Several Angels billboards feature the slugger's image with a nickname he asked the St. Louis media and fans to stop using two years ago.Several Angels billboards feature the slugger's image with a nickname he asked the St. Louis media and fans to sto…
- 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:57pm -

There are tons of theories on how to break in a glove, but many hasten its demise. Experts and former pros weigh in on how to treat your glove the way it should be treated.Welcome to this rite and ritual of an American spring, breaking in a new glove…
- 13 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:00am -

The Kings blow 3-0 and 4-2 advantages and lose for the fifth time in six games. Phoenix scores three power-play goals.Reporting from Glendale, Ariz. — The injustice of it all stood out for the Kings after a 5-4 shootout loss to the Phoenix Coyotes…
- 14 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:07am -

Paul says 'it's great' the Clippers are mad about losing a tough overtime game to the Spurs and a game to the Warriors, but they plan to make corrections and have strong showing against Nuggets.These are different times with the Clippers, times in wh…
- 16 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:08am -

Pacquiao's bout with Tim Bradley is old news, so talk at news conference turns to the obvious, a possible bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr., and not so obvious, Pacquiao's boxing prospects beyond June.They served lunch Tuesday at a Manny Pacquiao news c…
- 17 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 4:21am -

The Lakers held a brief meeting after beating Portland on Monday, hoping to "help everyone stick together" in light of trade rumors and players' comments about the coaches and management.Reporting from Dallas — These spur-of-the-moment team meeting…
- 18 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:14am -

These are uncomfortable days for the Lakers, who can't avoid the glare of the drama spotlight yet again. Magic Johnson said in a conference call Wednesday that Lakers executive Jim Buss, not General Manager Mitch Kupchak, was making the important dec…
- 35 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:47pm -

--ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reports the Lakers are interested in making a trade for Minnesota small forward Michael Beasley. --The Times' Mike Bresnahan talked to one person familiar with the Lakers' players-only meeting, who said it would…
- 4 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:46pm -

Lakers reach another crossroads
- 19 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 2:34am -

It appeared a double-digit Lakers victory Monday over Portland was all but inevitable. That is until the Trail Blazers adopted a "Hack-a-Metta" strategy, in the hope Metta World Peace's 51.1% mark at the free-throw line would work in their favor. Ins…
- 21 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 12:10am -

Steve Blake appears sharper in Lakers' win over Portland
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 8:59pm -

Kobe Bryant's criticism toward front office sparks varying reactions
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 7:35pm -

Back with the Dodgers after a year-long absence, reliever Ronald Belisario said he couldn’t leave his native Venezuela last year because he tested positive for cocaine.
- 5 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 4:23pm -

The dream of Peter O'Malley returning as the Dodgers owner apparently ends after he withdraws from team auction.
- 18 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:02am -

Matt Kemp says he doesn't want MVP if Ryan Braun is disqualified
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 8:41pm -

Matt Kemp said he actively recruited Prince Fielder over the winter and was convinced he would be in the same lineup as the former home-run champion in the upcoming season.
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 7:54pm -

The Dodgers had yet to throw an official first spring practice pitch when manager Don Mattingly announced reliever Blake Hawksworth would not be ready to start the season after a second minor elbow operation.
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 6:12pm -

Don Mattingly wasted no time in naming Clayton Kershaw his opening-day starter on the first day pitchers and catchers reported for the Dodgers on Tuesday.
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 5:22pm -

Many of you may have seen one of the twenty or so billboards the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have placed in and around Southern California with a picture of Albert Pujols and the tagline 'El Hombre' alongside him already. But the newly acquired slu…
- 59 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:23pm -

For the second time in three weeks, the Los Angeles Clippers welcome the Denver Nuggets to town, hosting their Western Conference foe Wednesday night at Staples Center. The Clippers are looking to snap just their second two-game losing…
- 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:09pm -

For the second time in three weeks, the Los Angeles Clippers welcome the Denver Nuggets to town, hosting their Western Conference foe Wednesday night at Staples Center. The Clippers are looking to snap just their second two-game losing…
- 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:06pm -

The Los Angeles Lakers begin a tough midwest two-day road trip Wednesday night facing the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. The Lakers over the next two nights will face the teams with the best and third-best records in the…
- 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:01pm -

