“Inspiration is the best way to fill a vacuum, right?” And that, in a nutshell, is how the idea for an L.A. Sports Hall of Fame was formed. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/31/a...

It’s hard to imagine someone more universally enjoyed than Catherine O’Hara where the opinions range from “I like her and her work” to “I love her and her work” and that’s a pretty good legacy

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Ravens damage Big Bear bald eagle eggs. My story in the @sbsun.bsky.social:

If you believe in American democracy, this is a very good time to stand up for the free press

A statement from Mark Carney.

Wrote about Catherine www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/a...

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Leading off today’s bucket o’ notes: It’s about time an L.A. Sports Hall of Fame was launched, right? Now get ready for the debates. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/30/a...

Today in The Audible, @mirjamswanson.bsky.social and I discuss what comes next for the Rams and Chargers, as well as what's going on with the Lakers and Clippers www.ocregister.com/2026/01/29/t...

A former USC quarterback finally reaches the Super Bowl. How Sam Darnold got there. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/26/a...

When the journey ends before reaching the hoped destination it stings, hard. And when the Rams' Sean McVay says he has "no words," that tells you just how hard. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/25/a...

Simple formula, no? To win in Seattle and get to the Super Bowl, the Rams need an MVP type performance Sunday from Matthew Stafford — the same type they’ve been getting all season. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/24/a...

In this week's bucket o' notes: And just when you thought it was safe to concentrate on the Rams ... www.ocregister.com/2026/01/23/a...

No, it’s not the same as it was in John Wooden’s day. Not close. But rising to a challenge, no matter how it’s presented? The current UCLA Bruins, and particularly Donovan Dent, found a way. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/20/a...

Any Rams fan of a certain age understands the risks of a playoff game in the winter elements. But the Rams face not only the Bears but the cold and snow Sunday in Soldier Field. Wish 'em luck, because they'll need it. (And they're favored by 3-1/2, somehow.) www.ocregister.com/2026/01/17/a...

The Dodgers' Kyle Tucker signing has 29 other fan bases up in arms ... and lo, the magical words "salary cap" were heard throughout the land. Wrong answer. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/16/a...

Another example of why some of us tend to hang onto things: Former Dodger broadcaster Ross Porter got an online presence, and ultimately the first book in what could be a series, out of a batch of interview tapes that he was about to throw away. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/14/a...

Leading off this week's bucket o' notes: The seemingly imminent demise of the FanDuel networks reminds us of the shakiness of cable TV's hold on even the sports consumer. But to watch everything you want to see, is streaming really cheaper or easier? www.ocregister.com/2026/01/10/a...

No, I don't think we're going to be getting that L.A. vs. L.A. Super Bowl on the turf of the 49ers. Wouldn't it be wild, though? Instead, here's what to expect as the Rams and Chargers begin their playoff paths this weekend. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/09/a...

Yes, the game was lopsided. UCLA began imposing its will late in the first half against USC. But in other ways, the year’s first meeting between the rivals was another reminder that in L.A., a major market with plenty of competition, women’s hoops matters. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/03/a...

In today's bucket o' notes, now that we've decided the Rose Bowl should always be the national championship game on Jan. 1 - I know, it could be a long wait for everyone else to catch up - what other parts of college sports need fixing? Hey, we're here to help. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/02/a...

The number of positive comments on social media today about the Rose Bowl should be a reminder to the folks who run the College Football Playoff (and that includes ESPN): Make sure it retains its place of prominence. www.ocregister.com/2026/01/01/a...

Lakers rookie Adou Thiero has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, per the team.

If you wanted to ring in the New Year with Game 7, start the MLB.com feed at 7:34:30 pm (assuming no commercial interruptions). The moment of glory is at 4:25:30. ;)

For two and a half quarters Tuesday night the Lakers were competitive against Detroit. After that, as Luka Doncic put it, they “let go of the rope.” That’s a disturbing trend. And being shorthanded is a factor, but it shouldn’t be an excuse. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/31/a...

Today, the year’s list of Ten Stories That Mattered. And guess which L.A. sports story had the most impact (and, indeed, is still being talked about). www.ocregister.com/2025/12/30/a...

