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Helene Elliott has been a member of the Los Angeles Times' sports department since 1989. She was hired as a baseball writer and covered the ...
Big performances by Kings' top players keep the season going
April 25, 2014
Their big guys played big, the leaders led by fearless example, and the Kings, on the brink of going home for the summer, got the result they so urgently needed, a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday at Staples Center that extended their season by at least one more game.
Kings looking at opportunity, not desperation of 3-0 series deficit
April 24, 2014
Were they grasping at straws or coaxing small embers into becoming flames when the Kings repeatedly pointed out that their best players played better in the team's third straight playoff loss to San Jose than in the first two defeats?
Kings' playoff performance could mark end of era
April 23, 2014
The Kings tried to reestablish their identity Tuesday and climb back into their first-round playoff series against San Jose. However, the resilient but still-flawed performance now leaves them facing an early end to their season.
A gutsy, great day for Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf
April 19, 2014
Someday, Ryan Getzlaf will explain to his daughter Willa why he looked like Frankenstein's monster in photos taken the day she was born, his chin and cheek zippered with stitches and a purple bruise blossoming on the left side of his face.
No power to the Kings in playoff-opening loss to Sharks
April 18, 2014
SAN JOSE -- A power outage darkened the SAP Center on Thursday night shortly before the Kings and San Jose Sharks were scheduled to warm up for their playoff opener, leaving the crowd murmuring in confusion and forcing antsy players to wait in corridors illuminated by dim backup lights while they wondered what to do next.
Frederik Andersen doesn't make rookie mistakes in playoff debut
April 17, 2014
The crowd roared around him and the Dallas Stars pushed and shoved in front of him, but goaltender Frederik Andersen was the most composed person at Honda Center on Wednesday.
Teemu Selanne is central to Ducks history — and can add to it
April 14, 2014
Were those tears or drops of sweat rolling down Teemu Selanne's face Sunday as he skated around the Honda Center, absorbing and returning the crowd's love after the final regular-season game of his Hall of Fame career?
Some good clubs will be out of NHL playoffs early
April 14, 2014
The Colorado Avalanche rose from the dregs of a 29th-place finish last season to win the Central Division title, and the St. Louis Blues collapsed late in the regular season and lost their chance to finish atop the Central, Western Conference and the NHL overall.
Ducks-Kings isn't quite a showdown, but it could be a showcase
April 11, 2014
If the hockey gods had a sense of humor, they would have arranged for the Kings and the Ducks to play for the Pacific Division title Saturday at Staples Center. At the very least, they would have put one team in position to knock the other out of the playoffs.
Kings-Ducks series on hold; first it's Kings-Sharks again
April 10, 2014
Hockey fans will have to wait for the first-ever playoff series between the Kings and the Ducks, but a matchup between the Kings and the San Jose Sharks promises to be the next-best thing.
Penguins' Sidney Crosby should win NHL's most valuable player award
April 7, 2014
The regular season will end Sunday, and so will the voting period for the NHL's individual trophies.
Coach Doc Rivers knows more but not all about these Clippers
April 4, 2014
Seventy-seven games and a Pacific division title into this season and Clippers Coach Doc Rivers is still learning about who and what he has — and how far this team might go.
Kings clinch playoff spot with 4-0 rout of Coyotes
April 3, 2014
There were no loud celebrations in the Kings' locker room at Staples Center on Wednesday, no high-fiving or back-patting or any other hint players appreciated the significance of their 4-0 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes.
Jonathan Quick holds himself accountable and it's the Kings who benefit
April 1, 2014
In goaltender Jonathan Quick's second start for the Kings this season, he was yanked after yielding four goals to Winnipeg on 27 shots. In his third start he gave up a blooper goal to the New York Rangers when he dropped his stick and a dump-in deflected off his blocker.
Kings finish trip to East with 3-2 win over Penguins
March 27, 2014
PITTSBURGH -- As much as the Kings' 3-2 victory over the Penguins was about numbers -- highlighted by their seven-for-seven penalty-killing effort as they tied a franchise record with their eighth straight road win -- their success was equally about their attitude and being at their best when the situation seemed to be at its worst.
Kings refuse to settle, come back for 5-4 shootout win over Capitals
March 25, 2014
WASHINGTON — Every sign pointed to the Kings losing to the Capitals on Tuesday, and they could have trotted out the cliched but reasonable excuse of lacking energy at the end of a back-to-back sequence on the road, against a team desperate to make the playoffs.
Flyers working hard to recapture some of their past glory
March 25, 2014
PHILADELPHIA — Reminders of the Flyers' past are inescapable in and around the Wells Fargo Center.
Clippers' Chris Paul toughs it out despite telltale tape
March 20, 2014
Chris Paul pulled his right hand out of his pocket and looked intently at his thumb, almost as if he were trying to see beneath the skin.
Sharks reset and refreshed themselves into true Stanley Cup contenders
March 17, 2014
The seeds of the San Jose Sharks' six-game winning streak, their 8-1-1 record since the Olympic break and ascent to a tie with the Ducks atop the Pacific Division were planted at last season's trading deadline, when Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson and his staff realized their plodding team needed a new identity and a major infusion of youth.
Kings and Ducks will get a good glimpse of where they stand
March 14, 2014
Willie Mitchell doesn't need to look at a calendar to know the playoffs are approaching.
Kings' win streak comes to frustrating end in 3-2 loss to Maple Leafs
March 14, 2014
Anze Kopitar said the Kings lost track of the puck after Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer stopped him on probably his third point-blank chance Thursday, and that's why he and most of his teammates lingered in the offensive zone.
Randy Carlyle comes to terms with his success and failure with Ducks
March 10, 2014
It wasn't the shiny glass and steel of Honda Center that made Randy Carlyle feel nostalgic Monday. Nor was it conducting the Toronto Maple Leafs' morning skate beneath the Stanley Cup banner he helped the Ducks win in 2007.
Ducks come up short in shootout with Penguins
March 8, 2014
The Ducks, who have the NHL's best record, were eager Friday to see how they matched up against the East-leading Pittsburgh Penguins.
Kings make one of the few big deals on NHL trade deadline day
March 5, 2014
The prevailing winds shifted within the NHL when the high-spending, short-term-thinking New York Rangers declined to overpay winger Ryan Callahan or give him the leverage of a no-trade clause and traded him to Tampa Bay for 38-year-old Martin St. Louis.
Pat LaFontaine's shuffling off from Buffalo causes ripples
March 3, 2014
While the St. Louis Blues were remolding themselves in the Kings' image and hoping elite goaltender Ryan Miller will help them conquer their playoff nemeses, the Buffalo Sabres were making more news than they have since they were the victims of Brett Hull's infamous toe-in-the-crease goal for Dallas in the 1999 Stanley Cup final.
Canada's on the ball, beats Sweden in Sochi Olympics hockey final
February 23, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — Team Canada's journey to its second straight Olympic hockey title began six months ago not with intense strategizing, but with a game of ball hockey.
Canada is motivated heading into gold-medal game at Sochi Olympics
February 22, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — Rugged defenseman Niklas Kronwall, captain of undefeated gold-medal finalist Sweden, plays in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings and Coach Mike Babcock, who has guided undefeated Canada to Sunday's hockey finale. So Kronwall knows how effective a leader Babcock can be.
Canada is motivated heading into gold-medal game at Sochi Olympics
February 22, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — Rugged defenseman Niklas Kronwall, captain of undefeated gold-medal finalist Sweden, plays in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings and Coach Mike Babcock, who has guided undefeated Canada to Sunday's hockey finale. So Kronwall knows how effective a leader Babcock can be.
Finland finishes off U.S. medal hopes in Olympic hockey, 5-0
February 22, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — While Teemu Selanne pumped his fists in joy, members of the U.S. men's hockey team hung their heads in embarrassment.
Finland finishes off U.S. medal hopes in Olympic hockey, 5-0
February 22, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — While Teemu Selanne pumped his fists in joy, members of the U.S. men's hockey team hung their heads in embarrassment.
Canada stifles USA in Olympic men's hockey semifinal, 1-0
February 21, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — The team that bulldozed its way through the Sochi Olympic hockey tournament while averaging five goals a game exited the semifinals meekly, unable to score once.
