Author: JamesMcGhee

The Anaheim Ducks played their second straight game on their brief road trip with a Monday matchup in Vegas against the Golden Knights.Game #33: Ducks vs. Golden Knights Game PreviewThe Ducks were coming off an emotional shootout victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday and were looking to bring their single-game record back to .500.The Golden Knights were aiming for a fourth straight victory and solidifying their hold on first place in the Pacific Division before the short holiday break.After leaving Sunday’s game in the third period, Leo Carlsson somewhat surprisingly returned to the lineup in his familiar spot…

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What we learned as Steph goes cold in Warriors’ loss to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – Jonathan Kuminga was back on top form, scoring 26 points and grabbing eight rebounds, but the Warriors couldn’t hold on and lost to the Indiana Pacers 111-105 on Monday at Chase Center.Stéphane Curry had a rough shooting night and finished with 10 points and seven assists. He only shot 2 of 13 overall.Andrew Wiggins scored 16 points. Tracey Jackson-Davis had 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Buddy Hield added 13 points.The Warriors trailed most of the…

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Phillies find the pitcher they were looking for with the signing of Joe Ross originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTwo days before the Phillies traded for Jesus Luzardo, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski mentioned a swingman who could start and relieve as an item on their offseason wish list.Their rotation is now complete with Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Luzardo, Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez, but the Phils went ahead and added this swingman anyway, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran right-hander Joe Ross on Monday.The deal, worth $4 million according to The Athletic, is similar to the one…

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NFL Power Rankings: Where the 49ers stand after loss to Dolphins originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWelcome to mock draft season, 49ers fans.San Francisco and a handful of other mid-tier teams were officially eliminated from the playoffs this week, and while the fight for playoff seeding continues, we know just about the 14 teams that won’t be flying to Cancun in three weeks.For the penultimate time of the season…Here’s where the 49ers stand in the NFL’s Week 17 power rankings after a 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.32. New York Giants (last week: 32)Recording: 2-13With the first pick in…

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