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Via LA Sports Central  |  October 19, 2009

It’s all come down to this

Once upon a time, there was team that ruled the baseball landscape. A team that was the envy of all. A team that was far-and-away better than any other in its division. A team that many were proclaiming a lock...
Via LA Sports Central  |  October 02, 2009

Stafon Johnson recovering following surgery

Two days after suffering a possible career-ending injury in a freak weightlifting accident, USC running back Stafon Johnson is resting comfortably. Johnson underwent seven hours of surgery to repair damages in his throat, but according to doctors is expected to...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 30, 2009

If you’re betting, take the Trojans

Heading into Saturday's meeting with Washington State, the only question for USC is not if they will win, but by how much will they win by? Let's be clear - the Trojans WILL NOT fall on consecutive weeks in September...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 25, 2009

Upon further inspection, Trojans' loss not a total shocker

USC was taken down by an undermanned Washington football team on Saturday, but really, is it all that shocking? Surprising in the fact that the Huskies were heavy underdogs and coming off the Pac-10's first 0-12 season a year ago....
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 21, 2009

Steve Perry would like the Dodgers to stop believin'

Harmlessly enough, this season the Dodgers have taken to playing Journey's "Don't Stop Believin' " prior to the bottom of the eighth inning as a sort of rally cry. It seems that everyone enjoys the little ditty. Everyone, that is,...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 18, 2009

Corp’s chance may have arrived

With USC signal-caller Matt Barkley on the mend, it is appearing more likely that Aaron Corp will get his chance to start for the Trojans when they travel to face Washington this weekend. Corp, you'll recall, was the odds-on favorite...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 17, 2009

Andre Ethier…MVP?

Albert Pujols has locked up the NL MVP. But while looking to fill out their ballots, voters shouldn't ignore Andre Ethier's six walkoff hits. He did it again on Tuesday night with a two-run home run to beat the Pirates'...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 17, 2009

Griffin cleared to practice

First-overall pick Blake Griffin has been given the OK by team doctors to work out with the Clippers after being sidelined for almost two months because of a right shoulder strain. Griffin was injured on July 16 during a Summer...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 15, 2009

Bruins' quarterback situation up in the air

UCLA is looking for a starting quarterback after it as revealed that Kevin Prince suffered a broken jaw in the waning moments of Saturday's 19-15 win over Tennessee. Prince underwent surgery Sunday to wire shut his jaw and is expected...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 14, 2009

Three questions and a prediction: No.3 USC at No. 8 Ohio State

Will Matt Barkley be able to handle the pressure? This very well might be the most obvious and over-asked question heading into this game, but the answer is the difference between a win and a loss for the Trojans. Despite...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 11, 2009

Three questions and a prediction: UCLA at Tennessee

Can Kevin Prince make it a perfect two-for-two as starting quarterback? The redshirt freshman was good enough in the season opener to lead the Bruins to a victory over San Diego State, despite looking at times like the first-year starter...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 11, 2009

Dodgers need not panic just yet

All the early-season talk of the Dodgers running away with their division and securing the best record in baseball seems so distant these days. Instead, much of the chatter surrounding the team now is centered on a complete and utter...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 10, 2009

1999-00 Clippers worst team of the decade

Over at Ball Don't Lie, Kelly Dwyer ran down a list of the 10 most futile teams of the last 10 seasons. Naturally, any list would not be complete without a mention of Donald Sterling's boys. And while there have...
Via LA Sports Central  |  September 03, 2009

Belliard headed to Los Angeles

The Dodgers made a move to shore up their bench Sunday, acquiring 34-year-old utility infielder Ronnie Belliard from the Washington Nationals for a minor leaguer and a player to be named later. Belliard is batting .246 with five homers and...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 31, 2009

Needless to say, Brad Penny won't be pitching for the Dodgers

"You mean the same guy who was never on time, out of shape and has one complete game? He has more stuff to worry about than me. He has to worry about getting people out. He was never on time,...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 28, 2009

Sanchez gets the nod in New York

Mark Sanchez's decision to jump to the NFL after his junior season is looking like a pretty good choice as of the moment. The former USC quarterback was named the New York Jets starter on Wednesday, beating out Kellen Clemens...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 26, 2009

Dodgers look to end rocky ride

It is the last week of August, yet the Dodgers may very well be facing their most important stretch of the season when they open a three-game set Tuesday on the road against the Colorado Rockies. Currently the Dodgers hold...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 25, 2009

Ever wonder what Pete Carroll looks like 3-D?

ESPN is expected to announce today that the Sept. 12 USC at Ohio State football game will have a limited showing in 3-D. The 3-D version will be available at the Galen Center in Los Angeles and the ESPN Zone...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 24, 2009

Dodgers bring Padilla into the fold

In desperate need of starting pitching reinforcements, the Dodgers added some help on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with veteran righthander Vicente Padilla on a minor league contract. Padilla, who was recently released by the Texas Rangers, officially cleared waivers in...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 20, 2009

Kuroda escapes serious injury

A day after taking a line-drive to his head, an injury that could have been potentially been career-threatening, Hiroki Kuroda was back with the team Sunday as they tried to close out a series with the Diamondbacks. Pitching in the...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 17, 2009

Fight for your right

"That's what we expect when we come to San Francisco. The rivalry is intense. It's the way it should be. It was huge to get the first two. I'm proud of us, the way we battled our butts off." -...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 13, 2009

USC QB situation back in limbo

As the old adage goes, you can never have too much of a good thing. And for the USC football team that good thing just happens to be a surplus of talent at the quarterback position. So as No. 1...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 12, 2009

Smoltz a fit with the Dodgers?

I do wonder if Torre, who loves veterans, might be apt to mention to Ned Colletti that he'd like to give John Smoltz a shot at wielding his 91 mph fastball in the National League. - ESPN's Buster Olney on...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 10, 2009

Next Lakers coach won’t be Kurt Rambis

It looks like Kurt Rambis doesn't want to wait any longer for Phil Jackson to retire. Rambis agreed to become the new head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday, leaving his supposed head-coach-in-waiting gig with the Lakers behind. It has...
Via LA Sports Central  |  August 10, 2009
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