Canada stifles USA in Olympic men's hockey semifinal, 1-0
February 21, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — The team that bulldozed its way through the Sochi Olympic hockey tournament while averaging five goals a game exited the semifinals meekly, unable to score once.
Sochi Olympics men's hockey: When U.S. faces Canada, emotions rule
February 20, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — When these are the rivalries — Canada facing the U.S. in one semifinal of the Olympic hockey tournament after Sweden plays Finland in the other — Xs and O's and detailed analysis have less to do with the outcome than pure, unfettered emotion.
Ducks put differences aside, welcome Stephane Robidas
February 19, 2014
When Corey Perry extended his hand to Stephane Robidas on Thursday, for once it wasn't in anger.
Home isn't safe for Russia's hockey team
February 19, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — The Sochi Olympics will continue without the Russian hockey team, which was stifled by Finland in a 3-1 quarterfinal loss Wednesday at the Bolshoy Ice Dome. Russia's elimination probably will dampen the Olympic passion of fans who saw this as a chance to recapture excellence not seen since the era of the old Soviet Union's Big Red Machine.
Sochi Olympics: Drew Doughty, other Kings (and Ducks) enjoy green light
February 17, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — Drew Doughty took a pass from Jeff Carter and was gone, dashing up the left side to score a spectacular goal that ended a tight, defense-dominated game.
U.S. hockey team avoids Olympic letdown, lets loose on Slovenia
February 16, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — The U.S. hockey team scaled a mountain by defeating Russia in a shootout. Coach Dan Bylsma immediately was concerned his team might fall off a cliff emotionally the next day against a lesser foe, Olympic first-timer Slovenia.
T.J. Oshie lifts U.S. over Russia in men's hockey shootout
February 15, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — T.J. Oshie had only one concern when Coach Dan Bylsma called his name six times during the shootout that would settle Team USA's preliminary-round game against Russia.
T.J. Oshie lifts U.S. over Russia in men's hockey shootout
February 15, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — T.J. Oshie had only one concern when Coach Dan Bylsma called his name six times during the shootout that would settle Team USA's preliminary-round game against Russia.
Sochi Olympics: U.S. grit meets Russian skill in men's hockey
February 14, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — The mystique that surrounded hockey players from the old Soviet Union and Russia vanished when they began to populate NHL locker rooms and win many of the league's most important trophies. The team ethic prevails whether the guy sitting next to you is from Moscow or Moose Jaw.
Sochi: U.S. grit meets Russian skill in men's hockey
February 14, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — The mystique that surrounded hockey players from the old Soviet Union and Russia vanished when they began to populate NHL locker rooms and win many of the league's most important trophies. The team ethic prevails whether the guy sitting next to you is from Moscow or Moose Jaw.
Sochi Olympics: Paul Stastny keys U.S. over Slovakia in men's hockey
February 13, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — It would be unreasonable to expect Paul Stastny to be as good a hockey player as his father, Peter, was on the international stage and in the NHL.
Sochi Olympics: U.S. hockey team built for speed and toughness
February 12, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — Canada has an unequaled group of centers. Sweden, though depleted up front by injuries, has fine goaltending. Finland boasts an unshakable team ethic that clicks in whenever its players reunite. And Russia, blessed with enormous skill, bears the equally large burden of living up to a glorious history that may never be duplicated.
Sochi Olympics: Teemu Selanne's enthusiasm for hockey never gets old
February 11, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — The problem in placing 43-year-old Ducks right wing Teemu Selanne alongside 18-year-old Aleksander Barkov and 21-year-old Mikael Granlund on Team Finland's top line isn't that Selanne won't be able to keep up with the two youngsters.
Sochi Olympics: For NHL players it's fun while it lasts, but how long?
February 11, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — If NHL players don't participate in the next Winter Olympics there won't be more of those only-in-hockey moments like the one that occurred Monday, when Kings and Team USA winger Dustin Brown earnestly explained why he has no problem skating alongside Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks during the Sochi hockey tournament.
Sochi Olympics: An icy reception for team figure skating? Hardly
February 9, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — If adding a team figure skating event to the Olympics means we got an extra chance to see Russian sensation Julia Lipnitskaia soar skyward and land with the lightness of a breeze off the Black Sea, bring it on.
Sidney Crosby has grown up in many ways
February 8, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — He was the NHL's golden boy, "Sid the Kid," long before he scored the golden goal at Vancouver in 2010 that restored Canada's supremacy at the game it claims as its own. Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby was 22 when he added an Olympic gold medal to the Stanley Cup title he had won eight months earlier and his future appeared to be limitless.
Sidney Crosby has grown up in many ways
February 8, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — He was the NHL's golden boy, "Sid the Kid," long before he scored the golden goal at Vancouver in 2010 that restored Canada's supremacy at the game it claims as its own. Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby was 22 when he added an Olympic gold medal to the Stanley Cup title he had won eight months earlier and his future appeared to be limitless.
From 'Miracle on Ice Stop' to '#Sochi'
February 7, 2014
SOCHI, Russia -- My Winter Olympic experiences have gone from telegrams to Twitter, from a small, isolated village in New York's Adirondack Mountains that produced a sports miracle few people knew about as it unfolded to an international resort on Russia's Black Sea where the world can keep up with every development almost immediately by consulting mobile devices that didn't exist even a few years ago.
Russia's men's hockey team will feel the heat on home ice
February 6, 2014
SOCHI, Russia — Alexander Ovechkin hasn't arrived yet but his imprint is all over the Winter Olympics.
Ryan Suter would love an Olympic moment like his father experienced
January 27, 2014
As a child, Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter didn't hear many stories about his father, Bob, winning a gold medal as a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team.
Kings-Ducks outdoor game draws raves from north of the border
January 26, 2014
Lessons learned Saturday from the Ducks' 3-0 victory over the Kings at Dodger Stadium:
Wayne Gretzky helps make hockey game at Dodger Stadium a great one
January 26, 2014
Even with the heat, it's game on for hockey at Dodger Stadium
January 22, 2014
Dodger Stadium in mid-January is peaceful after sundown. The distinctive scoreboard is barely visible through the twilight, the air is cool, and the quiet is almost a presence itself.
U.S. bobsledder Lauryn Williams' Olympic record has a bonus track
January 22, 2014
Lauryn Williams' hamstring had failed her, but her competitive spirit was undamaged.
Brawl, bizarre goal are black marks against NHL
January 20, 2014
Saturday won't be remembered as the NHL's finest hour.
NHL pluses and minuses: Blackhawks return to dominant ways
January 20, 2014
Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
Kings pay the price for the limits of the NHL's video replay rules
January 19, 2014
A few days ago, Major League Baseball approved the expanded use of video replays next season. On Saturday, the limits of the NHL's current video replay rules became apparent — and painfully so for the Kings.
Heart of U.S. hockey team have links to boyhood rinks
January 19, 2014
Long before they had heard of Sochi, well before they made it to the NHL, the five men who comprise the leadership group of the U.S. Olympic hockey team crossed paths many times on many rinks.
Kings fall to Red Wings, 3-2, after bizarre goal leads to shootout
January 18, 2014
Kings want Jake Muzzin to help keep aging defense fresh
January 17, 2014
DETROIT — Defenseman Jake Muzzin's emotions swung quickly Thursday from exhilaration to exasperation.
Wayne Gretzky takes his place as outdoor hockey game in L.A. looms
January 13, 2014
When a young Wayne Gretzky skated eight or 10 hours a day on frozen Canadian ponds, his ears would freeze and his toes would become so numb that he'd have tears in his eyes when he came inside and his father rubbed his feet to warm them.
NHL pluses and minuses: Ducks on historic run
January 13, 2014
Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
Hockey, Dodger Stadium, Wayne Gretzky, Vin Scully—how Great is that?
January 12, 2014
If Wayne Gretzky hadn't been traded to the Kings in 1988, hockey in Southern California would still be the pursuit of a passionate few.
Clippers' new measuring stick is themselves, not the Lakers
January 9, 2014
Less than a month ago, there were many reasons to highlight Friday's schedule on the NBA calendar and look forward to the Lakers facing the Clippers.
