A compilation of excellent wordsmith portfolio examples by special wordsmiths weaving and winding their way with witty prose!

Wordsmith Portfolio Examples

It’s only the start of the third week this year, and I’m looking back at a hectic couple of weeks at work, new school for the older one, farewell to the younger one’s crib, the start of potty training, farewell to my wisdom teeth (and all the fun…

Serendipity, Whimsy, and Funhouse mirrors

I spent the last few days reading Glennon Doyle’s Untamed, and as a listener to her podcast We Can Do Hard Things (okay - as part of her Pod Squad), I was catching up on an episode this morning that ended with the most lovely song by her daughter,…

We can do hard things (or, thoughts about last year and this year)

Maya Angelou writes, “In the flush of love’s light we dare be brave And suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free.” What a beautiful way to capture both how selfish and how selfless the choice…

In the flush of love's light

Photo by Stephen Salpukas from Nruthyarchana, presented two weeks ago. The show’s still up on YouTube if you missed it. This year has been a roller coaster personally, professionally, and artistically. It seems especially apt to pour my swirling…

Reflections

I’m presenting a solo program on Sunday, December 4th at 4 pm Eastern, and I hope you’ll join me for the performance. This is something I’ve been hoping to do for a long time, and seriously working toward for the past year - a show where I get to…

You're Invited - Nruthyarchana

Note: I found this nearly complete draft as I was about to start on a brand new piece, so I’m wrapping this up and posting it. New post to come soon! Yeah, that’s a bit of a clickbait-y title, but really, it also covers what I want to talk about.…

Why I used to hate performing and what *Science* tells me I can do

If I look at the clock, it’s the next day, but in my mind, it’s still Guru Pournami. I’ve had a thought since this morning, and I’m only now able to write it down: It is knowledge that dispels darkness (“gu”, being darkness and “ru” meaning to…

Dispelling Darkness

This year has been moving at a frenetic pace, and I can’t believe it’s nearly June (HELLO trip around the sun #32, you are here FAR too quickly and I’m not ready!) Generally speaking, my favorite approach to cooking is having pots and pans (and the…

Taking a breathe

At the beginning of last year, I wrote this: So, I’m going to dance. I’m going to dance daily. I’m going to be kind to myself as I dance, instead of tearing myself down with harsh self-criticism. But I will not let up, and if it’s a choice between…

Marking the passage of another year

Today is an important day historically. In 1955, Emmett Till, a 14 year old Black boy was lynched and murdered, after being accused of being lewd with a white woman who was selling him candy. (She recanted her testimony decades later). In 1963, on…

Art and Identity: a journey + 2 performances you need to watch

I’m starting a podcast!
I’m starting a podcast with fellow dancer, writer, choreographer, and early aughts music connoisseur Kiran Rajagopalan because he’s awesome and I’m awesome and we want to share our awesomeness with the world.
In all…

An Off the Beat idea

I’m back to talking about rhythm. (Because I can’t not).
During the last couple of months, I had a couple performance experiences that let me revisit my ideas related to it. At the Richmond Dance Festival by Dogtown Dance Theater, my mother was the…

The rippling breath, the beating heart

Photo credit: Bill Sigafoos / Firehouse Theatre
When I was in grad school, in one of my early classes, my professors talked about how the texts tell as that the artist should be like a clear vessel to let the colors of characters through to the…

Fires in the Mirror - A Reflection

For its 18th dance festival, ResiliDance, IDEA harnessed the possibilities of virtual programming by bringing together over 60 speakers and 20 performing groups from India, US, UK & NZ for 24 hours of programming spanning 4 days, as well as 5 films…

ResiliDance - A Review

It’s been a trying few days (weeks? months?) for me, but it’s been art that’s kept me sane and sustained me, and as I look at the crazy few days (weeks? months?) ahead, it’s art, again, that’ll see me through. Sharing that lovely pieces of…

Joyful things

Content warnings: Gun Violence, Murder
Tonight, my heart is aching.
This month, my heart has been aching.
A mass shooting in Atlanta. A mass shooting in Boulder. A car jacking in Washington D.C.. A mass shooting in Virginia Beach. Another shooting in…

Processing the violence.

