The Pacifica High softball program has long been a national power, feeding talent to NCAA champs and USA Olympic teams. Kaniya Bragg could be the latest Mariner standout to make an impression […]
M’s can Bragg about this one
Farewell to USC-Irish game?
Tradition in football is not only getting trampled, it’s getting kicked to the curb, so to speak. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that there’s a chance – a strong one – […]
They’re loving that long ball
“Going … going …. gone!” “That dog will hunt!” “He’s back to the warning track … to the wall … home run!” Yes, the “home run call” by the announcer is among […]
You can bank on this shot
I don’t want to be one of those old geezer guys who long for the return of the single-wing football formation and who believe that the DH stands for Devilish Hell, but […]
A swing and a miss for Halos
In assessing the Los Angeles Angels’ prospects for 2025, I told anyone who would listen that “well, they finished last in 2024. They can’t do worse than that.” So … is finishing […]
Mike Trout is still a classy act
Probably the most interesting play in baseball last week came on Saturday when Mike Trout leaped into the stands to grab a fly ball … and had it snatched from his glove […]
Tall tales from world of sports
After seeing “Damn Yankees” at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove on Sunday, I’m reminded of how much sports inspires entertainment, everything since from Abbott and Costello’s famous “Who’s On First” routine […]
The Angel that I miss the most
As the Los Angeles Angels poise to start another season with no one in the roster known to anyone outside of their immediate families, it’s tempting to reflect on the great players […]
Shohei’s next career step?
Shohei Ohtani is lionized because he can both pitch and bat at a high level, and he looks to be an MVP for the foreseeable future. So as we get ready to […]
Outstanding in selfishness
The outstanding player in the NBA this past week was Anthony Edwards, a guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was outstanding, but not in the way you’d want your kid to stand […]
