Stories by Tom Linder

Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Rams had a 20-point lead on Arizona with 4 1/2 minutes left at raucous SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford’s 13-year quest for his first playoff victory was all but complete after Los Angeles’ dominant performance on both sides of the ball.

The Bright Side: Together In Different Boats

If the present state of affairs with the Omicron strain of COVID-19 has you a bit off balance, take some solace in knowing that you are not alone. Far from it, in fact. We are all in the same boat. Well, actually there appear to be two boats. Maybe more.

Doncic, Mavs rout Grizzlies, ending winning streak at 11

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Luka Doncic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 40th career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks used a second-half rally to rout Memphis 112-85 on Friday night and end the Grizzlies’ winning streak at 11 games.

Marchand scores 3 to help Bruins beat Canadiens 5-1

BOSTON — Brad Marchand scored twice 15 seconds apart in the first period and completed the hat trick with a short-handed goal in the second, leading the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.