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Jean Youn: Stars and dream achievers

By on Monday, April 29, 2013

Which areas do you like most – sports, music, or movies? Do you have any particular favorite star in that area? Stars! Whatever the area may be, it must have some stars for people  to envy as well as love. And so often those who have ascended to stardom are called “dream achievers.” To first generation immigrants like me, those who have become stars, made a fortune or become famous, are regarded as the ones who have realized the American dream. Then, I came across a very interesting story. According... Read More →

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Dodger great Tommy Lasorda recovering from heart attack

By on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Hall of Fame manager and Dodger great Tommy Lasorda has had a health scare. Lasorda reportedly suffered what is being called a “mild heart” attack yesterday in New York City and underwent a medical procedure to unblock an artery in his heart. Here’s the statement released today by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 STATEMENT FROM LOS ANGELES DODGERS ON HALL OF FAME MANAGER TOMMY LASORDA: Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda suffered a mild heart attack Monday while in New York for the Major... Read More →

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Photo: Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers --Manny Ramirez hits a home run in a game against the San Diego Padres back on April 30, 2009

Manny Ramirez gets dumped by the Dodgers

By on Monday, August 30, 2010

It’s official, Manny Ramirez is no longer wearing Dodger blue. In a curt press release today that amounted to about 7 lines, the Dodger organization finally put the seal of truth on all those rumors about Ramirez heading to the Windy City: “The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that outfielder Manny Ramirez was assigned on a waiver claim to the Chicago White Sox and right-handed pitcher Ramon Troncoso was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot on the active roster.” After all the hoopla about Mannywood, those Manny Bobbleheads, and... Read More →

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City Buzz

By on Friday, June 18, 2010

The Burbank Leader goes after a blogger UPDATE: June 20, 2010 — A new version of that controversial post is up on Semichorus blog and, you know, it’s more hard hitting than the first. Also, some pretty interesting comments on that post as well.  Check it out here.   Competition in the news biz is fierce, no doubt about it. Nevertheless, I was surprised to see the “Takedown Notice” posted over on the Semichorus blog last night. That notice is from The Burbank Leader and its parent company, The Los... Read More →

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Los Angeles Lakers repeat! World Champions again

By on Thursday, June 17, 2010

Photo: Wally Skalij/The Los Angeles Times — Lakers Superstar Kobe Bryant scores on Celtics Guard Ray Allen during the NBA Finals game 7 at Staples Center in Downtown L.A., June 17, 2010 It was not pretty, but a win is a win. The L.A. Lakers struggled by their rivals, the Boston Celtics, to win their second straight NBA Finals title at Staples Center tonight. The score was 83 to 79. Lakers, and especially Kobe, were shooting poorly, but they never gave up — despite being behind by several points most of the game.... Read More →

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Entertainment News Bits: Lakers win game 6, White House party crasher gets TV gig, Hollywood studios and agencies convene, Tony Awards recap

By on Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Lakers blow out the Celtics in game 6 of NBA Finals   Photo: Robert Gauthier/The Los Angeles Times — Actor and Devoted Laker fan, Jack Nicholson points to the Celtics bench during game 6 of the NBA finals at Staples Center, Downtown Los Angeles 06/15/10  The Los Angeles Lakers came out swinging and slamming in a must win game at Staples Center here in Los Angeles tonight. The Laker defense was awesome. Lakers trounced the Boston Celtics 89 to 67 in front of thousands cheering fans. But it ain’t over... Read More →

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Tiger Woods finally talks and says he’s “sorry”

By on Friday, February 19, 2010

Photo: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times 02/26/09 Superstar Golfer Tiger Woods broke his silence today and spoke to his friends, fans, sponsors, and the world. Woods’ statement at a clubhouse of the PGA tour in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida this morning, came across as sincere and genuinely apologetic to me. Oh, he was smart enough to take personal responsibility for the huge sex scandal that turned his life into a train wreck.    Tiger Woods “The issue involved here was my repeated irresponsible behavior. I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I... Read More →

