Phil Wallace

The Pasadena City Council chose stagnation over progress, and voted 4-2 to help make the Rose Bowl less relevant. In other words, the Rose Bowl has rejected the NFL's potential offer to give Pasadena more than $500 million for renovations. What kind of City Council says "no" to $500 million to fix up a facility that loses $2 million a year? The Rose Bowl is a gorgeous stadium, a true historical landmark, but it's...

The Pasadena City Council chose stagnation over progress, and voted 4-2 to help make the Rose Bowl less relevant. In other words, the Rose Bowl has rejected the NFL's potential offer to give Pasadena more than $500 million for renovations. What kind of City Council says "no" to $500 million to fix up a facility that loses $2 million a year? The Rose Bowl is a gorgeous stadium, a true historical landmark, but it's...

Soccer star David Beckham was in LA yesterday to open up his new soccer academy at the Home Depot Center, and rumors were flying that he could one day play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. "I never thought that I would ever be playing anywhere apart from Manchester United, and then I make the move to the biggest club in the world, Real Madrid," Beckham said. "... Things happen. Playing in America does interest...

Soccer star David Beckham was in LA yesterday to open up his new soccer academy at the Home Depot Center, and rumors were flying that he could one day play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. "I never thought that I would ever be playing anywhere apart from Manchester United, and then I make the move to the biggest club in the world, Real Madrid," Beckham said. "... Things happen. Playing in America does interest...

After a loss to the Cubs last night, the Dodgers have now lost six of seven series. Heading into Wednesday night's game, the Dodgers have fallen back to third place and are 6.5 games behind the Padres. So what's wrong with the Dodgers? The main culprit has been the pitching. The Dodgers sport a woeful 4.70 team ERA. Can you ever remember a Dodger team with that high of an ERA? LAist can't. Only...

After a loss to the Cubs last night, the Dodgers have now lost six of seven series. Heading into Wednesday night's game, the Dodgers have fallen back to third place and are 6.5 games behind the Padres. So what's wrong with the Dodgers? The main culprit has been the pitching. The Dodgers sport a woeful 4.70 team ERA. Can you ever remember a Dodger team with that high of an ERA? LAist can't. Only...

Just a day after LAist criticized Angels management for its handling of draft pick Jered Weaver, the halos scored a coup. Not only did they get Jered Weaver signed, but they got him and agent Scott Boras to acquiesce to their lower $4 million minor league offer. We're not sure if it was Weaver who ignored Boras' advice and gave in, or if it was Boras himself who realized that Weaver would have no...

Just a day after LAist criticized Angels management for its handling of draft pick Jered Weaver, the halos scored a coup. Not only did they get Jered Weaver signed, but they got him and agent Scott Boras to acquiesce to their lower $4 million minor league offer. We're not sure if it was Weaver who ignored Boras' advice and gave in, or if it was Boras himself who realized that Weaver would have no...

If you're like me, and you love both NFL Football and the city of Los Angeles, the last decade has been tough. Without a team to root for (I go for the nearby Chargers as a temporary fan), LA football fans have simply been longing for the next team to waltz through our doors. Based on reports from last week's NFL owners meetings, it looks like we'll have to wait longer. The NFL is...

If you're like me, and you love both NFL Football and the city of Los Angeles, the last decade has been tough. Without a team to root for (I go for the nearby Chargers as a temporary fan), LA football fans have simply been longing for the next team to waltz through our doors. Based on reports from last week's NFL owners meetings, it looks like we'll have to wait longer. The NFL is...