Where do the Ducks go from here?
The Anaheim Ducks have badly struggled this season. Why has that been the case, and where do they go from here?
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1. Where do the Ducks go from here?
The Anaheim Ducks have badly struggled this season. Why has that been the case, and where do they go from here? The Sporting Tribune’s Felix Sicard tries to provide some answers.
2. Bronny James and Kiyan Anthony run it back 20 years later
20 years after their fathers squared off, Sierra Canyon’s Bronny and Bryce James and Christ the King’s Kiyan Anthony did it all over again and The Sporting Tribune’s Wilko Martínez-Cachero was in attendance to file this report.
3. Why Gavin Stone is ready to contribute in the big leagues
Gavin Stone could end up playing an important role for the Dodgers in 2023 and The Sporting Tribune’s Bruce Kuntz tells you why.
4. The Clippers will get tested now
The Sporting Tribune's Joey Linn breaks down the Clippers' disappointing road trip and their upcoming home stand that is about to truly test them for the first time all year. Click here to listen.
5. Evaluating the Ducks' 2022-23 first quarter performance
The 2022-23 season has not been kind to the Anaheim Ducks. The Sporting Tribune’s Derek Lee gives his evaluation of the team at the first quarter mark of the season.
6. NBA Power Rankings Week 9
The Warriors continue to prove they have the Celtics number, the Lakers and Clippers have trouble winning, and Zion Williamson and the Pelicans could go all the way. Where does your team rank? The Sporting Tribune’s Brandon Deutsch has you covered in this week’s NBA Power Rankings.
7. Odds and Ends presented by Circa Sports
Here are some odds at Circa Sports if you’re thinking about placing a wager today:
8. Ticket Time presented by TickPick
Here are the “get in” prices for tickets if you’re thinking about going to a game today:
Phoenix Suns at LA Clippers: $13
9. On the Air presented by Pirnia Law
Here are the game times and television channels for professional teams in the region today:
4:00 p.m. - Los Angeles Kings at Boston Bruins - Bally Sports West
4:00 p.m. - Anaheim Ducks at Montreal Canadians - Bally Sports SoCal
7:30 p.m. - Phoenix Suns at LA Clippers - Bally Sports SoCal
10. The Arash Markazi Show presented by The Sporting Tribune
On Wednesday’s show, the crew talked about the Lakers’ collapse against the Celtics.
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