Figure skater Gracie Gold hopes she's as good as her name
January 8, 2014
Her first name describes the refinement and polish figure skater Grace Elizabeth Gold embodies at her best, enhancing her huge, difficult jumps and the luminous smile she outlines with her trademark red lipstick.
Team Canada's Sochi roster features 11 returning gold medalists
January 8, 2014
From mighty Canada with its 11 returning gold medalists to humble hopefuls Latvia and Norway, the remaining entrants in the Sochi Olympic hockey tournament announced their rosters Tuesday, triggering vigorous debate in hockey rinks around the world.
Czechs go old with Olympic hockey team; Swiss pick solid NHL players
January 6, 2014
The Czechs went old, Slovenia chose its only NHL player to lead its Olympic hockey debut, and Switzerland ensured its defense will be more solid than its famous cheese by selecting six NHL players for its Sochi roster.
NHL: pluses and minuses around the league
January 6, 2014
Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
Kings' Jonathan Quick could play Saturday against Vancouver
January 3, 2014
Goaltender Jonathan Quick, who was nominated to the U.S. Olympic hockey team this week, is close to returning to the Kings' lineup for the first time since he strained a groin muscle Nov. 12.
Lakers in a world of hurt because of a lack of effort on defense
January 2, 2014
It has come to this for the Lakers:
U.S. hockey goes for speed and smarts in building men's Olympic team
January 1, 2014
Intent on building a smart, speedy squad that can transition quickly from offense to defense and back again on wide Olympic ice, Team USA executives decided that statistics mattered less than hockey sense and that a strong body of work outweighed injuries to many bodies.
Injuries are plentiful when looking at Team USA hockey roster
December 30, 2013
The men who will wear the red, white and blue of Team USA at the Sochi Olympics have been sporting a lot of black and blue this season.
Saku Koivu keeps Ducks rolling with victory over Coyotes
December 29, 2013
As another Decision looms, Miami's LeBron James gives it some thought
December 28, 2013
It seems like only yesterday that LeBron James made The Decision to take his talents to South Beach.
Soaring Ducks want to maintain momentum
December 26, 2013
Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau is a big fan of the new rule that extended the NHL holiday break a day past Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and not only because it gave him more time to spend with his family.
Quality prevails in Lakers' loss to Heat
December 25, 2013
In a shocking surprise, Kings have a surplus of standout goalies
December 23, 2013
For decades the Kings simply couldn't draft and develop an elite goaltender.
With Billie Jean King's help, U.S. takes right stand at Sochi Games
December 18, 2013
In hockey terms, appointing openly gay athletes Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow to the presidential delegation that will represent the United States at the Sochi Olympics is a face wash — that quaint, queasy custom of rubbing stinky gloves in another player's face as an irritating tactic.
Educating players on dangers of illegal hockey hits must start early
December 16, 2013
The NHL was right to suspend Boston's Shawn Thornton 15 games for his premeditated assault Dec. 7 on Pittsburgh defenseman Brooks Orpik, though it should have suspended Pittsburgh forward James Neal more than five games for kneeing Boston's Brad Marchand in the head in the same game on a play that had nothing to do with hockey, civility or sense.
Kings' six-game win streak comes to end in 3-1 loss to Blackhawks
December 15, 2013
Kings keep up the good work in 5-2 victory over Ottawa
December 14, 2013
OTTAWA -- The Kings weren't concerned with tallying the numbers of the streaks they extended Saturday, even though some of those numbers are staggering.
Tyler Toffoli continues to impress
December 13, 2013
Anne Pankowski is not used to not making the cut
December 12, 2013
As a natural athlete, Anne Pankowski of Laguna Hills was accustomed to being among the best at any sport she tried.
Kings lean on shutdown defense in 3-1 win over Maple Leafs
December 12, 2013
Ex-Kings executive Tim Leiweke adapts to hockey as life in Toronto
December 9, 2013
Tim Leiweke, the chief executive of AEG and No. 1 Kings fan for 17 years until his surprising departure last March, has learned some important lessons since he became president and chief executive of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment last April.
NHL plus and minus: Martin Jones has a great debut week
December 9, 2013
Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week.
Kobe Bryant says he'll be back Sunday, and Lakers take a step forward
December 7, 2013
Kings-Ducks rivalry has a new feel to it
December 4, 2013
Backlash is startling after NHL is sued over repetitive brain injuries
December 2, 2013
Ask any former NHL player who's about 45 or older if he ever had a concussion and he's likely to say he got his bell rung once or twice but went back out and played. It was unthinkable not to. Stoicism was — and is — as much a part of the game as ice.
NHL: pluses and minuses around the league
December 2, 2013
Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the past week:
Kings unable to get past San Jose Sharks, fall in a shootout
November 28, 2013
SAN JOSE — The Pacific Division lead might change hands dozens of times before the season ends, but knowing that the winner of Wednesday's game between the Kings and the San Jose Sharks would take over first place added a dash of tension when the teams met at SAP Center.
Fathers of Kings players get a taste of what life on the road is like
November 26, 2013
SAN JOSE — Mike Richards enjoys having his father, Norm, come along on the Kings' annual fathers' trip — and not only because he usually plays well when his dad is around.
Canucks Coach John Tortorella has dropped the rude 'tude
November 25, 2013
VANCOUVER, Canada — Anyone who saw John Tortorella's testy, 20-second news conferences when he coached the New York Rangers might have been shocked Monday when he conducted a cordial 20-minute session before the Canucks' morning skate at Rogers Arena.
Clippers hold on for 103-102 win over Sacramento
November 24, 2013
The Clippers escaped this time, but barely, heaving a sigh of relief when a missed jumper by DeMarcus Cousins off an inbounds play sealed their 103-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on Saturday.
Clippers offer sympathy to Chicago's injured Derrick Rose
November 23, 2013
Clippers players and Coach Doc Rivers were unanimous Saturday in offering their sympathy to Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, who tore the medial meniscus of his right knee and will require surgery.
Kobe Bryant as Lakers' rescuer? Wrong attitude
November 20, 2013
Out on the practice court, beyond window blinds that blocked the view from the media workroom at the Lakers' El Segundo practice facility, Kobe Bryant was moving ever closer toward returning to the lineup.
NHL boosting promotional efforts with seven-part TV series
November 18, 2013
After taking a big leap by expanding its menu of outdoor games to six — including a nontraditional matchup between the Kings and Ducks at Dodger Stadium — the NHL will go big in promoting its strategy by participating in a seven-part TV series that will air on NBCSN and two Canadian networks.
NHL pluses and minuses: Ben Scrivens steps up for Kings
November 18, 2013
Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
With Jonathan Quick injured, Kings' hopes rest with Ben Scrivens
November 14, 2013
West is best, again, and it's not close
November 11, 2013
The Western Conference has had a statistical edge over the East for a while, and it has produced the Stanley Cup champion in five of the last seven seasons and 11 of the last 17. The Detroit Red Wings' four titles contributed to that dominance, but despite their move to the East this season the West has increased its superiority.
NHL pluses and minuses: St. Louis Blues match their best start
November 11, 2013
Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
Don't be so modest, Hall of Famer Scott Niedermayer
November 9, 2013
Scott Niedermayer glided into the Hockey Hall of Fame as smoothly and surely as he skated around NHL rinks through 1,263 games over parts of 18 seasons.
Debuts and more link UCLA's Steve Alford, USC's Andy Enfield
November 8, 2013
They took different routes and preach different basketball styles, but UCLA Coach Steve Alford and USC Coach Andy Enfield, hired two days apart last April, will be linked when they make their debuts in new roles Friday.
Flyers goalie's dash to fight unwilling foe may prompt rule tweak
November 4, 2013
It's the equivalent of putting a stop sign at a busy intersection after an accident, but the NHL will consider modifying its rules after it found no specific rule to support further punishing Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ray Emery for his rink-length dash to fight an unwilling Braden Holtby last Friday.
The big picture: This could be Clippers' house
November 1, 2013
Kings can't keep up with Coyotes
October 30, 2013
After years of living lean, Phoenix Coyotes are 'hungrier than ever'
October 28, 2013
Of all the changes made by the IceArizona group since it purchased the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL in August, one seemingly small decision symbolizes the new regime.
