Monthly Archives: May 2009

Not “King” Yet, LeBron Can Watch the Lakers Win on TV

Posted on May 30, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Watching the Lakers dominate on Friday night, I saw this deep, all-around team, lead by the dominant player in basketball, Kobe Bryant, get back to the series they were aiming for since last June. Fighting through the Western Conference’s top … Continue reading →

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LeBron this, LeBron that, Blah, Blah, Blah…

Posted on May 23, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Online, in the papers, on sports talk radio, or heaven forbid, turn on Sportscenter, or any other TV sports show, and that’s all you read, hear, or see. It seems that the Combined Sports Media is now the LeBron the … Continue reading →

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Sports Meets Real Life Head-On

Posted on May 20, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Its been a tough few days for sports fans to remain in their fantasy bubble, keeping the realities of “real” life out of the toy department. In the past three days, 44 year old former NBA star Wayman Tisdale died, … Continue reading →

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The New Pauley Pavilion – c. 2012

Posted on May 15, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Well, after years of rumors, a massive Pauley Pavalion renovation plan is official, to the tune of $185 Million in improvements, upgrades, and innovations. The anticipated result is a lavish palace befitting the NCAA’s greatest basketball dynasty, and substantial additional … Continue reading →

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Angels Weather Storm, Dodgers Still in Trouble

Posted on May 15, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The Angels’ early-season nightmare is over. With Earvin Santana back in the rotation, John Lackey about to be back, with Joe Saunders and Jared Weaver pitching outstanding, consistent ball, and with the emergence of Matt Palmer, the Angels’ decimated rotation … Continue reading →

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Caught With The Goods: FBI, IRS and U.S. Attorney Have Evidence of Tim Floyd Cash Payoff

Posted on May 12, 2009 by theHoundDawg

As reported by Yahoo Sports late this afternoon, the sc brain surgeon’s jig is about up, with evidence that head basketball coach Tim Floyd made a direct cash payment of $1,000 to Rodney Guillory, the “runner” who allegedly lavished former … Continue reading →

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Bob Melvin – 2007 Manager of the Year is Now Arizona Scapegoat

Posted on May 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In 2007, the season before last, the Arizona Diamondbacks had the NL’s best record, and manager Bob Melvin was Manager of the Year. Now, with the team off to a 12-17 start, behind the stellar hitting of Chad Tracy (.221), … Continue reading →

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Here Yesterday, Gone Today

Posted on May 7, 2009 by theHoundDawg

At this time last evening, the Dodgers, led on the field, as well as emotionally and spiritually, by Manny Ramirez, possessed the best 2009 won-lost record in baseball, the record for most home wins at the start of a season, … Continue reading →

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Angels Back on Track

Posted on May 6, 2009 by theHoundDawg

With word that John Lackey and Ervin Santana are beginning rehab, that Vlad may be back as DH in a few days, and with good outings by Matt Palmer and Shane Loux, things are looking up for the Angels’ recovery. … Continue reading →

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