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: Kendall Marshall “Everything Happens For A Reason”

http://youtu.be/iLR11Uv_vd4 Kendall Marshall surprised the basketball word tonight when he had a career night scoring 20 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out 15 assists en route to the Lakers 110-99 win over the Utah Jazz. The second-year point guard…

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Lakers vs. Jazz NBA Highlights

The Lakers looked to end their seven game losing streak tonight as they faced Utah Jazz at Staples Center. This is the third game in the Lakers current four-game home stand, and they have yet to get a win. So…

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Time Warner Cable To Launch New “Planet Lakers” Segment

Time Warner Cable SportsNet and Time Warner Cable Deportes have launched the "Planet Lakers" and "Lakers Corazon" sweepstakes as part of their plan to celebrate passionate Lakers fans on their television networks. Lakers fans across America are encouraged to show…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Is A Gasol-Bynum Swap The Right Move?

Topic of Debate: Whether or not a Gasol-Bynum deal is the best thing for the Lakers moving forward. Context: This week there has been some talk of a potential trade between the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers centering around former Lakers center…

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Fantasy Basketball Outlook: Swaggy P 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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Game Recap: Lakers Unable To Close Out 76ers At Home

After a 103-105 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers were back at home to face the Philadelphia 76ers. With Pau Gasol out of the lineup again due to an upper-respiratory infection, the Lakers looked to…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Why Kobe Should Sit Out The Rest Of The Season

Topic of Debate: Whether or not Kobe should shut it down for the rest of the season and work his way back to shape? Context: There's been some talk lately on whether or not Kobe should take his time in returning back…

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Lakers vs. Jazz Game Preview: Lakers Look To Win Without Pau

http://youtu.be/6KSXDADGL4I The Lakers are looking to rebound from their 101-95 loss on Christmas against the Miami Heat, as they'll match-up against the Utah Jazz tonight at Energy Solutions arena in Salt Lake City. This team continues to struggle as they…

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Kobe And Shaq Battle For The First Time As Opponents On Christmas

As we reflect on the holiday season, and brace ourselves for a Christmas day matchup against the defending champions, let's take a moment to look back at one of the more memorable Christmas games in Lakers history: the day Shaquille…

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Shootaround Report: Lakers Look To Get A Win In Phoenix

The Lakers are back at it tonight in Phoenix, as they'll take on the Suns prior to the anticipated Christmas Day matchup against the Miami Heat. Though the Lakers have been struck with a multitude of injuries of the course…

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