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It’s taken into his 11th season, but people are finally getting a grasp of who Lamar Odom is.
Over the years, his supporters have pointed to his success as Miami’s No.1 option in 2004 and his rare combination of size, speed, agility, passing and ball-handling ability, labeling him All Star caliber player who simply hasn’t been […]

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Bruins (4-6, 3-4) at Sun Devils (4-6, 3-4) — Friday, 6:30 p.m. PST, ESPN 2
GAME TIME:
With two games remaining on their respective schedules, the Sun Devils and Bruins are both two victories short of bowl eligibility- even for the random consolation bowls it seems everyone in college football gets to play.  In the desert Friday, […]

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A recap of how the local teams fared last week…
Los Angeles Lakers 
Highlights of the Week: The offense was clicking on all cylinders, averaging 109 points in three games, including a 118 point outburst against the Kings on Sunday night, in which Trevor Ariza put together one of his best all around performances of the season. […]

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Colts (6-4) at Chargers (4-6) — Sunday, 5:15 p.m. PST, NBC
THE SCENE:
Fans of the Bolt looking clinging desperately to hopes of a playoff berth will cling to the following: The Chargers have the Colts’ number, and it doesn’t seem to matter if they dial it up in Indianapolis or San Diego.  Last season they beat […]

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Okay, maybe not, but you have to admit the resemblance is uncanny!  Anyhoo, if there are people in the SHLA reading audience wondering how much influence our own Eric Patten has with Clippers coach/GM Mike Dunleavy Sr., the answer is apparently “very little.”  Just this morning, in reaction hot rumors, he implored MDSr. to leave […]

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Love, crushes and infatuation are a funny thing.
They turn your stomach inside out like butterflies are throwing an all day fiesta and the whole block is invited.
For sports fans, though, the effect isn’t quite the same.  Yeah, watching Adrian Peterson rip off a series of 25 yard runs might cause the blood pressure to rise […]

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The New York Post is known to spin a rumor or ten, so getting bent out of shape over a Knicks-Clippers trade they report being “discussed” may be premature.  But they were also the first to break the recently completed Jamal Crawford-Al Harrington trade. And according to FoxSports.com (courtesy of the Post), there could be […]

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Raiders (2-8) at Broncos (6-4) — Sunday, 1:05 p.m. PST, CBS
THE SCENE:
Raiders owner Al Davis received a letter last Friday from former Giants coach-turned-commentator Jim Fassel about an interest in their soon-to-be vacant head coaching position. While he’s at it, Davis should conduct a job fair to fill every Raider position.  And to maintain fairness, […]

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A quick recap of how the local teams fared last week…
Los Angeles Lakers
Highlights of the Week: The Lake Show picked up back to back victories on the road against the Mavericks and Hornets. The defense was solid once again as they held both Western Conference foes below 100 points. Tuesday night against the Bulls, Pau […]

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YESTERDAY…
Lakers 116, Bulls 109: Well, it didn’t take long for the Lakers to bounce back from their lone loss of the year. While the defense looked erratic at times, the offense was as good as it ever has been in this young season. Pau Gasol’s 34 points on 14-21 shooting led the way as five Laker […]

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