How the Kings were let down by penalty kill in Game 1 loss to Oilers
EDMONTON, Canada — The Kings-Oilers NHL playoff series was supposed to be decided by the most elemental of showdowns: the unstoppable force versus the immovable object.…
The Sports Report: Lakers lose Game 2 in heartbreaking fashion
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Kings look uninspired in Game 1 loss to Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON, Canada — When the Edmonton Oilers abandoned the Northlands Coliseum for their handsome new downtown home eight years ago, the collection of office towers, hotels…
The Sports Report: Kawhi-less Clippers win Game 1
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Prep Rally: Here are the greatest local high school baseball pitchers of recent memory
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Inspired by seeing Seth Hernandez of Corona pitch, I’ve thought back…
Why Kings vs. Oilers is one of the NHL’s truly great rivalries
Ted Donato was born in Boston and played nine of his 13 NHL seasons with the Bruins, so he was raised to see the Bruins-Canadiens…
Why the Kings are eager to flip script on Oilers in NHL playoffs
As rites of spring go, it’s not as celebrated as the swallows returning to Capistrano. But the Kings’ returning to Edmonton for the NHL playoffs…
The Sports Report: Lakers need something intangible to beat Denver
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Kings defeat Chicago in thriller, will face Oilers in playoffs
The Kings clinched a playoff berth more than a week ago. But it wasn’t until the horn sounded Thursday on their last regular-season game that…
The Sports Report: Will Kawhi Leonard play in Game 1 for the Clippers?
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The Sports Report: Lakers beat Pelicans to make playoffs as No. 7 seed
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Why Kings loss on Monday was so costly for NHL playoff race
The Kings held their playoff fate in their hands, until it slipped through their fingers. They were in control of their own destiny, now they…
The Sports Report: Struggling Dodgers lose again
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Kings lose to Wild, jeopardize chances of taking third in Pacific
The Kings lost a game they needed to win Monday, falling to the Minnesota Wild 3-1 at Crypto.com Arena to muddy the team’s playoff outlook…
Prep Rally: These teams are making the final push for the baseball playoffs
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. There’s two weeks left in the regular season for high school…
The Sports Report: Lakers will play at New Orleans in play-in round
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As Kings shift focus to playoffs, Ducks search for answers
The Kings and Ducks headed in opposite directions when they skated off the ice Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings are going to the playoffs…
Kings defeat Ducks and extend home winning streak to eight games
The Kings won their eighth consecutive game at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, beating the Ducks 3-1 to match the team’s longest home winning streak in…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani’s star is untarnished
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Kings clinch Stanley Cup playoff berth with win over Flames
Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals and the Kings clinched a playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Kevin Fiala…