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Los Angeles Lakers meet President Obama & go on a winning streak

By on Saturday, January 30, 2010

Photo from http://www.whitehouse.gov Quite a week for the 2009 NBA Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers. Last Monday, they were honored at the White House by President Obama and some local congressional Lakers fans among them, Jane Harmon, Laura Richardson, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Brad Sherman, and Adam Schiff. President Obama belatedly congratulated the Lakers on their 15th NBA title — their fourth in the past ten years.  Here are some of the president’s remarks.  “I want to congratulate everybody who helped make this team what it is -– from the assistants to the front office... Read More →

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The scandalous Tiger Woods & that Vanity Fair cover story

By on Thursday, January 7, 2010

Photo: Annie Leibovitz/Vanity Fair website Golf Superstar Tiger Woods’ life is a train wreck that we can’t stop gawking at or shaking our heads about. I admit it, I’m shocked at some of the salacious stuff Tiger is accused of doing. Meanwhile, a pre-scandal Tiger is shown on the cover of the February issue of Vanity Fair. Does he look a bit sinister in this photo? Over on the mag’s website, the photo of the shirtless 33-year-old athlete, staring unsmiling into the camera, appears a number of times. So I couldn’t help but... Read More →

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Phillies win game five 10-4: end of the road for Dodgers

By on Thursday, October 22, 2009

                                                                                                                 File photo of Matt Kemp from his blog A sad day-after for Dodger fans. Last night the guys in Dodger blue were soundly beaten by the Phillies 10-to-4, allowing Philadelphia to win the National League Championship Series. Second year in a row that the Phillies have dusted the Dodgers in the NLCS and moved onto the World Series. A lot of analyzing and “what ifing” going on today and that will probably be the case for the days, weeks, and perhaps months to come. I have to say I like... Read More →

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Game five of the NLCS do or die time for the Dodgers

By on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

A crucial game for the guys in Dodger blue in Philadelphia tonight. The Dodgers are down 3-1 games in the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers must win tonight to keep their dreams of playing in the 2009 World Series alive. No doubt, some folks in Philly are thinking the L.A. team should be packing its bags and getting ready to head for home today. On the other hand, Southland fans are still rooting for the homeboys to win tonight’s game and the NLCS series. Here’s what Dodger Matt Kemp posted on his blog yesterday about the team’s present... Read More →

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Dodgers vs Phillies tonight in game one of the NLCS

By on Thursday, October 15, 2009

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 10/10/09   The Los Angeles Dodgers breezed by the St. Louis Cardinals last Saturday to win the National League West Division Series with a three game sweep. After a lot of champagne celebrating and several days off, some are wondering if the Dodgers will still have that winning spark tonight, when they play game one of the National League Champion Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. I think Dodger Matt Kemp has the best answer to that on his blog:”It’s time to play baseball. We had four... Read More →

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NBA hoopster gets starring role in new movie

By on Friday, September 18, 2009

Photo: Keith James/ freelance photographer Cleveland Cavaliers Superstar, LeBron James has signed on to take his game to the big screen. 24-year-old James will star in a comedy called, “Fantasy Basketball Camp” set to go before the cameras next summer, according to Daily Variety. James’ role in the film will not be much of a stretch, he’ll be playing himself. The story reportedly revolves around five guys who get to head off to Vegas to live out their fantasies at the LeBron James Adult Basketball Camp. This is... Read More →

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Manny slams spectacular home run!

By on Thursday, July 23, 2009

Photo: Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger slugger Manny Ramirez heads for home after hitting an amazing grand slam into the Dodger Stadium seats last night. And the home crowd went wild!  Ramirez was not in the line up because of a bruised left hand. He was called in to pinch-hit for pitcher Chad Billingsley. Manny helped power the Dodgers to a 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. This is Ramirez’s 21st grand slam, which ranks him second to the legendary Lou Gehrig who holds the record with 23. Also, Ramirez now... Read More →

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Coach Jose Sandoval enters a plea in a Burbank court

