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Phil Wallace is a Los Angeles native who has returned to pursue his MBA at the Marshall School of Business at USC. Previously, he served as a Special Projects Analyst for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Before joining the Rays, he was an International Relations Analyst for NYC2012 – New York's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. He was also the first sports editor for LAist.com. Phil graduated with a B.A. in political science from Columbia University, where he served as the radio play-by-play announcer for the school's football, basketball, and baseball teams. He was also one of the sports editors for the Columbia Daily Spectator and worked as an investigative reporter and columnist. E-mail
After 22 years of loyalty, Baylor is unceremoniously shown the door.
Am impressive sweep over the Cubs sends the Dodgers to the National League Championship Series.
Dodgers are up 2-0 in their series, while the Angels are facing elimination.
For the first time in 20 years, the Dodgers lead a playoff series.
USC is upset, the Dodgers prepare for the playoffs, and the local sports talk radio scene changes.
USC blows out Ohio State, UCLA is crushed by BYU, K-Rod is the new saves king, and the Dodgers are looking toward October.
USC and UCLA both start their football seasons with impressive wins over southern opponents.
Kickoff approaches for USC football; the Dodgers continue to struggle
The Dodgers trade for Greg Maddux, Jeff Kent bashes Vin Scully, and the Galaxy hire Bruce Arena.
Looking to Manny's perceived baggage.
The big-time slugger comes to LA as part of a three-team deal.
Acquiring the power hitting first baseman is a calculated gamble.
They give up a good package of minor leaguers to boost their playoff hopes.
The Clippers trade for Marcus Camby, the Kings hire a coach, and Russell Martin shines at the All-Star Game.
The Dodgers struggle, the Lakers mull Ronny Turiaf, and the Clippers begin life without Elton.
Rumors are persisting that the Jaguars may be sold and moved to LA.
Elton Brand screws over the Clippers and becomes a Sixer.
A near perfect game for Hiroki Kuroda has the Dodgers tied with Arizona for the NL West lead, despite having a losing record.
The LA native is the biggest signing in team history and he creates a legit Laker-Clipper rivalry.
The Lakers look to re-sign Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, while the Clippers are making a push for Baron Davis.
The Clippers take Eric Gordon from Indiana, while the Lakers wind up with Kentucky's Joe Crawford.
Possibilities are abundant for the Clippers as the NBA Draft nears.
A new rap video fuels the Shaq-Kobe rivalry.
The Lakers get blown out of the NBA Finals. Now it's time to look at next year.
The Lakers take advantage of Kendrick Perkins' injury and show hustle to force Game 6.
The NFL calls Ed Roski's stadium proposal "an interesting possibility."
The Lakers blow an opportunity to tie the series, and suffer one of the worst losses in team history.
The Lakers win an ugly defensive affair to get back in the series.
The Kings are looking for a new head coach just 10 days before the NHL Draft.
The Lakers look unimpressive in Game 2, as their comeback attempt falls short. Now the series shifts back to LA.
Paul Pierce and the Boston defense make the difference in Celtics' game 1 win over the Lakers. On to Game 2.
Everyone is pumped for Lakers-Celtics, the Rams could be sold and moved to LA, and USC and UCLA rule NCAA golf.
The Lakers are in the finals, the Dodgers are inconsistent, and John Ireland is back at 710 KSPN.
The Lakers win Game 5 against the Jazz, USC deals with the OJ Mayo allegations, and the Dodgers continue their streaky ways.
The Lakers are challenged by Utah, while the Dodgers improve.
The annual event could make its way to the Nokia Theatre in 2009
The Lakers sweep the Nuggets. Is Utah up next?
The Dodgers get a big sweep, USC and UCLA deal with the NBA and NFL Drafts, and the Galaxy beat Chivas.
The Lakers get a nice draw in the Western Conference; Kevin Love declares for the NBA Draft; USC and UCLA pick new starting QBs.
Ed Roski puts forward a legitimate NFL stadium plan that offers LA's best hope for a pro team in years.
The Dodgers play a memorable game at the Coliseum. UCLA reaches the Final Four. The Lakers try to survive without Pau Gasol.
USC is eliminated in the NCAA Tournament; UCLA moves on; the Lakers win two big road games and sign a new player; the Dodgers suffer injuries in the infield
March Madness begins: UCLA wins the Pac-10 Tournament and gets the bracket it wanted, while USC draws the No. 6 seed and a very tough first round matchup with Kansas State. And the Dodgers leave Vero Beach forever.
A full compilation of the week in LA Sports...