USC's Andre Heidari kicks it back up a few notches
October 26, 2013
It's a day-to-day struggle for Steve Nash
October 24, 2013
Every day, when his latest nagging injury sends doubts flitting through his mind, Steve Nash conducts an internal dialogue that's part checklist and part pep talk.
NHL sends message on hits to head, but when will players get it?
October 21, 2013
The NHL's Wheel of Justice got several vigorous spins Monday, all dealing with infractions that caused head injuries.
Stanford offers UCLA a taste of tough competition still to come
October 19, 2013
DeAndre Jordan promoted as part of 'big three' strategy for Clippers
October 17, 2013
Two rare or unprecedented sights to look for during the Clippers' upcoming season:
Sped-up Anaheim Ducks learn from last season's pitfalls
October 14, 2013
Ducks look mighty fine in 4-1 victory over the Senators
October 14, 2013
Terry Donahue sees a UCLA team ready for prime time
October 13, 2013
USC's Ed Orgeron takes spirited approach with team to energize play
October 11, 2013
Kings see Cup as part of their future, not just their past
October 8, 2013
The new video and song fell painfully flat, but the light show was nifty and the introductions brimmed with rah-rah enthusiasm before the Kings' first game at Staples Center this season.
For Pomona-Pitzer's Duncan Hussey, play charts and medical charts
October 5, 2013
The hands that reeled in a school-record four touchdown receptions for Pomona-Pitzer a month ago might someday save lives by excising cancer cells from ailing bodies.
Bruins display their grit and depth in 34-27 win over Utah
October 4, 2013
Class is out as Ducks lose opener
October 3, 2013
After labor pain, the NHL is well on its way to success
September 28, 2013
A year ago, the NHL was a few weeks into the third labor stoppage of Commissioner Gary Bettman's reign and fans vowed they would never come back.
NHL is hoping for a picture-perfect setting at Dodger Stadium game
September 26, 2013
UCLA running back Steven Manfro stands out in strong crowd
September 23, 2013
Returning a punt for 70 yards against New Mexico State? No problem for UCLA running back Steven Manfro.
Confidence is both friend and enemy of USC ahead of Utah State game
September 19, 2013
The question was simple.
UCLA's victory is special, and Bruins might be too
September 14, 2013
LINCOLN, Neb. — In the midst of chaos, while Brett Hundley's UCLA teammates celebrated having rallied for an impressive 41-21 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers and a record crowd of 91,471 trudged out of Memorial Stadium, the Bruins quarterback stood alone at midfield with one thought, one person, in mind.
Rob Blake is back with Kings, and the haters should get over it
September 12, 2013
A few words to those unforgiving fans who didn't disguise their disgust when Rob Blake became the Kings' assistant general manager because they consider him a traitor for leaving as a player in 2001 and again in 2008:
NHL will have a regular season with an irregular schedule
September 10, 2013
Darryl Sutter and Bruce Boudreau have so firmly established themselves on the local hockey scene that it's easy to forget how briefly the two coaches have been here.
Jordan Farmar 'in a great place' back on Lakers' bench
September 6, 2013
Jordan Farmar had to leave, had to distance himself from Los Angeles and the Lakers, before he could realize he belongs here and that nothing would feel as good to him as wearing purple and gold.
It's hard to choose an MVP for the Dodgers, in a good way
August 26, 2013
Outfielder Yasiel Puig has captured Dodgers fans' imagination with his hitting and flair for the dramatic. First baseman Adrian Gonzalez has captured the No. 3 spot in the batting order by being a model of excellence with 17 home runs and 81 runs batted in through 126 games, all team highs.
New Clippers Coach Doc Rivers wants to meet expectations head on
August 24, 2013
Because Doc Rivers had played one season for the Clippers, he pretty much knew where he wanted to live when he moved to Los Angeles to become their coach and senior vice president of basketball operations. He didn't know how odd the whole experience would feel as he moved things around his new condo Thursday.
Quarterback Matt Leinart's story: from well-thought-of to afterthought
August 21, 2013
While NFL quarterbacks are studying playbooks and jostling for jobs as the season approaches, Matt Leinart has been working out, spending time with his son, and, apparently, eating alone.
UCLA's Devin Fuller finds the right position on the receiving end
August 18, 2013
Devin Fuller's vision was clear.
For these legends, announcing hasn't gotten old
August 15, 2013
A tweet Thursday morning from Clippers voice Ralph Lawler — also known as @ohmeohmy — packed a wallop into 140 characters.
A middle-distance relationship
August 13, 2013
Brenda Martinez wasn't ready to give up her running career after earning all-America honors three times at UC Riverside, but the running community seemed ready to give up on her.
Dodgers' revival is part patience, part 'meshing,' Magic Johnson says
August 1, 2013
The view from Magic Johnson's Dodger Stadium office Wednesday was nothing short of idyllic.
Andy Murray shows true Brit grit to win Wimbledon, make history
July 7, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — In many ways, Andy Murray's career was encapsulated in the last game he played before he became a first-time Wimbledon singles champion and the first British man to win the title since Fred Perry's 1936 triumph.
Marion Bartoli overpowers Sabine Lisicki for 2013 Wimbledon title
July 6, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — There's nothing conventional about Marion Bartoli on a tennis court.
No.1 Novak Djokovic, No.2 Andy Murray to face off in Wimbledon final
July 5, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — After a series of upsets had scrambled both halves of the draw, after an epically riveting and sportsmanlike men's semifinal Friday was followed by a semifinal soured by whining, it all came out right, anyway. No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia will face No. 2 Andy Murray of Great Britain for the Wimbledon men's title Sunday, and that's how it should be.
Sabine Lisicki, Marion Bartoli advance to Wimbledon final
July 4, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England —- Whether it's Sabine Lisicki or Marion Bartoli who receives the Venus Rosewater Dish on Saturday, the Wimbledon women's champion will be a deserving first-time Grand Slam victor.
Andy Murray keeps British hopes alive at Wimbledon
July 3, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray didn't lose a set in the first four rounds here, playing up to his No. 2 seeding and the legacy of Fred Perry, the last British man to win the Wimbledon men's singles title. But as the light faded on Centre Court on Wednesday and a nation's sports fans held their collective breath, Murray found himself fighting to stay in the tournament.
Women's semifinalists at Wimbledon are an unlikely final four
July 2, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — The abnormal has become the new normal at Wimbledon, where one of the women's semifinalists was playing too poorly a year ago to compete here and the lone remaining past champion was eliminated Tuesday in the quarterfinals
Serena Williams' Wimbledon loss is latest, biggest tennis shocker
July 1, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams insisted her round-of-16 loss to Germany's Sabine Lisicki wasn't a shock, because Lisicki is a good grass-court player with a "massive, massive serve" and was vastly underrated as the 23rd seed. In many ways, that made sense.
First-week shock waves reverberate as Wimbledon begins Week 2
June 30, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — Surely, someone made a mistake.
Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams advance to fourth round at Wimbledon
June 29, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — While Sloane Stephens, Madison Keys and Laura Robson offered tantalizing glimpses into tennis' future, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams reinforced their current dominance.
Andy Murray advances to fourth round at Wimbledon, feels pressure
June 28, 2013
WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray feels the heavy burden of expectations now that he's safely into the fourth round and has avoided the stumbles that sent Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal home shockingly early.
Gerrit Cole's arrival is coming at 100 mph for Pirates
June 22, 2013
Shadows covered most of the infield at Angel Stadium when Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole took his place on the mound and brought the heat back to a cooling Friday evening.
L.A. Kings Coach Darryl Sutter is pressing on, not decompressing
June 10, 2013
Soon after the Kings' chartered plane pointed its nose westward from Chicago, scene of their season-ending loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, Coach Darryl Sutter began getting ready to open training camp on Sept. 11.
Scoring woes aside, Kings' defense could have bailed them out
June 7, 2013
A stitched-up Jeff Carter moves on to the next game
June 5, 2013
An incidental but valuable benefit of growing a playoff beard is that it can hide some of the cuts and bruises players accumulate during a long postseason run.
