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Aloha! USC opens Kiffin era with victory against Hawaii - Barkley, Johnson set school records, but defense leaves much to be desired Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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The Lane Kiffin era at USC began with plenty of offensive fireworks.
Despite a tumultuous offseason of NCAA sanctions, a new coaching staff and new athletic director, USC was as productive as ever offensively.
And a mess on defense.
USC FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Kiffin ready to make more than one point in debut Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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HONOLULU - USC coach Lane Kiffin created his own identity in his first game by refusing to kick extra points on the Trojans' first three touchdowns against Hawaii on Thursday night at Aloha Stadium.
New Dodgers catcher Barajas shakes off his nerves Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Even dreams that come true have their rough spots.
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW WEEK ZERO Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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TODAY'S MARQUEE MATCHUPS
Alemany at Oaks Christian, 7 p.m.
Expect some highlight-reel plays from bothteams in this much-anticipated showdown between two of the Southland's most talented and well-coached programs.
UCLA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOKL Status of Prince, Forbath for Saturday remains in limbo Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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After UCLA's last practice of the week before heading to Manhattan, Kan., to face Kansas State on Saturday, head coach Rick Neuheisel came up with no drastic solutions for the Bruins' most pressing questions.
MEDIA: College football now put in hands of Disney land Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Between the launch of Thursday night's Trojan luau in Hawaii and the splashdown of the BCS title game inside an air-conditioned Arizona airport hangar more than a week after everyone's New Year's Day hangover, the 2010-11 college football season will be.
Amber Hawthorne has balanced playing indoor and beach volleyball throughout the summer, but this weekend will be one of the more daunting challenges for the Granada Hills senior setter.
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Eagle Rock falls in shutout Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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In the City Section, the Eastern League has been nicknamed "the Black and Blue League," as its football teams have the reputation of using run-oriented offenses.
PREP GOLF ROUNDUP: Lee's record not enough to defeat La Reina Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Alison Lee put the pressure on Thursday against host La Reina by tying the low front-nine score by a female high school golfer at Rustic Canyon Golf Course with a 4-under 32, but it wasn't enough to lift the Vikings to the nonleague win.
WILSON: Del Mar jockeys standings' race going down to the wire Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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With apologies to the Darley Debutante, Del Mar Derby and Del Mar Futurity, the best race in town the next six days might be the battle for the jockey title between Joel Rosario and Rafael Bejarano.
New Dodgers catcher Barajas shakes off nerves Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Even dreams that come true have their rough spots.
Catcher Rod Barajas, a graduate of Santa Fe High School, had one of those moments in the second inning of Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Dodgers offense not up to challenge in loss to Philadelphia Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was up to the challenge of facing Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
The offense wasn't.
Dodgers believe they have one more run Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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The Dodgers had to be feeling pretty good about themselves after building a four- game winning streak in Milwaukee and Colorado last week.
Now suddenly, the Dodgers are back in survival mode.
MEDIA: Lakers owner Buss' Prime directive became innovation for sports TV industry - Basketball Hall of Fame honoree turned fledgling cable network featuring his team into multimillion industry Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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There's been a star for the past four years on the Hollywood Walk of Fame recognizing the accomplishments of Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss.
Shannon Brown to re-sign with Lakers Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Guard Shannon Brown will return to the Los Angeles Lakers for a shot at their third straight championship.
Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the high-flying guard agreed to a two-year deal worth $4.
Blake, Fisher a happy backcourt tandem for Lakers Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Naturally, Steve Blake would rather start than sit.
Certainly, he would rather play major minutes than wait his turn.
Of course, he would rather have the ball in his hands more often than not.
HOFFARTH: Captain Clipper should just sail away Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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In his latest damning tome, "Bad Sports: How Owners Are Ruining The Games We Love," sports social commentator Dave Zirin tries so very, very hard to besmirch the rotted past, rotting present and rotten future of pandemic Clippers caretaker Donald.
A seven-time All-Star apparently has some interest in continuing his career with the Clippers.
Clippers' Blake Griffin says he's training 100 percent Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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NEW YORK - When Clippers forward Blake Griffin was out last season, he found inspiration in the one thing he couldn't do: play basketball.
"I've had a chance to watch up close and personal and see how they do things," he said.
USC goes down a different lane with Kiffin - New coach carries different personality than fun-loving Carroll, but both agendas are the same: To make the Trojans winners Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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When Lane Kiffin was USC's offensive coordinator, he would barely speak during pre-game warm-ups and appeared uptight next to his carefree boss, Pete Carroll.