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The word “parity” is defined as “the quality or state of being equal or equivalent,” and dates to 1608. Continue Reading

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Caretakers of the Game

Caretakers of the Game

In the words of Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell, in quoting King Solomon, “and lo, the winter is past, the birds are singing, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.” Continue Reading

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Corruption in Baseball

Corruption in Baseball

Most people who have offered me their opinion believe Roger Clemens was not telling the truth when he testified before a congressional committee in Washington that he had not used drugs. Continue Reading

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Shawn Green

Shawn Green

One  of  my  favorite  baseball  players  has  announced  his  retirement…..and  for  the  right  reason. Continue Reading

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Stu Nahan

Stu Nahan

It was almost 40 years ago that I met Stu Nahan.

In 1966, we came to Los Angeles and I went to work at KNBC-TV (Channel 4) as the weekend sports anchor. In 1968, Stu returned to the city of his birth after moving to Canada when he was two years old. He joined the sports staff of KABC-TV (Channel 7). Continue Reading

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NCAA Basketball and Baseball

NCAA Basketball and Baseball

Before the NCAA basketball tournament began, I answered one of the “Letters to Ross” on this website by predicting Memphis would not win it all. Continue Reading

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Oddsmakers

Oddsmakers

MEMPHIS 68 NORTH CAROLINA 81
UCLA 67 KANSAS 78

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Johnny Podres

Johnny Podres

By Tot Holmes
Editor, Dodgers Dugout Continue Reading

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Super Bowl 42 Stats

Super Bowl 42 Stats

Football fans are allowed to vote online during the Super Bowl for the game’s Most Valuable Player. A media panel’s ballots count for 80 percent of the votes while the fans’ ballots account for the other 20 percent. Continue Reading

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Walter O’Malley

Walter O’Malley

By Brent Shyer

www.walteromalley.com Continue Reading

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Ross Porter has been ranked as one of baseball's 60 all-time best announcers and is a member of the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame after 38 uninterrupted years on the air in Los Angeles.  Biography..


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