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December 30, 2007

2007's top 10 stories

We've made our lists of 2007's top stories -- now show us yours! What story -- news, sports, business, entertainment, etc. -- deserve a spot on the list?

December 29, 2007

UCLA hires Rick Neuheisel as head football coach; DeWayne Walker stays

UCLA ended a nearly fourth week of coaching search by hiring former quarterback Rick Neuheisel as its head coach today, replacing the fired Karl Dorrell. And we just got word that defensive coach DeWayne Walker will remain a Bruin depsite being courted by Washington. What does this combo mean for UCLA football?

David Beckham: Los Angeles Sports Person of the Year 2007

The Daily News has named Galaxy midfielder David Beckham the Los Angeles Sports Person of the Year for 2007. It's not because he enjoyed a great rookie season in MLS, made the Galaxy a champion, bent U.S. eyes to the original football, beat back global cynicism and earned acclaim as a hero. It's because of his think-big spirit, the way he widened our view of sports, the commitment with which he took on both naysayers and unreasonable expectations.

Does Becks deserve the recognition? Can you name anyone more influential this year?

December 21, 2007

Celebs and the law

A review found Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies may have given preferential treatment to Mel Gibson when the movie star was arrested for driving under the influence. How should celebrities be treated when they're busted by the law?

December 15, 2007

Masked public speakers

Should people be allowed to wear masks while testifying before the city council?

December 13, 2007

Who did Mitchell leave out?

Senator George Mitchell submitted his report on performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball Thursday, highlighted by an all-star list of baseball's greatest players. By his own admission, the abuse was more widespread than his report could have stated.

See Mitchell's full report

Who do you think was left off the list?

December 2, 2007

Bowled over

How do you feel about the bowls UCLA and USC are going to play?

December 1, 2007

Ho Ho Ho No

What's the most embarassing thing you've regifted?