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New Kobe. New Lakers.

purpleandgoldblog.com

We all know Kobe Bryant is arguably the most competitive and passionate player the game of basketball has ever seen. To him, success is only measured in championships, and there's no such thing as 2nd best. In the past 2 games, Bryant reminded everyone …

Alden Gonzalez, MLB.com

The Angels signed right-hander Robert Coello to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league Spring Training on Monday.

Arash Markazi, ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake went through a full practice with the team Monday and will return to the lineup Tuesday when the Lakers play the New Orleans Hornets.

CNNSI.com

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Rick Adelman is back on the court and coaching basketball after three weeks away to help his wife through a health scare.

CNNSI.com

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Looking to fortify their bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies turned to a familiar face.

CNNSI.com

After continuing their spending spree this offseason, the Dodgers are poised to reclaim the NL West crown but that doesn't mean their work is done, writes Jay Jaffe.

purpleandgoldblog.com

We all know Kobe Bryant is arguably the most competitive and passionate player the game of basketball has ever seen. To him, success is only measured in championships, and there's no such thing as 2nd best. In the past 2 games, Bryant reminded everyone …

Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com

The day after Dwight Howard and the Lakers had probably their most impressive win of the season, adidas has revealed the new D Howard Light, which is the lightest basketball sneaker to date for one of the NBA’s best defensive players. The reflective ton…

Alden Gonzalez, MLB.com

On a Major League club with a high payroll and World Series expectations, it's only natural for a farm system's ranking to descend over time. But you don't expect a flat-out free fall. That, essentially, is what has happened to the Angels over the last …

CNNSI.com

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the launch of SportsNet LA, their regional sports network with Time Warner Cable for the 2014 season.

Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com

Last night, for the second time in as many nights, Blake Griffin caught Portland with a nasty slam. Whereas on Saturday night, Griffin’s left-handed dunk put Nic Batum on a poster, this time it was J.J. Hickson who got a piece of Quake’s wrath. At lea…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Blake Griffin had 23 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a four-game losing streak with a 96-83 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.