Copyright 2010 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports en-us Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:18 -0700 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:18 -0700 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/LPGA_Debut_Los_Angeles.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:08:04 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/2684599_VictoriaParkAir_640x480.jpg
Irvine's Victoria Park makes her LPGA debut at the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, trying to join the wave of Korean golfers dominating the Tour.

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Irvine's Victoria Park makes her LPGA debut at the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, trying to join the wave of Korean golfers dominating the Tour.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/events/Great-Photos-March-Madness-88619427.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:19:57 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/032010+march+madness+duke+1.jpg
March Madness is in full swing, with games and scores coming fast and furious. The first round featured stunning upsets and exhilarating wins. Check out these action photos.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Vin-Scully-Hospitalized-88523087.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:53:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/scully_vin_dodger_booth.jpg
Famed Dodgers announcer fell out of bed and hit his head.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Short-Dance-for-Georgetown-88501272.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:55:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/Georgetown+Ohio.jpg
Ohio bounces Georgetown from the tournament with a big upset.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Obamas-Bracket-Less-Interesting-Than-C-Span-88435422.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:17:35 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/031510+obama+brackets.jpg
The president plays it safe from start to finish.

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When Kobe does something wrong, none of the Lakers say a word.

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Proving anyone can win an NCAA bracket, Paula Faris challenges her two-year-old daughter to a game of mother vs daughter.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Rangers-Skipper-Cops-to-Cocaine-Use-88226907.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:25:22 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/ronny333.jpg
Washington spared suspension for coming clean to officials.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-Tigers-Masters-Plan-Bust-or-Birdie-87971947.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:06:28 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/86138982.jpg
Is the scandal-ridden golfer's return to the pro circuit just right -- or done too soon?

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-First-Fan-Obama-Makes-Final-Four-Picks-87880517.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:57:59 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/031510+obama+brackets.jpg
ESPN to air president’s full bracket selection at noon.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Lakers-Handing-It-To-Opposition-87876522.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:15:40 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*78/97745327.jpg
Five players with hand injuries have the Lakers turning the ball over. A lot.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-Agassi-Apologizes-For-Poking-Fun-at-Sampras-87818272.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:47 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/031210+Pete+Sampras+Andre+Agassi.jpg
Tennis legend Andre Agassi has apologized for stoking the dormant rivalry between him and Pete Sampras with a joke that "fell flat."

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Tiger-Woods-to-Play-Masters-Next-Month-87801977.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:02:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/031610+Tiger+Woods.jpg
Tiger Woods' self-imposed exile from golf will end next month, when he plays in the Masters, in Augusta, Ga.

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For all the young'uns in the bracket game, here's expert testimony on who could make a Final Four run this year.

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It's been described as a soap opera for guys and a comic book, all rolled into one. No wonder pro wrestling is king on cable TV. Southern California's Ric Drasin, who started grappling in front of sold-out crowds at the L.A.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Manny-Ramirez-Rakes-In-the-Taiwan-Cash-87679277.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:15:42 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/92006288.jpg
Manny makes a cool $170,000 extra for going to Taiwan with Dodgers.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Why-The-NCAA-Tournament-Should-Expand-To-96-Teams-87647592.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:09:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/xavier+henry+ncaa+kansas.jpg
Look closer, and tourney expansion wouldn't be the crime against humanity many make it out to be.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Fi-87642027.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:48:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/858317091.jpg
What you need to know to fill out your bracket, annoy your coworkers and get "that guy" off your back.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/UC-Santa-Barbara-Gets-a-Dance-Partner-87628207.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:46:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/MDxw_bHWbuaA_DTSYUMr-2-1245515201000.jpg
UC Santa Barbara will take on Ohio State Friday.

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The NCAA tournament field was announced early Sunday evening with Kansas coming out on top

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-Countdown-to-Selection-Sunday-87570142.html Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:30:22 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/ncaa+finals.jpg
As conference championships continue and the day of reckoning nears, here's who basketball's big shots say are the clubs to watch -- and the Cinderellas who could spoil the fun for the big dogs:

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Police and gossip-mongers are still trying to sort out exactly what happened on the fateful night Tiger Wood's secrets began to unravel.

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Weir's not on the list for the next big tour.

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Lenny Dykstra was accused in U.S. Bankruptcy court of fondling one of his former employees.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Full-Nelson-Earns-UCLA-Pac-10-Tournament-Win-87397647.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*85/97645693.jpg
UCLA 75, Arizona 69

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Tiger Woods plans to remain out of golf until at least the Masters with a onetime adviser to President George W. Bush not saying whether he’s been brought on board to help plot the star athlete's return to the...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/UCLAs-Last-Hope-Three-Wins-in-Three-Days-87340527.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:45:26 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*102/94080299.jpg
The Bruins can salvage a very disappointing season with three wins and winning the Pac-10 Tournament. Of course, they’ve only won three in a row once this year.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Knicks-Set-Record-With-42nd-Loss-of-Season-87333807.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:55:42 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/mike-dantoni-spurs.jpg
Nine years of losing and the hits just keep on coming.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Olympic-Hero-Evan-Lysacek-Thanks-his-Fans-and-Speaks-about-the-Future-87300212.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:45:50 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/Evan+Honored.JPG
Evan Lysacek, with gold medal around his neck, thanked his fans at the rink in El Segundo.

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Sports pundits are lecturing the Pittsburgh Steelers two-time Superbowl champ.

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