit 19 homers in the high minors in 2019 and is on the radar. Full Article
pe Clayton Kershaw is honored to be selected Dodgers' opening day starter against Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 14:21:07 -0400 As anticipated, the Dodgers named Clayton Kershaw their starting pitcher for the team's season opener against the San Francisco Giants on March 26. Full Article
pe Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:21:50 -0400 As the country and sports world confronted the fast spreading of COVID-19, Dodgers officials Wednesday said the organization remained unsure how it will proceed with its season. Full Article
pe Plaschke: Pull up a chair and listen to Vin Scully give a message of hope and optimism By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:34:41 -0400 Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully says the coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything he's ever seen, but he finds hope in a time of despair. Full Article
pe Dodgers will beat Giants on opening day, guaranteed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:38:09 -0400 On Thursday afternoon, MLB Network will air this program: opening day from Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers against the hated San Francisco Giants. Full Article
pe Hernández: Tom Lasorda still brandishes his fighting spirit even without an opening day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:31:39 -0400 Dodgers legend Tom Lasorda is disappointed opening day has been postponed, but he's certain the country will beat the the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
pe Plaschke: Opening day at Dodger Stadium is another empty moment in pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:08:33 -0400 There was something missing at Dodger Stadium on a day that was suppose to be Opening day in MLB. Full Article
pe 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
pe 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
pe Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:05:07 -0400 Spectrum reached an agreement to carry SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' television home, on AT&T video platforms, including DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse TV. Full Article
pe Plaschke: Dodgers TV blackout is over. But for Kershaw's peak and Scully's finale, you had to be there, L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:05:12 -0400 After six years of the Dodgers willingly allowing more than half of Los Angeles to sit in the dark, Spectrum Networks has reached a deal to end the blackout. Full Article
pe After six years, the Dodgers' channel will be widely available in L.A. What happened? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:48:07 -0400 Old-fashioned horse trading helped bring AT&T and Charter to resolve long-standing differences that blacked out Dodgers games in most parts of L.A. Full Article
pe This day in sports: Pete Richert's record day at Dodger Stadium By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:00:47 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history that occurred on April 12. Full Article
pe Angels to distribute $1.2 million to stadium workers per agreement with MLB By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:35:47 -0400 The Angels will pay at least $1.2 million to workers who would have staffed games at Angel Stadium, including those contracted by third parties. Full Article
pe 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
pe Rupert Grint, girlfriend Georgia Groome welcome first child By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:05:19 +0000 The Weasley line lives on! Full Article
pe 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
pe Batman and Superman are garbage for new Banksy artwork, ‘Game Changer,’ celebrating health workers By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:19:56 +0000 The artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse doll while ubiquitous superhero action figures of Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a trashcan nearby. Full Article