Goal may have been fluke, but Kings' Slava Voynov isn't
June 5, 2013
Kings better hope their confidence doesn't get a quick hook
June 3, 2013
Kings are on very different road than one that led to Stanley Cup
June 1, 2013
Kings' evolution from losing team to Stanley Cup winner continues
June 1, 2013
CHICAGO — It was only a theory, but the thoughts Dean Lombardi expressed a few years ago on how a losing team evolves from pretender to contender made a lot of sense.
Game, series last and last, but L.A. Kings love the Quick ending
May 29, 2013
Kings want to avoid that dreaded feeling of elimination
May 28, 2013
It's all on the line for Kings after Game 6 loss to Sharks
May 27, 2013
Matt Greene is back and the Kings are more than happy to have him
May 24, 2013
Matt Greene's return has increased the Kings' physicality and lifted their collective mood, and there's no saying which is more vital to a team that has clawed its way into position to clinch its second straight tense, punishing playoff series on Sunday.
Anze Kopitar puts slump aside and puts Kings closer to West finals
May 24, 2013
Sometime after the Kings' season ends — and that might not be for a while — it wouldn't be surprising to hear that center Anze Kopitar had been hampered by an injury from mid-March onward.
Kings to try a new mix-and-match approach
May 22, 2013
Anze Kopitar suspected something might be up. In two games at San Jose the Kings had scored two goals and lost twice to the Sharks, dropping into a 2-2 tie in the teams' Western Conference semifinal playoff series. The Kings perfected the art of playing taut, low-scoring games last spring but that scoring pace probably won't get them out of this round.
This spring, every step is harder for the Los Angeles Kings
May 22, 2013
Sharks hope they can finally live up Stanley Cup expectations
May 20, 2013
Logan Couture is stepping up in a big way for Sharks
May 20, 2013
SAN JOSE — When Kings defenseman Drew Doughty had his day with the Stanley Cup last summer, he held a party in his hometown of London, Canada, and encouraged guests to pose for photos with the gleaming trophy. Logan Couture, Doughty's childhood pal and now a rival as a center for the San Jose Sharks, stayed behind the camera, deliberately beyond reach of the revered prize.
Kings are left crying foul after 2-1 overtime loss to Sharks
May 19, 2013
Kings find a way to win a game they seemed bound to lose
May 17, 2013
Hit on Kings' Jarret Stoll by Sharks' Raffi Torres could alter playoff series
May 15, 2013
San Jose winger Raffi Torres' jarring hit of Kings center Jarret Stoll on Tuesday triggered a sizable ripple effect that could alter the tone and course of the teams' Western Conference semifinal playoff series. The ripples could spread far enough for the Kings to lose a valued penalty killer for a while and for the NHL to severely punish Torres, a multiple repeat offender under the league's often murky code of justice.
Two-goal lead almost too much for Los Angeles Kings to handle
May 15, 2013
After promising start, it's hard on Ducks to have it end this way
May 13, 2013
Unsatisfied Los Angeles Kings hope to improve going forward
May 11, 2013
Making history has become routine for the Kings.
Defenseman Alec Martinez does all he can to set the mood for Kings
May 6, 2013
In these tense times, with the Kings having scored one goal in each of their first three playoff games against the St. Louis Blues and needing a win Monday at Staples Center to tie the series, it somehow made perfect sense that defenseman Alec Martinez wore a huge sombrero onto the ice for practice Sunday along with one white sock, one red sock and a green jersey.
Kings' offense is missing again in 2-1 loss to Blues in Game 2
May 3, 2013
Kings have to step up play going into Game 2 at St. Louis
May 1, 2013
ST. LOUIS — From being overwhelmed by the Blues' frenzied forechecking at the start to losing on a stunning misplay by Jonathan Quick at the end, the Kings know they must improve in several areas to leave Scottrade Center on Thursday with a split of the first two games of their opening-round playoff series.
Condensed NHL season results in a reshuffling of the playoff deck
April 29, 2013
The Stanley Cup playoffs will have a different look this season and not only because the Kings, for the first time in franchise history, are the defending champions.
Recognizing the NHL's best this season
April 22, 2013
The season will end Sunday and so will the voting period for the NHL's major trophies. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Assn. vote for most trophies; the Jack Adams (Coach of the Year) is selected by the NHL Broadcasters' Assn., and the Vezina (best goaltender) is chosen by NHL general managers. The Times doesn't allow its writers to vote.
Teemu Selanne, a comeback kid and a promise happily kept
April 18, 2013
Bobby Heravi did not want his son, Faryan, to hear the doctor's verdict and so made sure the boy's head was turned away when he asked about his son's chances of surviving an aggressive form of lymphoma.
Los Angeles Kings peaking at the right time
April 15, 2013
A year ago Monday the Kings took a 3-0 playoff series lead over the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks, as goaltender Jonathan Quick made 41 saves and Dustin Brown scored on a rebound in a 1-0 victory at Staples Center. The Kings lost the next game but finished the series in five, the start of the dominance they would display during their march to the Stanley Cup.
NHL, players join with You Can Play to fight homophobia in hockey
April 12, 2013
Maybe it really is as simple as it sounds.
Kings see value even in 4-3 shootout loss to Ducks
April 8, 2013
A Kings-Ducks hockey game at Dodger Stadium edges toward reality
April 7, 2013
Summer beckons, but in L.A. it's still a winter's sports tale
April 6, 2013
Vin Scully is luring us back to the Dodgers with wonderful old stories and the promise of a new season, and the Angels will introduce new acquisition Josh Hamilton to their home fans Tuesday, but winter sports haven't relaxed their hold on us just yet.
Ducks make moves as deals materialize close to the trading deadline
April 4, 2013
Like the NHL season, the annual deadline-day trading frenzy was late in starting. But a flurry of deals in the hour before Wednesday's noon Pacific time cutoff changed the complexion of several teams and added depth to others hoping for long playoff runs.
Kings, Jonathan Bernier find their way in 3-2 victory over Stars
March 31, 2013
DALLAS — Jonathan Bernier played goal Sunday with a heavy heart, still grieving the recent death of his maternal grandmother, Georgette St-Gelais.
Hearing impairment doesn't stop these hockey players
March 28, 2013
Trey Wilson can't hear the crowd applaud when he scores a goal, and he has scored quite a few since he discovered hockey was a perfect outlet for his energy.
New AEG chief executive has own style
March 24, 2013
The walls and shelves of Dan Beckerman's downtown Los Angeles office speak more about his largely unknown but deep involvement in AEG's success than Beckerman himself is comfortable saying.
Ducks reach another level in 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks
March 21, 2013
Rising above the muck of a lockout-compacted schedule to play gloriously intense hockey in mid-March, the Chicago Blackhawks and Ducks pushed each other to great heights. Their fast-paced, energetic battle Wednesday at Honda Center reinforced their status as the NHL's No. 1 and No 2 teams and kept a franchise-record crowd of 17,610 divided in its loyalties but united in appreciating two outstanding performances.
Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau is taking it a week at a time
March 17, 2013
Most NHL coaches divide the season into quarters or 10-game segments and set goals for wins or points. Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau takes a shorter-term view, preferring to break things down into digestible, one-week chunks.
Tim Leiweke was the Kings' top boss and their top fan
March 15, 2013
Tim Leiweke spent his last evening as president and chief executive of AEG watching the Galaxy defeat Costa Rica's Herediano at the Home Depot Center. Had the Kings been home Leiweke might have been at Staples Center, cheering from the corner season seats he bought so he could vent his passion more freely than he could in a remote suite.
It's time to recognize top performers at halfway mark of NHL season
March 11, 2013
The Chicago Blackhawks were the big story as the NHL reached the halfway point of its lockout-shortened schedule, but many other excellent performances deserve recognition. Here are some.
Ryan Getzlaf is Ducks' Captain Comeback
March 7, 2013
When Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf invited his teammates, the club's owners and top executives to his home for a barbecue during training camp, they probably expected burgers and corn on the cob. What they got was insight into Getzlaf's keen desire to rebound after stumbling through a season so awful that those around him feared he was hiding an injury or a loved one's illness.
