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The Galaxy’s Pit Bull Wears a Studded Collar

CARSON, Calif. The character of the Los Angeles Galaxy’s Dema Kovalenko or is it Demon? appears to have been carefully constructed. The days-old stubble, the piercing hazel eyes and the Russian accent are archetypical of a persona built around ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Los Angeles Galaxy,  Dema Kovalenko (footballer),  Real Salt Lake,  FC Barcelona,  Thierry Henry

A Celebrity Divorce Case Rocks the Dodgers

LOS ANGELES When the ceremonial first salvo had been tossed in McCourt v. McCourt, the principals in the divorce case, the Dodgers’ owner Frank McCourt and his erstwhile business partner Jamie McCourt, had at least put to rest a question that had ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  14 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Jamie McCourt,  Frank McCourt,  Los Angeles Times,  ESPN,  J K Rowling

A California Derby Is at the Center of the M.L.S. Playoffs

CARSON, Calif. Julian Valentin has been ill with the flu most of the week, which means that no matter how much disinfectant he sprayed around the cozy two-bedroom apartment he shares near the beach, his roommate, Ante Jazic, has not been around. Jazic ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  31 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Los Angeles Galaxy,  St. Louis Cardinals,  David Beckham,  Home Depot, Inc.,  Jesse Marsch

Angels’ Mathis Becomes Force at Plate as Well as Behind It

ANAHEIM, Calif. There is a barn that Jeff Mathis built a couple of years ago at his home in Marianna, Fla. Or at least that is what he calls it. Some of his teammates are not so sure. Keep up with the latest news on The Timess baseball blog. Mathis, a ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  24 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Jeff Mathis,  New York Yankees,  John Lackey,  Torii Hunter,  Alex Rodriguez

For Angels, Thrill of Victory, Then a Rush of Relief

ANAHEIM, Calif. If it was going to end, this was not the way the Los Angeles Angels wanted it to. Not with Manager Mike Scioscia wondering if he had handled a pitching change like Grady Little. Not with John Lackey seething about a strike that the ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  23 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Los Angeles Angels,  John Lackey,  Brian Fuentes,  Mike Scioscia,  New York Yankees

Live Analysis, A.L.C.S. Game 5: Yankees at Angels

Follow the Yankees as they prepare to play in a new Yankee Stadium and discuss the team with fellow fans here. Despite umpiring gaffes, Major League Baseball sees little reason to expand the use of instant replay. Billy Witz is providing updates and ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  22 Oct 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Major League Baseball,  Chien-Ming Wang,  New York Times Company,  Jack Curry

It Has Gotten Late Early for the Usually Pesky Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. The grease board hanging from a wall in the Angels’ clubhouse provided instructions for their hitters on Wednesday “Pack Bats Before Thursday’s Game” but the words really sent this message to the team: It is not over. The Angels need ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  21 Oct 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Torii Hunter,  Alex Rodriguez,  Gary Matthews, Jr.,  John Lackey

Umpiring Stumbles to the Fore

Keep up with the latest news on The Timess baseball blog. That question seemed to flummox the umpire Tim McClelland on Tuesday night when two Yankees Jorge Posada and Robinson Cano arrived at the base, but not exactly on it. The 2009 playoffs have been ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  21 Oct 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Jorge Posada,  Tim McClelland,  Robinson Cano,  Major League Baseball

Thunderstix and Bats Come Back for Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. After spending most of the last few days collecting enough regrets to occupy themselves through the winter, the Angels were given a reprieve by three rather unlikely players Monday a catcher whose batting average hovered around the ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  20 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Jeff Mathis,  Vladimir Guerrero,  Howie Kendrick,  New York Yankees,  Torii Hunter

Dodgers 2, Phillies 1: Dodgers Rally to Even Series

LOS ANGELES Turning back the clock with a masterful performance, Pedro Martinez handed the Phillies a commanding lead in the National League Championship Series. Keep up with the latest news on The Timess baseball blog. And then they dropped it, they ...

From BILLY WITZ, The New York Times,  16 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Pedro Martinez,  Andre Ethier,  Chase Utley,  Pedro Feliz,  Chan Ho Park

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