Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole is a student at the University of Southern California (USC) majoring in Broadcast Journalism and minoring in Sports Media Studies. His past experiences include interning for ESPN and Fox Sports. He is huge sports fan that loves to talk all kinds of sports. You can follow him on twitter here: @JustRyCole
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Lakers Nation NBA Power Rankings: Week 11

Here are our weekly power rankings at Lakers Nation. Our rankings are broken down into categories, as we feel that this is the best way to evaluate where each team stands this season. The Contenders 1. Indiana Pacers (29-7) – The…

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Lakers Nation Debate Of The Week: Is Kobe Rushing Back?

Topic Of Debate: If Kobe were to return on Jan. 28, would that be too soon? Is he rushing back? Context: About three weeks ago, the Lakers received some shocking news when it was announced that Kobe Bryant will have to miss at least…

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Lakers Nation Gear Report: Gear Up For The New Year

Here is your weekly reminder that you should continue staying geared up throughout the new year! Check out these cool items around the web and show your Laker pride! Make sure you show off all your Laker pride with this…

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Clipper Darrell Wears ‘Swaggy P’ Shirt At Lakers-Clippers Game

It sucks to lose a bet, and that's something that Clipper Darrell had to find out tonight. According to ESPN 710 reporter Beto Duran, after losing a bet to Nick Young on opening night, the biggest Clipper fan in America had to wear…

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Lakers vs. Clippers NBA Game Highlights

The Lakers have lost their last three games and are looking for a win against their hallway rivals tonight. Hopefully the Lakers will put forth their best effort tonight and secure a win. Here are the highlights! First Quarter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_NeeY9tlo…

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VIDEO: Steve Blake’s Game Winner Over Dwight Howard

The Lakers matchup against the Houston Rockets in early November provided perhaps the best moment of the 2013-2014 season thus far. The Los Angeles Lakers were fresh off an embarrassing loss to the Dallas Mavericks the night before, but there…

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Lakers vs. Rockets Game Preview: Lakers Look To Go Up 2-0 Against Houston

Without a doubt, the main headline coming in tonight's match-up is going to be Dwight Howard. But because of the absence of Kobe Bryant, and perhaps even worse, the lack of team depth for the Lakers, this game doesn't quite…

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Fantasy Basketball: Top Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

We here at Lakers Nation know that Fantasy Basketball is a huge part of the culture in being a fan of the NBA. So for those of you that are currently in a league, and looking for some ways to…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Xavier Henry Timetable Pushed Back

With all the unfortunate injury news for the Lakers, they received another dagger when it was announced today that Xavier Henry's timetable for a return would be pushed back. Henry suffered a bone bruise on December 29 against the Philadelphia 76ers,…

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Lakers Nation NBA Power Rankings: Week 10

Here are our weekly power rankings at Lakers Nation. Our rankings are broken down into categories, as we feel that this is the best way to evaluate where each team stands this season. The Contenders 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (27-7)…

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