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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 02/17/2012

With ticket prices jumping over 20 percent in some sections, Kings fans may need to start looking at the future

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 02/10/2012

Nearly two days after Kobe passed Shaq for 5th on the NBA's All-Time scoring list, the Lakers have made the decision to retire no. 34 into the rafters at Staples Center in 2012-13

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

This trio is possibly the lone question mark of 2012. Medlen is entering his first full Spring Training since Tommy John surgery, Moylan is coming off elbow surgery, and Teheran is entering what could be his rookie season, depending on if he makes...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

Since coming over from Seattle after the 2008 season, O'Flaherty has been nothing short of solid for the Braves. In 78 appearances, the Washington native posted a 0.98 ERA, allowing 8 earned runs in 73 2/3 innings. But unlike Venters, O'Flaherty...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

When the season began, it was a toss-up as to who Fredi Gonzalez would appoint closer. Many determined it "Closer-By-Committee" until Kimbrel won the job out of Spring Training. But Venters was just as valuable, maybe even more.   In his...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

The 2011 National League Rookie of the Year, Kimbrel set a new MLB record for saves with 46, one year removed from the tutelage of Billy Wagner. It looked as if Kimbrel was on pace for 50 saves, but three blown saves in the seasons final three...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

The 'pen was one of the Braves strengths until September, when the constant work load throughout the summer got to be too much. But with another year under its belt, the "Untouchables", or "O' Ventbrel", as Braves faithful refer to them as, are...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

Beachy's record might indicate otherwise, but his 7-3 record is a factor of lack of run support and wins behind him. The Kokomo, Indiana native started 25 games in 2011, but the Braves lineup did not provide the consistency behind Beachy on the...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

Jurrjens combined with Hanson to pace the Braves in the first half, but a knee injury derailed his season before September hit. The Curacao native went 13-6 with a 2.96, but his kryptonite appeared to be the Washington Nationals. In three starts...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

Minor filled in for the Braves admirably throughout 2011, going 5-3 in 15 starts, with 5 of those coming in September.  While many would argue that Minor may have been inconsistent, he 2 runs or fewer in 8 of his 15 starts. But the young...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

He was one of the first half horses that helped the Braves open eyes in before the All-Star Break. But a shoulder injury that sidelined him twice, the second time for good on the season, stopping Hanson from what looked like the start of a...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/23/2012

Huddy has been nothing but solid since coming over from Oakland. He led the team with 16 wins and a 3.22 ERA in 33 starts. Subsequently, 23 of those starts were quality starts (6 or more innings, 2 or fewer runs). With Derek Lowe shipped off to...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/17/2012

Tryout brings talent from Southern California, as well as Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Arizona to gain a shot at a professional football contract

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By Brett Kettyle @ LA Sports Examiner 01/13/2012

A 2011 Season Review of the Oakland Raiders and a look ahead to 2012

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 01/10/2012

With no professional football team in the area, the Philadelphia Soul will host a tryout at Los Angeles' Carson High School Saturday January 14.

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 12/08/2011

After signing Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, the Angels have made the moves necessary to compete for the AL Crown

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 12/06/2011

What might happen if the Lakers somehow acquired Dwight Howard and Chris Paul? One can only wonder.

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By Loran @ LA Sports Examiner 12/01/2011

A Gators and Utes fans take on Urban Meyer going to Ohio State.

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By Brett Kettyle @ LA Sports Examiner 11/01/2011

As the Oakland Raiders come off their bye week they find themselves at 4-3 and tied (with San Diego and Kansas City) for first place in the AFC West. After a good start to the season, the team lost Jason Campbell and was blown out by the Chiefs in...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

This was the season the Braves had all the pieces in place to make a run at the World Series title. But untimely injuries to Brian McCann, Martin Prado, Jason Heyward, Alex Gonzalez, Jair Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson and Chipper Jones slowed the Braves...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

Things to remember 1. Dan Uggla’s 33-game hitting streak When Uggla's streak began July 5, the Braves were 50-36, four games behind the NL East-leading Phillies and four-game lead over Arizona in the Wild Card. When Uggla's streak ended...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

Before he was traded and after his Triple-A call-up, Jordan Schafer provided the Braves with the top-of-the-lineup speed they lacked before his addition to the club.  Schafer hit .271 in July, his final month in Atlanta, with 6 steals in 20...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

While it may not have been the best record, Hudson was 8-4 with a 2.83 ERA, the most consistent Braves starter of the second half amid all the injuries, along with the three rookies starting behind him in Mike Minor, Randall Delgado and Anthony...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

Before the All-Star Break, Jurrjens was the talk of the NL, selected to his first All-Star appearance while being mentioned as a possible Cy Young candidate in the seasons' early months. Hanson showed many the same stuff that helped him tear...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

