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PETE CARROLL PRESS CONFERENCE: On the final TD against UCLA, "I don't know if our guys were taunting. We've done it many times. We were excited. The fact that emotions run high is exactly what everybody wants."
12/01/2009 2:54pm

ARIZONA HEAD COACH MIKE STOOPES


 


USC MAKES IT 10 WINS IN 11 YEARS: Bruins say Carroll was classless, but I say Neuheisel was schooled!
11/29/2009 10:20pm

I watched the USC/UCLA Rivalry Game from the Trojan sidelines. Frankly, it was not a pretty game. I saw 2 young quarterbacks –Kevin Prince & Matt Barkley - who were both telegraphing passes.


 


LAWRENCE FRANK FIRED: Temp coach Barrise to lead Nets against Lakers at Staples attempting to avoid tying the record for all-time worst losing streak to start an NBA season!
11/29/2009 2:42pm

When a death row inmate begins his walk on “the green mile” toward the gallows or the gas chamber or the electric chair, guards yell “Dead man walking.” (At least that’s the way it happens in the movies.) That’s what Lakers fans could have hollered tonight when Lawrence Frank and his winless New Jersey Nets stepped onto the floor at Staples to face the 12-3 purple & gold. But, once news leaked that Frank was likely to be replaced by the time the Nets tipped off against Dallas on Wednesday at the IZOD Center, ownership of the New Jersey franchise did the humane thing and put him down.


 


Here's why the Lakers need to wake up & beat teams like the Pistons!
11/17/2009 10:13pm

The Lakers need to lock down Detroit & take care of business tonight. The Pistons are 5-5, but let’s get real. The Lakers’ opponent tonight is not very good. They are without longtime stars Tayshaun Prince and Rip Hamilton, both sidelined with injuries, and their starting lineup includes Swedish-born Jonas Jerebko and an aging Ben Wallace. Meanwhile, LA has lost back-to-back games including Sunday's debacle against the Rockets at Staples.


 


EXCLUSIVE USC INJURY UPDATE: TE Anthony McCoy returns for Stanford, but leading receiver Damian Williams is out!
11/14/2009 10:34am

WHO'S IN?


Tight end Anthony McCoy returns for the Stanford game after missing both the Oregon and Arizona St. games. He has 16 catches for 375 yards and a touchdown. He’s averaging almost 54 receiving yards per game and 23ypc. He’s a total beast – the best tight end I’ve seen since I’ve been covering USC football. It’s huge that he’ll be back today.


 


Sony & the Mayan calendar combine for monster disaster film opening as 2012 is headed for a $60M opening weekend!
11/14/2009 12:26am

The $200M blockbuster 2012 (Sony), yet another end of the world special effects disaster film from Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) has opened with a dominating $25M Friday, and it is targeting a $60M 3-day. That would be better than the $50.2M start for Independence Day in the summer of 1996, but shy of 2004's The Day After Tomorrow ($68.7M). Despite a negative critical reaction, my sources tell me that the CGI blockbuster will likely surpass $150M domestic, and it could approach $500M worldwide.


 


HOMECOMING EVE!: PREGAME COMMENTS FROM COACH PETE CARROLL & COACH JIM HARBAUGH!
11/13/2009 11:09pm

COACH PETE CARROLL




 

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Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’ Goes Where No ‘Trek’ Has Gone Before! $33M in 29 Hours & Almost $77M Possible by Monday!
5/09/2009 12:40am

Rebooting Bond with Daniel Craig was Bold. Christopher Nolan’s Reinvention of Batman was genius. But some thought it was overly-ambitious, even audacious, to attempt to restart the Star Trek franchise. It has begun to pay off already for Paramount Pictures, and there will dividends for years to come.


 


Critics Love the All-New ‘Star Trek’ & Thursday Night Previews Deliver a Possible $6.5M-$7.5M!
5/08/2009 1:00pm

Several sources at competing studios have told me that J.J. Abrams’ all-new reboot of Star Trek (Paramount), which debuted last night at 7pm at many of its 3,849 locations, may have grossed as much as $6.5M-$7.5M. Studio honchos are “locked down tight” about actual numbers, but that is in the same ballpark as Transformers (Dreamworks/Paramount), which grabbed $8.8M in its previews starting at 8pm on Monday, July 2 during the summer of 2007. (What portion of ticket sales fall into Thursday and what percentage fall into Friday will likely be an open question even after final numbers are in.)


 


J.J. Abrams’ Reboot of Classic ‘Star Trek’ Could Reach $65M for 4 Days! Easily Biggest ‘Trek’ Opening Ever & $200M+ Domestic is Possible!
5/06/2009 8:05pm

The all-new J.J. Abrams reboot of Star Trek (Paramount) will win the second weekend of the Hollywood Summer Box Office season by at least a couple of light years over Fox’s fast-fading X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but some of the astronomical numbers I’ve seen floating around in the blogosphere are very over-heated. Make no mistake, this movie will open extraordinarily well, but it’s not going to play out as a typical front-loaded blockbuster. Moviegoers need time to shake off the disappointment of the final TV series Enterprise (starring Scott Bakula and canceled after four seasons) and the disastrous 2002 final film Star Trek: Nemesis ($43.3M domestic). It will take time for a new generation of fans to discover the magic of Gene Rodenberry’s vision of the future through Abrams’ magical lens.


 

ESPN Radio

Mason & Ireland: 2/8
ESPN NBA Analyst Jalen Rose talks about the Lakers' Jekyll & Hyde performances over the weekend and looks ahead to tonight's matchup against the Spurs. Plus, ad critic Bob Garfield breaks down the good and the bad of yesterday's Super Bowl commercials.

