Eric Stephen has been a fan of Los Angeles sports teams his entire life. Growing up in Palm Springs, his sports viewing options were the Dodgers, Angels, Lakers, Clippers, Raiders, Rams, USC, and UCLA, and he quickly gravitated toward the Dodgers, Lakers, Raiders, and USC. He graduated from UCSD with a degree in Economics, so naturally he decided to write about sports. He has co-managed the Dodger blog True Blue LA since 2008, and can be seen in the press box at Dodger Stadium whenever he has the time. He has also written for USA Today, The Hardball Times, and the 2010 Dodgers Annual for Maple Street Press. He was at Game 2 of the 1988 World Series, but not the Kirk Gibson game the night before because of a surprise birthday party for his sister. But don't worry, he's not bitter about it.
Magic Johnson denies role in Mike Brown firing
The Lakers legend, though critical of Brown, says he had no conversations with ownership about the coach's dismissal.
Long Beach State opens against D-II North Alabama
The preseason pick to win the Big West Conference opens its season at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday afternoon against Division II North Alabama, the first ever meeting between the two schools.
Lakers fans chant 'We want Phil'
Fans of the Lakers made their choice of Mike Brown's replacement known during Friday's game against Golden State.
Kupchak: Lakers will consider Phil Jackson
Jackson, who coached the Lakers to five NBA championships, will be considered by general manager Mitch Kupchak in the Lakers' coaching search.
Lakers face obstacles in head coaching search
Among the rumored names to fill the Lakers' head coaching vacancy are Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan, Mike D'Antoni, and Brian Shaw.
Mike Brown releases statement on his firing
Brown was 42-29 in just over one season in Los Angeles.
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak releases statement
General manager Mitch Kupchak called the firing of Brown "a difficult and painful decision to make."
Lakers fire head coach Mike Brown
After dropping four of their first five games, the worst start for the franchise in 19 years, the Lakers have fired head coach Mike Brown per multiple reports.
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Lakers hire Mike D'Antoni as head coach
After firing Mike Brown just five games into the season, the Lakers have hired Mike D'Antoni as head coach and signed the former Suns and Knicks head man to a four-year contract.
UCLA has a busy schedule to start their season
The UCLA Bruins open their 2012-2013 basketball season with a busy first three weeks, including a possible showdown with the preseason No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Brooklyn, New York.