Early in the season, the ‘pen was nothing short of a lock, as the trio of Eric O’Flaherty, Jonny Venters and Craig Kimbrel helped the Braves keep pace with the Phillies in the NL East before injuries to the pitching staff, especially...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

Brought over from Florida to provide the Braves with the right-handed power bat they so desperately needed while being eliminated from the 2011 NL Divisional Series by the San Francisco Giants, 3-1, Uggla did not get off to the start many had...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

After a 2010 season that saw the additions of Troy Glaus before the season and add Derrek Lee through a late-season trade with the Chicago Cubs, the Braves went to their farm system, calling on Freddie Freeman to provide an offensive spark from...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/21/2011

After beginning the month with an 8-1/2 game lead in the NL Wild Card, the Braves went 9-18, losing the Wild Card lead the final game of the season, watching the Cardinals overtake them for the final playoff spot.  Derek Lowe was the biggest...

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/20/2011

After being predicted to finish last in the NFC West, Jim Harbaugh has led the 49ers to a 5-1 record heading into the teams week 7 bye

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By Brett Kettyle @ LA Sports Examiner 10/18/2011

The Raiders acquired Carson Palmer to replace the injured Jason Campbell

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/08/2011

Jack Johnson's overtime goal helps the Kings earn a season opening victory over the Rangers

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 10/03/2011

After totaling 792 yards and 5 TD's in his freshman year, Woods has already surpassed the TD total and needs 46 yards to pass his total from the year before

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 09/26/2011

After posting three straight victories, the USC Trojans were humbled by a 19-point loss to Arizona State for the first time in 12 years

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By Brett Kettyle @ LA Sports Examiner 09/26/2011

The Raiders defeated the New York Jets 34-24 on a huge day for Darren McFadden

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 09/21/2011

After being held to 41 points through the season's first two games, the USC offense put up 38 points on the visiting Syracuse Orange

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By C_Schanz @ LA Sports Examiner 09/15/2011

Chargers lose kicker and starting defensive end in a 24-17 victory over the Vikings.

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 09/13/2011

After a close victory in the season opener against Minnesota, the Trojans once again escaped with a victory, this time over Utah

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By Nick Ingram @ LA Sports Examiner 09/07/2011

It was a fine display of offense from Matt Barkley and Robert Woods against Minnesota, but the Trojans know they need more heading into week 2 vs Utah

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Ethan Moreau's 2010-11 campaign certainly wasn't anything to write home about. In his only season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the soon-to-be 36-year-old played in just 37 games scoring once and adding five assists. If it's any consolation,...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Back in July, the Los Angeles Kings and Brad Richardson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a new two-year contract. Now, heading into the new season, it's up to Richardson to see if he can earn that new contract. Since putting up five assists in...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

From a broken leg in 2009-10 to a dislocated shoulder last season, it's fair to say that Justin Williams hasn't had the greatest luck on the injury front in his two full seasons in Los Angeles. When he was healthy, though (and he was for plenty of...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Of those who exceeded expectations in Los Angeles last season, the most impressive was probably Kyle Clifford. Having been drafted 35th overall in 2009, there was a certain level of expectation with Clifford to excel but as a 19-year-old rookie? ...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Last summer, there was a rumour circulating that the Kings were interested in the services of then-restricted free agent Simon Gagne. Despite helping the Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2010, Gagne only played in 58 games. However, in those...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Before missing the final seven games of the season and the playoffs with a broken ankle, Anze Koitar was leading the way for the Los Angeles Kings in a number of categories: assists (48), points (73), +/- (+25), game-winning goals (6) and shots...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

With all due respect to Simon Gagne and Ethan Moreau, the pickup of Mike Richards was likely the biggest acquisition the Kings made this off-season. In Richards, Los Angeles traded for a top-line forward and with another top-line center (Anze...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Say what you will about him right now as he and his agent are still going through negotiations on a new contract but Drew Doughty's presence to not only the defensive core but the Los Angeles Kings as a whole. Just wrapping up his third season,...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Since signing with the Kings in the summer of 2009, Rob Scuderi was hoping that his cup-winning experience in Pittsburgh would do wonders for his new team. The Kings were hoping Scuderi's strict defensive style of play would be a positive asset...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Its a condition thats not only taboo in sports but in society in general. However, after the tragic death last week of NHLer Rick Rypien, its an issue thats becoming increasingly harder to ignore. The fact is that Rick Rypien suffered from...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

There have been a few too many instances in 2010-11 where we saw Jack Johnson carelessly giving away the puck in his own end. Overall, though, last season wasn't a terrible year for #3. Given the immense talent that JMFJ has, we can all safely...

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By Ryan Cowley @ LA Sports Examiner 08/30/2011

Pending a physical on Monday, the Los Angeles Kings have inked veteran forward Ethan Moreau to a one-year contract worth $600,000. Moreau, who turns 36 next month, will be joining his fourth team after stops in Chicago, Edmonton and, most...

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