ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Ottawa Senators player tests positive; they played the Kings and Ducks last week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:19:41 -0400 A player on the Ottawa Senators has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the club said in a statement late Tuesday, the first NHL player known to have tested positive for the virus. Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Third member of Ottawa Senators' traveling party tests positive for COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:05:16 -0400 Ottawa Senators radio analyst Gord Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19. He is the third member of the NHL team's traveling party to have done so. Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Elliott: Kings vs. Ducks virtual showdown will feature fan favorites from the past By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:19:32 -0400 As the Kings and Ducks wait out the NHL's coronavirus shutdown, the teams will renew their rivalry with an EA SPORTS NHL 20 simulated game. Full Article
ng Elliott: Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser earns her biggest assist during COVID-19 pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:58:00 -0400 Hayley Wickenheiser, the Hockey Hall of Fame player turned medical student, has organized drives to provide equipment for medical personnel. Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Yankees president Randy Levine is beating the drum for baseball’s return By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:32:50 +0000 Levine is making the rounds to make the case for baseball in the time of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Kenley Jansen finds it 'weird' he's pitching in February for Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:28:39 -0500 Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen spent the offseason working on regaining his form. Early results have been encouraging. Full Article
ng 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
ng Column: Did Astros beat the Dodgers by cheating? The numbers say no By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:39:30 -0500 New analyses show that cheating didn't help the Astros, and may have hurt their record Full Article
ng Pitcher Tony Gonsolin shines in Dodgers' spring training win over Indians By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:08:12 -0500 The Dodgers beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5 in a spring training game and Tony Gonsolin impressed manager Dave Roberts with his two-inning effort. Full Article
ng Swing adjustments by Dodgers' Kiké Hernández pay off so far this spring By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:15:01 -0500 Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández made adjustments to his swing during the offseason that he believes will produce more power. Full Article
ng Clayton Kershaw shows off some encouraging velocity in start for Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:07:36 -0500 Lower-back and shoulder injuries limited the velocity on Clayton Kershaw's fastball last year, but he's more up to speed this season, so far. Full Article
ng Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood struggles in second spring outing but feels well physically By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:13:03 -0500 Left-hander Alex Wood gave up three runs as the Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Brewers, but he believes last year's back problems are in the past. Full Article
ng 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
ng Kenley Jansen looks sharp in Dodgers' exhibition loss to Rangers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:29:45 -0500 Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen retires the three batters he faces and shows off his new slider grip in spring training loss to Texas Rangers. Full Article
ng Dodgers' Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 14:09:22 -0500 With the Dodgers off on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts preferred to give Bellinger two days off before returning to action Wednesday. Full Article
ng Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:54:24 -0500 New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling. Full Article
ng Dodgers' Julio Urias struggles in first spring outing, but Dave Roberts shrugs it off By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:33:57 -0500 Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wasn't concerned after Julio Urias, slotted for a rotation spot, struggled with his command in his first spring outing. Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng Justin Turner is hit by pitch in Dodgers spring training win over Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 23:29:59 -0500 The Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in a spring training game that included Justin Turner getting hit by a pitch and Clayton Kershaw being escorted off the field. Full Article
ng Walker Buehler not particularly sharp in Dodgers' spring training loss to A's By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:32:22 -0500 Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler gave up two runs in a 5-1 spring training loss to the Oakland Athletics. Cody Bellinger hit his first home run of the spring. Full Article
ng Dodgers fans cheer Mike Fiers, who blew the whistle on the Astros' sign stealing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:45:22 -0500 Oakland A's pitcher Mike Fiers is a hero to some, but others believe he waited too long to go public with the Astros' sign-stealing scheme. Full Article
ng Granderson: How far should Dodgers fans go to troll the cheating Astros? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 21:05:08 -0500 The Houston Astros cheated and Mike Fiers shined the brightest light on their scheme, LZ Granderson writes. Full Article