Big contracts in hand, Zach Parise, Ryan Suter deal with big expectations
March 3, 2013
The small-market Minnesota Wild made the biggest splash in last summer's free-agency market by signing winger Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter to identical 13-year, $98-million contracts. They immediately became symbols of the long, salary-cap-minimizing deals NHL owners freely handed out and then insisted be banished. The new collective bargaining agreement limits contracts to seven years, except for eight years when a team re-signs its free agent.
In playoff chase Lakers might be able to catch Rockets or Jazz
March 1, 2013
Metta World Peace took a break to meditate before he conducted a baffling conversation with reporters in which he said he knew nothing about getting a retroactive flagrant foul from the NBA for a play in Denver on Monday and that he had forgotten he even played basketball. All that meditation — or is that Metta-tation? — apparently freed him to reach a new state of clarity Thursday on the key issue: what the Lakers must do in order to make the playoffs.
There's a lot at stake when the Kings play host to the Ducks on Monday
February 25, 2013
Despite winning three straight games and five of their last six, the Kings aren't the NHL's hottest team. They're not even the hottest team in Southern California.
Jeff Carter takes charge for Kings in 3-1 win over Flames
February 21, 2013
CALGARY, Canada -- The Kings turned their season around and launched themselves toward the Stanley Cup when they acquired forward Jeff Carter from Columbus last Feb. 23. This season, he is almost single-handedly sustaining their hopes of having a chance to defend their title.
Blackhawks rediscovering championship formula
February 17, 2013
CHICAGO — Between the time the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010 and the time each player enjoyed his day with the trophy, their roster had already been broken up because of salary-cap problems.
Current Lakers owe better than this to brilliant owner Jerry Buss
February 15, 2013
What had been softly whispered for months, almost as if saying it aloud might make a terrible thing come true, became sad and public knowledge Thursday.
No ringing endorsement, yet, for NHL players in Sochi Olympics
February 11, 2013
The countdown to the Sochi Olympics slipped beneath the one-year mark last week with a huge question looming: Will NHL players participate in Russia's first-ever Winter Games?
Sharks may finally have something more than just talent this season
February 4, 2013
The briefest consideration of the San Jose Sharks' talent makes it tempting to pick them to win the Pacific Division and Western Conference titles every season. But every spring they seem to run into a roadblock, whether on the ice or in their own heads, and they fall short of maximizing that talent.
Ducks overpower struggling Kings, 7-4
February 3, 2013
The Kings' superb goaltending and team defensive play were crucial to their Stanley Cup triumph last season. Their mental and physical toughness and attention to defense became their identity as they rolled out one cohesive performance after another.
Slow start doesn't mean end to Kings' run as Stanley Cup champions
January 27, 2013
Sure, this is a short season. But a Canadian columnist might have been rushing things a tad when he suggested the Kings' Stanley Cup defense was doomed after they had lost their first three games.
It's not a snap, but Kings get first win
January 27, 2013
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Kings got their first win of the season, each member of their top line got his first point of the season, and rookie defenseman Jake Muzzin played clutch minutes while scoring his first NHL goal.
Ducks will need wins to step out of the shadows
January 24, 2013
While the Ducks were missing the playoffs last spring for the second time in three seasons, the Kings were winning the Stanley Cup and captivating the modest but passionate local hockey audience.
Kings don't stand on ceremony
January 19, 2013
The Kings' minds must have been floating in the rafters with their Stanley Cup banner when the puck was dropped at Staples Center to launch their title defense, so removed was their game from the precise, defense-minded performances they routinely pulled off while bulldozing through the playoffs last spring.
Drew Doughty ready to take the next step
January 11, 2013
For Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, this season is all about making the right decisions.
Kings' Tim Leiweke is already thinking of another title run
January 10, 2013
The Kings' Stanley Cup banner won't have to share space on Staples Center's wall of honor with the banners that commemorate the Lakers' NBA titles. Tim Leiweke, the Kings' governor and chief executive of their parent company, AEG, believed a singular accomplishment deserved singular recognition and so cast his eyes elsewhere.
There's no real winner in NHL labor settlement
January 7, 2013
It's why our games have shootouts, extra innings, overtime or penalty kicks.
Mike D'Antoni saw Lakers' defeat coming against 76ers
January 2, 2013
The Lakers made Mike D'Antoni look good Tuesday, but not in the way he would want.
Pau Gasol shows his versatility in Laker win over Portland
December 29, 2012
Clippers riding their wave of wins
December 28, 2012
Another game, another win for the Clippers, a phrase that has been getting a lot of use lately and is sounding more natural every time you hear it.
Clippers turn town upside down
December 20, 2012
While the Lakers go through their daily dramas on the court and off, the Clippers are gaining confidence and beginning to explore their boundless potential.
For Lakers, it's not about who's missing, it's about what's missing
December 10, 2012
If you believe the return of Steve Nash and Pau Gasol is going to make everything all right for the Lakers, here's some bad news:
A victorious David Beckham leaves under his own star power
December 1, 2012
David Beckham walked off the field at the Home Depot Center with a smile on his face and an American flag draped around his shoulders, leaping to high-five one last fan as he ended his most excellent MLS playing adventure with a powerful performance.
Kings a lifelong passion for David Courtney
November 29, 2012
NHL follows the NBA only so far in its labor negotiations
November 22, 2012
The NBA season was slipping away as Thanksgiving 2011 approached.
Kobe Bryant triple-doubles down on new Lakers era
November 19, 2012
Kobe Bryant considered it no big deal Sunday that his 22-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist performance against the Houston Rockets was his 18th triple-double, a feat that didn't inspire much more from him than a small smile. And maybe in one sense he was right.
Pomona-Pitzer track athlete is in running for Rhodes Scholarship
November 14, 2012
Annie Lydens is accustomed to juggling a demanding academic schedule at Pomona College and her running career for Pomona-Pitzer with equally exceptional results.
Interim Coach Bernie Bickerstaff tries to keep it simple for Lakers
November 12, 2012
He was asked and so he served, but Bernie Bickerstaff gave the distinct impression he will be happy when his term as the Lakers' interim coach ends and he can go back to being a low-profile assistant coach with nothing more pressing to worry about than getting to practice on time.
It's time for Pau Gasol to assert himself
November 8, 2012
If Pau Gasol's feelings were hurt a year ago when the Lakers tried to trade him to the Hornets for Chris Paul, his subpar performance last season is easier to understand.
A Lakers-Clippers matchup that's loaded with meaning early on
November 2, 2012
Kobe Bryant, who plays for the second-best NBA team in town, said he hasn't seen the Clippers but he's impressed by what he knows about them.
With Olympic 200 gold in hand, Allyson Felix asks: What's next?
October 26, 2012
Pursuing her dream had so completely consumed Allyson Felix that after she won the gold medal in the 200 at the London Olympics, the woman who so perfectly combines grace and power was, for once, unsure of her next steps.
NHL cancels games through Nov. 30
October 26, 2012
The NHL put the "no" in November and continued its determined march toward irrelevance by canceling games through Nov. 30, an announcement that was expected following the silent expiration of its Thursday deadline for a labor agreement with the players' association that would have preserved a full schedule.
David Stern, iron-fisted NBA commissioner, to step down
October 25, 2012
If David Stern ruled the NBA with an iron fist, he cushioned the blows by transforming a league that couldn't get its championship final live on national TV in the early 1980s into a powerful marketing machine that made players and owners incredibly rich and turned its stars into international icons.
As stars sit, Eric Bledsoe gets a chance to impress
October 25, 2012
The Lakers and Clippers will play many dramatic, high-caliber games against each other this season and will bring fans at Staples Center to their feet with a parade of dunks and alley-oops and the sheer brilliance of their superstar-stuffed lineups.
Dwight Howard's first game offers Lakers a glimpse of things to come
October 22, 2012
The question posed to Coach Mike Brown before the Lakers' exhibition against Sacramento seemed simple, but he pretended he didn't understand.
USC's lack of discipline is worrisome flaw as penalties mount
October 20, 2012
Look past the cascade of records quarterback Matt Barkley and wide receiver Robert Woods set Saturday in USC's 50-6 rout of Colorado at the Coliseum and you'll see why the Trojans had some concerns after what should have been a purely happy romp through an overwhelmed secondary.