Last night was closing night of the show The Untethered: Homecoming 2020. A diverse group of alums from across the country - and even internationally! - came together to offer both a performance and their stories, journeys, and wisdom for the…

Empowering Spaces for the Arts

May 7 Fires in the Mirror - A Reflection

When I started writing here, I was at an inflection point in my dance journey. A student of dance and passionate about Kuchipudi for many years, I was trying to convince myself that firstly, I had the satta to be a dancer; secondly, I was trying to…

A statement of intention

I just finished watching Sunday’s lineup for Prakriti Dance’s Festival of Kuchipudi, and my mind is abuzz. First - some context. Kasi Aysola, a dynamic and passionate artist, and codirector of Prakriti Dance, curated the festival. Using a blend of…

Festival of Kuchipudi - A reflection

This is a collection that contains all your pieces.

Saving money is a no-brainer. Its benefit is obvious. You have more money! Your bank account grows. Your 401(k) grows. You can retire (potentially early) and do fun things with the savings you’ve built up over time. But there’s a second, hidden…

The Hidden Benefit of Saving Money

You’re seeing Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the news. People are comparing it to the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. What’s going on? Let’s talk about Silicon Valley Bank in simple terms. I’m writing this ~2pm EST on Sunday March 12. I will update…

Silicon Valley Bank 101

Outsiders think they know how something works. You know the type. Those armchair experts opining at the Thanksgiving table. The least experienced are the most confident in their knowledge. Insiders actually know how something works. And that, as the…

Great Investors’ Little Secret

Lawrence recently wrote in: Dear Jesse, My wife is 70 and I’m about to turn 70, and we’ve been retired for 8 years, and even with the tough market in 2022, our portfolio is up 40% from when we retired – from ~$3M to $4.2M. But I can’t bring myself to…

Dying with Millions

The McDonald’s Test is a simple way to ask yourself: am I really enjoying the fruits of my labor? While chatting with a client last year, we discussed a vital financial planning topic: spending their retirement savings. It’s challenging for many…

The McDonald’s Test

Retirement math can be complex. Investment returns, Social Security, spending rates, etc. But we’re keeping it simple today. We’re going to cover a basic concept that will allow you to retire decades early. Imagine a married couple with the following…

How to Retire Decades Early

Rochester is home to a dedicated clutch of platform tennis addicts. And you ask: what is platform tennis? Platform tennis (a.k.a. “paddle tennis” or, most often, just “paddle”) is an outdoor-only cold-weather racket sport, played almost exclusively…

The Negative Arts of Money and Paddle

As of October 2022, stocks were down 25% from their previous high. Bonds were down 15% over the same period. A “balanced” 60/40 portfolio was down 21%. It was, by some measure, the worst investing year in a lifetime. But life goes on. What’s happened…

Portfolios Are Up How Much?!?!

Samuel Bolton Jr. was a successful businessman, brewer, politician, and philanthropist in Troy, NY in the late 1800s. Why, then, did Bolton kill himself by diving into a vat of hot beer? He didn’t understand risk. No, not the risk of diving into…

The Investor Who Died In a Vat of Hot Beer

I wish I could run 5 miles a day without the discomfort, the exertion, and the required hour of time. (Yeah, I’m slow). But there’s no such thing as “passive running.” You either run or you don’t. The same goes for a healthy diet. And reading. And…

Don’t Be A Dummy. Be A Chicken.

What happens when you die? Will your soul travel to an ethereal plane? Does your spirit remain on Earth? Or, more simply, does your body decompose from whence it came? Welcome to The Existential Interest, a new blog where I wax philosophical on the…

Estate Planning 101

Investing is all about risk and reward. When investors take more risk, they demand more reward. One such “risk premium” is the concept of illiquidity. Liquid assets are easily converted to cash. Stocks are liquid. You can buy or sell them five days a…

The Easiest Money That Investors Ignore

For you cave-dwellers, Wordle is a word-guessing game where you have six guesses to correctly find a 5-letter word. After each guess, you learn which letters you’ve guessed correctly and if you placed those letters in the right/wrong spot. There are…

