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Thursday, August 15, 2002
THE FACTS

*--* * What: 84th PGA Championship * When: Today through Sunday * Site: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minn * Length: 7,360 yards * Par: 36-36--72 * Format: 72 holes, stroke play * Playoff,...

Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Ruiz Leads Galaxy to Exhibition Win

Carlos Ruiz had a goal and an assist to lead the Galaxy to a 2-1 exhibition victory over its reserve team, the Orange County Blue Star of the Premier Development League, at Santa Ana Stadium on...

Thursday, June 20, 2002
Navratilova Sees Singles Return End

Martina Navratilova's short-lived return to singles is over, but not before she showed she can still compete with players nearly half her age.

Saturday, April 20, 2002
It Was Supposed to Be a Minneapolis Night

It was about time that the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledged the presence of their trail blazing counterparts from Minneapolis, but the April 11 ceremony itself was almost as pathetic as Halle...

Wednesday, April 10, 2002
Rolen Gives Phillie Fans Good Vibes

This time, Scott Rolen got plenty of cheers.

Tuesday, March 26, 2002
Team Hoping for a Bounce

The Lakers made a statement with their 97-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena on Sunday.

Wednesday, February 20, 2002
Match Play Still Earning Its Place

If you go by money alone, the four-year-old Accenture Match Play Championship is among the top events in the world.

Thursday, January 31, 2002
Agassi Splits With Longtime Coach Gilbert

Andre Agassi's season of upheaval continued Wednesday with the announcement of his split with longtime Coach Brad Gilbert, raising questions about Agassi's future in the game.

Wednesday, November 28, 2001
No. 1 Duke Routs Iowa, 80-62

The scary thing is, No. 1 Duke is going to get better.

Friday, June 15, 2001
Zimmer Takes Shot at Piazza

A Roger Clemens-Mike Piazza showdown won't materialize this weekend at Shea Stadium thanks to Joe Torre, but that doesn't mean the feud is quietly fading away.

Saturday, May 5, 2001
It Turns Out That Her Favorite Horse Is a Big Longshot

DERBY DIARY: A day-by-day look at Bob Baffert's barn leading to Saturday's race, in which his two horses, Point Given and Congaree, are the leading contenders

Saturday, April 14, 2001
Lancaster Suffers 10-5 Loss

San Bernardino defeated the Lancaster JetHawks, 10-5, in a California League game Friday night at San Bernardino.

Wednesday, October 25, 2000
BASEBALL

* Catcher Mike Nickeas and pitcher Tyler Adamczyk, both of Westlake High, announced their college choices Tuesday, with Nickeas selecting Georgia Tech and Adamczyk choosing California.

Sunday, August 13, 2000
IN THE EYE OF THE TIGER

A look at the impact on attendance of Tiger Woods at each tournament he played following his victory in a major: 1997 Byron Nelson Classic, Irving, Texas (Masters)--260,000 attended, an increase...

Friday, July 28, 2000
There's No Leader in the Clubhouse at Woodley Lakes

Regulars at Woodley Lakes Golf Course in Van Nuys, who have waited for a real clubhouse since the course opened in 1976, will have to wait a little longer.

Monday, February 28, 2000
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here.

Title: "Colts: A Six-Gun Salute" Authors: Robert Reed, Rusty Staub Publisher: Lone Star Books Price: $34.95 Nothing, not even a marker, commemorates the the northwest corner of the Astrodome...

Tuesday, January 18, 2000
McLendon Swam, but Officials Were All Wet

John McLendon, who died last fall at 84, played for Dr.

Wednesday, October 20, 1999
Kamanski, Former Cerritos Track Coach, Dies at 75

Dave Kamanski, longtime football official and Cerritos College track and field coach, died of cancer Saturday.

Friday, October 1, 1999
Mother Sues Son-in-Law in Flo-Jo's Death

Courts: Olympic champion's husband, Al Joyner, did not take 'reasonable care,' suit alleges.

Tuesday, August 10, 1999
Matos Makes Second Delivery

Pascual Matos went from ecstasy to agony to, well, ecstasy, in a minutes-long emotional roller-coaster ride.

Monday, July 5, 1999
China Has No Trouble With Norway

Soccer: Overall superiority is evident in 5-0 semifinal victory. Sun and Liu score two goals each.

Saturday, June 5, 1999
Corruption Investigation Leads to Agents' Raid of King's Office

Boxing: Sources say FBI takes hold of records from promoter that will be handed over to grand jury.

Saturday, March 27, 1999
Irwindale Takes Off the Wraps Tonight

Motor racing: Southern California's new $10-million facility opens with midgets, sprints and super-modifieds.

Sunday, March 14, 1999
Oxnard Santa Clara 93, El Cajon Christian...

Oxnard Santa Clara 93, El Cajon Christian 55--Nick Jones scored 27 points and B.J.

