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May 24, 2012
Todd Marinovich Goes Deep
The ex-NFL superstar on life, death and everything in between
Blogs
May 4, 2012
[UPDATED with Brain Doctor's Plea:] Junior Seau, Legendary NFL Linebacker, Apparently Commits Suicide
UPDATE, MAY 4, 8:03 A.M.: If San Diego Chargers great Junior Seau suffered from a brain injury that contributed to his suicide, he could have been saved, according to a Newport Beach psychiatrist who has conducted three clinical studies with 115 active and former NFL players.And Dr. Daniel G. Amen h ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2012
Five Songs That Pay Tribute to Linsanity
The talk of the sports world has been New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. Yes, we all know his story already and yes, we know the overwhelming media hype surrounding his improbable ride, but that doesn't mean we're going to shy away from taking a look at the musical angle of Linsanity. That being s ... More >>
Blogs
June 27, 2011
Tito Ortiz Takes a Jab at Blogging
Tito Ortiz last week launched part one of a three-part blog for ESPN "in his own words." The theme of his debut post is, despite all the talk that "the Huntington Beach Bad Boy" is washed up, he's still competing with the best opponents the UFC can throw at him.Next will be Ryan Bader at UFC 132 ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2011
[UPDATED with Gasol Denying Rumors:] Did the Mavs or Vanessa Bryant Kill the Lakers?
Pau GasolUPDATE, MAY 17, 11:58 A.M.: After his exit interview today with Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and coach Phil Jackson at the team's El Segundo training facility, forward Pau Gasol denied there was any rift between his girlfriend and Vanessa Bryant, nor between himself a ... More >>
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May 2, 2011
[UPDATED with Team Staying Put a Year:] Sacramento Kings in Serious Talks to Move to Anaheim
UPDATE, MAY 2, 1:10 P.M.: We just had a royal wedding. Now comes a Royals funeral.After months of negotiations, seemingly done deals and obviously un-done deals, the NBA's Kings are staying in Sacramento at least one more season, dashing hopes of regular season home games by the renamed Anaheim R ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
Drunk After Work: Daily Grill in Irvine
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Daily Grill, 2636 Dupont Drive, Irvine, (949) 474-2223.The Hours: Daily, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.The Deal: Domestic beers, $3.50. Specialty beers, $4. Well martinis & spirits, $5.50. Premium spirits, $9. $3.95-$4.95 appetizers. The Scene: This dependable meat and potatoes chain ... More >>
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April 1, 2011
TGIF: Ice Cube, Studio K Reunion, Fitz and the Tantrums and More!
Ahhh, the weekend, finally. From local bands to a nostalgia trip at Knotts' Studio K and Ice Cube at the Grove--there's never enough time to do everything you want.
Blogs
March 21, 2011
Five Songs We'd Love To See On Glee (and Storylines to Go With Them)
Last week, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters entered into a minor public spat with Glee overlord Ryan Murphy when he announced that none of his music would ever appear on the FOX-TV hit. Grohl is not the first rock star to issue a No Glee statement to the press-- Coldplay and Guns n' Roses did th ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
Even Duff McKagan Has an Opinion on the Sac Kings Moving to Anaheim
Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan tells ESPN readers in his column yesterday, "Stand up for your team, Sacramento!" He begins, You could say that I am a sore loser, but I really come to this topic as a citizen who sees the importance of local economies staying local. I am also a fan wh ... More >>
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December 29, 2010
[UPDATED:] OC Register Calls Plagiarism On ESPNEWS Anchor Will Selva
Will SelvaUpdate, December 29, 9:40 p.m.: Will Selva has apologized to Ding and has reportedly been suspended by ESPN. His explanation, as posted by the Register: "As I often do, I research local stories to use as background for writing my script. In this case, I cut and pasted the story with ev ... More >>
Food
November 18, 2010
A New York Slice of Mind at Al's New York Café
[Hole In the Wall] Costa Mesa pizzeria offers a beautiful slice of the Big Apple
Blogs
October 5, 2010
Women's Water Polo Players Leave Swimsuits Behind for Magazine Cover Shoot
Talk about Navel Gazing!Dispelling the myth that this blog will never cover women's water polo, we are pleased to present this item about four former high school stars appearing on the cover of a national magazine just out.Oopsie, looks like someone forgot their swimsuits.
