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Lassen: He's either clueless or in tune with the public's indifference

Saturday, July 4, 2009
SAN DIEGO — The suspension is over, but the questions persists: Full story »

Carlisle: NBC celebrates 30 years of breakfasts

Friday, July 3, 2009
Saturday mornings on NBC in 1979 was full of kids’ cartoons designed to eat a big bowl of corn flakes in front of. Educational it was not. Classic it was not. There were programs like “Yogi’s Space Race,” “Godzilla Power Hour” and “Baggy Pants and Nitwits.” Full story »

Networks pull out stops to cover Manny's return

Friday, July 3, 2009
Manny Ramirez returns to the Dodgers lineup tonight in San Diego, at the beginning of a nine-game road trip. Ironically, Ramirez won’t be in front of an adoring Dodger Stadium crowd until after the All-Star break, on July 16. Full story »

Lassen: Manny's return Friday will be uneasy at first — for the whole team

Thursday, July 2, 2009
LOS ANGELES — So Dodgers fans are breathlessly awaiting the return of Manny Ramirez, willing to forgive anything he’s done, because their Boys in Blue are in desperate need of a rescue, right? Full story »

Kropp: Kong playing steady so far at 45s tourney

Thursday, July 2, 2009
Thomas Kong, along with the majority of the other players competing in the K-Swiss USTA National 45 Hard Court Championships, are highly skilled players who strive to get better. The difficult part is they can’t devote as much time to their game as a rising junior or college player. Full story »

Whisenhunt: Klatt's Jaded wins popular Frenchy's Rum Run Race

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Lassen: Clippers expecting a lot from Griffin

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Clippers need Blake Griffin to be a very good basketball player. That would be true of any No. 1 draft pick on any NBA team. But since these are the Clippers, they need him to be so much more than that. This was made very clear to Griffin, and anyone else paying attention, at Griffin’s formal introduction to Southern California on Monday. Full story »

Lassen: Starring role proved blinding

Sunday, June 28, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Victor Ortiz thought he was ready, and his promoter agreed. Full story »

Curley: Upset of Spain should be put in perspective

Friday, June 26, 2009
The events of the past week make Project 2010 look downright on schedule. Full story »

Lassen: Being a Clipper places Griffin in a tough spot

Friday, June 26, 2009
LOS ANGELES — At 4:39 p.m. Thursday, Blake Griffin joined a couple of exclusive clubs. Full story »

Whisenhunt: Racing picks up for rest of summer after week off

Friday, June 26, 2009

Kropp: Junior Sectionals set for big weekend

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Of the dozens of Southern California tournaments on the USTA junior calendar, the Junior Sectionals is perhaps the biggest and most prestigious. Because of its deep draw (1,440 players entered this year) and strong field (nearly all the top-ranked players are competing), winning this tournament is a tremendous challenge. Full story »

Kwasney: U.S. Open qualifies as golf's best major

Friday, June 19, 2009
You won’t hear about azaleas and dogwoods, or about roars from the patrons, or see older gentlemen in green jackets, or a host in front of a fireplace in a historic cabin being careful not to say anything controversial. Full story »

Kropp: The serious fan will notice something about Duncan

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Whisenhunt: Angry Hillbillies, Superstition win races

Thursday, June 18, 2009
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