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 News: Charles Barkley Thinks The Lakers Will ‘Stink’

Charles Barkley is widely known amongst Lakers fans for having a strong disdain for the the franchise and the team. He's never been shy to mention how he feels about this team. In the summer he said that Dwight Howard…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Discusses Playing With New Teammates

Tonight the Los Angeles Lakers lost 114-108 at home to the Phoenix Suns in what would be Kobe Bryant's second game after returning from surgery on a ruptured Achilles. In Bryant's season debut he didn't quite perform up to expectations.…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Game Highlights

The Lakers face off against the Phoenix Suns in what will be Kobe Bryant's second game of the 2013-2014 NBA season. Here are the highlights from tonights matchup! 1st Quarter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnl1SfKWcFY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDrujTtgzE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJdbjTQ4h_0 Suns lead #Lakers after first quarter 27-21…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni And Kobe Disagree On Lakers Start

After Kobe Bryant downplayed the Lakers 10-9 start without him, saying, "It's not like we were gangbusters before," Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni expressed his difference of opinion with that assertion according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLA. "I have to…

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Lakers Fantasy Basketball Outlook: Taj Gibson Heating Up

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: Kobe Bryant Reexamines His Debut

After eight months of grueling rehab and therapy, Lakers star Kobe Bryant made his season debut against the Toronto Raptors. While the Lakers did lose, the night was centered on how Kobe would look in his return. Following the game…

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Lakers Vs. Raptors Preview: Kobe Bryant Returns

On Tuesday night, the Lakers were able to get able to get their third consecutive road win when they defeated the Sacramento Kings 106-100 in what would be the last game this team would play before the highly anticipated return…

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Lakers New: Robert Sacre Will Start Tonight Place Of Jordan Hill

According to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, second year center Robert Sacre will be in starting lineup tonight on the road against the Sacramento Kings. Robert Sacre will start for the Lakers tonight. Jordan Hill will come off the bench. —…

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Lakers Nation Debate: “Magic Mamba” or Scoring Mamba?

Topic of Debate: Whether or not Kobe Bryant should look to be more of a facilitator (Magic Mamba) when he comes back, or stick to who he is and look to score. Context: With Kobe's return seemingly imminent, basketball fans are bracing…

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Fantasy Basketball Outlook: Andrew Bynum Shows Promise

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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