The Los Angeles Lakers begin a tough midwest two-day road trip Wednesday night facing the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. The Lakers over the next two nights will face the teams with the best and third-best records in the…
- 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 6:23pm -

The NFL Combine is a chance for every player in attendance to either make or break his stock for the upcoming draft. For those who perform well, one can expect to see their projected selection rise anywhere from a couple of spots to a c…
- 6 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:01pm -

Dodgers 2012 Minor League Countdown: 20 - 11
- 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:55pm -

Ronald Belisario gave his first interview of spring training on Wednesday and even though he was nearly as elusive in person as he was while away all of last year, the relief pitcher dropped a bombshell. Belisario said he tested positive for cocaine,…
- 5 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 4:16pm -

2012 Dodgers Player Profile: Angel Guzman
- 7 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 2:00pm -

Catching up with some other spring training notes from the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch, including Jerry Sands, Matt Kemp, A.J. Ellis, and more.
- 23 hours ago, 21 Feb 12, 10:45pm -

Just as the 2011 season ended for the Dodgers, Javy Guerra is the closer with Kenley Jansen as setup man as 2012 spring training camp opens.
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 9:03pm -

Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported to Camelback Ranch on Tuesday, and the first piece of news from camp was the least surprising of all. Clayton Kershaw, reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, will start opening day for the Dodgers on Ap…
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 7:33pm -

  Like him or hate him Mike Tyson draws attention. During his prime in the ring Tyson was a must view. He still is but mostly because you never know what he’s going to say (or in what manner). The boxing legend will probably always command an audi…
- 19 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 2:39am -

  Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter passed away last week and will forever be remembered as one of the best to put on a chest protector and shin guards. The 11-time All-Star, 3-time Gold Glove Award winner, and 5-time Silver Slugger Award winner play…
- 20 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 12:54am -

According to a report from NiuBBall.com, recently added Knicks guard J.R. Smith was fined over $1 million American dollars for missing practices with his Chinese Basketball team Zhejiang Chouzhou: According to a report published by NetEase, Smith ha…
- 22 hours ago, 21 Feb 12, 10:59pm -

Not only is Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Magic Johnson an NBA legend and exceptional businessman, he can also now add cable network owner to his impressive list of accomplishments. Johnson is launching his own network called “Aspire”, a 24-ho…
- 23 hours ago, 21 Feb 12, 10:23pm -

This year’s dunk contest lacks a lot of star power, to say the least. All young Sollomon Gessesse from Portland wants to see all-star weekend is LeBron James compete in the Sprite Slam Dunk contest instead of these four competitors. Watch his plea:…
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 6:33pm -

Everyone can use a good laugh every now and then. We would like to thank CBS Sports announcer James Bates for unintentionally providing our laugh for today, when his stool collapses under him live on the air over the weekend. Watch: Bates deserves a…
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 5:45pm -

Welcome to the Hometown Throwdown.  This is the week where anything can change, except in this case where Ben’s junk as been in a voodoo headlock ever since Courtney stepped out of the limo on the first night.  That said, … Continue reading →
- 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 7:39pm -

- 8 days ago, 14 Feb 12, 6:58pm -

A couple times a year I try to go out and speak to Arrogant Nation and the followers of the Bros Before Rose sect.  It has to be the right venue, the right people and ideally close to Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →
- 14 days ago, 8 Feb 12, 6:07pm -

Welcome to the Sixth Week of The Hunger Games!  May the odds forever be in your favor, unless of course you are Candy Striping Hooker in which case, the odds were stacked against you the moment you thought it was … Continue reading →
- 15 days ago, 7 Feb 12, 7:00pm -

Let’s get this out of the way.  The conclusion of Super Bowl XLVI was quite good.  We had back and forth drives.  We had some weird half roll into the endzone in an attempt to keep the clock going.  We … Continue reading →
- 16 days ago, 6 Feb 12, 6:09pm -

As anyone with a television or the internet realized, yesterday was National Signing Day, which is of course, the day we celebrate teenagers for being better at football than all the short, unatheltic people at their small high schools by … Continu…
- 20 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 6:18pm -