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Tito Maddox sees himself in O.J. Mayo saga
Tito Maddox is watching the O.J. Mayo saga unfold, 'stunned by the parallel' of reports illustrating allegations that cash and gifts prohibited by college rules were funneled to the NBA-bound college star. 'Same story, same guy,' Maddox, 26, said Monday...[Read more]
DL time for Furcal
With that insistent pain in his back refusing to consistently subside, The move is retroactive to May 6th, however, making Furcal eligible for action on the 20th of May. Safe to say, this Dodger squad could use his services, so best of luck of a speedy...[Read more]
Many can empathize with Kobe Bryant's back spasms
It was the tweak felt around the Southland. As Kobe Bryant writhed and wrenched through lower-back spasms during the Lakers' playoff loss against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, it was an injury with which many across California and the country could empathize....[Read more]
Lakers' Kobe Bryant gives his all, but some still want more
Actually, I didn't learn it as much as divine it from years of watching Bryant, who would play if they had to wrap him from head to foot like a mummy. Two things are certain with Bryant: 1) he's the gamer of gamers and 2) he'll never take a breath...[Read more]
Kobe says he'll be good to go
I figure I'd just put that out there in the header, since it's the most important piece of information learned today at practice. No surprise, given that even if he'd been wheeled into the building on a gurney and encased in a body cast, Kobe would say...[Read more]
Coach says Galaxy lacks 'leadership,' even with Beckham, Donovan
The Galaxy's 2008 roster includes U.S. national team captain Landon Donovan, Guatemala national team captain Carlos Ruiz and former England national team captain David Beckham. So it was strange to hear Galaxy Coach Ruud Gullit on Saturday night talking...[Read more]
Mapping the Dream standings
Assuming Shinya Aoki gets past Katsuhiko Nagata (the general consensus) at Dream 4, three of Japan's top lightweights -- including two who are considered among the best in the world -- will have a chance to walk away with the Dream crown on July 21. No...[Read more]
Levante players plan strike ahead of Real game
MADRID, May 12 (Reuters) - Players from relegated Primera Liga side Levante announced on Monday they will start an indefinite strike over unpaid wages starting with Sunday's final league match of the season against champions Real Madrid. The strike was...[Read more]
Slamball is ready to jump back into the game
A winded Shaun Cobbs listened as three judges critiqued his performance on a makeshift obstacle course in a North Hollywood gym. He was one of about 250 athletes last month who shot hoops, jumped on trampolines and tried to bull their way past guys built...[Read more]
In Kenya, Violence Shakes Running Community
ELDORET, Kenya - When Luke Kibet won the world marathon championship last August, he became a favorite to achieve what no Kenyan has despite this countrys distance-running brilliance - an Olympic gold medal in the 26.2-mile race. With the Summer Games in...[Read more]
NCAA investigating allegations involving USC's Mayo
The NCAA today opened an investigation into whether former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo received tens of thousands of dollars in cash and benefits from an agent's representative before and during the one season he played for the Trojans. The...[Read more]
This could ease Kobe's back pain a touch
Unless, of course, The Mamba is totally indifferent towards being selected, along with Bruce Bowen, Marcus Camby, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, But I doubt that's the case. Congrats to Bryant on his eighth inclusion over the course of his career, Kudos...[Read more]
In Kenya, Violence Shakes Prolific Running Community
ELDORET, Kenya - When Luke Kibet won the world marathon championship last August, he became a favorite to achieve what no Kenyan has despite this countrys distance-running brilliance - an Olympic gold medal in the 26.2-mile race. With the Summer Games in...[Read more]
Discuss: Team draft talk
NBA Draft Team Talk Atlantic Pacific Conversation| Message Board » Add Widget Conversation| Message Board » Add Widget Conversation| Message Board » Add Widget Conversation| Message Board » Add Widget Conversation| Message Board » Add Widget...[Read more]
Lakers' Kobe Bryant says he'll play Wednesday
Kobe Bryant left no doubt after the Lakers' practice today that he'll be on the court Wednesday for Game 5 against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in the Western Conference Semifinals. Bryant said his lower back, which he injured in Game 4 on Sunday in...[Read more]
We won't give Chelsea anything, insists Evra
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has warned his side will give Chelsea no chance to make up for missing out on the Premier League crown when they meet in the Champions League final. Just 24 hours after clinching the league title, Evra admits his...[Read more]
A great start gets... wait for it... Kuroded
Such gems like that punchline are what keep the Blue Notes blog so durn popular. Results like yesterday afternoon's are what keep fans frustrated with their Dodgers. Now having dropped four straight, the red hot period of just a week ago feels about...[Read more]
Tax exemption paves way for Wembley UCL final
The Government have opened the way for the 2011 Champions League final to be played at Wembley after announcing the players involved will be exempt from tax charges if they play for foreign teams. Under current law, even sports stars based overseas could...[Read more]
Lee's road back to stardom was a short one
Entering spring training, Indians left hander Cliff Lee was a forgotten man, a former 18-game winner forced to battle for the No. 5 spot in the rotation with the un-established duo of Aaron Laffey and Jeremy Sowers. A month and a half into this season,...[Read more]
Knotted up
Kobe took seven shots in the extra frame and made one, prompting some to question whether the ball was moving enough. Phil Jackson said the supporting cast was too deferential. The supporting cast didn't seem to agree. Perhaps the Lakers were simply...[Read more]
No one does more with less than LeBron
CLEVELAND -- Is LeBron James underrated? A ridiculous question there -- unless one considers the recent MVP voting, in which James finished fourth behind the winner, Kobe Bryant, runner-up Chris Paul and Kevin Garnett. On the basis of their team records,...[Read more]
Chelsea agree 16.1million deal for Bosingwa
Chelsea may have lost the title to Manchester United but they may have pipped their rivals to the signing of Portugal international Jose Bosingwa. The Blues have agreed a fee for the transfer of the Porto right-back or winger, who is now in England...[Read more]
Terry determined to make Champs League final
Chelsea captain John Terry is adamant he will be fit for the Champions League final after dislocating his elbow in the 1-1 draw with Bolton at Stamford Bridge yesterday. The point ended the Blues' hopes of snatching the Barclays Premier League title from...[Read more]
La Liga: Atletico secure Champions League spot
MADRID, May 11 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid secured a place in the Champions League qualifiers on Sunday after a goal from Diego Forlan earned them a 1-0 win over Deportivo Coruna and ensured they could finish no lower than fourth in the table. The...[Read more]
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