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Gary Matthews, Jr.: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
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Hardly a week had gone by since the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were eliminated from the playoffs before they hit their first offseason obstacle.
His name is Gary Matthews, Jr.
In what will likely be an emotional and turbulent offseason for the Angels, who saw no less than three...
Manny Exercises Option; Returns for 2010 Season
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Manny Ramirez wasted no time, announcing he will not opt out of his two-year contract so he can remain in the Dodgers’ fold for 2010. Agent Scott Boras confirmed the announcement. It was widely accepted that Manny would return, knowing that his value would be at its lowest after...
NFL Week 9 Preview
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Game of the Week I: Dallas Cowboys (5-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) 5:20 PM – NBC
You never know what you’re going to get with either of these two teams, but if both play as they did last week, this could be a classic. They’re similar is many other ways as well...
Is The Arizona State Game The Most Important In The Pete Carroll Era?
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A new and ominous sound is being heard throughout college football.
Distant rumblings of smug assertions by those whose teams have suffered through eight years of Trojan dominance, either directly or indirectly, are becoming louder.
Has Pete Carroll lost his magic touch with the USC...
USC: Worst Losses in Trojan Football History
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You know the old saying: it hardly ever rains in Southern California, but when it does rain, it pours.
The same might be said of this year’s edition of the USC Trojans. After seven years of dominance over Pac-10 foes, the Trojans finally caved in at Oregon. And I mean they were crushed in [...]
Bobby Abreu Resigns with The Angels: One Big Free Agent Down, Three to Go
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The most exciting event in baseball happened in the last 24 hours.
That’s right, Bobby Abreu resigned with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim!
Let’s face it, I care more about my dog’s opinions on philosophy than the achievements of the New York Yankees. Congrats to...
UCLA – Washington Preview: Bruins Try To End Losing Streak Against Huskies
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Going into this Saturday’s game against the Washington Huskies at the Rose Bowl, the stars are all aligned for the UCLA Bruins to end their month-long losing streak…
1. The Bruins will be at home in front of their die-hard fans.
2. It is Homecoming.
3. UCLA’s offense...
End of the Beginning: Yankees’ Win Means Free Agency Begins
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The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3, clinching the World Series title for their 27th title. From the Dodger perspective, the victory signals the official beginning of the offseason, and more importantly the beginning of free agency. The Dodgers have many...
‘09/10 USC Basketball Player Preview Series: Kasey Cunningham
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A three star prospect arriving at USC from Cibola High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kasey Cunningham was expected by many to make an immediate impact for Tim Floyd’s rising USC basketball program until injuries derailed his once promising future. Since the later months...
Rumor Mill: Vujacic on the Russian Trail
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While Lakers shooting guard Sasha Vujacic may be coming off his worst season as a professional, that has not put a damper on his dating life. According to Tennis Rumor, Vujacic is on top of his other game, as he is rumored to be dating Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova:
Well the...
Urban Meyer’s “suspension” Of Gator Linbacker Spikes Sends Wrong Message
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Let me set the scene for you.
All American linebacker, in a rivalry game, deliberately attempts to gouge the eyes of the opposing teams running back.
Fortunately, for all concerned, Brandon Spikes, the Florida Gator’s all American linebacker, was unsuccessful in his attempt to...
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USC-Oregon: Trojans Rebuilding Not Reloading
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There! It’s official. By the count of 47-20, the votes are in. USC is rebuilding this year not reloading like all of the media hype had suggested.
Surprised! I’m not. Back in late August I predicted that USC would lose two or three games this year. I thought Oregon would be one...
What USC Trojan Fans Must Ponder After The Scream In Eugene
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A day after USC’s defense embarrassed itself against the Oregon Ducks and now the Trojan faithful must ask itself some hard questions.
What the hell happened out there?
Was the Trojan defense truly that bad or was the Oregon Duck offense that good?
Or was it a combination of...
USC Trojan Report Card: Oregon 47 USC 20
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The one thing Trojan fans can take consolation in is that the best team won.
Nothing cheap, no luck involved, simply the best team won.
I am sure that many Trojan diehards will take offense at this notion, and will complain that I am giving too much credit to the Ducks but the facts...
USC-Oregon: In Defense of Pete Carroll’s Defense
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The USC defense has been getting clobbered lately. No, not by Jimmy Clausen and Notre Dame, or Sean Canfield and Oregon State.
But by the Los Angeles media as well as the ever-wise college football commentators on ESPN. The E stands for The Eternal as in the See-All and Know-All Sports...
NFL Week 8 Preview
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Week 8 features five fantastic games: divisional rivalry games, battles between playoff favorites, bad blood. And then there are the rest: likely blowups, bad teams playing bad teams, likely naps. Sadly, Fox and CBS are sticking L.A. viewers with probably the worst two games Saturday...
USC Picked to Finish 9th in Conference
8 days ago by
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esterday, I suggested that USC hoops fans had reason to feel optimistic about the upcoming season considering the simple fact that the release of the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll placed USC just outside their top 25 and a few spots bellow that of UCLA. But apparently Pac-10 media members...
USC Trojans-Oregon Ducks: Trojans Limp Into Autzen Stadium
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he Trojans will definitely try to put their best foot forward on Saturday, but it may be somewhat gimpy. What amounts to the biggest Pac-10 game of the year comes at a time when the Trojans are bruised and banged up. First off, their leading receiver as far as yards per catch, tight...
Has The Trojan Running Back Stable Turned Into a Stall?
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kay Trojan fans, before you gear up to blast me with facts about how USC’s running game is strong, resurgent and very effective, hold your horses (pun intended).
This isn’t about the running game itself per se.
With the two-headed monster of Joe McKnight (more on him later...
Lakers: One Trouble Spot Ahead
9 days ago by
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he T-shirts that the fans received read: A New Journey, Same Goal.
The ceremony celebrating last year’s journey went off without a hitch. The game against the Clippers got the new journey off on the right foot, with a 99-92 win.
But if there is one kink the Lakers’ armor, a pitfall...
Angels Get Yanked From Playoffs, Fans Suffer 5 Stages of Sports Grief
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ell, it’s finally over.
After 171 grueling regular and postseason games, after all of the ups and downs, tragedies and triumphs, the Los Angels Angels of Anaheim are getting a preemptive jump on the offseason.
It’s not the Angels’ fault, per say. I cringe to even...
ESPN/USA Today College Basketball Top 25 Gives Trojan Fans Hope
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arlier today, the ESPN/USA Today Top 25 coaches’ poll was released, ranking the Kansas Jayhawks, who were also atop the the Associated Press preseason poll, number one in the country. Michigan State, the 2009 NCAA tournament runner-ups, were pegged at number two, followed closely...
UCLA – Oregon State Preview: Bruins Try To Break Through In Corvallis
9 days ago by
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All right, with five games left in the season, here is the situation for the UCLA Bruins:
An overall record of three and four losses – not very good.
A record of 0-4 in the Pac-10 Conference, with only Washington State being worse – bad.
Losers of four straight games &...
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