Clippers' Jamal Crawford aims at perfecting his shot
October 18, 2012
After 12 NBA seasons and with a firm reputation as a pure shooter, Clippers guard Jamal Crawford tried something during the off-season he had never done before.
Kings' banner celebration turns into a real bummer
October 12, 2012
This was to be the night it would hit home that it wasn't a dream, that the Kings really did win the Stanley Cup.
NHL hits players' wallets, cancels regular-season games to Oct. 24
October 5, 2012
The NHL on Thursday used its most potent hammer and ensured locked-out players will lose at least one paycheck when it canceled a segment of the regular-season schedule from the Oct. 11 openers through Oct. 24.
The state of Metta World Peace: fit and determined
October 5, 2012
His newly prominent cheekbones, sharply chiseled in a slender face, are the most obvious indication that Metta World Peace has become much lighter of body. His diligence during the Lakers' first training-camp workouts testifies to his lightness of mind and his commitment to being a valued role player on a potential championship team.
End of the season could be the end of Torii Hunter's Angels career
September 27, 2012
Like the fans who chanted his name when he came to bat in the ninth inning Thursday, Torii Hunter wondered if that would be his final appearance at Angel Stadium in the home team's uniform — not only this season, but for good.
Some questions and answers as the NHL lockout continues
September 25, 2012
Representatives of the NHL and the players' union met twice in Toronto on Monday, once to review last season's revenue figures and again at an NHL Alumni dinner, but they appeared no closer to resolving the labor dispute that led the league to lock out players Sept. 15.
Luc Robitaille honors mother's Stanley Cup request
September 21, 2012
NORBERTVILLE, Canada — Madeleine Robitaille could have requested anything from her Hockey Hall of Fame son Luc and he would have moved mountains to give it to her, but that isn't her way. She and her husband, Claude, worked hard for all they had as they raised three kids in Montreal, Madeleine unfailingly elegant from her well-coiffed head to her stylish feet.
Lakers bench steps up in win
December 14, 2007
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker were missing from the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday, each resting a sprained ankle and unable to play against the Lakers.


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According to reviewers who have assessed the research on CAM and fibromyalgia, much of the research is still preliminary, and evidence of effectiveness for the various therapies used is limited.
Research on acupuncture—stimulation of anatomical points with thin metallic needles—for fibromyalgia has produced mixed results. One review article notes that three studies found some evidence to support the use of electroacupuncture (in which the needles are pulsed with electric current). However, the effects of electroacupuncture in these studies were mostly short lived, and two studies of traditional acupuncture had negative results.
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Research has shown that tai chi—a mind-body practice originating in China that involves moving the body slowly, gently, and with awareness—may provide a benefit to patients with fibromyalgia. A 2010 NCCAM-funded study compared the effects of a tai chi program with a wellness education and stretching program for the management of fibromyalgia over a 12-week period. Using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire score to measure improvements, the researchers monitored certain categories such as intensity of pain, physical function, stiffness, and fatigue.The researchers found that the participants in the tai chi group had significant improvements in pain, sleep quality, depression, and quality of life and maintained these benefits for up to 24 weeks. They concluded that larger, long-term studies are needed in order to assess the use of tai chi for fibromyalgia.
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Try it yourself: "The rule of thumb for keeping red lipstick cool and current is to make sure the rest of your makeup is simple, with glowing skin and just some mascara," says Los Angeles–based makeup artist Julianne Kaye of Fashion Star. "Don't define your lip line with a red pencil; define it with a natural one that matches your lip color to make it more wearable for daytime," she adds.
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Amanda Peet maintains her casual glamour, but ups the intensity with darkly lined eyes.
Try it yourself: "You want to define your eyes, but you also don't want it to look too harsh," says Kaye, who recommends staying away from black eyeliner. Instead she uses a dark brown for blondes and redheads, and a dark plum (like M.A.C. Eye Kohl in Prunella) for brunettes.
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A pretty pink lip brightens Julianne Moore's entire face.
Try it yourself: "If you just want a hint of color on your lips or that 'just bitten' look, then go with a lip stain and tinted balm," says Kaye. "You'll get a ton of mileage out of a stain, and you can follow with a tinted balm that will be nourishing for your lips. I'm in love with Baby Lips in Pink Punch from Maybelline right now."
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Darker arches help frame model Joan Smalls' features.
Try it yourself: "If you want to deepen the shade of your brows, choose a powder instead of pencil for a more natural look that creates volume and softness," says Kaye, who is a fan of Damone Roberts Brow Shadows.
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Swapping her nude hue for hot pink, Alicia Keys turns up the heat.
Try it yourself: "Stila's Long Wear Lip Color in Exhilarating is a super bright, graphic neon pink," says Kaye. "What I love about this product is that it's a hybrid of lipstick and lip liner, so you get two for one."
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Ginnifer Goodwin mesmerizes with a vibrant pop of turquoise, which makes the whites of her eyes appear instantly brighter.
Try it yourself: A powder shadow (like Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Matte Peacock Blue) lets you control the intensity of the color. Instead of liner, use a short, stiff brush along the lower lids for a diffuse line. Finish with a swipe of mascara to keep the look fresh.
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Camilla Belle has some fun with a daring opaque pink-mauve lipstick that complements her graphic, floral-print top.
Try it yourself: "This is a throwback to the '60s, but Camilla plays it up modernly with minimal eye makeup and gorgeous, strong brows," says Kaye, who recommends Nars Sheer Lipstick in Roman Holiday.
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Selena Gomez adds some edge to her red carpet routine with jewel-toned shadow and liner.
Try it yourself: Because blue can easily stray into over-the-top territory, Kaye suggests limiting the amount of shadow on the lid. "Instead of working the shadow into the crease, just rim the eyes with color and amp it up with a black or sapphire eyeliner along the waterline," she says.
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(ARA) - Looking for a fresh new look for your home or office or want to add some color and cool for your college digs? Houseplants are always in style.
For an easy transformation for any space, houseplants add high impact and eco flair that rival expensive makeovers. Whether you choose orchids or Bonsai, houseplants fit any lifestyle, mood and taste.
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Whether you're a long time plant collector or novice, these tips from top garden experts show just how easily houseplants will "green up" your life.
The air in there. Did you know that houseplants do double duty? They not only add beauty to indoor spaces but also clean our indoor air and remove nasty toxins from carpets, paint, household cleaners, printers and even furniture.
"Besides what they give back in aesthetics, one of the greatest things houseplants do is provide much needed humidity in the winter months and freshen the air year round," says Justin Hancock, editor of Better Homes and Gardens online (BHG.com).
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Rimland suggests houseplants like peace lilies for bathrooms and Sanseveria and Golden Pothos for your entryway and living spaces. "They're easy to grow and can help remove volatile organic compounds found in cleaners, carpets and furniture like benzene, formaldehyde, acetone and xylene."
Set the mood. From added drama to a touch of whimsy, houseplants instantly liven up any room or office with natural beauty and add a funky touch of greenery to boxy dorm rooms.
For happy plants, Rimland recommends you assess your rooms for optimal lighting conditions and care requirements, follow the plant care guidelines on the tags and choose plants that fit your lifestyle.
Want to create a quick and easy upscale look or a serene retreat? Nothing beats orchids, arranged in simple or elaborate containers, for high impact drama and Zen-like simplicity.
"As a great 'everyman' plant, orchids can't be beat," says Hancock. "Mini orchids are easy to grow and perfect for a centerpiece or a thing of beauty and tranquility alone on a windowsill."
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"Succulents are great-looking, low maintenance plants that make it easy for everyone to bring the outdoors inside," adds Hancock.
For more ways to spruce up your home with the hottest houseplants and tips on decorating with a splash of sophisticated and refreshing greenery, visit www.growingstylemag.com.
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• Video: The ATP looks back at four players who retired in 2012: Fernando Gonzalez, Ivan Ljubicic, Andy Roddick, and Juan Carlos Ferrero.
• Peter Bodo writes that even among the Big Four, there has to be a Top Dog. With his win at the World Tour Finals, Novak Djokovic proved he's the leader of the pack.
