Phil Wallace

It didn't seem appropriate in the days after Hurricane Katrina to talk about what some had been whispering. Sports, after all, was the least important issue for people to deal with in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. But as the whispers grew louder, the story forced its way into the news, and now LAist is responsible for covering it. Yesterday, County Supervisor Mike Antonovich suggested the Coliseum play host to the New Orleans Saints...

It didn't seem appropriate in the days after Hurricane Katrina to talk about what some had been whispering. Sports, after all, was the least important issue for people to deal with in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. But as the whispers grew louder, the story forced its way into the news, and now LAist is responsible for covering it. Yesterday, County Supervisor Mike Antonovich suggested the Coliseum play host to the New Orleans Saints...

After years of wandering in the coaching wilderness, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been hired as an assistant coach for the Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar's primary responsibility will be to work with first round draft pick Andrew Bynum, as well as big men Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm. This represents another stop on what has been a long journey for Kareem. He has been so desperate for a coaching job that he once took a position as a...

After years of wandering in the coaching wilderness, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been hired as an assistant coach for the Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar's primary responsibility will be to work with first round draft pick Andrew Bynum, as well as big men Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm. This represents another stop on what has been a long journey for Kareem. He has been so desperate for a coaching job that he once took a position as a...

USC did what it had to do in its quest for a third straight national championship. The Trojans 63-17 victory over Hawaii met expectations, as Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, and co. showed few signs of rust. While Leinart is the Trojan making the most headlines after his highly-publicized decision to stay in school, LAist thinks Bush is the key the Trojans offense. We like his chances to win the Heisman Trophy this year. His...

USC did what it had to do in its quest for a third straight national championship. The Trojans 63-17 victory over Hawaii met expectations, as Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, and co. showed few signs of rust. While Leinart is the Trojan making the most headlines after his highly-publicized decision to stay in school, LAist thinks Bush is the key the Trojans offense. We like his chances to win the Heisman Trophy this year. His...

Like Max Bialystock from The Producers, the Angels can't buy a hit. But they can beat the A's. The Angels capped off a dramatic series victory over their northern rivals thanks to an offense that EXPLODED for three runs. While the win was important, the Angels still have serious reason to be concerned. Los Angeles of Anaheim may have as good of a pitching staff as any team in the American League, but it's...

Like Max Bialystock from The Producers, the Angels can't buy a hit. But they can beat the A's. The Angels capped off a dramatic series victory over their northern rivals thanks to an offense that EXPLODED for three runs. While the win was important, the Angels still have serious reason to be concerned. Los Angeles of Anaheim may have as good of a pitching staff as any team in the American League, but it's...

Add another black-eye to Milton Bradley's tenure with the LA Dodgers. The Daily Breeze is reporting that police went to his house three times on domestic violence calls this summer. In one instance, Bradley allegedly choked his pregnant wife and bloodied her lip. No charges have been filed though. If there was ever a reason to keep Milton Bradley, this should eliminate it. Bradley clearly has very serious problems that will take more than...

Add another black-eye to Milton Bradley's tenure with the LA Dodgers. The Daily Breeze is reporting that police went to his house three times on domestic violence calls this summer. In one instance, Bradley allegedly choked his pregnant wife and bloodied her lip. No charges have been filed though. If there was ever a reason to keep Milton Bradley, this should eliminate it. Bradley clearly has very serious problems that will take more than...