Wordle’s Hidden Financial Lesson

All the following inflation data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Food at home costs are up 12% year-over-year. This affects you! (Unless you’re a mystical no-food yogi…yikes). We all need to eat. But can we make economical food choices to…

The Secret To Beating Inflation

Math can unlock the world for us. But only if we use it accurately. A quick lesson today on investment performance. Apologies if I end up being soap-boxy. But bad math (especially by experts) ruffles my feathers. To start, it’s high time The Best…

Even “Experts” Measure Stupidly

Another quarter in the books! Every three months, I take a look at my personal finances, share recent news from The Best Interest, and show you more dog pictures. Here are my previous quarterly updates: Why share this info? To brag about money?! No…

Net Worth, Projects, and Dogs – Update Q4 2022

On a recent episode of Freakonomics, author Yuval Noah Harari** said: Viruses exist whether we believe in them or not. Even if you don’t accept the stories about viruses, they can still kill you. Yuval Noah Harari 🚨 This is not an article about…

9 Scientific Facts to Improve Your Finances

My wife’s family lives in Clarence, NY, about 10 miles east of downtown Buffalo. We sat in their house for Christmas as 4 feet of snow and consistent 50-70 mph winds snow-globed the world around us. Buffalo got crushed by this storm. But probably NOT…

A Cold Lesson from the Buffalo Blizzard

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Most people know Robert Frost’s famous poem, The Road Not Taken. Especially the last few lines, written above. And most people…

Two Roads To Financial Independence

In 2002, Warren Buffett wrote: Charlie [Munger] and I are of one mind in how we feel about derivatives and the trading activities that go withthem: We view them as time bombs, both for the parties that deal in them and the economic system Warren…

Financial Mass Destruction

One year ago. It’s 7 o’clock on a Friday night. There’s a closet full of dresses, racks full of shoes, and trays of sparkling accessories—and you have nowhere to go. Dreaming of a night out in stilettos and winged eyeliner, you fall asleep once again…

Friday Night Fever Dream

Chronic diseases are common and costly. Six in ten adults in the US have a chronic illness, while four in ten adults have two or more. According to the CDC, chronic diseases are conditions that last at least one year, need continuous medical…

How symptom checkers can lower the cost of chronic conditions

In the early spring of 2020, in downtown Toronto, a man was stabbed in the chest. Ambulance bay doors crashed open as paramedics rushed the patient into St. Michael’s Hospital. Within seconds of his arrival, he was inside the trauma bay, unconscious…

Design for Survival: How to Build a Better Trauma Bay

An effective digital front door needs to be much more than just the entry point into the system. Consider the front door of an office building—it is not only an entrance but it also leads to a receptionist to guide visitors and help you complete…

The Insider’s Guide to Implementing Digital Front Doors

Gone are the days of crowded waiting rooms and uncomfortable hospital beds. Here's how health-care workers and institutions are revolutionizing surgery, patient care, cancer treatment—and more.
The Trauma Room Black Box
Emergency-room doctors are not…

10 Life-Saving Medical Innovations Coming to a Hospital Near You

Kirsten Gardner, deputy mayor for South Dundas, teaches a Mental Health First Aid course for the Mental Health Commission of Canada. In this interview, she tells us what motivates her as a mental health ambassador, what comes as the biggest surprise…

Meet the Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Dr. Brittany Wenniserí:iostha Jock, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at McGill University in the Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition & Environment (CINE). With a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Syracuse University, a master’s degree in…

Meet The Epidemiologist

As more physicians take the leap into thought leadership, they are seeing the value of hiring writers to help them rise to the top. Here’s how they can find the right fit for their needs.
If you choose to hire a writer, they’ll serve as an extension…

How Physicians Can Add a Writer to Their Team — And Get it Right the First Time

In February 2020, the first wave of COVID-19 reality washed into my town. I instantly quit my hospital job and never looked back. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
One year ago today, my small Canadian town made national headlines when…

When a Quarantine Came to Town

How can physicians become better known as an expert in their field? Here are 8 recommendations to stand out from the crowd — all of them are based on my experience working with top-of-their-game physicians.
Find your niche.
Start by narrowing your…

