Sports World - by Jason Heim

A Timely Exit

The good times and easy smiles at USC are over for Pete Carroll and the Trojan faithful. A reign created from the stuff of college football legend (9 years, 2

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Mike Leach's Bizarre Firing

There is no shortage of drama or controversy in Lubbock, Texas this holiday season. Two days after being suspended from coaching his team in the Alamo Bowl, Texas Tech's Mike

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The Hot Stove Is Hot

I'm back! Sorry, again, I'm a busy college student. Going to a very expensive school mandates my academic diligence, lest I upset my wonderfully supportive parents. The Guru would like

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A Titanic Fall Classic

You'll have to pardon me while I write. Fresh off the the completion of the ALCS with the Yankees' closeout of my Angels, I'm in a bit of a despondent

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NLCS Preview

The 2009 National League Championship Series has fulfilled its purpose, just like its American League counterpart has done. The first round of the playoff has produced the two best teams

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ALCS Preview

The above photo represents the majority of what you need to know about the 2009 ALCS: A-Rod will choke at the plate (as he presumably just did in the image

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Tale of the Tape: Urb vs. Lane

The recent bad blood between the New England Patriots and New York Jets is headline news in the NFL. The lead into their Week 2 matchup was full of smack

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More Angel Homer Coverage

As advertised, I'm back to conclude my thoughts about the Angels, this time with a succinct look ahead to the playoffs and how the revamped Angels might respond in October

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Heavenly Halos

I give up, I can't resist any longer. Up to this point I had successfully abstained from gushing over my beloved Angels (mostly because there was nothing to gush about

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The Veteran vs. The Prospect

This man is J.D. Drew. He plays right field for the Boston Red Sox, and is the poster boy for one of baseball's major cautionary tales. Professional baseball is unique

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Deadline Discounts

Its trade deadline day in Major League Baseball, and Blackberries and email inboxes are on overload throughout the league. Potential blockbusters are on the proposal table, including the likes of

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The Genius of Joe Torre

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball. Loads of young talent. Good and improving starting pitching. Great athleticism. Manny Ramirez. Outstanding bullpen. Joe Torre. Wait, Joe Torre

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Jeremy Mayfield: Tales of the Bizarre

The wacky story of NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield took a steep plunge into completely bizarre territory on Thursday when Mayfield fired back at his stepmother's revelation from earlier this week

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Everything Is Wrong with Professional All-Star Games

There are many problems with the MLB All-Star Game that subtract from the Midsummer Classic's credibility, but the one that takes the cake for me (and almost everyone else) is

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Major League Baseball First Half Recap

As pro baseball takes its annual midsummer pause for the All Star festivities in St. Louis next week, its time to look back on the first half that was, and

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