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L.A. Times Columns: One Thumb Up, One Thumb Down

May 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Baseball, Dodgers, Newspapers, Sports Journalism, UCLA

I rarely comment on items that have appeared in newspapers. I figure you may already have read it and have your own ideas. But … I was struck, a few days ago, by how the same section (Friday) of the same newspaper (the Los Angeles Times) could have one column so spot-on valuable and fun […]

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Lakers-Rockets Game Story

May 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Basketball, Kobe, Lakers, NBA, Sports Journalism

I wrote this game story for the North County Times, out of Game 1 of the Lakers’ series with the Houston Rockets, on Monday night. I expected the Lakers to be angrier, after it was over, but the dominant theme seemed to be surprise. With a dollop of frustration. One school of thought: The Lakers […]

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