8 Ways Physicians Can Become Thought Leaders

Thought leadership. As a physician, does that idea make you excited? Or a bit queasy? While some physicians jump at the chance to be seen and heard, others are turned off by the concept — it conjures up images of social media influencers, popularity…

5 Reasons Physicians Should Become Thought Leaders

The paramedics radioed in the details to the rural Ontario hospital: female teenager, intentional overdose, ETA five minutes. The patient’s mother arrived with her, wearing a look I had grown all too familiar with—bewilderment, incredulity, fear.…

The Many Ways We’re Failing Our Children’s Mental Health

As we are confronted by a new global health epidemic in the form of COVID-19, the challenges and opportunities of global data sharing come into sharp focus. Due to significant data collection and sharing issues during the 2013–2016 Ebola outbreak,…

Leveraging standardised data in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak

Photo: Courtesy Cynthia Rennie-Faubert
Cynthia Rennie-Faubert, 48, nurse, Cornwall, Ont.
In January 2020, as I watched the news about the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, I kept thinking, ‘This is not good.’ As the situation escalated, I knew it was…

I’m a Canadian ER Nurse—Here’s What It’s Like Fighting Coronavirus on the Front Line

In this article, we hear from physicians presenting at the upcoming Orthopedic Value-Based Care conference as they share their perspectives on the future of ambulatory surgery centers. From regulations to reimbursement, we dive into the opportunities…

Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Creating Value through Outpatient Surgery

Dr. Michael Suk MD, JD, MPH, FACS is chair of the department of Orthopedics and the clinical driving force behind the Geisinger ProvenCare® Acute Orthopaedic Programs. He also has a law degree, a Master in Public Health, and served as a White House…

Creating New Care Models

All progress in medicine depends on innovative thinking. But how can we harness the power of new ideas if healthcare professionals are working in silos? It’s a problem that plays out again and again across our healthcare system as teams struggle to…

The Value of Interdisciplinary Medical Summits

Dr. Arnaldo Valedon is a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist at WellSpan Health and a longtime ASC field surveyor. He will be speaking at the OVBC 2020 conference about how to navigate state and federal regulations and how to prepare for an…

The Challenges of ASC Accreditation

Dr. Scott A. Sigman MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon practicing in North Chelmsford, MA. He is also a fierce advocate of opioid-sparing surgery, speaking around the world to shift the culture of pain management. He will be sharing his…

Changing the Paradigm of Postoperative Pain Management

Nine extraordinary stories of kindness, compassion and full-on bravery.She helps care for COVID-19 patientsCynthia Rennie-Faubert, 48, Cornwall, Ont.The speed of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan worried Cynthia Rennie-Faubert. As an emergency room…

Meet the Real Canadian Heroes

There are four uncapped players in Rob Page's Cymru squad for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia, and the manager explained at his squad announcement on Tuesday how excited he is by the potential in his new-look squad.…

New Cymru faces for a new EURO campaign

Rob Page will announce his Cymru squad on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the opening two UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers against Croatia (Saturday 25 March) in Split and Latvia (Tuesday 28 March) at the Cardiff City Stadium. The announcement will mark the…

A new Cymru era as EURO 2024 qualifying begins

Midfielder Jonny Williams is the latest member of the Cymru squad to confirm his retirement from the international game after three major tournaments and 33 appearances for his country. Williams, who will turn 30 in October, confirmed his decision…

Joniesta departs as a Red Wall favourite

Cymru defender Chris Gunter has announced his retirement from international football but the cult hero of the Red Wall will never be forgotten for what he delivered and achieved while representing his country on 109 occasions. One of the heroes of…

Cult hero Gunter calls time on Cymru

Striker Helen Ward, Cymru's all-time leading goalscorer, has announced her retirement from the international game having scored an incredible 44 goals in 105 appearances. Ward will turn 37 next month and has been a huge source of inspiration to the…

Record-breaker Ward brings her Cymru story to an end

This weekend the remaining four teams will battle it out for a place in the 134th JD Welsh Cup Final and with it move a step closer to claiming the famous old trophy that was first competed for back in 1878 when Wrexham defeated the Druids. Since…

JD Welsh Cup - The legends who lifted the trophy

The JD Welsh Cup takes centre stage once again this weekend as four clubs aim to reach the 134th final. The semi-final action begins on Friday night when Bala Town take on Connah's Quay Nomads at the Essity Stadium, Flint (7.45pm) before Penybont…

