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LA Galaxy Tryout Draws Hundreds of Hopefuls

by Hillel Aron | March 10, 2010
Senior Editor

VIDEO:Every year, soccer players from all over the world come to Los Angeles to compete for one open roster spot on the Galaxy. [...]

Shotgun Spread Formation (2/1)

by Shotgun Spratling, Chris Pisar & Mohammed Rahman

LISTEN: A recap of Monday's sports from Shotgun Spratling and Chris Pisar with exclusive tennis analysis by Mohammed Rahman. [...]

The Biggest Sports Stories From 2009

by Ruth Frantz, Mohammed Rahman and Shotgun Spratling | December 28, 2009
Staff Reporters

From the Lakers winning their 15th NBA championship to Tiger's promiscuity, here are the biggest sports headlines from 2009.
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The Champions of 2009

by Michael Green | December 18, 2009
Staff Reporter

Some of America's most popular sports franchises won championships this year. The New York Yankees, Los Angeles Lakers and Pittsburgh Steelers all won titles, making fans across the United States either cheer with delight or groan in agony. Michael Green breaks down the champions of 2009. [...]

The Pac-10: A Perfect Storm And A 6-Way Tie

by John Adams | November 20, 2009

With USC fans ready to throw in the towel, the Trojans still have a chance at an eighth-straight Pac-10 title and a fourth-straight Rose Bowl berth, but it is going to take a "perfect storm." [...]

Prelude to 2010 World Cup Underway in South Africa

by Richie Duchon | June 17, 2009
Staff Reporter

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: The FIFA Confederations Cup soccer tournament is underway in South Africa as a prelude to the 2010 World Cup. The U.S. is off to a rocky start. [...]

Lakers Capture Game 2 With Overtime Win

by Kevin Patra | June 7, 2009
Senior Editor

A low-scoring first half gave way to a close second half that spilled into overtime as the Lakers outplayed the Magic in game 2 of the NBA Finals. [...]

Glass Ceiling Still Intact In Women's Basketball

by Kevin Patra | April 10, 2009
Staff Reporter

The number of females coaching men's Division I college basketball is zero. The number of females coaching women's Division I basketball has fallen 6.7 percent since 1990. [...]

USC QB Slot Still A Toss Up

by Jonathan Horowitz | April 1, 2009
PeteCarroll.com

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How Swede It Is

by Kevin Lu | March 29, 2009
Contributor

The Long Beach Yacht Regatta concluded dramatically after a crash and a finish too close to call, but Sweden's Johnie Berntsson and his crew claimed the coveted First Congressional Cup.
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Top Ten: Why College Hoops Tops NBA

by Kevin Patra | March 29, 2009
Staff Reporter

The reporter celebrates March Madness by running down the top ten reasons why college basketball may sometimes be better than that of the professionals.
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Rains Fail To Dampen Marathon Runners' Spirits

by Anant Goenka | March 24, 2009
Contributor

More than 9,000 runners, walkers and cyclists braved rain, winds and cold weather to participate in Pasadena's much-awaited inaugural marathon race early this Sunday. [...]

In Compton, Girls Basketball Brings a Community Together

by Kiran Alvi | March 18, 2009
Contributor

The Centennial High School girl's basketball team hadn't won a championship for 30 years. Pretty soon after the team started winning games, the stands weren't empty any more. [...]

Bend It Like A Brazilian

by Tara Chozet | March 12, 2009
Staff Reporter

At 23, Los Angeles Sol midfielder Marta Vieira da Silva is heating up the future of U.S. women's soccer.

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Running The Roundup For Sports News

by John Adams | March 3, 2009
Contributing Reporter

Contributing Sports Reporter John Adams helps sift through the impending (March) media madness by delivering a roundup of the most recent sports news running through the country. [...]

Green Eggs And Slam

by Kevin Patra | March 4, 2009
Staff Writer

Sports reporter Kevin Patra celebrates Dr. Seuss 105th birthday week by recounting the antics of basketball's Phoenix Suns in Lorax-like verse. [...]

Ping Pong Players Train For Gold

by Cristina Bishai | February 25, 2009
Contributor

Trevor Goddard may be 8, but he's already training to be an Olympic table tennis champ. [...]

Game Theory And The Politics Of Basketball

by Kevin Patra | February 23, 2009
Contributing Reporter

Players, like politicians, rely on aides. Patra analyzes Fisher as if he were Bryant's top aide in Friday's Lakers v. Hornets game. [...]

Pete Carroll Is All Business In The O.C.

by Jonathan Horowitz | February 18, 2009
Contributing Reporter

USC sideliner trades polo and khakis for business suit to coach Orange County Business Council. [...]