Kim nets first win on PGA Tour
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on May 11, 2008 - 10:57:58 PM
California native Anthony Kim became the
youngest PGA Tour winner since Sergio Garcia in 2001 and he's no
flash-in-the-pan. Kim plays with a
confidence and swagger. Plus, things I can't get out of my head.
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Stanback Out Of UCLA Bruin
Sports
By Tommy Garrett on May 4, 2008 - 10:46:19 PM
UCLA Bruin player Chace Stanback is the second to leave the team in only a month. Stanback had fond words for his soon to be former team.
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Pat Riley Retires from Coaching
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on May 4, 2008 - 12:50:48 AM
Pat Riley has stepped down (again) as head coach of the Miami Heat. It's about time. Frankly I find
Riles to be one of the most egomaniacal characters in the history of the
modern NBA
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Dodgers Need Patience, Jones
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Apr 27, 2008 - 8:11:23 PM
The baseball season is a long one and it's barely underway, so there's plenty of time for Andruw Jones and the Dodgers to turn it around. It is too early to worry about the standings in the National League West.
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Dodger Stadium To Receive $500M For Renovations
Sports
By Tommy Garrett on Apr 27, 2008 - 12:38:59 PM
In an effort to keep the Los Angeles Dodgers at the team's stadium for another 50 years, a promenade, restaurants and a museum will be added to the facility under a $500 million renovation project...
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Immelman Delivers, Augusta National Doesn't
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Apr 20, 2008 - 10:41:37 PM
Trevor Immelman was the best golfer on the grounds of Augusta National last weekend, but after shooting a 75 in the final round it begs the question, “Is Augusta National too difficult?”
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Kobe, Paul battle for MVP – not Garnett
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By Todd A. Mayes on Apr 13, 2008 - 10:36:30 PM
With apologies to Kevin Garnett, the NBA's MVP award race is a close one between the Hornets' Chris Paul and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant. Will this finally be the year for Kobe? Only a few games left!
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Six Changes to Improve NCAA Hoops
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Apr 6, 2008 - 9:01:40 PM
While suffering through the NCAA, I realized a few things that would help March Madness. With a less than thrilling run up to the Final Four, here are six changes to improve the quality of NCAA basketball.
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Five Keys to Dodgers Season
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 30, 2008 - 10:30:58 PM
You could argue that there are a lot of keys for the Dodgers this season, but these five could be the most important. The Dodgers continue to be bitten by the injury bug and the season hasn’t even started.
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Golden State Warriors Defeat the Los Angeles Clippers
Sports
By LaDale Anderson on Mar 30, 2008 - 1:13:33 PM
The Golden State Warriors won in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 116-100. Leading the Warriors in scoring was Stephen Jackson who scored 29 points.
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March Madness Gains Boring Sanity
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 23, 2008 - 11:23:44 PM
A brief look at all four regions for the NCAA basketball tournament and who will make it to the Final Four and cut down the nets in San Antonio. There are only seven teams that have a chance to cut down the nets.
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L.A. Lakers Coach Backtracks on Bynum
Sports
By Tommy Garrett on Mar 23, 2008 - 9:49:48 PM
Phil Jackson said Tuesday that Bynum would be out until the playoffs, then in an about face, on Wednesday he changed that time frame. This is not the first time the LA coach has changed his story.
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LA Lakers Hanging By A Thread
Sports
By Tommy Garrett on Mar 23, 2008 - 9:12:49 PM
The Lakers led by 25 points through the third quarter, but were up only 101-100. Derek Fisher made one of two foul shots after that, and then Dirk Nowitzki missed a 3-pointer as time expired.
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UC Irvine Wins Over Long Beach
Sports
By Tommy Garrett on Mar 16, 2008 - 10:35:33 PM
Darren Fells had 19 points and seven rebounds to lead UC Irvine past Long Beach State 77-63 in the first round of the Big West Conference tournament Wednesday night. Fans are celebrating the victory.
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UCLA Looks for Third Straight Final Four; Tourney Needs Tweaking
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 16, 2008 - 7:28:48 PM
UCLA shouldn't have too much trouble reaching their third straight Final Four, not necessarily because they are playing well but because the NCAA Tournament is in need of some tweaking.
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Donald Can't Deliver at the Honda
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 9, 2008 - 10:26:21 PM
Last week’s Honda Classic was another case of an overrated sub-30-year-old not getting the job done after sleeping on the 54-hole lead. Sadly this has been the norm for highly ranked golfers under 30.
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Do the Clippers Have a Clue?
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 9, 2008 - 10:21:28 PM
The most dysfunctional organization in the history of sports is at it again with a couple of head scratching personnel decisions. Meanwhile, Pau Gasol's acquisition continues to pay dividends.
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Golf's Weekly Power Rankings
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 2, 2008 - 7:24:14 PM
Golf's Weekly Power Rankings differ from the Official World Golf Rankings in that they take into account more of what a golfer has done lately as opposed to going back two years.
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Wanted: A Golfer Who Won't Wilt
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 2, 2008 - 7:11:15 PM
I know whoever is playing Tiger Woods on Sunday is going to lose, but do they have to look so happy while doing it?
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Torre in a Different League Now
Sports
By Todd A. Mayes on Mar 2, 2008 - 7:03:24 PM
Joe Torre knows he's not in New York anymore, but will he be able to adjust to a different league with different rules, a different team, and a different ballpark?
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Sportscaster Dead At The Age Of 79
Sports
By Tommy Garrett on Mar 2, 2008 - 5:05:12 PM
From the Terrible Towel to the memorable Pittsburgh sayings, Myron Cope is a legend in sports broadcasting, but today his distinctive voice was silenced. He was 79.
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Roger Clemens's Legal Problems Mounting
Sports
By Tommy Garrett on Mar 2, 2008 - 4:42:56 PM
New evidence may exist that contradicts Roger Clemens's story to Congress. Congress has asked the Justice Department to investigation possible perjury by the former baseball player.
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