Blogs
September 2, 2010
Mater Dei Alum Matt Leinart On the Outs in Arizona and Running Out of Options
Quarterback Matt Leinart, who starred at Mater Dei High School of Santa Ana and USC before the Arizona Cardinals drafted the former Costa Mesa resident with the 10th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, could soon be looking for work . . . . . . possibly in another league.
Blogs
July 28, 2010
ABC News & ESPN: Sports Stadiums Have Food Safety Problems
Remember last week when Sports Illustrated reported that more baseball parks were offering AYCE tickets at their stadium concession stands? This week ABC News and ESPN have produced what seems like the companion piece to that story. Here's what it said:
Blogs
July 12, 2010
GM Torii Hunter?
Angels centerfielder Torii Hunter began the season making controversial comments about blacks and Latinos in Major League Baseball and headed into the All-Star break calling out teammates who may be dogging it.Now Spiderman says he wants to do whatever a general manager can.
Blogs
June 21, 2010
Thousands of Sweaty People, Cops on Segways and World Champions? Yep, It's a Lakers Parade
Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyThousands of Angelenos filled Figueroa Street and Jefferson Boulevard Monday morning to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers' 16th NBA Championship with a well-deserved victory parade. While authorities had not provided an official number at press time, estimates of 500, ... More >>
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March 11, 2010
The Furries Fly at ESPN Zone
Will Peter the Anteater or Tuffy the Titan win the ultimate mascot-off?If you've ever wondered who would whip whose ass--UC Irvine's Peter the Anteater or Cal State Fullerton's Tuffy the Titan--the answer may be fothcoming today in Irvine.
Blogs
January 11, 2010
5 Scummiest Athletes With Orange County Ties
After years of refusing to spill the syringes, Mark McGwire admitted today to having used steroids on and off again for a decade. "I wish I'd never touched steroids," said the former big league slugger, via ESPN. "It was foolish and it was a mistake. I truly apologize. Looking back, I wish I had ... More >>
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December 31, 2009
Daredevil Travis Pastrana Rings In New Year With Long Beach Stunt
Before the clock strikes midnight on the East Coast tonight, Travis Pastrana will try to accomplish what's billed as "the first ever ramp-to-ramp car jump over water," with the Queen Mary in Long Beach as his backdrop.
Calendar
November 12, 2009
ESPN.com's Bill Simmons
ESPN Zone
Blogs
October 13, 2009
SportsNation Loves Angel Nation!
If the Angels are America's Team, does that make Barbara Coe the new Sarah Palin?What is going on with America? Forget about the economy, the Know Nothings, the garbage-dwelling Linda Ackerman campaign and refry this: in an ESPN SportsNation poll that I can't find online but was just broadcast on ... More >>
Blogs
August 13, 2009
Dishney: Disney Profits Drop 26%, Conan O'Brien Laughs
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien - Disney CutbacksA few weeks ago, the Walt Disney Company reported a 26 percent drop in profits, thanks to a decline at its many theme parks and media networks like ABC and ESPN. Conan O'Brien, meanwhile, offered his own suggestions on how Disneyland should ... More >>
Blogs
May 30, 2009
Zots from the UCI Baseball 'Eaters' Defeat of Fresno State Last Night
*Written by Weekly intern and UCI New University student paper managing editor David Nicolas...The UC Irvine Anteaters baseball team put down the Fresno Bulldogs in the first game of the Irvine NCAA regional playoff series, edging the 'Dogs 4-2. UCI's starting pitcher Daniel Bibona quieted Fresno's ... More >>
Food
May 7, 2009
[Hole in the Wall] A Little Little Italy at Joey's Luparello's Pizza
*Written by Weekly intern and UCI New University student paper managing editor David Nicolas...The UC Irvine Anteaters baseball team put down the Fresno Bulldogs in the first game of the Irvine NCAA regional playoff series, edging the 'Dogs 4-2. UCI's starting pitcher Daniel Bibona quieted Fresno's ... More >>