The Chargers had the vast majority of the crowd on their side at SoFi Stadium Saturday - which is a step in the right direction. But oh, those missteps against the Houston Texans. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/27/a...

Ducks audio/radio play-by-play voice Steve Carroll will broadcast his 2004th game for the team Saturday against the Kings, en route to the Southern California Sportscasters Hall of Fame. He’s not ready to stop any time soon. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/25/a...

Did USC run from a fight in the machinations that interrupted - and maybe ended forever - its series with Notre Dame? One prominent alum thinks so. And I agree. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/22/a...

Could Saturday night’s Clippers victory, holding off Lakers after almost blowing a big lead, have been transformative? Or was it just one brief respite in what has been an ugly season? www.ocregister.com/2025/12/21/a...

Anyone who thinks baseball doesn’t matter to the public any more? There’s a LOT of evidence to the contrary. That and more in today’s bucket o’ notes. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/19/a...

Today in The Audible, @mirjamswanson.bsky.social and I discuss Puka Nacua's not-so-good news day, look forward to tonight's Rams-Seahawks game, and discuss the state of the Clippers and particularly the Chris Paul situation.. (Again, not good.) Join us. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/18/t...

The readers respond … and boy, did I give them some material. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/15/a...

Yes, the Rams are on a roll. Yes, they may be capable of winning another Lombardi Trophy. But let’s not get carried away just yet. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/14/a...

Kicking off today's bucket o' notes ... what, you didn't think I was going to try to fix college football again? www.ocregister.com/2025/12/12/a...

Among the topics that @mirjamswanson.bsky.social and I discuss in today's Audible: The Dodgers as baseball's villains? Check. Bob Chesney as the savior of UCLA football? Could be. A grandfather playing NFL quarterback? Looks like it. Join us. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/11/t...

If your quarterback is tough enough to treat hand surgery as a mere inconvenience, then the rest of the guys in your locker room had better follow his lead, right? So if Justin Herbert is a "superhero," as Jim Harbaugh gushes, is that stoicism his superpower? www.ocregister.com/2025/12/09/a...

UCLA’s women dominated Oregon in the first half Sunday. Then they coasted in the second half. Yes, a W is a W, but Cori Close is looking for more. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/07/a...

In today's bucket o' notes: Should it really be that surprising that LeBron James made the right play at the end of the game Thursday night in Toronto? Also: Some thoughts on the College Football Playoff selection process, and a salute to a departed friend. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/05/a...

It’s already been an eventful week in SoCal sports, and it’s not over yet. Mirjam Swanson and I discuss in this week’s Audible. Join us. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/04/t...

The ordeal is over, for now. Lane Kiffin met the media as LSU's new football coach after another job change guaranteed to rile the college football world. (Which, to be honest, is easily riled anyway.) And, yes, the word "tarmac" is mentioned in the column. www.ocregister.com/2025/12/02/a...

USC’s Lincoln Riley said his 2025 team would “pave the way,” presumably for future success. Maybe a College Football Playoff berth someday? And are Trojan fans getting impatient with no playoffs in his four seasons? www.ocregister.com/2025/11/29/a...

It has been seven long seasons since the Anaheim Ducks were a playoff team. They’re now in first place in the Pacific Division, and their rejuvenation is a positive for hockey in Southern California. I suspect even the Kings agree. www.ocregister.com/2025/11/28/a...

If you missed it …

The UCLA/Rose Bowl discussion continues, leading off this week’s (early) bucket o’ notes. www.ocregister.com/2025/11/26/a...

How to fix baseball? Jane Leavy has ideas. And why NOT make her the commissioner? www.ocregister.com/2025/11/22/a...

Would UCLA really compound a past football mistake by concluding that the Rose Bowl is to blame for its lousy attendance? www.ocregister.com/2025/11/21/a...

Today in The Audible, @mirjamswanson.bsky.social and I discuss USC's chances against Oregon, the Lakers with LeBron and the Rams and Chargers' chances. Join us. www.ocregister.com/2025/11/20/t...