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With the Los Angeles Rams defensive interior coming off a stellar year and the whole group returning intact, identifying early round defensive tackles could be on the L.A. braintrust’s back burner. All but Kobie Turner are also contracted through 2027. Since the pairing of Les Snead and Sean McVay, the Rams have had success, particularly […]
So, will Leon Draisaitl or Jason Dickinson be in the Edmonton Oilers Game 1 lineup? We won’t know right until warmups. Lineups will be more closely guarded now that the playoffs have begun, as the Oilers face the Anaheim Ducks for the first time since 2016-17. “We’re not going to announce who’s playing and exactly…
One thing I can guarantee is that the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff will be prepared for their opponent. The same goes for Joel Quenneville and the Anaheim Ducks. They’ve likely been holed up in their offices since the moment the regular season ended, balancing their approach between tweaks made specifically for the matchup and improvements…
In an unusual road game on Monday that wraps up a four-game series, the Dodgers try to avoid a third straight defeat at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, twice done in by the bullpen late in games. They’ll do so against a familiar face in José Quintana, a starter they’ve bullied in the NLCS […]
NFL Draft weekend always brings a different kind of energy and for the Los Angeles Rams that buzz feels especially familiar this year. Under general manager Les Snead, the Rams have built a reputation for being one of the league’s most unpredictable—and aggressive—teams when the clock starts ticking. Whether it’s trading up for a targeted […]
Jimmy Garoppolo could choose to retire this year rather than return for a third season as the Rams backup quarterback, according to Ian Rapoport. If the Rams were dragging their heels to make a decision about the backup quarterback position because they had been assuming Garoppolo would re-sign, L.A. could be left scrambling for an […]
Puka Nacua checked into rehab earlier this year and his lawyer said at the time that he had no plans to leave until he was ready to go and Monday’s report that the star receiver is present at the Rams facility implies that he’s ready. Gary Klein of The LA Times reported on Monday that […]
For four years, the Edmonton Oilers have spent the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs navigating the Los Angeles Kings and their trap hockey. The Kings used their passive style to prevent clean entries and turn each series into a tight-checking slog. This year will be different. Edmonton’s first post-season opponent, the Anaheim Ducks,…
Going into his 19th playoff run, it’s remarkable that LeBron James is still capable of breaking records. And yet, on Saturday, the league’s greatest scorer and all-time leader in games played collected eight assists in the first quarter in the Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Rockets, a career high for any quarter of a […]
Playoff hockey is back. On Monday evening, the Edmonton Oilers started their postseason, the final team to do so, taking down the Anaheim Ducks in the final two minutes of the game in a 4-3 victory. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one. The first 17 minutes of the opening frame…
For the third time in franchise history, and the first time in nearly a decade, the Oilers and Ducks will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The first meeting came during Edmonton’s run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2006. After taking down the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Red Wings in the first round and the Sharks…
If the Los Angeles Rams want to leave day one of the draft with a quarterback to develop behind Matthew Stafford, rarely do we ever have such a clear consensus of the single option on the board: Alabama’s Ty Simpson. After Fernando Mendoza goes first, the Simpson watch begins at 2 and possibly lasts all […]
He said on Friday he would go if asked and it looks like he'll be heading to Switzerland as per his head coach.
Agreed, Connor. The regular season can be a little monotonous. Whether you hung around for all 82 Edmonton Oilers games during the regular season, picked and chose the games you watched, time to hop aboard. The playoffs have begun. The last series to kick off will finally get going against the Anaheim Ducks tonight, as…
There’s something uniquely fun about trying to see the future of the NFL before it happens. For fans, it’s not just about who wins—it’s about imagining the storylines, the breakout stars, the rivalries that will define Sundays for years to come. Every offseason sparks debates, bold takes, and “what if” scenarios, especially when it comes […]
The Dodgers won four of six games for the third week in a row, but did so in the most unpleasant way possible by dropping the last two at Coors Field. The Dodgers did not lose consecutive games this season until Saturday and Sunday, against a team that lost 119 games last season. The Los […]
In last season’s Game 1 against the Wolves, the Lakers admitted they weren’t prepared for what was awaiting them. The result was them falling behind the eight ball from the jump and being forced to unsuccessfully play catch-up. Given that the team awaiting them in this year’s first round was a very physical Rockets team, […]
Todd McShay of The Ringer posted 20 things he is hearing ahead of this week’s NFL Draft. He summarized his conversations with front offices and league sources in the days leading up to the first round on Thursday night. What did McShay report about the Los Angeles Rams? Let’s take a look. Are Rams out […]
Ontario provided enough offense for the entire Dodgers minor league system on Sunday, but there were also plenty of other highlights. Player of the day Christian Zazueta in his first two starts this season dominated the first three innings before faltering a bit in the fourth. But on his third consecutive Sunday start for High-A […]
Nine years ago, when the Edmonton Oilers last met the Anaheim Ducks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the roles were completely reversed. The Ducks were the grizzled veteran club led by the likes of Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, and Ryan Kesler. They were a team that were constantly dominant in the regular season but were…
The San Diego Padres dropped the first game in their series with the Los Angeles Angels, but they bounced back to win the next two games thanks to scoreless starts from German Marquez and Micael King. The offense was not stellar in any of the games in Los Angeles, but in the two wins, the […]
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ chances against the Anaheim Ducks, Josh Samanski’s spot in the lineup, Cup or Bust,…
The Los Angeles Rams will have the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, their highest selection since the 2016 draft. Recent history favors the Rams’ draft position, with a mix of All-Pro talent and a Super Bowl champ going in that spot. Some of the league’s greatest players and franchise stalwarts have been […]
The Houston Rockets were without star forward and leading scorer Kevin Durant in Game 1 versus the L.A. Lakers due to a knee bruise he suffered in practice last week. According to Ime Udoka, it was a mobility issue for KD and not a pain one. Whether that’s just the coach covering for his player […]
Some news and notes on a Monday morning after the Dodgers’ first losing streak of the season. Roki Sasaki struggled through another start on Sunday at Coors Field, allowing three runs in 4 2/3 innings, and in his four starts has a 6.11 ERA and 15.9-percent walk rate in 17 2/3 innings. With River Ryan […]