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T.J. Simers' provocative sports commentary has been entertaining readers since 2000.
Named 2000 California Sportswriter of the Year by the ...
For skating champ Johann Olav Koss, it's just the Right thing to do
May 26, 2012
Never heard of the guy, and he's not a Laker or Dodger, so what do I care?
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It really was fun while it lasted for the Clippers
May 20, 2012
I'm sitting here watching a game the Clippers have no chance of winning and it's still a hoot.
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DeAndre Jordan is a nice guy who might not last
May 19, 2012
Here's one for you: What would you do?
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Chris Paul is limited, and so are the Clippers
May 17, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — So what do you want, the feel-good, feisty yarn about how the Clippers never give up?
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Focusing on the positives with Clippers amid the negative
May 15, 2012
SAN ANTONIO -- As I travel with our local teams across the country, I'm truly amazed to find so many negative columnists working out there.
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Dodgers' new owners appear to have hangups about full disclosure
May 14, 2012
To answer your first question, it was Magic who wanted to hang up first.
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Clippers dig deeper to reach daylight
May 13, 2012
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — I've got your grit and grind here, Memphis, and they are wearing Clippers uniforms.
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Dodgers owners will be put on the hot seat
May 12, 2012
As I recall telling Kevin Malone, or maybe it was Andruw Jones, this could be the start of a marvelous relationship.
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The Clippers have already left the building
May 11, 2012
Noooooooooooooo.
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Injuries to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin are reason for concern
May 9, 2012
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There was a nice breeze, the stench that is Memphis blown over to Arkansas while down at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken it was Jim Brooks' 72nd birthday.
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Dodgers' new owners shouldn't repeat mistakes of the past
May 8, 2012
Which is it?
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Chris Paul again rises to the occasion for Clippers
May 7, 2012
The theme all season long has been "Rise," as in lob the ball high in the air and watch Blake Griffin slam it home.
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Stop making fun of Clippers and have fun with them
May 5, 2012
I don't know about you, but I'm having a blast.
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Junior Seau brought joy to many, but we didn't really know him
May 2, 2012
A few months ago, the radio daughter and I were in Las Vegas for March Madness and she said she heard Junior Seau was signing autographs across the hall.
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A night to remember in Memphis for Ralph Lawler and Clippers
April 30, 2012
MEMPHIS, Tenn -- Imagine waking up here Monday morning and realizing you really are a loser.
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Believe this ... Clippers' playoff comeback is stunning
April 29, 2012
MEMPHIS — A lifetime watching sports, and just wow!
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Clippers' Randy Foye connects in ways that matter
April 28, 2012
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — I begin by challenging Randy Foye and telling him if he hits his threes, the Clippers win. If he does not, the Grizzlies will triumph in the playoffs.
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Mike Scioscia needs to do something, so why not lighten up?
April 26, 2012
Angels Manager Mike Scioscia is not getting the job done.
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Another bad sign for Dodgers fans
April 24, 2012
Here is what I see, and I can't believe it.
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One thrilling win doesn't make Lakers championship material
April 22, 2012
I broke it to Kobe Bryant after Sunday's Lakers thriller.
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Fans come out swinging at Angels and Dodgers
April 21, 2012
I get pictures.
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With Vinny Del Negro surviving, the Clippers are thriving
April 17, 2012
I had every intention of beginning this column with Vinny Del Negro but got sidetracked by Salma Hayek.
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Kobe Bryant gets more assists on the bench than on the court
April 16, 2012
Before I get to "The Hunger Games," motivator Donald Sterling, idiot Dodgers fans and asking whether Arte Moreno is talking to Mike Scioscia, I would think we're all in agreement: Kobe Bryant should be coaching the Lakers.
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Frank McCourt's relationship with ownership group doesn't sit well
April 10, 2012
Magic leaves town rather than be here for the Dodgers' opener, and I thought he was going to be here every day.
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Say it ain't so: Andrew Bynum following in Kobe Bryant's footsteps
April 9, 2012
Good for you.
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Some things never get old, like baseball's purity, and Vin Scully
April 7, 2012
SAN DIEGO — Every so often I get an email suggesting Vin Scully has lost it, and I smile.
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Not-so-fresh start: Magic takes in Dodgers' opener with McCourt
April 5, 2012
SAN DIEGO — I thought it was the start to a new Dodgers era: The Dodgers winning and everyone happy. Or the Dodgers losing, Magic smiling and everyone still feeling better.
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Chris Paul's Clippers go toe-to-toe with Lakers but lose this one
April 4, 2012
It might be the single biggest moment in franchise history, Chris Paul saying he really wanted to be a Clipper.
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The volatile mix of the NFL, AEG, Dodger Stadium and Los Angeles
April 1, 2012
There's an Internet report out there that says the Anschutz football stadium project downtown is essentially dead.
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Lakers need a tuneup, but are they tuning out Coach Mike Brown?
March 31, 2012
The Lakers didn't lose the snore-fest, but Coach Mike Brown lost me.
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More questions about Magic Johnson and Dodgers sale
March 30, 2012
Some random thoughts about the sale of the Dodgers, wondering just how gaga everyone might have gone had Magic Johnson actually bought the team.
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Jim Buss is proving doubters wrong with the Lakers
March 29, 2012
I asked the Lakers to set up an email account to make it easier for you to pass on your apologies.
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Smile, it's Magic! What could go wrong? Well . . .
March 28, 2012
It sounds so good.
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Jeff Kent tries to remove foot from his cheek
August 20, 2008
I apologize.
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Lakers dont make it interesting
June 18, 2008
If Phil Jackson is supposed to be the best coach in the NBA, then how come he didn't send Vladimir Radmanovic off to another continent to do some snowboarding this last week?
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Schilling reaffirms that hes a jerk-of-all-trades
June 11, 2008
Curt Schilling is gutless.
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Giving the masses what they want: Lakers hype
February 27, 2008
The last few days much of the e-mail has been the same, but written the best in concise exasperation by Dustin Knackstedt: "The Lakers are No. 1 in the Western Conference and you are writing about NASCAR?"
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The Party's Already Over for an Old School Buddy
November 17, 2005
Here's what we know so far about the new Dodger general manager.
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