I don't care what the rankings said: If [Roger] Federer or [Andy] Murray had won the WTF, it surely would have meant there's no clear No. 1 in men's tennis — just a mathematically determined one. And we would embark on 2013 less curious about how the big four would fare than about whether anyone can jump into the driver's seat in the men's game; they really are different questions.
It's always good to have someone in clear command. It's a little like that famous line in George Orwell's novel, "Animal Farm": All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. In tennis, we need unequal animals. We don't need a big four as much as a big four in which one man is a little bigger, a little more equal, than the others.
• Jan Kodes, who helped Czechoslovakia win the 1980 Davis Cup title, describes the significance of the team competition back then:
"We were under constant pressure," said Kodes, the 1973 Wimbledon champion, who was on the Czechoslovak team that lost the 1975 Davis Cup final but lifted the trophy five years later. "In the eyes of the authorities, the Davis Cup was far more important than individual trophies from tournaments, including Grand Slam events," the 66-year-old said in an interview.
"A defeat at Roland Garros? No problem. But losing in the Davis Cup meant trouble," smiled the 1970 and 1971 French Open champion.
• Regis de Cameret, a former French tennis coach who coached Nathalie Tauziat, is on trial for allegedly raping two girls who attended his academy in St. Tropez.
• Tomas Berdych and Janko Tipsarevic have confirmed for Chennai.
• WTA No. 19 Kaia Kanepi might miss the Australian Open while recovering from heel surgery. Her ranking could plummet if she can't defend her Brisbane title.
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Mikkel Boedker – is this a fluke, a hot streak, or a sign of things to come? As Bob McKenzie said last night, this could be the "blossoming of a 22-year-old." I have a piece I am working on regarding the subject of development. Essentially, the majority of players take a nonlinear path to their potential (ups, downs, delays, and so on). Boedker was a stud in the OHL and a high draft pick for a reason.
Jaromir Jagr and Martin Brodeur face off in the playoffs. Two of the best of our generation (and all-time).
Emerson Etem scored twice and led Syracuse with four shots on goal, but his production wasn't enough as they lost in OT to the Tim Horton's St John's IceCaps.
Norfolk forward and former Harvard standout Alex Killom, who I mentioned yesterday, had 1+1 for Norfolk in an OT win yesterday.
Cory Conacher's name continues to pop up – an assist and a team-leading five shots on goal for the Admirals.
Another name I have mentioned countless times – Mark Barberio – had 1+1 for the Admirals. He could be QB-ing the top PP unit for the Lightning in a year or two.
A very cool infographic breaking down Steven Stamkos's 60 goals.
Johan Franzen had some pointed words regarding the Wings early playoff exit:
""We need to have more fun out there, get some confidence back,'' Franzen said. "We looked like a drained team, kind of, in most of the games. Get some joy back, believing in ourselves, knowing that we're a good team, and play for each other.''
The Red Wings were bounced in the first round of the playoffs by the Nashville Predators. Franzen, speaking Tuesday, when players cleaned out their lockers, believes the handwriting was on the wall following a 7-11-4 finish to the regular season.
"We didn't have a good ending to the season, eight wins in the last (27), including playoffs,'' Franzen said. "You got to come into playoffs with confidence, otherwise it's so tight. You're playing a team with a really good defense and a great goalie (Pekka Rinne), so if you don't have that extra thing to get through it's going to be tough.''
Why was confidence lacking?"
The Portland Winterhawks have produced a number of really good prospects over the past few years. Their coach, Mike Johnston, deserves a lot of the credit. Johnston is an outside-the-box thinker. An interesting read here.
""It's been written about before, but Johnston has modeled some of Portland's practice routine on the concepts used by Chip Kelly, head coach of the college football powerhouse Oregon Ducks. The Ducks are a darling of armchair quarterbacks far and wide for their high-tempo offence. Reducing the amount of time they take between plays has allowed them to beat teams with a relatively straightforward run-based offence."
It turns out Johnston visited some of Kelly's practices in the fall with a notebook in hand.
"The reason I wanted to go down and see Chip and the [Oregon football] Ducks practice is because they play a similar style to the way we play," Johnston said. "They like up-tempo. They like to play at a high, high pace. So what we took from that practice was a lot of our habits that we do now in practice." The Hawks coach always created an intense atmosphere at practice, but after watching Kelly, he saw changes he could make."I wanted the pace to be high, but I saw a different level down there," Johnston said. "I saw how short they ran their drills. Maybe we were running our drills a little too long. They did a lot of their practice to music. We've tried that sometimes with our guys, just to give a change."
The top 10 saves of the first round.
And… the top 10 hits of the first round.
Darren Dreger on San Jose and Tim Thomas:
"It's possible Wilson once again attacks his core in an effort to push this team over the hump, but it seems unlikely. Thornton, Couture, Pavelski, Clowe, Havlat and Boyle are all important pieces and contractually, in some cases, hard to move. Likewise for Patrick Marleau, whose name I purposely excluded from the list for sake of further discussion. Marleau's future is questioned on an annual basis and always in the days after the Sharks are eliminated from the playoffs…."
"My gut instinct tells me yes - Thomas has likely played his last game with the Bruins. The 38-year-old has one year remaining at $5 million (cap hit) and contractually, can't be traded before July 1 without consent. My view is the Bruins see Tuukka Rask as being ready to handle the challenge of being a No. 1. He's paid his dues and will be more affordable than Thomas, which given the Bruins payroll next season ($59 million-plus), GM Peter Chiarelli is going to have to spend his money wisely…."
Chris Kreider could be an X-Factor for the Rangers against Washington, as NHL.com notes. John Tortorella is already giving him ample ice time, and he has the size and speed to stand out against NHL competition already.
Kreider will start the series on a line with Derek Stepan (who was great in the final few games) and Ryan Callahan (who is always really good). On Kreider:
""He's an easy guy to play with," Callahan said. "For a young guy, he talks a ton out there, and that helps. His size, the way he protects the puck -- I think it fits in great with the way Stepan and I have been playing. The way we play is below the hash marks. It's going to be scary to watch him play in a couple years. The way he was able to step into this situation and play the way he did and play the minutes he did, it says a lot."
Canada's final roster for the World Championships – how would you set the lines up? I assume Ryan Getzlaf will skate on the top line with Corey Perry, and…. Evander Kane? Patrick Sharp?
A Buffalo perspective on Cody Hodgson's struggles in the defensive zone. Worth the read. I hope more poolies start paying attention to zone starts – it is a huge reason why the Sedins broke out and continue to be elite point producers (this season notwithstanding).
"Advanced statistics via behindthenet.ca indicate Gillis' comment here is not a smoke screen. In January, Hodgson scored 10 points in 11 games while starting in the offensive zone 83.3 percent of the time. If he had maintained that O-zone start percentage, it would have been the highest in the NHL.
In December, Hodgson started in the offensive zone on 33 percent of his shifts. The previous two months, he started in 52 percent and 40 percent. The numbers clearly blew up in January for no apparent reason at the time."
Behind the Net is a phenomenal resource – spend some time there, get to know the stats, what they mean, and how you can use them to help you in your pool. I'll have some pieces this summer on how to use advanced stats to help gain an edge in fantasy hockey.
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Phaneuf Bouwmeister
Kris said:
These sorts of comments are HUGE red flags and my ever falling opinion of Hodgson has taken yet another blow.


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Past Tour Dates for Mochipet
Mochipet Tour Dates 2013
date city state venue 10/29/2013 Allston MA Wonder Bar 10/26/2013 Atlanta GA Rush Lounge 07/13/2013 Minneapolis MN First Avenue 04/13/2013 Portland OR Branx 04/12/2013 Eugene OR Wow Hall 04/04/2013 Los Angeles CA King King 04/03/2013 San Diego CA The Ruby Room 02/15/2013 Denver CO Cervantes 02/14/2013 Fort Collins CO Hodi's Half Note
Mochipet Tour Dates 2012
date city state venue 10/07/2012 Denver CO Cervantes 10/06/2012 Denver CO Cervantes 09/20/2012 San Francisco CA California Academy of Sciences 09/14/2012 Portland OR The Whiskey Bar 09/07/2012 Nevada City CA The Stonehouse Restaurant