Damon Can Still Play

There comes a time in every professional baseball player’s career when he just can’t perform at the level he’s use to, and is forced to call it quits.
This past week, two-time American League batting champion with the Boston Red Sox, and one-time Dodger, Nomar Garciaparra, and Brian Giles, who toiled 15 seasons for three teams, [...]

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Lakers’ Artest is Tough

Ron Artest and Dennis Rodman have something in common, and that is they have a reputation for being so-called “bad guys.” To those who know the Lakers’ small forward, it’s completely undeserved.
As one of the top defensive specialists in the NBA, Artest will battle an opposing player tooth and nail for inside position, and isn’t [...]

Statement from the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Passing of Willie Davis

Dodger owner Frank McCourt made the following statement today regarding the passing of former Dodger outfielder Willie Davis.
“Willie Davis went from a local talent at Roosevelt High School to a World Champion center fielder for the Dodgers in just a few years and many of his records still stand today. He was beloved by generations [...]

Preps Need College

This is a cry for a time when high school basketball players stayed in college four years before leaving for the NBA. The way it works now is that a high school senior must play at least one season at the college level or play overseas before making himself eligible for the draft.
Oklahoma City forward [...]

Ethier and Kemp Break Out

When the Bronx Bombers were winning 10 American League pennants and eight World Series crowns over a period of 12 seasons beginning in 1947, the common refrain went like this: “It’s great to be young and a Yankee.” Few could argue with the message because the results were unprecedented.
Although slightly exaggerated, instead of Yankee, an [...]

Dodgers Honored At 5th Annual La Sports Awards

The Dodgers were represented tonight at the 5th annual LA Sports Awards by right fielder Andre Ethier who was on hand for the event at the JW Marriot at L.A. Live. The Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship was named the top sports moment of 2009.
The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 4 games to 1 in [...]

Riley Makes His Choice

Choosing to play football for UCLA was the most difficult decision Dietrich Riley has had to make, and it kept him up at night tossing and turning.
As a highly-prized high school star at St. Francis High in La Canada, Riley, who played running back and safety, was sometimes at loose ends with the process.
Recently, I [...]

Lakers Need Kobe

For those who believe the Lakers can win consistently against elite teams without shooting guard Kobe Bryant, sidelined for five games while battling an ankle injury and finger issue, they’re mistaken.
Sure, the Lakers are a strong club even without him, but they’re that much better with the perennial All-Star on the floor, directing traffic, leading [...]

Lancers Snare Knights

It became obvious early there was little the St. Francis High boys’ basketball team could do to halt Bishop Amat’s senior power forward Tyler Goldston.
Drilling long-range jumpers, and then working inside, Goldston finished with a game-high 25 points, as the Lancers pulled away in the second half for a 77-62 victory on the road last [...]