A full compilation of what's going on in LA sports.
The Lakers win their 40th game before losing their 20th...
Kobe Bryant's finger has Laker fans concerned...
The Lakers go 7-2 on their long road trip.
USC and UCLA bring in top-rated recruiting classes.
The Lakers land Pau Gasol...
The former USC football coach was suffering from chronic lymphatic leukemia...
Donald Sterling and Mike Dunleavy trade barbs, Kwame Brown gets booed, and OJ Mayo goes to an NBA game...
The offensive genius heads to Westwood...
USC upsets UCLA at Pauley Pavilion
The Rams owner moved the team out of LA
The Lakers lead the West and Norm Chow may be going to Westwood...
Andrew Bynum, Kevin Love, and Anze Kopitar are sports newsmakers in LA this week...
Once again, Pete Carroll is being considered for an NFL coaching vacancy...
USC wins the 94th Rose Bowl
Slick Rick comes back to Westwood...
The legendary broadcaster did movies as well as sports.
Temple's Al Golden drops out of the UCLA search.
After a big Christmas win, that's what everyone wants to know about the Lakers.
Bellotti Stays at Oregon...
Oregon's Mike Bellotti has suddenly become a candidate for UCLA...
Rick Neuheisel, Mark Cuban, and ESPN are all looking to move to LA...
The Japanese pitcher should boost the Dodger rotation...
More on Mitchell, and the UCLA coaching search continues...
Several former Dodgers and Angels are named in the Mitchell Report.
USC wins the national championship in women's soccer.
The centerfielder brings some extra pop to the Dodgers lineup.
The former Dodgers owner finally gets in...
USC is headed to the Rose Bowl. UCLA is set for the Las Vegas Bowl.
Two eras may end after tomorrow's game.
USC considers moving its football home games from the Coliseum to the Rose Bowl.
The college football bowl picture continues to get wacky
Ex-Twins CF makes surprising move to Anaheim
Former Bruin Trevor Ariza returns to LA.
The Lakers show the Bulls who's better...
The sports talk station announces a new lineup.
Don't look now, but the Clippers are 4-0.
New manager for the Dodgers. New potential coaches for UCLA and the Galaxy.
Joe Torre is the Dodgers manager, and Kobe Bryant isn't going anywhere
A new documentary features the Caltech basketball team
One of the busiest sports days in LA in a while...
The college basketball rankings are in, and everybody loves the Pac-10.
The Dodgers may return to one of their old ballparks
New NFL stadium sites and a big break for the Sparks
It's just about time to start arguing about the BCS rankings again this year. This week, the USC Trojans are...
The Coliseum's efforts to attract NFL football took a blow recently.
Big wins for USC and UCLA. New sheriff in charge in Anaheim.
USC, Lakers, and Galaxy... oh my.
Jerry Buss talks candidly about Kobe Bryant.
The Galaxy are the hottest team in MLS, and a playoff berth is possible.
Both USC and UCLA are facing serious questions at quarterback.
Another busy week in LA sports...
Busy week in LA sports...
Dan Patrick's new radio show will replace Roggin and Simers Squared on KLAC 570 AM
UCLA bounces back to beat Washington.
Jeff Kent criticizes the Dodgers youth as the team struggles.
Charley Steiner will return to the Dodgers, but what station can he be heard on?
New Clippers announcer, Logan White news, and Phil Jackson speaks.
As the Jaguars struggle in Jacksonville, one wonders if they're considering a move to LA.
The acquisition of Esteban Loaiza is already turning out to be a great deal for the Dodgers.
David Beckham suffers a knee injury and blame is flying everywhere.
Now that he's healthy, David Beckham is making the Galaxy a lot more fun.
USC tailback Emmanuel Moody plans to transfer, leaving the Trojans with just 9 incredibly talented players at the position.
Angel Stadium has been cited 118 times for vermin violations since 2005.
Jermaine O'Neal wants to be a Laker. But getting a deal done will require both the Lakers and Indiana Pacers to compromise.
USC is No. 1 in the Coaches Poll, while an angry LSU squad checks in at No. 2.
Elton Brand ruptures his Achilles' tendon, damaging the Clippers' playoff hopes.
| Steve Jones, the self-proclaimed Sire of Wilshire (a nod to the physical address of his former home at Indie 103.1 FM), is back on the air!
| She gaped at me like I was living history -- Miss Jane Pittman come to put her withered lips to the "Young Only" fountain straw of ageism.
One of the many questions Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s school plan leaves unanswered is whether all students will be allowed to attend their neighborhood schools.
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