Blogs
March 6, 2009
TONIGHT: Estelle at the House of Blues, Anaheim
In "American Boy," Estelle sings "I'd love to see LA." Pshaw. That ain't nothin', Estelle. Wait until you see the House of Blues in Anaheim tonight. There's a Build-a-Bear Workshop. And an ESPN Zone! Not to mention all the great crap stuff you can find at Starabilias. The British R&B singer is i ... More >>
Blogs
December 23, 2008
Penn State More Psyched Than USC By Disneyland Visit
One perk for Penn State University players, coaches and fans who have already arrived in Southern California for the New Year's Day Rose Bowl is the traditional Disneyland visit, which is Friday. After all, who wouldn't want to escape the weather in University Park, PA (current temperature: 23 degre ... More >>
Blogs
December 9, 2008
Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez Signs with the New York Mets
Bye-bye Frankie. ESPN is reporting that now ex-Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez has signed a three-year, $37 million deal with the New York Mets.Rodriguez, who broke the single-season saves record in 2008 with 62, will certainly make bank in NYC. And considering that he usually only works a single ... More >>
Columns
June 19, 2008
[¡Ask a Mexican!®] Special Phanatico Edition
Bye-bye Frankie. ESPN is reporting that now ex-Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez has signed a three-year, $37 million deal with the New York Mets.Rodriguez, who broke the single-season saves record in 2008 with 62, will certainly make bank in NYC. And considering that he usually only works a single ... More >>
Blogs
April 10, 2008
Why Politics, Sports, and Elephants Shouldn't Mix
There's a reason why most sports-minded people don't talk about political issues, and that's because they're idiots at most everything else (the brilliant Dave Zirin excepted). A great example occurred this morning on ESPN2's ESPN First Take, after they showed footage of bubble-maker extraordinaire ... More >>
Food
February 21, 2008
A Chicken-Foot Fetish at Fullerton’s California Asian Bistro
There's a reason why most sports-minded people don't talk about political issues, and that's because they're idiots at most everything else (the brilliant Dave Zirin excepted). A great example occurred this morning on ESPN2's ESPN First Take, after they showed footage of bubble-maker extraordinaire ... More >>
Film
January 24, 2008
[dvdish] Super, Thanks for Asking
Reviews of Confessions of a Superhero, the Hunting Party, Adrift in Manhattan, and Sex and Breakfast
Features
September 20, 2007
On the Range
Ridin’, ropin’, rasslin’ & other games of skill & contests of strength, blazing trails, seeing sights &, of course, Anteaters
Food
May 31, 2007
This Hole-in-the-Wall Life
Italian-American Serenata: Main Street Pizza Pasta
Food
October 12, 2006
Drink, Eat, But Don't Pass Out
Proof in seven shots
News
June 22, 2006
Grass Stains
Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club
Columns
June 15, 2006
Diary of a Mad County
June 7 - June 13
Culture
June 8, 2006
Albom's Wonderful Life
And terrible play
Food
May 18, 2006
No Katakana Necessary
Drop your culinary bigotry at Ami Sushi
Film
April 27, 2006
Letter Perfect
Akeelah spells out a fantasy that feels wonderfully real
News
December 9, 2004
Its, Its a Ballroom Blitz
Show me the money? Dancesport competitors need better agents
Culture
September 16, 2004
The Doctor is In
Hunter S. Thompson goes back to gonzo
Culture
January 29, 2004
EIGHT DAYS
Hunter S. Thompson goes back to gonzo
Food
January 29, 2004
Super Bowled-Over
A county buffalo wings primer
Columns
August 21, 2003
Diary of a Mad County
A county buffalo wings primer
Film
May 2, 2002
Wheels of Desire
Stacy Peralta on Dogtown and Z-Boys
Columns
November 8, 2001
Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Anaheim Angels
Stacy Peralta on Dogtown and Z-Boys
Columns
December 30, 1999
Santa Claus is Coming to Town . . . for Blood!
Stacy Peralta on Dogtown and Z-Boys
Columns
June 3, 1999
Raaamp It Up!
True love and 1,000 lesbian breasts all in one day!
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