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…
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…
Column: Jordan Coleman on pace to take his spot among elite sprinters
Sometimes patience is required to experience your moment of ecstasy, and Granada Hills sprinter Jordan Coleman has kept quiet, focused and biding his time while…
Granada Hills posts fastest boys’ 4X100 relay time in state
Jordan Coleman, the defending City Section champion in the 100 meters, made his outdoors debut for Granada Hills on Thursday during a dual meet against…
Sadie Engelhardt fends off challenges to break Arcadia Invitational record
Sadie Engelhardt found herself in an unfamiliar position — second — with one lap to go in the one-mile race on Saturday night at the…
Reid Detmers shines as Angels bounce back and defeat Orioles
BALTIMORE — Reid Detmers gave the Angels some much-needed effectiveness on the mound, giving up one run in five innings to help them avoid a season-opening…
Lamont Butler driven to help San Diego State return to Final Four
The clock was winding down. With 17.5 seconds standing between the San Diego State men’s basketball team and victory, time was its biggest adversary. The…
Vladislav Gavrikov scores in overtime to lift Kings over Lightning
Vladislav Gavrikov scored 25 seconds into overtime and the Kings snapped the Tampa Bay Lightning’s five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Saturday night. Steven…
Ducks finally score, but lose their sixth consecutive game
ST. LOUIS — Robert Thomas scored two power-play goals in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Ducks 4-2 on Sunday night for…
Dominic Ngeno, Stacy Ndiwa celebrate winning 2024 L.A. Marathon
Upon breaking the tape on a pristine St. Patrick’s Day morning in the City of Angels, Dominic Ngeno dropped to his knees and kissed the…
Ducks lose in frustrating blowout to Jets for fifth straight loss
WINNIPEG, Canada — Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals with Winnipeg and Laurent Brossoit stopped 21 shots for his second shutout of the season in…
UCLA rally falls short in Pac-12 tournament loss to Oregon
LAS VEGAS — For UCLA to go on an improbable run in the Pac-12 tournament, coach Mick Cronin said, the Bruins would need their best players…
Kings’ struggles against Stars could be an issue in playoffs
Radek Faksa and Jason Robertson scored 18 seconds apart in the second period, Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars…
Harvard-Westlake repeats as boys’ basketball state champions
SACRAMENTO — Trent Perry never stops smiling on the court — except when he switches to tears of joy celebrating a second straight state Open…
John Gibson and Ducks can’t hold back Dallas Stars in 6-2 loss
Roope Hintz had a goal and two assists to surpass 300 career points, Chris Tanev scored his first goal for Dallas and the Stars extended…
JuJu Watkins leads USC women past Arizona at Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS — Bruised, bloodied but unbowed, JuJu Watkins had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead USC to a 65-62 win over Arizona in the…
Kevin Fiala’s thrilling OT goal secures Kings’ win over Senators
Kevin Fiala scored in overtime to give the Kings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. Fiala scored on…
Ducks score late to beat Ottawa, net third victory in four games
Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal on a pass from rookie Olen Zellweger early in the third period of the Ducks’ third victory in four…
Kayla Padilla’s threes push USC to double-OT win over Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. — Seventh-ranked USC lost its star player, but not its composure. Kayla Padilla hit a tying three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation, made…
USC men can’t hold on to lead and lose to Washington State
PULLMAN, Wash. — Isaiah Watts and Andrej Jakimovski scored 18 points each and Myles Rice added 16 to help No. 19 Washington State rally past USC…