Copyright 2009 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:27:24 -0800 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:27:24 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Beckham-Could-Bring-Title-To-Go-With-Headlines-70659922.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:02 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*93/93049981.jpg
So far, David Beckham’s stay in America has been more about style than substance, but leading the Galaxy to an MLS Title on Sunday could change that.

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Luc Robitaille pulls ahead in balloting for LA's Nicest Guy.

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Say it ain't so, D-Wade. In case you're interested in buying a multi-million dollar mansion and ripping every Heat fans hearts' out in the process, here's a look inside D-Wade's crib.

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Brock Lesnar, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, is facing a career-threatening intestinal illness in addition to a serious bacterial infection. It is still unknown if Lesnar will return to the ring, but his...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Mike-Dunleavys-Seat-Getting-Hot-70636327.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:51:57 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*79/92870698.jpg
The Clippers are 4-9, the fans have started a petition to get him fired, and some in the organization want him gone. Welcome to Mike Dunleavy’s world.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Ron-Artest-Wants-His-Money-Back-70623027.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:12:20 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*86/92614146.jpg
Five years after the legendary Brawl at the Palace, Ron Artest says it wasn’t his fault. And he should get some of the $5 million he lost on suspension back.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/One-on-One_with_Tim_Lincecum_Bay_Area.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:10 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/timoneonone_640x480.jpg
Giants ace Tim Lincecum talks to NBC Bay Area Sports about his second consecutive Cy Young Award.

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A new lease is keeping the Raiders in Oakland.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Jayson-Williams-Faces-Jail-in-Plea-Deal-AP-70463577.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:32:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/jaysonwilliamssubA.jpg
Former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams will cut a deal that could send him to prison for three years for the accidental shooting of his driver nearly eight years ago, according to a report.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Gasol-Back-Tonight-Finally-70491547.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:53 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*91/gasol-warriors.jpg
Pau Gasol returns to the Lakers lineup tonight to face the Chicago Bulls, and hopefully with him comes the Lakers offense that has been missing this season.

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You haven’t paid attention to the Kings since Gretzky left, but it may be time again.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/The-Kobe-Show-Keeps-Lakers-Winning-70390072.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:49:03 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*82/93167818.jpg
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points to lead the Lakers to win over Detroit, but if the Lakers want to keep winning when it matters they need to find some balance.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/UCLA-Hoops-The-Gang-That-Couldnt-Shoot-Straight-70299247.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:27:07 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*92/84249736.jpg
A young Bruins team lost its opener to Cal State Fullerton Monday shooting just 31%, a potential sign of things to come.

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The end of Charlie Weis's tenure will mark the official end of Notre Dame as college football's premier brand.

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UPDATED: Court documents allege sex, drugs and violence in the Merriman home.

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Prosecutors begin to consider charges in a tussle involving Mike Tyson.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Iversons-an-Answer-Because-Knicks-Ask-Desperate-Questions-70270332.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:19:38 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/allen-iverson-1117c.jpg
The Knicks shouldn't need Allen Iverson, but they do.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Sosa-Needs-to-Lighten-Up-Miami-DJ-70224737.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:19:29 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/santos.jpg
Enrique Santos pulled a Sammy Sosa, but in reverse, at Sosa's 41st birthday party

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/USC-Football-Reaches-Crossroads-70203417.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:23:15 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*94/USC-Football-Stanford-93058268_10.jpg
USC is deep in talent, but the rest of the Pac-10 is catching up. Leadership and identity makes the difference, and right now USC lacks them. It has a couple games to find them again.

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  Once upon a time, nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks, the clashing of football helmets echoed throughout the California Lutheran University campus: the men have prepared for a battle. For...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/television/Jon-Gruden-Cool-With-The-Booth-70199512.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:37:45 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*89/jongrudensjongruden.jpg
Most assumed Jon Gruden's foray into Monday Night Football broadcasting would be a one-year thing. Oh, to be so lucky.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Blow-by-Blow-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto-70198432.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:19:41 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/pacquiao_93062410_10+%2811%293.jpg
Manny Pacquiao leaves Miguel Cotto battered and bruised.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Belichick-Blew-the-Game-But-Not-for-the-Reason-You-Think-70195832.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:05:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/bill-belichick1.jpg
If Belichick was wrong on Sunday, it wasn't because the Patriots failed to get a first down.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Supreme-Court-Hails-the-Redskins-70188637.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:36 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*83/55988858.jpg
By doing absolutely nothing, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Redskins another victory.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Kobe-Adds-To-Lakers-Injury-Woes-70191422.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:01:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*89/93078979.jpg
Kobe doesn't want to miss any games, but if he does he will have company.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Trojans-Cant-Stop-the-Cardinal-Offense-70142022.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:22:18 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*87/USC-Football-Stanford-93058791_10.jpg
Stanford crushes USC's hopes for a BCS Bowl ... AGAIN. The Trojans' streak of seven straight Pac-10 titles ended when the Cardinals issued the Trojans their third loss of the season.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-Manny-Pacquiao-Wins-Megafight-With-Bloody-TKO-70134362.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:53:54 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/pacquiaocotto.jpg
The unstoppable Manny Pacquiao locked up his 7th title in seven classes with a bloody win over Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas Saturday, setting up the Filipino fighter for a mega-match against superman Floyd...

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Maybe he just got tired of gold.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/LT-I-Didnt-Run-70040277.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:59:18 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/110909+Lawrence+Taylor+mug+shot.jpg
Lawrence Taylor said he had a right to flee the scene of an accident in Miami this week

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Image-Trumps-Players-in-Todays-NFL-69991082.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:31 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/Celek+Captain1.jpg
The NFL keeps sending the message that it wants to be seen as bloodthirsty rather than entertaining.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Andrew-Bynum-Is-A-Beast-69996162.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:27 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*67/bynum-rox.jpg
The answer to the question, “When will Bynum arrive?” is now.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/LeBron-Will-Change-Numbers-To-Honor-Jordan-69987577.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:38:25 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*91/92996101.jpg
Nike guy LeBron James says he will stop wearing number 23 next year to honor Nike icon Jordan, and that other NBA players should do the same. Coincidence?

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/movies/From-Bomber-to-Bum-Jeter-Begging-in-Coney-Island--69954887.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:24:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/1113-Jeter-Movie.jpg
Don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got. He's just a bedraggled bum from the Bronx – in an upcoming movie, that is.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Broadway-Joe-Might-Lose-His-Dogs-69893127.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:34 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/56737617.jpg
The former NFL star's Palm Beach neighbors are sick of being his dogs' chew toys

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Flag-Football-Santa-Clarita-Super-Bowl-Saturday-69908242.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:12:20 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/1336338.jpg
The real Super Bowl is still too far away, so enjoy some super flag football action this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Celeks-Captain-Pose-69893082.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:56:25 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/Celek+Captain1.jpg
Eagles tight end Brent Celek could have some "Captain” in him after all.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Ex-Laker-Byron-Scott-Axed-In-New-Orleans-69898182.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:12:39 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*81/92905439.jpg
After a 3-6 start and some dismal play by his team, Lakers legend Byron Scott was let go by New Orleans. That does not mean he should be hired in LA.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/movies/Mike-Tyson-69872102.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:43:34 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/mike-tyson-image.jpg
Tyson's latest arrest might not stop him from continuing to win hearts and minds.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Sammy-Sosa-May-Endorse-Skin-Lightening-Cream-69850212.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:38:35 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/110709+Sammy+Sosa+split.jpg
Rage, rage against the dying of the white.

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