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CBS Local Predictions: Week 4

Hey, the real refs are coming back! Great news. Now it’s time for the real Fantasource to come back. Ouch, another rough week for the picks. 6-8 last week is unacceptable (I’m not counting that […]

2012/09/28

CBS Local Predictions: Week 3

Well, Last week was not a great start to the picks. Lucky for us this is for amusement purposes only. We ended the week under .500 (6-8-1) with a few close games not falling our […]

2012/09/21

CBS Local Predictions: Week Two

With Week 1 behind them, NFL teams are revving up for Week 2. Here’s how CBS Local’s analyst @Fantasource thinks the games will shake out. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants (-7 1/2, O/U 44) The […]

2012/09/14

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Calif. Law Encourages Reporting Fan Violence At Sporting Events

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill requiring professional sports stadiums and arenas to post security phone numbers for fans to report violence.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/07

Best Used Sporting Goods Stores In Los Angeles

Consider these five places for finding to used and discounted sporting goods for yourself or your kids in the Southland.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/09/04

Best Fall Sports Leagues For Kids In Los Angeles

Smart parents know youth sports and outdoor activities keep kids mentally stimulated, physically fit and tired at bedtime. Los Angeles accommodates that need extensively, offering facilities that encourage children to build up their social skills and learn how to work in teams with sports ranging from basketball to football, soccer to swimming.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/31

US women's soccer team celebrates gold (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Opinion: Olympic Gold To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Title IX

As we celebrate these women’s victories we must remember that Title IX created the opportunities for women to succeed in sports. When progressives push for public policy changes, that is what we seek: not guaranteed outcomes but guaranteed access.

2012/08/13

Excessive Heat Isn’t Stopping Local Youth Sports, Activities

The excessive heat blanketing the Southland Thursday didn’t stop local youth sports and other outdoor activities in Arcadia.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/09

Best Sports Bars in Orange County

Orange County is one of the most sports-crazed sections of California. So much so that we’ve built shrines in which to eat, drink and be merry in while enjoying them.

2012/07/19

Special Olympics Turns Forty-Four

The Special Olympics, which is one of only two organizations allowed to use the name “Olympics” in the United States (the other is currently doing its thing in London), held its first International Special Olympics […]

CBS Los Angeles–2012/07/13

5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For July 9th

Francisco Liriano ( SP, MIN) has been fantastic since returning to the starting rotation. After tossing 6.2 innings and allowing just one run this week against the Rangers, Liriano has now allowed just 15 runs in his last 49.1 innings, striking out 52 against 24 walks.

2012/07/09

Ex-Waitress Sues Westwood Bar Over Skimpy Skirts, Ratings System

A former waitress is suing the owners of a popular sports bar near UCLA after they allegedly fired her for refusing to wear short skirts while on the job.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/06/26

5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For June 25th

Each week we’ll be providing you with insight into the best (and worst) baseball players to play in your fantasy baseball league.

2012/06/25

Famous artist LeRoy Neiman loved painting athletes. (credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images Sport)

Famed Painter LeRoy Neiman Dies At 91

Famed painter LeRoy Neiman — known for vivid canvasses often depicting sports stars and musicians — has died.

2012/06/20

5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For June 18th

Players are dropping like flies this week. One of my teams lost Alex Avila, Drew Stubbs, Brandon Beachy and Brandon Morrow to injury. I’m going to stash all four of those players, but some won’t have the luxury to do so – here are some players worth an add if you need to fill in for an injury.

2012/06/18