Kings hold off Coyotes to clinch NHL Global Series split — Melbourne

Adrian Kempe scores two goals for the Los Angeles Kings in a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes in the 2023 NHL Global Series — Melbourne in front of a sellout crowd of 13,188 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday. The preseason game will be the second NHL contest played in the… Continue reading Kings hold off Coyotes to clinch NHL Global Series split — Melbourne

On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ victory, a push to honor her in Congress

NEW YORK (AP) – Billie Jean King’s victory in the “Battle of the Sexes” is a pivotal moment as women push for equality on the playground and beyond. On the 50th anniversary of that match against Bobby Riggs – still the most watched in tennis history – King moved on to become the first female… Continue reading On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ victory, a push to honor her in Congress

Coyotes, Kings prepare for changes, high flight to Australia for the Global Series

“There’s a lot of concern from the studies, not much going there but coming back a little bit,” Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong said. “I’ve heard that this is some of the worst jet lag that can happen. We’re very concerned about it, we have companies in, studying jet lag a little bit to make… Continue reading Coyotes, Kings prepare for changes, high flight to Australia for the Global Series

The LA Kings have agreed to a multiyear broadcast deal with Diamond Sports Group

The Los Angeles Kings and Diamond Sports Group announced a new deal Thursday which will allow the team to broadcast its in-market games on Bally Sports West. While this is the franchise’s 38th consecutive season on the regional sports network, the deal is unique because it represents a new contract for Diamond Sports, which has… Continue reading The LA Kings have agreed to a multiyear broadcast deal with Diamond Sports Group

Sacramento Kings Announce Roster Moves

The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has signed guard Jordan Ford. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, the team announced today that Nerlens Noel and Neemias Queta have been waived. Last season, Ford averaged 14.7 points (50.1 FG%, 40.4 3pt%, 80.6 FT%), 2.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists… Continue reading Sacramento Kings Announce Roster Moves

Brown, retired Kings forward, Burke among the 5 elected to the US Hockey Hall of Fame

Dustin Brown, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Los Angeles Kings, marveled at the talent and skill shown by the new generation of players born in the United States, which was showcased Friday with the announcement of US Hockey USA Hockey’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Brown was one of five people selected.… Continue reading Brown, retired Kings forward, Burke among the 5 elected to the US Hockey Hall of Fame

The Sacramento Kings signed JaVale McGee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has signed center JaVale McGee. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. McGee most recently played for the Dallas Mavericks, seeing action in 42 games (seven starts) during the 2022-2023 season. The center is averaging 4.4 points per game while… Continue reading The Sacramento Kings signed JaVale McGee

California Notes: CP3, Curry, Kings, Sabonis

Long time rival point guards Stephen Curry and Chris Paul looking forward to their new status as teammates on an opposing team to the Warriors this year, wrote ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. “That’s the beautiful thing about basketball, you can’t write these stories,” Curry said. “To move full circle, we have had many battles over the… Continue reading California Notes: CP3, Curry, Kings, Sabonis