Final four in touching distance of JD Welsh Cup

Cymru manager Gemma Grainger and her squad will return to the familiar surroundings of San Pedro del Pinatar this week as the Spanish town plays host to the 2023 Pinatar Cup with the opening match against the Philippines taking place on Wednesday, 15…

Gemma Grainger excited for Pinatar Cup challenge

Joe Allen has called time on his international career having made 74 Cymru appearances since his senior debut as a teenager back in May 2009. Joe Allen 74 caps2 goals3 major tournaments #DiolchJoe During the course of his 14-year international…

The pride and passion behind Joe Allen's Cymru story

Five clubs from the JD Cymru Premier will focus their attentions on the JD Welsh Cup this weekend and all five managers head into the quarter-finals having already tasted success in the competition during each of their respective playing and…

Past JD Welsh Cup success fuelling hunger for more

It will be a proud moment for Cwmbran Celtic manager James Kinsella when his side take to the field against JD Welsh Cup holders The New Saints on Saturday (2pm) and their achievement of reaching the quarter-final is testament to the progress they…

Cwmbran Celtic a collective force in JD Welsh Cup run

It was 30 years ago that the Nathaniel MG Cup was won for the first time as Afan Lido and their talented squad of local players defeated Caersws 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out at Aberystwyth. David Rees was player-manager of Afan Lido at the time, while…

How local talent helped Afan Lido win the first Nathaniel MG Cup final

Cymru manager Gemma Grainger has targeted a place at UEFA Women's EURO 2025 having agreed a two-year contract extension to lead the national team through the next two qualifying campaigns. “I'm still passionate about our long-term plan and what we…

Ambitious Gemma Grainger targeting Euro qualification

Briton Ferry Llansawel host Buckley Town at the Old Road in the JD Welsh Cup on Saturday (2pm) with General Manager Stuart Williams targeting a place in the quarter-finals while the club also push for promotion to the JD Cymru Premier. Currently…

Briton Ferry Llansawel rising up ahead of JD Welsh Cup test

Gareth Bale's contribution in the colours of Cymru is immeasurable and he will forever be regarded as the greatest-ever by the Red Wall having defined an era of success that delivered appearances at two EURO finals and a long-awaited return to the…

Gareth Bale - The titles and trophies that put Wales on the map

Manager Johnny Haseldin takes his Holywell Town side to Guilsfield in the 4th round of the JD Welsh Cup on Saturday (2pm) with a determination to deliver more special cup memories. “We feel that we can be a good cup team,” said Haseldin to FAW.cymru.…

Johnny Haseldin targets more JD Welsh Cup memories with Holywell Town

Cymru captain Gareth Bale has officially worn the dragon on his shirt for the final time having announced his retirement from professional football. A true Cymru legend, Bale is not only the all-time leading appearance holder and all-time leading…

Gareth Bale - The Cymru legend

Cristiano Ronaldo will play out the final years of his professional footballing career in the footballing backwaters of the Saudi Pro League, having signed a highly-lucrative deal with Al-Nassr. The move completes a year that will only be remembered…

Cristiano Ronaldo retires to the footballing shadows of Saudi Arabia

The creative brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne was conspicuous by its absence at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but the Manchester City superstar was back to his absolute brilliant best on Thursday as the catalyst in the 3-2 win over Liverpool in the…

Kevin De Bruyne back to his brilliant best in Manchester City blue

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will forever be remembered and defined by Lionel Messi. From the moments of individual brilliance to the iconic trophy-lifting images, the tournament played out like a Hollywood movie for the Argentine genius. Messi cemented…

Lionel Messi the sporting success in FIFA's corporate World Cup

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charisma Osborne has taken a lot on her shoulders during her four years at UCLA. With her team down four points late in the third quarter after blowing an 18-point deficit, the senior guard wasn’t about to let a trip to the Sweet…

Osborne scores career-high 36 to lead UCLA into Sweet 16

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oklahoma and UCLA on paper seems to be the quintessential matchup of experience versus youth. The Sooners have three players with at least 1,500-point career points while the Bruins have five freshmen who play pivotal roles.…

