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L.A. Sports Connection December 1, 2008

Lakers play it fast without getting too loose By Mike Bresnahan Having exhausted nearly every other method, Lakers discover a somewhat different way to win, outrunning the up-tempo Raptors, 112-99, to improve to 14-1. Lakers don't need Kobe Bryant to dominate By Mark Heisler For Kobe Bryant, it's about an NBA crown, not a carrot. Will Oscar De La Hoya fight sell in a punchless economy? By Lance Pugmire De La Hoya versus Manny Pacquiao is a prime bout. Promoters wonder how many will pay for the telecast. This time, it's Texas that gets rocked by BCS vote By Chris Dufresne Longhorns, who in 2004 jumped over Cal for a controversial Rose Bowl bid, are leapfrogged by Oklahoma in Bowl Championship Series standings, with a title-game berth at stake. A day for elements of surprise in NFL By Sam Farmer Many questions are answered as some big games are played in inclement weather. Trojans' bowl scenarios up in air By Gary Klein The Trojans appear headed to the Rose Bowl, but they could end up in the Holiday Bowl if they're upset by crosstown rival UCLA on Saturday. Lakers Coach Phil Jackson wants more from Kobe Bryant than another '81' By Mike Bresnahan Jackson says last season's NBA Finals proved the value of a team-oriented approach, which trumps personal scoring records such as the one Bryant had against Toronto two season ago. Lakers' Andrew Bynum plays big against the Raptors By Broderick Turner He ties a season high with 18 points and grabs 10 rebounds in a 112-99 victory over Toronto. Zach Randolph makes good adjustment By Lisa Dillman Clippers' new power forward made his presence felt in Saturday's win with 10 of his 27 points coming in the fourth quarter. Ducks get it done in flurry against Carolina Rob Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne score in a 1:09 span of the third period, helping Anaheim defeat the host Hurricanes. Kings defenseman Denis Gauthier has right foot injury By Chris Foster He will miss Monday's game against Toronto and possibly others after blocking a shot Saturday against Chicago. USC's Daniel Hackett is looking to lead by example By Gary Klein Trojans point guard has been disappointed with second-half collapses that led to losses.

Jerry Crowe Chuck Muncie has forged a new identity   We are keenly aware that consumers right now are demanding value, but we believe if there's one fight the consumer will buy, it's De La Hoya-Pacquiao. Mark Taffet, HBO's pay-per-view chief. Boxing story   All Things Trojan Adam Rose follows USC sports throughout the year. What's Bruin Adam Rose follows UCLA sports throughout the year. Lakers Blog A purple-and-gold fix from Andrew and Brian Kamenetzky. Blue Notes Follow Big Blue all year long with the Kamenetzky brothers. Olympics: Ticket to Beijing The Times is your guide down the road to the Olympics. Varsity Times Insider Times reporters get the scoop on the Southland high schools Outdoors Hike, surf, fish and get outdoors in Southern California. Sports Celebrity! On the good (and bad) life of sports figures

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