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Lassen: St. Bonaventure's loss proved something to be proud of
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
As he addressed his team after its 12-7 loss to Long Beach Poly, St. Bonaventure coach Todd Therrien made it clear to his team that he was proud of its effort, even if there are no good losses or moral victories. Full story »
Carlisle: Not all celebrating Manny's success
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
As amazing as "Mannymania" has been for the denizens of Dodger Stadium the last two months, make no mistake about this: Manny Ramirez remains a villain to many baseball aficionados. Full story »
Eads: It's tough to be profitable in everything now
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
First, the good news. Full story »
Lassen: St. Bonaventure subtly changing its philosophy
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
This year's St. Bonaventure High football team is not just writing the latest chapter in a success story. If things go according to coach Todd Therrien's plan, it's also the template for a new direction. Full story »
Kropp: T.O.'s Giron expands his horizons at Calabasas
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Even though he is just a teenager, Marcos Giron has competed in a lot of tournaments here in Ventura County and across the country. Playing in the Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas Men's Pro Tennis Championships Wild-Card Tournament last weekend, the Thousand Oaks High sophomore sensed this one was a little bit different. Full story »
Fantasy Factor: Defense going against the trend
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
In addition to our normal stat roundup and weekly power rankings, let's see if 2008 is typical in favoring offensive proficiency over defensive proficiency. Then, we'll make some player recommendations that factor in our team stats. Full story »
Carlisle: Cubs didn't just lose series; Dodgers won
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
A little respect, if you please. None of the national stories on the Los Angeles Dodgers sweeping the National League Division Series from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night focused on the winners; they all focused on the losers. Ah, yes. The lovable losers. Full story »
Curly: Bringing him back would be bad move financially
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
The head needs to know some numbers to convince the heart that the Los Angeles Dodgers need to let Manny Ramirez walk in the offenseason Full story »
Buttitta: New face of the franchise Valuable on many levels
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said fans have voiced their desire for him to re-sign Manny Ramirez. Full story »
Lassen: After ending own drought, an outpouring of emotion
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES — This was a party too big for the Dodgers cramped clubhouse. Full story »
Eads: Marmonte race will be exciting
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
The Marmonte League couldn't ask for a better opening act to its season. Full story »
Carlisle: 'Sports Reporters' celeberates 20 years
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Long before "PTI" and thankfully long before "Around the Horn," ESPN had "The Sports Reporters." The Sunday morning program that has become the "Meet the Press" of sports journalism celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend. Full story »
Lassen: Newbury Park's Smith avoids temptation to air it out
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Gary Fabricius sees the irony. Full story »
Kropp: Wilson hurting all over
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Through his team's first eight matches, Simi Valley High coach Rob Wickwire has learned one important fact about his girls' tennis squad. The Pioneers are a better team when Linsey Wilson plays. Full story »
Lassen: Red Sox continue to write same story
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
ANAHEIM — Well, the Angels have seen this movie before. Full story »