Mason & Ireland: 2/5
QB Guru Steve Clarkson talks about working with 13 year old David Sills who committed to USC. Jalen Rose and AC Green talk hoops with Mason and Ireland.

Mason & Ireland: 2/4
As news breaks that Mike Dunleavy will step down as head coach of the Clippers, Mason & Ireland are joined by J.A. Adande, Clippers play-by-play voice Ralph Lawler, and Mike Dunleavy himself.

Mason & Ireland: 2/3
WeAreSC.com's Garry Paskwietz breaks down signing day from a Trojan perspective. Then, Rick Neuheisel joins the show to discuss UCLA's big signing day success.

Mason & Ireland: 2/2
Dodgers OF Andre Ethier stops by to discuss the offseason and visiting the City of Hope Hospital while on today's annual Dodgers Caravan trip. Plus, Hall of Fame KCBS Sports Anchor Jim Hill talks Lakers and more.

Mason & Ireland: 1/28
Kobe Bryant talks about what it will mean to him to break Jerry West's all-time Lakers scoring record and more. Then Lakers Legend Jerry West discusses what it means to him that Kobe is the one who will accomplish said feat.

Mason & Ireland: 1/25
ESPN Legal Analyst Roger Cossack doesn't see much reason for optimism from Gilbert Arenas as the Wizards star faces felony gun charges. Plus, Jalen Rose discusses the Lakers potential trades and more.

Mason & Ireland: 1/20
Pete Carroll discusses Mark Sanchez's success as an NFL rookie, USC's hiring of Lane Kiffin and his upcoming charity event with Will Ferrell. Plus, Dodgers GM Ned Colletti runs through an offseason where his top young talent has been signed and talks about adding a veteran arm to the pitching staff.

Mason & Ireland: 1/19
Former Dodgers GM Kevin Malone talks in-studio about his upcoming charity work in Haiti. Movie producer Joel Silver shares creative dunk ideas for Shannon Brown. Plus, Bruce Bowen discusses his past "battles" with Kobe and more.

Mason & Ireland: 1/18
Mason & Ireland welcome actor Gerald Rivers in-studio to perform a moving rendition of two Martin Luther King Jr speeches. Plus, reaction from callers, as well as ESPN NBA Analyst Jalen Rose.

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2/08/2010 7:31pm
710 ESPN podcast Mason & Ireland: 2/8: ESPN NBA Analyst Jalen Rose talks about the Lakers' Jekyll & Hyde performan... http://bit.ly/bSR2Oe

2/05/2010 1:28pm
Lakers Kobe Bryant shoud sit tonight against Denver. Here's why. http://bit.ly/9DqlVa NBA

2/05/2010 2:02am
I think Kobe will play for the #Lakers against the #Nuggets, but here's my case for why he should sit. http://bit.ly/9DqlVa #NBA

2/04/2010 2:35pm
My friends Barbara & Tim are doing the ALS walk for John Bowers. If you can spare a few bucks go here http://bit.ly/9j3Xb1

2/04/2010 3:47am
RECRUITING WRAP: #UCLA inching closer to #USC http://bit.ly/ccwEvb #CFB

2/04/2010 2:39am
Gary Paskiewitz talks about where #USC lost some head-to-head recruiting battles with #UCLA http://bit.ly/ahJ4DO #CFB

1/29/2010 12:19pm
710 ESPN podcast Mason & Ireland: 1/18: Mason & Ireland welcome actor Gerald Rivers in-studio to perform a moving ... http://bit.ly/cZ8iav

1/29/2010 12:19pm
710 ESPN podcast Mason & Ireland: 1/19: Former Dodgers GM Kevin Malone talks in-studio about his upcoming charity ... http://bit.ly/aF2hIe

1/29/2010 12:19pm
710 ESPN podcast Mason & Ireland: 1/20: Pete Carroll discusses Mark Sanchez's success as an NFL rookie, USC's hiri... http://bit.ly/dj5cuZ

1/29/2010 12:18pm
710 ESPN podcast Mason & Ireland: 1/25: ESPN Legal Analyst Roger Cossack doesn't see much reason for optimism from... http://bit.ly/bgOhft

1/29/2010 12:18pm
710 ESPN podcast Mason & Ireland: 1/28: Kobe Bryant talks about what it will mean to him to break Jerry West's all... http://bit.ly/aj09B1

1/28/2010 7:45am
Here's why Lakers fans need to stop picking on Andrew Bynum. http://bit.ly/cpjtLA NBA

1/26/2010 5:01pm
The #Lakers were at the White House yesterday. Here's what they have in common with President Obama. http://bit.ly/bo78VA #NBA #Celtics

1/25/2010 7:06pm
@aaronhartf Correct. 10-7 away from Staples. 10-8 as a road team. Thanks!

1/25/2010 7:05pm
RT @niathabiti: @LAMase The #Lakers need to do this- http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yz2a98h

1/25/2010 6:42pm
@JoeyReid YES. I can help.

1/25/2010 6:41pm
@RA_TARD Glad to put you over the top. -Mase

1/25/2010 6:41pm
The #Lakers loss at Toronto drops them to just 10-8 away from Staples. New column on ESPNLosAngeles.com http://bit.ly/7kzUEe #NBA

1/22/2010 1:33am
What does the #Cavs win mean & what are the #Lakers prospects at MSG Friday against the Knicks. http://bit.ly/7YgX4X #NBA

1/21/2010 4:42pm
#Cavs still have a big advantage over the #Lakers in the race for the #NBA best record http://bit.ly/92RUqt



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