Moments that shaped L.A. sports in 2009

These 10 moments in 2009 had a lasting impact on sports in Los Angeles.

It only takes one

Chad Millman, a senior deputy editor at ESPN The Magazine who regularly covers betting for ESPN Insider, looks at David Stern's forward-thinking approach to legalized betting and what it could mean for sports in the next decade.

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ESPN 1000, Chicago

...quarterback Jay Cutler joins Waddle & Silvy along with Mike Ditka to address his struggles this season. Plus, Lakers forward Ron Artest clarifies his comments about drinking before and during games while with the Bulls

...Sefolosha (2) plays defense against Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant (24) as...take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Ford Center in...

Mulligans for the entire sports world

Page 2 suggests the entire sporting world take a page from golf to erase its worst memories.

Mega-brand players just too big to tweet

Besides his main job as the Cavaliers' franchise, LeBron James has a new book and a new movie out soon. But like other mega-stars of the sports world, King James doesn't bother with Twitter.

Thursday Bullets

...in America] are making a big deal about ring or no ring. I was playing against the Lakers and I remember someone [in the crowd] shouted, 'How many rings you got?' I told...

Page 2 Power Rankings: Bolt edition

Patrick Hruby delivers the supremacy metric on the world of sports and beyond.

Are the Patriots 'America's Team'?

...New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish -- also...

Could NBA stars help in the AFC West?

...need impact defensive players. Oakland: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant Why: The...

The Packers' popularity

...England Patriots New York Yankees Los Angeles Lakers Indianapolis Colts Boston Red Sox...

Weekend Mailbag: Part I

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert I guess I should be careful what I wish -- or ask -- for. You deposited almost 200 questions in the mailbag fol...

Jackson's message powerful, nuanced

...as the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers play. He was referring to...

'Wus crackin' with Artest in China?

On a trip to China, Lakers forward Ron Artest managed to get a lot closer to his fans everywhere by dropping his cell phone number on one of his tweets.

Page 2 Power Rankings: Sox edition

Patrick Hruby delivers the supremacy metric on the world of sports and beyond.