Saturday, December 5, 1998
L.B. Poly Runs Win Streak to 27

Prep football: Croom rushes for 230 yards against Bishop Amat in Division I semifinal as Jackrabbits stay perfect, 38-12.

El Camino Real's Maio Steps Down as Coach

Mike Maio, who guided El Camino Real High's baseball team to four City Section championships in the 1990s, announced his retirement Friday.

Sunday, November 22, 1998
Kings Have More in Storr for Blackhawks Again, 5-0

Hockey: Goalie returns from injury for shutout that ends L.A. losing streak.

Sunday, November 15, 1998
Sand Storm

Forget About the Glory of Beach Volleyball at the '96 Olympics. It's Barely Hanging on as a Pro Sport--and the Players Get Most of the Blame.

Thursday, July 16, 1998
Mr. 59? Let's Try Master 58

Liaw, 12, Laps Junior Field With 12-Under-Par Round

Sunday, May 10, 1998
They Got Game

Those 'South Park' bad boys team up with the 'Airplane' wise guy to create a league oftheir own in the sports satire 'BASEketball.' (Just don't expect them to play by the rules.)

Friday, April 24, 1998
U.S. Women's Soccer Starts Exhibition Series

The U.S. women's national soccer team will play Argentina tonight at Cal State Fullerton at 7:30 in the first of a series of exhibitions that organizers hope will spur interest in the 1999 Women's...

Saturday, December 20, 1997
SigAlerts of the Season

Claude and Karena Johnson of West Hollywood suspect their 5-year-old grandson, J.J., listens too much to radio stations at rush hour.

Sunday, November 23, 1997
Agassi's Comeback Plan Brings Him to Burbank

It was just a few weeks ago that Andre Agassi once again vowed to work his way back to the top of the tennis world.

Thursday, May 15, 1997
Sabres End Infighting With Firing of Muckler

John Muckler, the Buffalo Sabres' general manager, was dismissed Wednesday after two seasons of bickering with Coach Ted Nolan and several arguments with members of the front office.

Friday, April 25, 1997
McElwee Makes a Transformation

Heath McElwee paid his dues at Cal State Northridge last season, raking the field, chasing foul balls, and working hard at practice.

Thursday, March 27, 1997
Matadors Sweep Past DePaul, 3-1 and 3-2

Chelo Lopez provided the big hits and Tara Glaister made the big pitches and Cal State Northridge swept DePaul, 3-1 and 3-2, on Wednesday, in a softball doubleheader at Northridge.

Wednesday, March 26, 1997
Horry Closer to Returning but May Not Play Tonight

Robert Horry is getting closer to a "meaningful situation," but it doesn't figure to be in tonight's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Saturday, March 15, 1997
Fraley Tries to Continue Win Streak He Started

A streak will be on the line today at Santa Anita when Fraley, a 6-year-old gelding, runs in the ninth race, a $16,000 claimer for older horses.

Thursday, March 6, 1997
Twice-Charmed Military Man Is Soldier of Fortune

John Brinson ought to try the lottery--any lottery.

Thursday, February 6, 1997
The cameraman who gained national attention when...

The cameraman who gained national attention when he was kicked by Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman was arrested and accused of threatening his girlfriend.

Thursday, January 23, 1997
Suspect Becoming a Prospect

David McNab, Mighty Duck assistant general manager, makes his opinion on Frank Banham quite clear.

Saturday, November 16, 1996
ALPHA
Thursday, September 19, 1996
Petty Facing Hit-and-Run Charges in North Carolina

Stock car racing legend Richard Petty, who is running for North Carolina's secretary of state, was charged Wednesday with hit-and-run and reckless driving in connection with an accident in...

Sunday, September 8, 1996
Hingis Makes Graf Fight Hard for Her Spot in U.S. Open Final

Tennis: Swiss teen finally succumbs, 7-5, 6-3, setting up a Graf-Seles championship match.

Wednesday, September 4, 1996
Klein Gets Her Game in Gear

Golf: At 14, she was the state women's Amateur champion. At 22, she's making remarkable strides on the LPGA tour.

Sunday, April 28, 1996
He's Still Best Known for Having Spirit of '76

It's been 20 years, measured by some hearts at 20 minutes.

Wednesday, December 27, 1995
CRIME & SPORTS '95 / Special...

Sports figures were involved in 252 nationally reported police incidents, court appearances or other developments in 1995, for alleged offenses that ranged in gravity from shoplifting to murder, a...

Friday, November 17, 1995
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / PRESEASON NIT : Georgetown Sputters but Wins Going Away

It took 10 minutes for Georgetown's new high-octane offense to get into gear.

Friday, July 21, 1995
ABC Getting a Major Chance With British Open Coverage

Everything about the U.S. Open in June turned out well for NBC.

Thursday, June 29, 1995
Foreman Relinquishes IBF Title

George Foreman has decided to relinquish his International Boxing Federation heavyweight championship and not give Axel Schulz a rematch, The Times has learned.

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