Experienced Sooners face young Bruins in second round Monday

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Rice had 15 points, Emily Bessoir added 14 and fourth-seeded UCLA rolled to a 67-45 victory over No. 13 seed Sacramento State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. Charisma Osborne had 11 points, 12…

UCLA women roll to 67-45 win over Sacramento State

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oklahoma is best known for having the nation’s second-highest scoring offense. It was the Sooner’s physicality on defense and ability to control the paint though that allowed them to advance over Portland in the NCAA Tournament.…

Oklahoma has big 3rd quarter to advance over Portland, 85-63

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Max Jones scored the tiebreaking goal on a breakaway with 2:37 remaining and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-4 Friday night in a matchup of teams near the bottom of the NHL standings. Jones blocked the shot…

Jones’ breakaway goal leads Ducks past Blue Jackets 7-4

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three weeks ago, Charisma Osbourne thought she played her final game at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA’s run to the Pac-12 tournament championship game though has given Osbourne at least one more chance to play at home. Osborne and the…

UCLA’s Osborne happy to get another chance to play at home

With hopes of a separate television contract in upcoming negotiations, the women’s NCAA Tournament keeps gaining momentum. The national title game returns to network television for the first time since 1995, with an ABC broadcast on April 2 from…

Women’s March Madness finds foothold on national TV

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even in the midst of Stephen Curry putting on a shooting clinic during the third quarter, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t get rattled. They were able to weather Curry’s best punches, kept their lead and then…

Clippers beat Warriors 134-126 despite 50 points from Curry

Defensive lineman Morgan Fox agreed to terms on Wednesday to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers. Fox’s agent, David Canter, posted on social media about Fox’s deal. Fox started 13 games last season, including the playoffs, and finished second on…

Chargers agree to terms with Morgan Fox, release Matt Feiler

Jim Nantz has seen his share of magical moments and sendoffs during a career that has spanned nearly 40 years. He could get one of his own as he prepares to call his final NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Not only is the Final Four in Nantz’s…

Long March Madness run coming to a close for Jim Nantz

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month. Diamond owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports…

Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Offensive tackle Trey Pipkins agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Chargers. The team also announced the signing of linebacker Eric Kendricks to a multi-year deal. They also placed tenders on kicker Cameron…

Kendricks signs, Pipkins agrees to terms with Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler could be on his way out. Ekeler’s agent, Cameron Weiss, said on Tuesday that the team has given Ekeler permission to seek a trade after both sides could not agree on a contract extension. Ekeler, who…

Ekeler receives permission from Chargers to seek trade

Eric Kendricks agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, giving the franchise a veteran inside linebacker on a unit that has struggled the past couple seasons. Kendricks posted about joining the Chargers on his Instagram account. He…

Eric Kendricks says he’s agreed to terms with Chargers

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Novak and the Nashville Predators needed to go beyond regulation for the second straight night, but they were able to cap off a successful road trip with a win. Novak had two goals, including the game-winner at 1:12 of…

Novak scores 2nd goal in OT, Predators beat Ducks 5-4

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Duchene scored in the second round of the shootout and the Nashville Predators snapped the Los Angeles Kings’ five-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory Saturday night. Duchene, who scored his 27th shootout goal in 71…

Matt Duchene scores shootout winner, Predators top Kings 2-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 106-95 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday. Paul George added 22 points for the Clippers, who have won their last three…

Leonard scores 38, leads Clippers to 106-95 win over Knicks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred VanVleet tried to take a double breath before addressing reporters. But the Toronto Raptors guard was unable to suppress his frustration with referee Ben Taylor and his crew. VanVleet was extremely critical of Taylor after the…

Raptors’ VanVleet heavily criticizes officiating after loss

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, Paul George had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers broke away in the second half to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-100 on Wednesday night. While Leonard and George put up their usual numbers on the…

Clippers pull away in second half to beat Raptors 108-100

CBS Sports will expand its soccer offerings when it launches a free digital channel devoted to the sport on April 11. The “CBS Sports Golazo Network” will be anchored by a morning news show and will carry matches, highlights and magazine shows. The…