By on Thursday, July 2, 2009

Photo courtesy Jose Sandoval — some of the players and coaching staff Burbank Volunteer Coach Jose Sandoval probably would have preferred to spend this morning out at a sunny park, teaching some local kids how to swing a bat or throw a baseball. Instead, Coach Sandoval was in Burbank Superior Court at 8:30 a.m. today, to face a charge of misdemeanor battery arising from an altercation during a game at McCambridge Park on May 18, 2009. After a heated exchange over a disputed call, Sandoval says he headed for the dugout followed... Read More →

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Special Father’s Day event at Dodger Stadium

By on Saturday, June 20, 2009

The Dodgers are hosting their Sixth Annual Father’s Day Catch at Dodger Stadium tomorrow. Families are invited to come out and spend some of the Father’s Day holiday out on the playing field.  As part of the free event, Dodger legends Tommy Davis, “Sweet Lou” Johnson, Ken Landreaux, Rudy Law, Al Downing, Bobby Castillo, and Jimmy Campanis will be there to “… offer Father’s Day wishes, pose for photographs, and sign autographs,”according to a press release sent out by the ball club. By the way, the Dodgers are playing the Los Angeles... Read More →

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L.A. Lakers win the 2009 NBA championship

By on Sunday, June 14, 2009

Photo: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times Victory is sweet. I don’t think anyone needs to tell hard charging, hoop shooting, Kobe Bryant that tonight. Bryant led the Lakers to the NBA championship title tonight, beating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in the fifth game of the NBA finals. Bryant scored 30 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the title clincher. Along with the title, Bryant won the MVP trophy for the NBA Finals. This is the 15th NBA championship for the Lakers. The fourth for Bryant and probably best of all, his... Read More →

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Dodgers whoop it up after win over the Phillies!

By on Saturday, June 6, 2009

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Andre Ethier had a slamming good time at Dodger Stadium today. Ethier’s second home run of the game, in the 12th inning, gave the Dodgers the 3-2 victory over Philadelphia. It was the outfielder’s second career walk-off homer. Ethier and Casey Blake are now the team’s lead home run hitters this season with nine each.

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Fantastic filly makes history at the Preakness

By on Sunday, May 17, 2009

Photo: Jason Reed/Reuters A speedy filly named Rachel Alexandra thundered past a pack of males to win the Preakness yesterday in Baltimore, Maryland. Rachel was the favorite and she did not disappoint. She’s the first filly to cross the finish line first at the Preakness since 1924!  You go girl!  Photo: Tim Shaffer/Reuters Rachel got high praise from her jockey, Calvin Borel: “She’s the greatest horse I have ever been on (in) my life.” Two weeks ago, Borel rode Mine That Bird to victory in the Kentucky Derby. This... Read More →

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Highflying celebration at Dodger Stadium

By on Sunday, May 3, 2009

Photo: Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier leaped into the air to celebrate at Dodger Stadium last night, as the boys in blue beat the San Diego Padres 2-to1. The Dodgers are now in first place in the National League West. Also, the win means the Dodgers are 9-0 at home, which ties the 1946 record set by the Brooklyn Dodgers for the best home start in franchise history.

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Dodgers on a winning streak!

By on Monday, April 20, 2009

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers  The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled right over the Colorado Rockies yesterday in a 14-to-2 victory to extend their winning streak to eight straight games. In front of a spectator crowd of around 41,000 at Dodger Stadium, Matt Kemp hit a grand slam in the fifth inning scoring four runs. The center fielder was congratulated by teammates as shown in the photo. That was the first of two homers for Kemp in that game. The homeboys in blue are now in first place in the National League West.

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Dodgers Orlando Hudson hits his way into the record books

By on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

                                                Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers     How sweet it is! Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson celebrates after hitting a triple for a cycle, which launched him right into the record books yesterday. A cycle is a single, double, triple, and a home run in the same game. Hudson did it against the San Francisco Giants during the first home game of the 2009 season at Dodger Stadium. A crowd of more than 50,000 was on hand to see Hudson’s fantastic hitting spree. The last Dodgers player to hit... Read More →

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