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Sims: Breaking Down Albert Pujols’ Plantar Fasciitis, And What It Means Going Forward

Manager Mike Scioscia commented that Pujols is tolerating the pain enough to not miss a start, and he continues to produce at the plate. Yes, but he also commented that, as the season progresses, Pujols’ condition is worsening. Here we go again.

2013/04/22

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Kallas: Kobe Bryant Simply Doesn’t Get It, And He Showed That On Sunday

Kobe Bryant is smarter than this, but he just doesn’t get it. Hopefully he will now.

2013/04/22

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Lakers Get Revenge On Knicks In Christmas Showdown

The Lakers avenged an embarrassing loss at MSG by beating the Knicks at Staples Center on Christmas Day.

2012/12/25

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Hartnett: Melo Versus Bryant Has The Makings Of A Christmas Day Classic

The NBA’s two highest scorers, Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony lock horns in a mouth-watering match-up on Christmas Day.

2012/12/25

Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Andray Blatche #0 of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Andray Blatche Was M.I.A. In L.A.

Forget the 24-hour rule — I want to file a missing person report. It seems that Nets backup center Andray Blatche inexplicably disappeared sometime early in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night’s 95-90 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles.

2012/11/21

Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Reggie Evans #30 of the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Hang Tough With Lakers, But Ultimately Fall Short In D’Antoni’s Debut

Kobe Bryant scored six of his 25 points in the final two minutes, and the Lakers hung on for a 95-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in Mike D’Antoni’s sideline debut.

2012/11/21

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Schmeelk: D’Antoni Is The Right Choice For Lakers

The benefits gained from the Lakers hiring Mike D’Antoni are endless.

2012/11/13

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Hartnett: D’Antoni Hire Makes Little Sense For Lakers

Now that the dust has settled, the Lakers’ decision to hire Mike D’Antoni over proven winner Phil Jackson isn’t any less shocking.

2012/11/13

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Anthony, Knicks Happy For New Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni

In New York it was all praise, even though Mike D’Antoni resigned last March after failing to win a playoff game in four years with the Knicks.

2012/11/13

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Hartnett: Lakers Are Ready-Made For Phil Jackson

The Lakers handed Mike Brown the pink slip after 5 games and will undoubtedly turn to Phil Jackson as their first choice replacement.

2012/11/09

Carmelo Anthony #15 of the United States celebrates winning the Men's Basketball gold medal game between the United States and Spain on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympics Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 12, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

U.S. Men’s Basketball Team Defends Title, Beats Spain To Take Home Gold Medal

The U.S. men’s basketball team defended its title by fighting off another huge challenge from Spain, pulling away in the final minutes for a 107-100 victory and its second straight Olympic championship.

2012/08/12

The United States during a break in play against France during their game at the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Hartnett: No Point In Comparing 2012 USA Basketball To ‘Dream Team’

It’s pointless to compare the 2012 Men’s Olympic basketball roster to the 1992 “Dream Team.” USA’s current roster has their own challenge in front of them.

2012/07/29

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Schmeelk: Nash Loss Hurts, But Doesn’t Kill Knicks’ Chance At Title Contention

Now that the Knicks have lost out on their top free agent, they will have to rely largely on internal improvement and progress to make that next step in becoming a championship-contending team.

2012/07/05

Unhappy Anniversary? One Year After Knicks’ Anthony Trade, Lin Reigns

Melo briefly had what now belongs to Jeremy Lin. MSG shook when he was announced. Fans lined up to buy his jerseys, chanted his name. The happy homecoming hasn’t lasted.

WFAN–2012/02/22

Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks drives for a shot attempt in the fourth quarter against Jason Kapono and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2012. (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Jeremy Lin Stuns Kobe And The Lakers, Transforms Knicks

Jeremy Lin left Madison Square Garden stunned as he completed a 38-point night and inspired the Knicks past the Los Angeles Lakers, which begs the question… what’s next for ‘The Jeremy Lin Show?’ Possibly, an encore against Ricky Rubio On Saturday night.

WFAN–2012/02/10

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